Baker Mayfield continued to struggle in the Cleveland Browns’ loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, but the former first-overall pick is not in danger of losing his starting job.
Mayfield completed 18-of-37 passes for 247 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions in Cleveland’s 16-10 loss. He lost a fumble and had several throws that were well off the mark. The Browns now head into their bye, and head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked if he will consider making a quarterback change during the week off. He did not mince words.
Mayfield appeared to be hobbled at times on Sunday, but that is no surprise. He’s playing through a significant shoulder injury and also suffered a knee injury recently.
Unless Mayfield is too hurt to compete, the Browns don’t really have a better option. Case Keenum is their backup, and he’s not an upgrade over Mayfield — no matter what one Browns star’s father thinks.
Ideally, Mayfield will get healthier during Cleveland’s bye. That wouldn’t solve all of the offensive issues, but it would certainly help.
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