[20], On August 24, 2015, Mayfield was named the starting quarterback for the Sooners after winning an open quarterback competition against Trevor Knight. He took all of the first-team reps during the offseason programs, and a new head coach isn't going to waste all of those valuable first-team reps only to pull a last-second switcharoo. [34], On September 9, 2017, after a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, Mayfield planted the Sooners' flag in the middle of the painted "O" at Ohio Stadium, causing a major public backlash. Cleveland Browns news from FanSided Daily, Browns Sign QB Jason Campbell to Two-Year Contract, How Free Agency Will Affect the Browns on Draft Day, 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time, Cleveland Browns: Joe Haden out until training camp after surgery, Hue Jackson Comments on 2016 NFL Draft, Johnny Manziel and Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff survives his Pro Day. [30] Over the final five games of the regular season, Mayfield totaled 1,321 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, and three interceptions, to go along with three rushing touchdowns. throwing for 216 yards, three touchdowns, and a passer rating of 151.2, with no turnovers. [84] In Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, Mayfield threw for 327 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the 41–24 win. [13] After being affected by injury and losing the starting job to fellow true freshman Davis Webb, Mayfield finished the season with 2,315 yards on 218-of-340 completions with 12 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. [35][36] Mayfield issued an apology shortly afterwards. I think he’s got all the traits you need, in terms of leadership, toughness, the arm strength, the ability to move the team. [44] A month later, the Sooners lost to the Georgia Bulldogs 54–48 in the 2018 Rose Bowl, which served as the national semifinal game. When Hoyer was a pitcher for Ignatius' baseball team, I got to see him face my alma mater. But this new front office didn’t draft Weeden and therefore has no reason to keep him. Ranking the NFL's Starting Quarterbacks for 2013 By Braden Gall , 7/8/13, 10:00 AM EDT Athlon Sports ranks every starting NFL quarterback for the 2013 season. [80] Against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, Mayfield struggled against a stout 49ers defense, completing just 8-of-22 passes for 100 yards with two interceptions as the Browns were routed 31–3. [16] Mayfield announced that he would be leaving the program due to a "miscommunication" with the coaching staff. [8] Mayfield is believed to be the first walk-on true freshman quarterback to start a season opener at the quarterback position. ", "Baker Mayfield eligible for OU in '17 after Big 12 OK's tweaked rule", "Kingsbury: Texas Tech voted for 'Baker Mayfield Rule, "Baker Mayfield NCAA FB Stats – Season & Career Statistics", "NFL Draft Prospect Profile – Baker Mayfield", "Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield : 2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile", "Browns Take Baker Mayfield at No. Today is the day we begin our annual training camp positional previews for the Cleveland Browns! All five games were victories for the Sooners. These days, it's hard for any quarterback to look very good in Oakland. Cleveland’s offense has scored 7 points or less in 2 games, and 30+ points in their other 4 games. [6], Mayfield was the starting quarterback for the Lake Travis High School Cavaliers football team. [29] On October 22, in a 66–59 victory over Texas Tech, Mayfield had 545 passing yards and seven touchdowns in a historic matchup against future NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Though he is 29 years old and will turn 30 during next season, it’s important to note that he was a rookie last year and new head coach Rob Chudzinski’s offense seems to better suit Weeden’s talents. [42], On December 2, 2017, with the return of the Big 12 Championship Game after a six-year hiatus,[43] Mayfield led Oklahoma to its third straight Big 12 championship, with Oklahoma beating the TCU Horned Frogs 41–17. [4][5] He won several awards for his performance as a senior in 2017, including the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and unanimous All-America recognition. Then, he suffered a broken collarbone at the hands of the Browns' defense, the Raiders traded for Carson Palmer, and basically tossed Campbell to the curb. This opportunity is a dream come true for him, and that makes it easy to get behind this "kid" (I say that sarcastically in a sense, because at 27 years old, he is the youngest quarterback on the roster). [61] Mayfield became the first player since Fran Tarkenton in 1961 to come off the bench in his debut, throw for more than 200 yards, and lead his team to its first win of the season. That's some pretty high praise, eh? He has shown glimpses of a better career, but was either surrounded by marginal talent at the time or injured. [60], Mayfield played in his first NFL game in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football against the New York Jets, replacing an injured Tyrod Taylor, with the Browns down 14–0. Nonetheless, Mayfield helped lead the Browns to a 7-8-1 record and their most wins in a season since 2014, as well as their fewest losses since 2007. [6], Mayfield grew up as a fan of Oklahoma, and he attended a number of their games during his childhood. [38], In November 2017, Mayfield was under fire again after an interaction during the game against Kansas. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Cleveland Browns and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Hoyer managed to have the Browns at 7-4 before fading in 2014; his benching for Johnny Manziel began a historically bad Browns run. [66] The following week, Mayfield led the Browns to their first road win since the 2015 season, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Weeden's starting job is not in jeopardy heading into training camp, despite the fact that the Browns added two veteran backups behind him. He was named 2018 PFWA All-Rookie, the second Cleveland quarterback to receive this honor since Tim Couch in 1999. However, he also threw three fourth quarter interceptions, one of which was returned by Malcolm Butler for a pick six as the Browns lost 13–43. No QB in Browns 2.0 history can match that 16-game sample. [32] Mayfield ended up finishing third in the Heisman voting. The NCAA denied his appeal as he did not meet the criteria. Oklahoma came back from a 17-point deficit to win the game by a score of 31–24 in double overtime. Since departing from the Washington Redskins in 2009, Jason Campbell's name has been tossed into the mix of potential quarterbacks who could fit in Cleveland a handful of times. While there were spurts in which Weeden was allowed to let loose in 2012, the gameplan kind of reigned in what he did best. Texas Tech voted in favor of the rule. Mayfield further elaborated in an interview with ESPN that he sought to transfer due to scholarship issues and a perception that he had earned the starting position and that further competition was not "really fair. Trending news, game recaps, highlights, player information, rumors, videos and more from FOX Sports. [12], Following the Red Raiders' second victory over Stephen F. Austin, Mayfield's 780 season yards and seven touchdowns already exceeded the 755 yards and six touchdowns accrued by Texas Tech's last true freshman quarterback, Aaron Keesee, in 10 games. [31], In December 2016, it was announced that Mayfield and his top receiving target, Dede Westbrook, would be finalists for the 2016 Heisman Trophy. I’ve said this many times: If I would have taken the GM job of the 49ers, I would have gone after Brian Hoyer, because I think he has all the traits and characteristics. As of 2018, Graham still holds the NFL record of yards gained per pass attempt (YPA), with 8.98. Baker Reagan Mayfield (born April 14, 1995)[1] is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). [83] Four days later on Thursday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers and former Big 12 Conference rival Mason Rudolph, Mayfield recorded his first career win against Pittsburgh, accounting for three total touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing) as Cleveland won 21–7. Hoyer grew up a Browns fan, wanting to become Bernie Kosar. Don't get me wrong -- in 2011, I thought Campbell was doing a pretty competent job for the Oakland Raiders. His number (#14) was retired by the Browns. [90][91], In July 2019, Mayfield married Emily Wilkinson. 8 Oklahoma outscores No. Browns’ offensive snap counts, stats, and notes: Week 6. [65] In Week 10, Mayfield led the Browns to a 28–16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Those are areas many Clevelanders are familiar with. 2013 Cleveland Browns Starters, Roster, & Players: 4-12 (4th in AFC North), Coach: Rob Chudzinski, ProBowl: Cameron, Gordon, Haden, Mack, Thomas, Ward When he signed as a free agent a couple of months ago, my first thought was this: he's a backup. [37] Mayfield finished 24-for-36 with five passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown, and Oklahoma won the game by a score of 62–52. Here is what Lombardi said about Hoyer back in 2011: I think Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett are starters. 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