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So, did you hear? The Cleveland Browns have made it official. Rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield will be making his first NFL start when the team visits Oakland this coming weekend.
That’s the sort of thing that happens when you get a team its first win in 635 days, as Mayfield did against the Jest this past Thursday.
Is Baker Mayfield the starter for this week or for the season? Hue: "He's the starting quarterback of this football team." Lot of things can happen in long season but he's the quarterback.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 24, 2018
That’s right. After going 17-for-23 for 201 yards with no TDs and no picks in relief of a concussed Tyrod Taylor, Mayfield is now officially “The Man” in Cleveland.
Hey, the 23rd time in 12 seasons is the charm, the old saying goes, right?
One thing Mayfield does have going for him that he had the highest graded performance by a rookie quarterback since they began recording those stats in 2006.
The highest graded performance by a rookie quarterback since we began grading in 2006. pic.twitter.com/5ioftXX8i3
— PFF (@PFF) September 21, 2018
It’s almost enough to make one think the Browns are legit. Or, if you have waited 635 for a victory, well, it’s good enough. As in, good enough to get a tattoo of the “Baker Special” two-point conversion reception Mayfield scored during the win.
“After 635 days without a win, something amazing happened last night! To capture the magic of a long over due and much needed win, I did what any rational person would do. Took the day off and got a tattoo. Baker Special!!!” tweeted Browns diehard Mark Gurko.
After 635 days without a win, something amazing happened last night! To capture the magic of a long over due and much needed win, I did what any rational person would do. Took the day off and got a tattoo. Baker Special!!! @bakermayfield @Browns @ESPNCleveland @NFL @FOXSportsOH pic.twitter.com/YXjuiwYxa1
— Mark Gurko (@mgurko25) September 21, 2018
Me? I would have gotten some Rally Possum ink instead.
Can you imagine what I’d do if we won the Lombardi?!?! 🍻
— Mark Gurko (@mgurko25) September 22, 2018
That so needs to happen. Go Browns.