10 quarterbacks who could start for the Minnesota Vikings in 2022
By Adam Patrick
Baker Mayfield
2021 Team:
- Cleveland Browns
2021 Stats (in 14 games):
- 60.5 percent completion rate
- 3,010 yards, 17 touchdowns, 13 interceptions
- 83.1 passer rating, 35.1 QBR
- No. 30 QB in 2021 by PFF
Like Sam Darnold with the Panthers, the Browns probably wouldn’t accept any trade offer for Kirk Cousins that didn’t also include Baker Mayfield being sent to the Vikings.
After helping the Browns get into the playoffs in 2020 for the first time since 2002, Mayfield experienced a significant decline in his performance last season. Although, he was injured for the majority of the 2021 campaign, it would be pretty naive to think that this didn’t have a significant impact on his play.
But Cleveland and head coach Kevin Stefanski might not want to give Mayfield a shot to redeem himself next season. Stefanski might want the Browns to trade for a guy in Cousins, who he had a bunch of success with when he was Minnesota’s offensive coordinator in 2019.
If Cleveland makes a deal for Cousins this year, we’re probably going to end up seeing Mayfield suit up in purple and gold next season.