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The 2019 NFL season was filled with disappointment and mistakes for Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns. After clearing his head during the offseason, Mayfield says he’s regained his Kobe Bryant ‘Mamba Mentality’ ahead of the 2020 campaign. In a video conference on Friday, Mayfield shared that he’s been able to get right mentally over […]

One of the NFL players who seemed to declare they were kneeling the quickest was Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, following what has been a month of NBA, WNBA, and MLB players kneeling during the national anthem in protest with ongoing social unrest in the United States. Mayfield earlier this summer responded to a fan […]

The Cleveland Browns selected quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. A strong rookie season was followed by a massively disappointing one in 2019 though. And those struggles came with critics and plenty of doubt. According to Fred Greetham of 247Sports.com, even Mayfield”absolutely” doubted himself over those two years. […]

The Cleveland Browns have seen some highs and lows in recent years. Surprisingly, the once lowly team suddenly became a hotbed of big-name talents. In 2018, the franchise picked former Oklahoma Sooner and Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield with the top pick in the draft. The front office also selected Georgia running back Nick Chubb […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has had his ups and downs since taking over the starting quarterback job early into his rookie season in 2018, but the team’s general manager sounds as encouraged as ever by the former number one overall pick’s ability to steer the franchise towards winning. Speaking to the media at Browns […]

The Cleveland Browns made yet another splash this offseason with the addition of tight end Austin Hooper in free agency. It appears his relationship with quarterback Baker Mayfield had already begun before he signed his four-year, $44 million deal. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic provided its own set of challenges […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has formally requested a trade. But head coach Kevin Stefanski is remaining steadfastly optimistic about his tight end’s future prospects in Cleveland. On Thursday, Stefanski indicated that he’s happy to welcome Njoku back into the locker room and is “excited to work with him.” “My stance hasn’t changed,’’ Stefanski […]

As the anticipation for the release of EA Sports’ Madden 21 is slowly building, player ratings have been announced (officially and unofficially) in the past few days. Unfortunately for Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, he failed to make an impression. Mayfield not only didn’t make the top 10-rated quarterbacks for this year’s Madden installment, […]

The NFL has boasted its share of excellent rookie quarterbacks throughout its history, especially over the last decade. Here are the five best. Honorable mentions Robert Griffin III, 2012 15 starts, 65.6% comp%, 3,200 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, five interceptions, 815 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns The second overall pick, RG3 looked like the […]

Some NFL quarterbacks have been organizing private workouts while teams have not been able to officially convene due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has advice for Baker Mayfield: “Stay safe.” The NFLPA has advised against players conducting private workouts and Stefanski is also worried about potential virus transmission among […]

Many felt that the Cleveland Browns would contend for a Super Bowl in 2019. Instead, the Browns won just six games and missed the playoffs entirely. Cleveland’s miserable campaign resulted in the firings of both general manager John Dorsey and head coach Freddie Kitchens, who were replaced by Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski, respectively. With […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is the latest star athlete to speak out trying to get the state of Oklahoma to overturn Julius Jones’ death sentence. Jones was sentenced to death by a jury in 2002 for the killing of Edmond insurance executive Paul Howell during a carjacking. Jones has always maintained that he is […]

Despite their lack of success over the past 20 years, the Cleveland Browns are one of the NFL’s most illustrious franchises, with plenty of great moments throughout the team’s 74-year history. Here are their top five moments. 5. Clay Matthews seals the playoff win against the Buffalo Bills – 1990 Even though the Browns never […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield still has a lot of proving to do on the field this season, but he has already made a huge impact on his teammates during the offseason program. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Mayfield has been doing everything right this offseason, including making sure he is in different […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield made headlines on Saturday for his response to a fan on social media. The fan asked Mayfield if he was going to kneel during the national anthem in protest, implying that he did not want the quarterback to do so. Mayfield responded by telling the fan that he would be. […]

Many NFL players have been announcing that they will be kneeling during the national anthem this season. And now we can add another player who has confirmed he will be joining in the peaceful protests in 2020: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield took to social media to respond to a fan asking whether or […]

You can count Baker Mayfield as the next NFL star who will kneel this season. As the topic of kneeling during the playing of the national anthem has become a topic in the aftermath of Drew Brees’ controversial comments, the Cleveland Browns quarterback has made his stance rather clear on the issue. During a reply […]

Hue Jackson did not exactly have a great time his last few years with the Cleveland Browns. The team was not winning games, at all. However, that does not mean everything was completely miserable. There was certainly hope at times. That included quarterback Baker Mayfield. When the team drafted him, that’s when things were supposed to turn […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has kept NFL players away from coaches, which has led to Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield using golf technology to improve his footwork. Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said he is using technology that golfers use to track Mayfield’s footwork, and give tips to try and help improve it. “The technology […]

Baker Mayfield took the NFL by storm during his rookie year with the Cleveland Browns in 2018, setting the single-season touchdown record for a first-year quarterback with 27 scores. As a result, expectations were very high for Mayfield entering 2019, but the University of Oklahoma product fell victim to the dreaded sophomore slump. Mayfield is […]

The Cleveland Browns ushered in some significant changes to their coaching staff with the arrival of Kevin Stefanski this offseason. Fortunately, there appears to be a sense of familiarity for guard Joel Bitonio. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have prevented Stefanski from getting his players adequately acquainted with the new […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield busted out some dance moves at his cousin’s wedding in South Carolina on Monday. Clips of the Browns star dancing have gone viral in the past, and he cut it loose again earlier this week, holding center stage in the dance circle. Baker has never had much of a problem […]

The Cleveland Browns ushered in some significant changes to their coaching staff with the arrival of Kevin Stefanski this offseason. It seems the other teams in the AFC North have taken notice of the move and what it means for quarterback Baker Mayfield. Stefanski did a stellar job with Cousins as the offensive coordinator in […]

Tiki Barber isn’t convinced Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield’s attitude is the right one moving forward. Over the course of his football career, Mayfield has been an outspoken character. His outward nature and “chip on his shoulder” mentality led to him being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the 25-year-old […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 73 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 73 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 73 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their series on the one burning […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield can’t wait to get back to the field with his healthy wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. Mayfield acknowledged that both OBJ and Landry had a frustrating year in the past campaign due to injuries, but with the two fully healthy and working out together even while they […]

The Cleveland Browns looked like a possible playoff team ahead of the 2019 season. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was coming off a tremendous rookie season and would be the starter from Week 1. The Browns also acquired star wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr., from the New York Giants. Of course, a preseason playoff team means absolutely […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield struggled to help this team follow through on the hype in the 2019 campaign. It seems he is well aware that another lackluster year under center could have a major impact on his long-term future, both on and off the field. Mayfield is now entering the third year of his […]

Teams around the NFL, including the Cleveland Browns, have not been able to arrange workouts or take part in organized team activities (OTAs) due to the coronavirus pandemic. Practice facilities remain closed, and most teams have begun implementing virtual offseason programs to get players up to speed. However, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not willing […]

NFL quarterbacks face nonstop criticism. Playing the most important position, the QB often carries the lion’s share of the blame following a loss. In a league known for its ‘what have you done for me lately’ mantra, quarterbacks are so often judged on their most recent body of work. There is no shortage of QBs […]

The Cleveland Browns have been a very active team this offseason, attempting to surround Baker Mayfield with more pieces to succeed. After seeing what the Browns have done this offseason, Mayfield appears to be a fan of the moves Cleveland has made. “Right now would be the first stages of getting everything out of the […]

The Cleveland Browns entered 2019 with Super Bowl expectations, largely because many people expected a big jump out of Baker Mayfield after the quarterback had a great rookie campaign. Instead, the Browns went just 6-10 as Mayfield labored through a sophomore slump. Now, the former No. 1 overall pick is going into his pivotal third […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is excited to have Jedrick Wills on the team. After the Browns selected Wills 10th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, Mayfield took to Twitter to voice his excitement with the selection. LETS GO!!!!!! — Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) April 24, 2020 Wills said right after the selection, Mayfield reached out […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft now less than 10 days away, the buzz is officially palpable. Even though this year’s installment of the NFL Draft will be a bit different than usual due to the current climate across the country, football fans remain eager to learn exactly which players will be joining their favorite teams […]

Many around the NFL may not view Baker Mayfield as a leader. But Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter is not one of those people. Tretter has served as Mayfield’s starting center ever since his debut in 2018. The 29-year-old veteran not only vouched for Mayfield as his quarterback — he also vouched for his leadership […]

The Cleveland Browns had a disappointing season in the 2019 NFL campaign as they failed many people’s expectations. In response to their disastrous season, they fired their head coach Freddie Kitchens and parted ways with their general manager John Dorsey. Then they hired former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach. In […]

There are a few teams in the NFL that will be wearing new uniforms in the 2020 season and the Cleveland Browns are one of them. According to JW Johnson, who is part of Cleveland’s ownership group, the team will unveil their new uniforms in April. The new #Browns Uniforms will be released on April…Stay […]

With the NFL being the only professional sport that is seeming to move on at a semi-normal pace during its offseason, April’s upcoming draft is a great reminder of the players that have come into this league and how their successes/failures have dictated team’s actions since then. Looking back to 2010, the first-overall selections in […]

Baker Mayfield did not exactly have a fine sophomore campaign in 2019. The Cleveland Browns quarterback threw nearly as many interceptions (21) as he did touchdowns (22), completed less than 60 percent of his passes and always seemed to be in the news for all of the wrong reasons. To make matters worse, the Browns […]