04-27-2018, 04:42 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-27-2018, 04:43 AM by OutsiderFan.)
I wouldn't have taken Mayfield #1 overall, but I don't think he deserves the haterade he is getting either.
First of all, height is overrated, especially when QBs are in shotgun so much, and even more especially because Mayfield finds throwing lanes on the run so frequently. He's had a 70% completions over a two-year span. That's damn impressive at any level and suggests he has the most important QB attribute - accuracy. He's also shown an ability to win games, including in tough road environments. The only reason OU didn't beat Georgia in the Rose Bowl was their coaches went full turtle mode in the 2nd half, basically taking the ball out of Mayfield's hands, afraid he would make a mistake. The guy is just a cold-blooded competitor with a white hot passion for the game.
As for defense, the Browns are going to have a pretty good one. And remember, they have three 2nd round picks, 5 of the top 64 picks in the draft, so they are going to get better at a lot of positions.
First of all, height is overrated, especially when QBs are in shotgun so much, and even more especially because Mayfield finds throwing lanes on the run so frequently. He's had a 70% completions over a two-year span. That's damn impressive at any level and suggests he has the most important QB attribute - accuracy. He's also shown an ability to win games, including in tough road environments. The only reason OU didn't beat Georgia in the Rose Bowl was their coaches went full turtle mode in the 2nd half, basically taking the ball out of Mayfield's hands, afraid he would make a mistake. The guy is just a cold-blooded competitor with a white hot passion for the game.
As for defense, the Browns are going to have a pretty good one. And remember, they have three 2nd round picks, 5 of the top 64 picks in the draft, so they are going to get better at a lot of positions.