The Cleveland Browns made the decision to make the big splash move of acquiring veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in a trade for a 2018 third-round pick. This has immediately put him in line to being the Browns' starter for next season, which head coach Hue Jackson has quickly announced is the case.

However, there remains the assumption that the team will select another quarterback in this year's draft, effectively making Taylor the bridge starter until the team felt comfortable to put in their prospect. According to Jason Reid of The Undefeated, the 28-year-old doesn't see that as necessarily being the case as he believes he can be the team's future under center that can lead them to a Super Bowl.

“I don’t necessarily view myself as a bridge quarterback,” said Taylor, under contract for $16 million in 2018. “I’m a quarterback. As far as a bridge, hopefully I’m helping bridge this team to a Super Bowl. And that’s the plan.”

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It's clear that Taylor has the utmost belief his ability on the field to be a high-impact player that can be a franchise quarterback. He will have the opportunity to showcase just that with the Browns, who have revamped their roster with key additions in free agency and trade market this offseason. This has seen the arrival of Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry and running back Carlos Hyde on the offensive side the ball.

This adding to their already promising talent in wide receivers Josh Gordon and Corey Coleman that should provide Taylor plenty of weapons to help lead the Browns to success. He has shown throughout his career that he can be a dual-threat quarterback with his arm and legs, which could be a vital part of helping him be an effective player in a Browns' uniform.

Cleveland may very well take a promising quarterback in this year's draft, but Taylor has a situation in front of him where he could change that narrative around him.