Browns HC Stefanski shoots down talk of potential QB change

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Browns HC Kevin Stefanski asked about making potential QB change

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 11/29/21

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.

#Browns Kevin Stefanski, asked if a change at quarterback was a possibility, says:

"No."

"Let me ask you a question, why would we do that?… No, we're not doing that."

— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) November 29, 2021

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.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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