Editor's note: Tony Grossi covers the Cleveland Browns for ESPN 850 WKNR.

Only six quarters and one start into his NFL career, Baker Mayfield has pretty much resolved any doubt about whether he is the Browns franchise quarterback.

The Browns have scored 63 points in roughly a game-and-a-half with Mayfield at quarterback.

Which raises the question of the immediate future of Tyrod Taylor, the quarterback who was acquired to usher in the Mayfield era – but not as soon as fate would have it.

Coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley each have strongly expressed the desire for Taylor to continue in his role as offensive captain and shining example of a professional quarterback for Mayfield to emulate.

But now as Mayfield’s backup – and with Drew Stanton, another veteran quarterback on hand to mentor Mayfield – Taylor’s intended role clearly has diminished.

Taylor has not made any public comments since suffering a concussion in Game 3 against the Jets on Sept. 20. But in a brief conversation in the team’s locker room on Thursday, Taylor would not rule out the idea of asking the Browns to trade him to a quarterback-needy team.

The NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 30. Taylor is in the final year of the contract the Browns inherited from Buffalo when they acquired him in March for the first pick of the third round of the 2018 draft.

Taylor, 29, can be a free agent in 2019. Trading him would give him the opportunity to re-establish his game and attract potential suitors.

Taylor said to ESPN Cleveland, “There’s nothing to be angry about,” in the way his role changed so quickly. But he acknowledged that quarterbacks have been taken care of by their former teams to accommodate their wishes.

Just recently, Kansas City coach Andy Reid traded Alex Smith to Washington, rather than the Browns, because the Redskins were willing to give him a big, new contract and Smith did not want to take over an 0-16 club. And New England coach Bill Belichick traded Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco, rather than the Browns, because of his respect for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to develop Garoppolo and further his career.

Given the respect the Browns have for Taylor, it’s not unreasonable to think they would similarly try to accommodate his desires.

Taylor said, “Right now, I’m focusing on getting healthy and continue to keep getting better and what I can do for the team, and that’ll do it.”

Asked if that attitude might change as the trade deadline draws closer, Taylor said, “You never know. I mean, I’m well aware of all that. I don’t necessarily put it on my thought process every day. I come out each and every day aiming to get better and trying to find things to work on in my game.

“We’ll see. That’s more of a question for my agent. We talk. I wouldn’t necessarily reveal that to the media.”

Adisa Bakari, Taylor’s agent, did not immediately respond to a message to comment for this story.

On Sept. 24, four days after Mayfield relieved a concussed Taylor and led the Browns from a 14-0 deficit to a 21-17 victory, Jackson said of Taylor, “He is going to be right here. He is not going anywhere. I think that is important. Like I said, I think part of Baker being able to play like he did was because of Tyrod and Drew. I do not want to upset that room that way. I do not think there is any reason to.

“Tyrod is going to be needed. He is the backup quarterback on this team if he is healthy, and he has played. His teammates know who he is and how he goes about the rhythm of his game. I think it is always good to have that kind of depth at that position, especially if we are travelling down this road, which we are.”

Six days later, Mayfield made his first NFL start in Oakland and quarterbacked the Browns to 42 points – their highest output in 10 seasons.

On Thursday, Haley said of the state of the Browns’ offense with Mayfield at the helm, “I think we have a chance to be pretty good offensively. I’m excited about a lot of things he’s doing.”

If Taylor would be traded, Stanton, 34, would elevate to Mayfield’s backup. Stanton, who has a career won-loss record of 11-6 as a spot starter over 12 NFL seasons, served as the backup in the Oakland game.

Taylor, who missed the Oakland game after also suffering a back injury in the Jets game, said he has practiced fully the past two days. Jackson said he anticipated Taylor being the backup against the Ravens on Sunday.