5 backup QBs Browns should sign to push Baker Mayfield in 2022
5. Browns potential Baker Mayfield back up: Jameis Winston
It’s so tempting because he has that one glaring measurable: Imagine the 6-foot-4 Florida State product standing tall in the pocket and hitting Anthony Schwartz in stride for a TD.
OK, Winston’s still just two full seasons removed from throwing 30 interceptions when he was still with the Bucs, but can Stefanski and AVP coach him up? Winston has a reason to accept coaching. He’s running out of time to make it as a starting quarterback.
His latest obstacle is overcoming serious injury. He tore his ACL in Week 8 against the Bucs, so he’ll spend a lot of time rehabbing in hopes of being ready for training camp.
Winston was winning while starting for the Saints, posting a 5-2 record. He has 14 touchdowns compared to three picks. He hadn’t played since Halloween, and even then, he was just three shy of Mayfield’s total. of 17.
If there was a guy to truly push Mayfield, it’s Winston, who was also a No. 1 overall pick.
Winston just turned 28 on Jan. 6 and he probably wants to start. The injury may prohibit him from getting the offers he’d like.
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If he does join the QB room with Mayfield, the depth chart will have significantly improved and there’s a starter ready if Mayfield falters.