Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield made a strong start to his NFL career with an impressive performance in last Thursday's 21-17 win over the New York Jets.

This has created a significant amount of buzz around Mayfield and what may lie ahead of him this season. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the 23-year-old voiced on Monday that he's living the dream as the starting quarterback of the Browns and is ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

“It comes with the territory,” he said Monday, shortly after being named the stater. “That's what I signed up for. I'm living my dream and I wouldn't have it any other way. Without pressure, I don't think this would be very much fun, without all the people watching and finding joy in this game. I love this game, and without the competitive nature, I wouldn't enjoy it.”

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Mayfield has a chance to put his fingerprints on the franchise moving forward with the starting job in hand. He made a significant impression on the team by fueling a 14-point comeback. The youngster displayed command over the offense along with confidence in his throws down the field to make big plays to put points on the board.

Beyond just grabbing the Browns' first win in 635 days, Mayfield has brought a new sense of optimism to the team that has been lacking for quite some time. This is a chance for him to step into the role of franchise quarterback that the team has been searching to put in place for quite some time. There is a tremendous amount of confidence from the organization that will give him the opportunities to find success with Cleveland.

It's all on Mayfield's shoulders to make the most of this situation that will have a huge part in shaping the beginning of his NFL career.