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Head coach Hue Jackson made it clear early on that quarterback Tyrod Taylor would likely be the starter going into the 2018 NFL season. It appears Taylor has finally done his part by solidifying that notion in practice. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the battle between him and rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield. However, Jackson […]

Mark probably should have remained in bed on this particular day. TMZ did it again pertaining to Mark Wahlberg (stopping him dead in his tracks to ask him about Boston sports). Usually, Wahlberg’s semi-insight is enough to get him by. On this day, he was Boston-arrogant while providing the strangest, weirdest prediction. The artist formerly […]

Since selected with the first overall pick in this year’s draft, former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has been put in unique position with the franchise as the future under center. However, he has entered a situation where there is already a proven commodity in place with Tyrod Taylor holding a grip hold on the starting […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield spent the first few sessions of organized team activities running with the third-team offense. That changed when he was bumped up to the second-team in front of quarterback Drew Stanton. The move could be an indication of Mayfield’s potential rise to the starting job. However, head coach he Jackson insists that […]

The NFL is still just in the organized team activities portion of its calendar, but the Cleveland Browns are already starting to have issues. This one, however, is harmless, and if anything, only shows the uber-competitive nature of rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield. According to Pat McManamon of ESPN Mayfield’s self-assessment with regards to his progress […]

Following a nearly three-year absence from the NFL, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon made his return to the field this past season where he largely picked up where he left off. Gordon has continued to make a strong impression on his teammates in regards to what he brings to the table with his […]

Since taking former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in this year’s draft, the Cleveland Browns have continued to make it clear that Tyrod Taylor will be the starting quarterback to begin the 2018 campaign. Mayfield has remained in the position of having to work his way up the depth chart in […]

The Cleveland Browns have had two decades’ worth of mistakes when it comes to quarterbacks. One of their most high profile failures was without a doubt Johnny Manziel, who crashed out of the league within just a couple of years. The Browns now have another opportunity to finally get it right at quarterback with No. […]

It’s overreaction season in the NFL, especially for the new crop of incoming rookies. No first-year player is under the microscope more than Cleveland Browns number one overall pick Baker Mayfield. On Wednesday, Mayfield took reps with the third team during Cleveland’s OTA, and according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, he struggled to the tune […]

Since the Cleveland Browns made the decision to take former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, the team has remained firm on Tyrod Taylor as the clear-cut starter to start the 2018 season. This was once again evident on Wednesday as Mayfield was seen taking reps with the third team behind Taylor and fellow veteran quarterback Drew […]

The Cleveland Browns have made it clear that quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be the starter going into the 2018 NFL season. However, that does not mean there won’t be endless questions about competing against rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield every week. The first overall pick in this year’s draft has been adamant about wanting to start right away. […]

Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen made headlines shortly after getting drafted No. 10 overall by the Arizona Cardinals. Rosen declared that there were nine “mistakes” made ahead of him in the draft. Although, he later changed it to just three mistakes, which referred to the number of quarterbacks taken ahead of him. One of those quarterbacks […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there hadn’t been much of an indication that former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield would be the overall pick. However, he had been in the discussion with some of the other top-projected players at the position. Despite that, Mayfield did recently reveal that he felt like himself […]

The decision has been made. The Cleveland Browns, who are coming off a winless season and recently drafted an outspoken and controversial quarterback, will be the team featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks. Throughout the entire decision process, the Browns seemed to be the favorite to be on the this year’s show. Cleveland is the ideal […]

The New York Jets knew they were taking a quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. The team had a need at the position with plenty of options at their disposal come draft day, especially after trading up to grab the third overall pick. Ultimately, the Jets had a stroke of luck with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants […]

After months of speculation, the Cleveland Browns went ahead took former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Now begins his official journey on becoming the future franchise quarterback of the most dysfunctional team in the NFL. Of course, he is hardly the first player in league history that will […]

It has been just over a week since the Cleveland Browns made the decision to take former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It was a move that came with a bit of surprise given that USC’s Sam Darnold was long perceived as being the top overall […]

Despite going No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield still has some things to work on in order to become completely ready for the pro game. One such aspect of the game that he’ll need to improve upon is playing under center, which is something he wasn’t used to in […]

The Cleveland Browns took many by surprise when they decided to select former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield first overall. However, it appears his addition is already starting to resonate throughout the AFC North division. Mayfield is expected to help turn the fortunes of the lowly Browns franchise around. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, former teammate and […]

Prior to the Cleveland Browns making a selection with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, there had been the offseason addition of Tyrod Taylor who would be in to be the starting quarterback to begin the 2018 campaign. However, since the selection of Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield, there has been the continued dialogue about there being a […]

The Cleveland Browns decided to take former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It was a move that had only begun to gain ground in the days before talk centering on Mayfield being a prominent figure in the discussion. This type of dialogue didn’t come Mayfield’s way […]

Before the Cleveland Browns made Baker Mayfield the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots were apparently so high on the young quarterback that they thought about trading up to No. 2 to get him, according to the quarterback’s agent. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh […]

Despite constant speculation linking them with a splashy move to get their quarterback of the future, the New England Patriots didn’t end up drafting a QB until the seventh round with Danny Etling. However, they were apparently plotting a move to get one, according to Jack Mills, the agent of No. 1 overall pick and […]

Throughout much of the pre-draft process, USC quarterback Sam Darnold had been long perceived as being the top choice for the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. However, Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield had gained traction over the last several weeks that pushed him ahead in the conversation to secure that prestigious spot. Browns vice president […]

The Cleveland Browns took many by surprise when they decided to select former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it appears Mayfield is not looking to rest on his laurels going into training camp. The former Heisman Trophy winner has expressed his desire to come in an make […]

It has been a few days since the Cleveland Browns decided to take former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. There had been a growing public consensus that the Browns would head in another direction choosing between either USC’s Sam Darnold or Wyoming’s Josh Allen. Instead, the […]

It has been a couple of days since the Cleveland Browns decided to make former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. This move has already been met some criticism given the team could have snagged USC’s Sam Darnold with the pick as he was long viewed to […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there wasn’t much chatter around the possibility that former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was in the running to be the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. However, that conversation had been ongoing behind closed doors with management being in on him for quite some […]

All leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield heard a fair level of criticism tossed his way through the entire process. One of which was the constant comparisons to another previous Cleveland Browns’ first-round selection in Johnny Manziel. This has continued to remain a topic of discussion even after he […]

The 2018 NFL draft kicked off with plenty of surprises on Thursday night, and the hits kept coming afterwards. Here is a look at the winners and losers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft: Losers 4. Seattle Seahawks What on earth is going on with Seattle? Their offensive line has been a […]

The 2018 NFL Draft produced high drama from the moment it began on Thursday night. It started with the Cleveland Browns taking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and it ended with the Baltimore Ravens trading back into the first round for Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Here is a look at five key surprises from the first […]

The Cleveland Browns made a franchise-altering decision when they drafted Baker Mayfield with the No. 1 overall pick. However, Browns fans likely won’t get the chance to see their franchise QB in action for a while with Tyrod Taylor slated to start for the team next season. After getting drafted by the Browns, Mayfield was […]

After much speculation, the Cleveland Browns decided to make Baker Mayfield their No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The pick drew mixed reactions from Browns fans, but one notable person was a fan of the pick: former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. Shortly after the Mayfield pick was announced, Johnny Football posted a picture […]

When it comes to surpassing a ton of people’s expectations, Utah Jazz rookie shooting guard Donovan Mitchell should immediately be someone who comes to mind. On Thursday night, Mitchell showed his support on Twitter for the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback and 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield, who […]

From Money Manziel to Mayfield’s Money—another Big 12 quarterback has been granted an NFL rookie contract. Baker Mayfield, the Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winner a year ago, is now the face of the Cleveland Browns after the organization selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Due to the nature of […]

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has been selected with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. It had been long been believed that USC’s Sam Darnold and Wyoming’s Josh Allen were in the conversation for the first overall pick. Mayfield enters a situation where he won’t be […]

As the start of the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft approaches on Thursday, the speculation and rumors around the league have hit an all-time high. The crop of talented quarterbacks available in this draft has a lot of teams working the phones to either move up or move down. Although the consensus seems to […]

In the days leading to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been a growing buzz around the organization around what the Cleveland Browns will do with the first overall pick. The only consensus at this point is that the team will take a quarterback at the top selection. Things have ramped up on this end […]

The Cleveland Browns did what they could to keep the fate of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft under wraps. However, recent reports suggest Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield’s name will be the first one called. Although the writing may have been on the wall throughout the offseason, the news still comes as a bit of a […]