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Mar 19, 2022

Friday was a busy day in the NFL. Among many other developments, the Cleveland Browns agreed to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. It’s a massive trade that sends five draft picks to Houston and will see the Browns give Watson $230 million in a fully guaranteed contract. - That leaves the Browns with a Baker Mayfield problem. Mayfield, the team’s starter for the last four seasons, is still on the team. For now… - The Browns are efforting to trade Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. The Lions have a (potential) long-term need at quarterback. It’s a discussion worth having. - Should the Lions attempt to trade for Baker Mayfield? - Note: This is strictly hypothetical. It is extremely unlikely the Lions even pick up the phone to inquire about Mayfield. - - - - Take Our Poll - - Pros for Mayfield - - Accurate passer (when healthy) - Able to create with both his arm and legs when plays break down - Kneecap-biting attitude and feisty leadership - Proven winner, broke the Browns’ 26-year playoff victory drought in 2020 - What figures to be a low asking price in a trade - Not afraid to challenge defenses down the field - - Cons against Mayfield - - Currently recovering from major (non-throwing) shoulder surgery - Personality can grate on teammates and coaches - Under contract for just 2022, will be a free agent or require a contract extension right away - Inconsistent play throughout his four NFL seasons - Often chooses the higher risk/reward target than taking the surer option - - Let your voice be heard! Again, for hypothetical purposes only… - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Lions Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Lions Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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