Seattle Seahawks: Give Baker Mayfield a Shot

Seattle Seahawks
Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns (Photo by Erick Drost via Wikimedia).

Low risk, High Reward

The Cleveland Browns have to move Mayfield with Watson coming to town. And they have little to no leverage to make it happen. I’m here to say Seattle should jump in and give Mayfield a shot.

He’s had an inconsistent first few seasons but has shown the potential to be an above-average starter. He led a moribund Browns franchise to the postseason and a playoff win two seasons ago.

Mayfield has been a big part of changing the Browns’ direction. Last season was a regression statistically. But he also played the entire season with one arm and compromised legs. Rather than go on injured reserve and collect a check, Mayfield went out and played every week. That says something about his competitiveness and commitment to his team.

This is the last year of Mayfield’s rookie deal which makes him the perfect candidate for a look by Seattle. If he plays well, the  Seahawks can resign or franchise tag him. Or if he’s not the answer, they let him walk in free agency.

The 2017 Heisman Trophy winner has a better track record than any remaining NFL free agent or trade options. He also has a higher floor and ceiling than anyone in the draft. Mayfield is young enough to think he can get better and has shown enough to feel confident he can be successful.

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