Baker Mayfield brings headlines and attitude to Cleveland, but maybe that’s what the city needs.

Controversy has followed Baker Mayfield before he even made the decision to enter the NFL Draft. From planting his team’s flag in the middle of Ohio State’s field to grabbing himself inappropriately in the middle of a game, everyone had an opinion on Mayfield. Notably, Colin Cowherd said that he was undraftable (mostly due to Mayfield’s appearance on a police video).

Despite his unfavorable history, Mayfield managed to grab the coveted number one draft pick in the 2018 draft. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns, an organization that is no stranger to problems on and off the field. Many Cleveland fans, and sports critics alike, saw Mayfield as the next version of Johnny Manziel: a mess off the field and a flop on it. Since Cleveland was the fool that fell for Manziel a few short years ago, fans feared deja vu.

Cleveland Browns fans need Baker Mayfield

However, Mayfield is turning out to be just what Cleveland needs going into the new season. They desperately need a game-changer following the team’s one win in two seasons. Before drafting Mayfield, Cleveland attained Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills. Everyone expected the Browns to ignore the appeal of a young and hungry guy like Mayfield, but they went for him nonetheless. Since then, he has proven himself as what the city needs.

Cleveland is a special city and especially so when it comes to sports. While the world mocks from afar, northeast Ohio unconditionally supports their team, even if they haven’t won any games. While it’s no secret that Cleveland may have a winning problem, fans will continue to defend them.

Mayfield sticks up for everyone.

During a recent media day in Los Angeles, Baker Mayfield was able to put away any ill comments towards him and comparisons to Manziel. He also put the entire city of Cleveland on his back that day. Cleveland is used to losing. They follow sports teams until the end of the season, whether their winning games or not. Cleveland loves their players, especially ones that speak highly of the city and the teams. When appearing on the “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” Mayfield didn’t just defend himself, he defended his teammates as well as the franchise itself.

He fought back when Cowherd claimed the Browns didn’t have talent on the team by retorting, “Have you seen our roster?” He also defended the team when it was called dysfunctional by saying, “I have no concerns with [the Browns] being dysfunctional because it’s not… Until you step in that building, you can have any opinion you want but we know what we have in there and that’s all that matters.” He also affirmed that he is ultimately a team guy and is planning on sitting out his rookie year until he feels ready, not letting Cowherd stir up a quarterback feud.

This interview alone was enough for Cleveland to forget all the bad feelings towards the rookie. Having a player like this is all that Cleveland needs to get excited for the upcoming season, while easy to not get overeager.

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