Spoiler alert: he’ll likely be the quarterback next year as well. I get it, the season hasn’t gone the way we would have hoped and Baker needs to be better, but I think you gotta pick up his option and see it out.
While I disagree about the chip on the shoulder attitude being an advantage, I think you nailed how things will play out. Let him play for an extension, make it clear you’re on the market for a QB by trade, draft, or free agency and see if things go our way.
For everyone commenting on the Browns drafting QBs: Andrew Berry has not drafted a QB, and looking at his track record of two years of drafting, I trust his ability in eventually drafting a QB someday.
Unless something happens (a miracle) there is no better option than Baker playing for us on his 5th year option. He needs to show he can win us games next year in the merit of his arm and decision making.
I think we need to draft some project QB in the 2nd or 3rd round to have some training camp competition, not saying Baker needs to be replaced but he needs a fire lit under his ass
We’ll pick up his option and ride him out next year, and the interceptions are very concerning. However my biggest gripe is the constant protection pocket sacks he takes. It seems like 3 times a game he doesn’t effectively step up into the pocket or throw quick balls under pressure and costs us 7-8 yards because he gets happy feet in the pocket. I don’t know if it’s an issue with his step count (which Kurt Warner made a point of) or too long developing routes/ not predicting coverages and routes. I’m hoping he is able to finally turn it around after an off season, but he needs to be near Pro Bowl material next season.
Sorry, I've defended him for awhile but ive seen enough now. Too many excuses. Good QBs win games, period. Every qb deals w no calls, injuries, etc. Guy has had ample opportunities to win games in final drives all season. Kc, la, pitt, etc. He is 0-fer.
Man I think the focus is all wrong. People think we need to work our whole thinking about if Baker Is The Guy instead of realizing we have a kick-ass roster that is almost in the playoffs despite his awful play.
baker. should not be given up on. if he shits the bed next year fine, move on. but baker DID show improvement last year and this year is a wash. he been significantly hindered by injury.
Hopefully he gets the off-season to heal, playoffs or not and we can just keep the team we have intact make a couple power moves have the play calling fixed and be that team 2022
He called a pretty incredible game today with the exception of the final drive. With the dearth of offensive weapons we have he schemes lots of guys open. I guess you think Brandon Staley should go too because some of his 4th down calls haven’t worked and caused an L
Depends on how bad injuries are. Otherwise trade for Rodgers, Wilson or Jimmy G. Jimmy G is blamed for all ills in SF. Could be cheap. Don’t want Watson.
Spoiler alert: he’ll likely be the quarterback next year as well. I get it, the season hasn’t gone the way we would have hoped and Baker needs to be better, but I think you gotta pick up his option and see it out.
The option is already picked up. He will be here
Who else we gonna roll out there? Unless Rodgers really wants to leave a good team I don't see how we improve lol.
It’s already been picked up
Draft one of the elite WR’s in this draft, Baker gets surgery, and really see what he’s made of. AND DO NOT PAY HIM A BIG CONTRACT.
He better not expect big money after this shambles of a season.
I've been hard on Baker this year with hood reason but we're gonna keep him by default so we need to make the best of it and give him weapons.
The FO and coaching staff isn't going to test their NFL fate on Baker Mayfield next year.
Sure is. 2 INTs were definitely his fault and 1 was for sure not with the no-call on DPJ, and he can arguably be absolved of the earlier no-call.
He also threw up two lame ducks that should have been picks, too. He just as lucky with dropped picks as he was unlucky with no calls tonight.
While I disagree about the chip on the shoulder attitude being an advantage, I think you nailed how things will play out. Let him play for an extension, make it clear you’re on the market for a QB by trade, draft, or free agency and see if things go our way.
But dude these aren’t great throws. We can’t discount the fact he’s making bad decisions. And I don’t care who’s fault they’re interceptions.
For an NFL QB, that chip on muh shoulder crap means precisely dick. It's about processing and executing, end of.
For everyone commenting on the Browns drafting QBs: Andrew Berry has not drafted a QB, and looking at his track record of two years of drafting, I trust his ability in eventually drafting a QB someday.
We'll see how he performs next season after the surgery. All there really is to it at this point.
HAVE to upgrade his backup, though. None of this 49ers BS where it's a lost season from the starting QB going down.
“Josh is our guy.”
Browns fans can be divided into two groups:
Unless something happens (a miracle) there is no better option than Baker playing for us on his 5th year option. He needs to show he can win us games next year in the merit of his arm and decision making.
I think we need to draft some project QB in the 2nd or 3rd round to have some training camp competition, not saying Baker needs to be replaced but he needs a fire lit under his ass
Stefanski, wincing, through gritted teeth: “He’s our starting quarterback, yes”
Coach of the year, passes 3 times at the end of the game when the run game was unstoppable, sign him to a 30 year deal, man is a genius.
Just when you think you can't get more depressed.
I’m in so much pain
We’ll pick up his option and ride him out next year, and the interceptions are very concerning. However my biggest gripe is the constant protection pocket sacks he takes. It seems like 3 times a game he doesn’t effectively step up into the pocket or throw quick balls under pressure and costs us 7-8 yards because he gets happy feet in the pocket. I don’t know if it’s an issue with his step count (which Kurt Warner made a point of) or too long developing routes/ not predicting coverages and routes. I’m hoping he is able to finally turn it around after an off season, but he needs to be near Pro Bowl material next season.
Great point you bring up that Warner made.
Sorry, I've defended him for awhile but ive seen enough now. Too many excuses. Good QBs win games, period. Every qb deals w no calls, injuries, etc. Guy has had ample opportunities to win games in final drives all season. Kc, la, pitt, etc. He is 0-fer.
Man I think the focus is all wrong. People think we need to work our whole thinking about if Baker Is The Guy instead of realizing we have a kick-ass roster that is almost in the playoffs despite his awful play.
This team aint going anywhere as long as he is our quarterback
Lmao there is two games left
There am two games left
Would DeShawn Watson take us to the SB with this team?
baker. should not be given up on. if he shits the bed next year fine, move on. but baker DID show improvement last year and this year is a wash. he been significantly hindered by injury.
I never thought I would say this but I think I hate Stefanski.
Hopefully he gets the off-season to heal, playoffs or not and we can just keep the team we have intact make a couple power moves have the play calling fixed and be that team 2022
I don’t care - I’m still with Baker. I’m rooting for our guy to succeed, not fail.
KS is gonna be gone next season too
I think that’s a big reach to be honest
I'm sorry, what? The guy took this team to the playoffs and has this team competing for the playoffs this year, and he's suddenly gone next year?
Unless he fucked Andrew berry's wife he isn't going anywhere in the next year
KS should not to go anywhere. the browns need stability.
He called a pretty incredible game today with the exception of the final drive. With the dearth of offensive weapons we have he schemes lots of guys open. I guess you think Brandon Staley should go too because some of his 4th down calls haven’t worked and caused an L
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Plan for future. I’m over this
Lol bro whyyyyyy
Depends on how bad injuries are. Otherwise trade for Rodgers, Wilson or Jimmy G. Jimmy G is blamed for all ills in SF. Could be cheap. Don’t want Watson.