This offseason, the Cleveland Browns are said to be evaluating all of their options after their 2021 season did not live up to the expectations they had after a playoff appearance and victory in 2020.
If the team is looking to improve the QB position, there is one option that could lead to a blockbuster draft-day trade that has been proposed which would bring Kyler Murray to the AFC North squad.
In CBS Sports’ latest mock draft, the Browns trade their No. 13 overall pick — and likely Baker Mayfield — to the Cardinals for Murray, who has been at the center of controversy since deleting everything that is Cardinals related on his social media accounts.
“Kyler Murray scrapped all mention of Arizona from his social media and it hasn’t exactly been a banner year for Baker Mayfield on the field. It could be in the best interest of each to move on with their careers elsewhere. With that being said, Murray’s representatives probably did not like the contract-extension figures that the Cardinals were offering and the social media purge was his way of making a statement. He is probably seeking an extension in the ballpark of Josh Allen and Arizona is not comfortable paying it given his injury history and the way the season ended.”
Murray passed for 3,787 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season. He was just as deadly on the ground as he amassed 1,786 yards over his first three seasons in the NFL, adding 20 touchdowns with his legs.
The only other issue for the Browns is at wide receiver after they released Odell Beckham Jr.
As you may remember, Murray was Mayfield’s backup during their time together at Oklahoma, with the duo winning the Heisman Trophy in back-to-back years. They both also went on to be No. 1 overall picks.
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The Browns are in a tough spot with Mayfield, as he had a major set back in his progress in 2021, but dealing with injuries did not help matters. The Browns came into the season with high hopes as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2002 and then defeated the Steelers in the Wild Card round.
Mayfield completed just over 60% of his passes last season for 3,010 yards, 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions as the Browns stumbled to an 8-9 record. Mayfield has since had surgery to repair his shoulder and hopes to bounce back as he tries to prove his worth in his fifth and final year of his rookie deal.
