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moklerman
Right. I don't mean that Keenum is who should replace Mayfield, just that a backup level QB like Keenum was able to come in and function behind the dominant running game. Obviously, they don't want to get too complacent with a replacement and do what the Rams so often did with guys like Haden, Kemp, Brock, etc. Just because you have a good running game and defense doesn't mean you have to be completely passive at QB.
But to me, it shows just how ineffective Mayfield has been. 6 TD in 6 games this year is not enough. For that level of production, if you're going to settle for that, you don't pay the guy top dollar. If he wants to sign a contract that is commensurate with his production, fine. But, like the Rams have settle for the devil you know approach in the past, I think the Browns would be limiting themselves unnecessarily.
Stefanski seems like a good coach and would benefit from a better QB that could probably expand his offense. I'm really curious to see if the Browns feel obligated to keep Mayfield or make some kind of change next year? I'm pretty sure Mayfield is on a contract year and as much as he impressed early in his career, he hasn't taken that next step. IMO, he's holding back a really strong team.
You make fair points and I don't really know what I'd be willing to pay Mayfield. I do like him. But you're right, and there may be some fireworks with them trying to sign him because maybe they're thinking the same thing.
Also though I'm not too sure about Stefanski. And I don't look deep enough at that team to really have a good opinion tbh.
