Cleveland Browns Officially Name Baker Mayfield Starting Quarterback

After a weekend of speculation, and eventual confirmation, the Cleveland Browns have decided to officially name rookie Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback. Mayfield’s talent against the Jets did not go unnoticed, and he will not have the opportunity to lead the Browns franchise into the future.

Cleveland Browns fans are no stranger to quarterback changes. Ever since Bernie Kosar left for the warmer, humid pastures of the Dallas Cowboys, the Dawg Pound has been sorely lacking the most important position in sports.

From Tim Couch, to Johnny Manziel, to Tyrod Taylor, countless men have suited up under center for the Browns since 1999. Now, another challenger will step to the proverbial plate in the form of No. 1 overall draft pick Baker Mayfield.

Many speculated and reported that because of his performance on Thursday Night Football against the Jets, Mayfield would get the honors. However, Hue Jackson said nothing on the matter until Monday afternoon, when he officially announced Mayfield as the official starter for next Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.

Mayfield and the Browns will have a tough task ahead of them as they travel to the Black Hole, as Jon Gruden’s Raiders sit at a desperate 0-3. Mayfield will look to move the Browns to 2-1-1 this week, and following that, who knows where the Browns will go?

Mayfield was thrown into the limelight a bit earlier than Hue Jackson intended, but he looked more than ready to face the challenge last Thursday.

The Browns have struggled with quarterbacks before, 29 since 1999 to be exact. But as the old saying goes, the 30th time’s the charm.