CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Hey, Mary Kay!

Hey, Mary Kay: Does Browns GM John Dorsey like Baker Mayfield enough to draft him at No. 1? -- Dennis Kless, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Hey, Dennis: I know that Dorsey likes Mayfield's competitiveness, his processing speed and his dual-threat skillset. He defended Mayfield's character when we asked him about it at the Senior Bowl this week, saying he's remorseful for his arrest last February for public intoxication. Dorsey also said at the Senior Bowl that four or five quarterbacks in this class deserve to be in the discussion right now for the No. 1 overall, meaning Mayfield is on his radar. But will he actually pull the trigger on the Heisman Trophy winner at No. 1? Right now, I believe they have other QBs ranked higher, such as Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen.

Both Allen and Mayfield helped themselves during Senior Bowl practices, and Allen also played very well in the game, earning MVP of the North team. He checked off a lot of boxes, including impressive size, arm strength and face-of-the-franchise ability. If his processing speed is excellent, he'll remain in the mix. Hue Jackson likes bigger quarterbacks, but will be open-minded about Mayfield as they go through the process. The Browns will now also bring new offensive coordinator Todd Haley in on the QB evaluations, and he's used to a bigger passer in Ben Roethlisberger. It's still early and things can change, but at this moment, I'm not feeling Mayfield at No. 1.



Hey, Mary Kay: Given all of the quarterback misses over the last 20 years, if the Browns want to be progressive why not draft two, with their two first round picks? If they both pan out they'd have a great dilemma and excellent trade options. It also greatly reduces the odds of another first round flop. -- Dave Atkinson, Niagara Falls, Canada

Hey, Dave: The only way they'd draft quarterbacks at No. 1 and No. 4 is if they worked out a trade agreement with another team beforehand. They won't draft and develop two top-five quarterbacks. If they draft their QB at No. 1, I think they'd consider trading down from No. 4. With so many quarterbacks in this class, and so many needy teams, they could probably get a king's ransom for that pick, including an extra first-rounder next year.

Hey, Mary Kay: Do you think DeShone Kizer is still in the hunt to remain the starting quarterback? -- Dudley Thomas, Palm Coast, Fla.



Hey, Dudley: The Browns will acquire a veteran quarterback such as an Alex Smith and likely start the season with him. They will also probably draft a quarterback No. 1 overall and let him learn behind the veteran for awhile. Therefore, I don't really see Kizer in the mix for the starting job, at least not early in the season. That's not to say he won't start games this season, because the Browns have often gotten to their third QB. If Kizer can improve his accuracy, he has the potential to win in the NFL.

Hey, Mary Kay: Do you think Jimmy Haslam made it a condition of Hue Jackson's continued employment that he had to hire an experienced offensive coordinator? -- Bob Ruple, Novelty, Ohio

Hey, Bob: No, I believe Jackson when he says it was his decision to hire a coordinator, but I think Jimmy Haslam offered him more of a say in player acquisition and a larger role in shaping the team and organization. With his increased duties, he was willing to cede playcalling to an experienced coordinator and didn't hesitate to turn the reins over to Todd Haley.

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Hey, Mary Kay: Let's assume acquire Alex Smith. Could you see the Browns taking Saquon Barkley at No. 1 and a QB at No. 4? There seems to be a lot of split thoughts on the top two guys in Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen. One of them will be there at No. 4. Saquon could be a once in a generation back that could change our fortunes on the field quickly. But he could be gone by the No. 4 pick. -- Joseph Ladd Vegas, Henderson, New York



Hey, Joseph: Even if the Browns try to trade for Smith -- and I believe they will -- I think they'll still draft a QB at No. 1. They have their pick of the lot and an opportunity to transform the franchise if they find their QB of the future. If Barkley is a can't-miss franchise-changer, they'll probably consider him at No. 4, but not No. 1. That's QB territory. Besides, this draft is deep in running backs, and they can find a good one in the second or third round.