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5 early candidates for the Cleveland Browns 2020 MVP

By Hank Kilburn

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs on to the field prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs on to the field prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 22: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 22: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

1. Baker Mayfield

This one was probably the most obvious, right? Mayfield is the single most important piece to the success of the Browns. If he fails, it could set the franchise back a few years.

If you keep up with football, you know last year wasn’t all on Mayfield. He’s now on his fourth head coach in three years. Regardless of how poor the coaching was last year, Mayfield had such a bad season that many were questioning his ability to be a starter. It’s way too early to make a determination but a 22 to 21 touchdown to interception ratio doesn’t help the optimists’ argument.

Hopefully, Stefanski and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt will be around long enough to exhale and can fine-tune the franchise quarterback. Mayfield has shown that he can ball at this level during his rookie season and even in spots last year. Decision making appeared to be his weak point. Mayfield needs to celebrate the base hits as much as the triples and home runs.

With the plethora of weapons at his disposal and upgraded coaching staff, it’s hard to believe Mayfield will lose his spot to Case Keenum. The offensive line has already been upgraded with the addition of Jack Conklin and whomever the Browns draft this month. The tight end position has been upgraded and he has healthy receivers.

dark. Next. Did Andrew Berry hint at trading back in this year’s draft?

Mayfield could not only be the MVP of the Browns, but in the race for MVP of the NFL.

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