Is Baker Mayfield Playing himself out of Cleveland?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

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[@mumtazshamsee5029]

Do Zach Wilson again please

[@moalston4203]

Baker Mayfield career has gone similarly to Drew Brees thus far

[@moalston4203]

Baker mayfield is an above avg qb

[@BA-oy9uo]

Cousins is a great quarterback

[@wendellthomas179]

@@BA-oy9uo cousins is great?.... Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha 😂 hahaha 😆 ha ha ha ha HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha 🤣 hahaha hahaha hahaha... yeah, fa sho'🤯😂

[@marcob1729]

There's a price at which keeping Baker is a no brainer, there's also a price at which passing on him is also a no brainer. Hang onto him until there's a viable option. You don't want to end up playing QB carrousel like the Broncos

[@justinh7560]

We’ve been there. Before Baker we had like 20 QB’s in less than 20 years. I agree with you the most in the comments. He isn’t not ‘it’, but he isn’t ‘it’ either. It really depends on the price. His career QBR is higher than Joe Flacco, and that guy played 11 seasons with the Ravens and won a super bowl. I’d rather keep him until finding something else

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

100%! They can definitely win with Baker, just depends on the number

[@brownsrevenge303]

@@justinh7560 It all depends on what your goals are. 1 play off win with the most stacked team in the NFL? keep up with Faker. 1 SB trade BM to the Lions so he can do the cheerleader in Detroit and go istantly after Russel.

[@DaleGribble1]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Baker plays on a run heavy team that's tops in the league for rushing yards and likely rushing TDs each year, and on every pass play 60% or more of his receivers are TEs and RBs. TEs and RBs are not averaging the same YPC as a true WR would. The Stefanski system is what the Stefanski system is and Baker has stats comparable to Drew Brees when he was on the Chargers. Its not his fault his running backs rush for 3,000 yards and his receivers are tight ends. They have a goal line offense on the field for every play. No other team does this. That last part is somewhat sarcastic but everyone who comments on Baker largely or completely misses the teams roster design and Stefanski systems effects on Bakers play and stats.

[@DaleGribble1]

@@AlexRollinsNFL What if OBJ truly doesn't have IT anymore? And that's what the team needs. Theres no one that spreads the field. Landry is a slot kinda guy catching short passes. Give him a Justin Jefferson I'd pay Baker. His heart and mind are in the right place, there's just no WR to stretch the field or be a game changer.

[@jmg999]

I've been watching your videos for quite a while, since the beginning, really, and your analysis has gotten to the point, where you're simply one of the best in the game. It's impressive to watch you breakdown schemes, concepts, and player reads. I really appreciate the effort you're putting in to make this come together so well, b/c it paints an entire picture of what's going on w/ these various parts of the game.

[@jmg999]

@Ben Rogers I'm not watching for his predictions. That's for pundits and fans. I'm a coach, and I watch for his insight into the game. As I stated in my comment, his analysis of schemes, concepts, and player reads is top-notch. He ranks right up there w/ the Coach Hueys, Chris B. Browns, and James Lights in the scheme analysis community.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you so much! It takes a lot of hard work but it's certainly worth it knowing people appreciate it. Much love JMG

[@nukethadon8580]

@Ben Rogers do you know what a prediction is?

[@MagicMetalMoney]

“Which sends him on a one way trip to pick city” 😂

[@brownsrevenge303]

Do you mean Detroit, doing commercials for GM, by any chance?

[@elaurant01]

This is one of your best videos since the 49ers went to the super bowl. My only recommendation is to add more stats to prove/show your 100% accurate points to stop people arguing/complaining.

[@Slaughtermelons99]

This hurts to hear cause I love Baker but it's true. He's an acceptable QB, not anywhere near exceptional

[@kazokadas]

He was a top 2 QB over the final 12 games last season when he wasn't injured. He is definitely exceptional when not injured.

[@Sapreme]

@@kazokadas Is that some Wentzium you're inhaling over there? Put that back. The Colts need every last drop.

[@coryjohnson2486]

We’ll see what happens this upcoming year. Absolutely ZERO room for excuses now with his injuries healed.

[@PlaySA]

I agree. Baker doesn' have disciplined feet or disciplined eyes. He also can't throw with anticipation or throw balls that need touch. He's a see-it, throw-it quarterback and that just doesn't work that well in the NFL unless you have some other special qualities

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

Yeah and waiting to see it and throw in a league with the Bosa brothers, TJ Watt, Micah Parsons, Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack is asking to get hit before you “see it”. That’s only front 7 guys we didn’t even mention the DB’s of the NFL

[@Phantom096]

@@Watchingvideoslikeu Is that why Baker is all banged up but won’t let the backup QB play.

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

@@Phantom096 I think Baker’s contract situation is what is keeping him from getting healed. The Browns are reluctant to give him a big payday and he wants to prove them wrong he’s having his worse season. He can still be worth it next year since they picked up his fifth year option

[@Phantom096]

@@WatchingvideoslikeuHe is not going to last long in this league if he has no time to get healthy. Defensive players probably cannot wait to put another good hit on him. Only a matter of time with him hobbling out there. Dumb on his part tho he needs to know when to do what’s best for the team.

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

@@Phantom096 Yup if he would’ve shut himself down when he got injured initially he would be in a better position to get that contract he covets. Now he is just making it worse with poor play and furthering the chance the injury gets worse

[@trevon5437]

I think it’s mainly desperation and fear of replacement with the high standards of the nfl baker wants to show his skill and grit to show he isn’t replaceable which in turn is sacrificing his worth maybe once he admits he’s hurt and heals he’ll perform to the best of his abilities

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Great comment. I think the prospect of trying to find another QB is terrifying for the organization and certainly helps Baker in negotiations

[@Phantom096]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Baker looked like crap last game. Playing all banged up the way he is with that ground game the Browns have is a sin. Let the backup QB play baker and let the 2 RB’s run.

[@derricktalbert6554]

,😂😆🤣naw, just trash

[@tylerjones954]

The position of "but look at the QBs before him!" is going to destroy this organization. Yes, he was an improvement but it's time for the team to take the next step and to do that they need an elite QB

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Question is, will this coaching staff/front office survive long enough before an elite QB ever shows up?

[@kja6336]

@@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly y'all act like a top 5 QB comes around every other year. What QB that's top 10 right now wants to come to Cleveland? None. What top 15 QBs on the trading block? None. Browns fans would burn the stadium down if we traded Baker and a defensive star for Watson or Wilson. Besides neither of them are looking nearly as good as they used to be. Coach couches need to chill, let the FO figure out what they're payed billions of dollars to do

[@user-gm4kv2my4u]

You have to find an elite QB first. They don't exactly grow on trees. Unless a proven guy like Russel Wilson or Aaron Rodgers falls into the Browns' lap (or they get a steal in the draft) they may be better off sticking with Baker for the time being. Assuming he stays cheap that is. At least then they can have a roster that a Russel Westbrook or Aaron Rodgers may find attractive.

[@TheMelnTeam]

Where do you think they will get one? Though if they can, they should. Meanwhile, probably franchising Mayfield will be the best option. Maybe he can improve enough, but even if he doesn't you don't get another Keenum year and can be safely dumped w/o a long-term commitment. I don't think the marginal loss of roster strength from the franchise deal will be greater than the damage of playing with dumpster fires at QB when it comes to developing the other players on offense. For every successful "suck for Luck", there are lots of other teams that just have a gutted roster and extend their rebuild time.

[@Wooden_iguana14]

Yeah if only it was as easy as just getting an elite QB. It’s a problem of contracts. If you can retain Baker at a fair price, then yeah, you do it. If you have to pay Baker top dollar, then you have to make to the painful choice and let him walk.

[@caseylaster1784]

I’ve thought baker was an average, game manager type of QB which not a bad thing for Cleveland with that o-line, running backs and defense. Problem is he always plays his best game against my bengals 😭

[@kja6336]

He's essentially Drew Brees in a different era. Probably gonna get called mediocre up until he starts getting his cmp% up to 80% consistently (granted he was on track this year until he tore his labrum like Brees did in his 4th year) Edit- I'll put this up higher Drew Brees first 3 years starting were- Year 1: 17 tds, 7 ints, 60.8 cmp% Year 2: 15 tds, 7 ints, 57.6 cmp% Year 3: 27 tds, 7 ints, 65.5 cmp% Vs Bakers- Year 1: 27 tds, 14 ints, 63.8 cmp% Year 2: 22 tds, 11 ints, 59.4 cmp% Year 3: 26 tds, 8 ints, 62.8 cmp% But more importantly- -they both were drafted before a star RB -they were both called game managers in their first 3 years -they both tore their labrum in year 4 -both are considered on the trading block after their injury (Brees ofc ended up getting traded) -Both had a down year their 2nd year -Both played good their 3rd year and led their team to the playoffs -Neither got could get their team back to the playoffs in year 4 (assuming Browns continue their mediocrity) -Both play in terrible passing cities (Cleveland and San Diego) -Literally the same throwing motion -"short" -Both got booed by their own fans in year 4

[@cancelanime1507]

Sure average QBs break records in all in there first season..

[@caseylaster1784]

@@cancelanime1507 tell what has he done since his rookie season? He’s not elevating his team and yes he has been injured but before that he’s never been nothing to write home about. It’s been Chubb and Garrett and other pieces around baker that makes him so special. Tell me right now would you rather have a healthy Joe Burrow or healthy Baker Mayfield on a healthy Cleveland Browns team?

[@kja6336]

@@caseylaster1784 clearly he elevated his team his 3rd year as now that his offensive EPA has fallen to 15th-20th the Browns offense sucks. Him being average literally crippled the Browns offense since their wrs clearly can't catch a ball and Chubb needs the box to not be stacked. Overall shitty performance this year but it looks like it should get back on track next year considering the playbook is extremely limited right now. Extend Baker after he gets his surgery and push the make or break year to next year so they can watch him play healthy, they need to know 2020 wasn't a fluke good season for him, and this year doesn't help

[@cancelanime1507]

@@caseylaster1784 Mayfield is literally Burrows daddy right now..

[@MomiMilkers]

Can you do a video of Tua from the last few games where he’s actually shown some progression. He still has some mistakes of course like any other young QB but I don’t think people are covering how much he’s progressed. As a Miami fan I’ve seen him evolve back into the guy we saw in Alabama. Alex love you videos it’s always high quality content and I learn something every time! Thank you

[@cdiddlyson456]

Miami organizations treatment of him has been disgusting. his first 2 years he’s been in trade rumors. and they’ve been trying to get rid of him.

[@MomiMilkers]

@@cdiddlyson456 tell me about it. The kid has had all odds against him. The entire front office doesn’t even want him yet there the ones that drafted him. The performance he has given in his first 16 games is head and shoulders above what Trevor lawerance, Zach Wilson, Justin fields etc is giving but you don’t here people calling them busts or the teams looking for there replacement. I personally think he is something special. He is performing with the worst o line in the league and a banged up WR room. Waddle has helped him a lot and that kid will be a superstar. We are close in Miami but we need the FO to actually get behind our QB. He’s not as bad as everyone thinks. I’m not saying he’s gonna be Peyton Manning but he wins us games and manages the game very well

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'll put him on the list! What did you think of his performance today? I was underwhelmed even though y'all won

[@MomiMilkers]

@@AlexRollinsNFL yea today was a “decent” performance but I expected more from him. I’m not complaining cause we won and he didn’t have a terrible game but it seemed like he only had one really good drive. It’s hard cause this offense is not built correctly nor coached correctly. Waddle is a star but we can’t even use him correctly cause Tua doesn’t have enough time behind this o line. I don’t think Tua is close to his ceiling. He’s still only in his second year with an offense that is below average. I want a REAL OC with a decent OL and reliable WR (get rid of DVP he’s always hurt). The future is bright in Miami if they fix this o line and go get a number 1 WR to compliment Waddle. Flo needs to figure out how to win in the beginning of the season cause he’s always hot in the 2nd half of the season. Anyways I’m still proud of my QB1 and I truly believe he is the franchise guy. But we NEED to build around him like we believe he is the franchise guy. Enjoy your Sunday brother! Thanks for commenting back

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@MomiMilkers I think the system is correctly built around him but I never liked the two OC ideas. I'd like to see Tua extend the field with his arm more, I believe that will always be his issue.

[@ayooduwole6727]

Stefanski is coaching Baker out of Cleveland.

[@telecaster2123]

I was never a fan of Baker. I never really thought that he had it in him. It's just too bad for the Browns since they have to win within the next 2 or so years.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I think the talent is there, but I don't believe he's progressed far enough in 4 years and shown year over year improvement. Playing in different systems certainly doesn't help

[@kazokadas]

@@AlexRollinsNFL He was a top 10 QB last year and a top 2 QB over the final 12 games last season. You know, when he wasn't injured.

[@nomadicrain]

@@kazokadas locking onto receivers and bad footwork aren’t caused by offhand shoulder injury and a knee injury. Since Mayfield was at Texas Tech he has shown to not have the work ethic necessary to improve. He has all the natural ability and rests on that. I saw a meme that is pretty right, Baker Mayfield is Johnny Manziel off drugs.

[@Jmisaprodriver]

@@AlexRollinsNFL It slowed down bakers development because he had to play in 3 different offenses and still put up over 20 touchdowns. Josh Allen,Lamar Jackson they all had the same offensive system. They wouldn’t not survived Cleveland. 🤣

[@hakeemanderson4887]

God damn, I love this content. Still a beginner as an nfl fan, but learning a tonne thanks to these videos! Much love from London

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Glad to hear it Hakeem! Just hit me up if you have any questions at all

[@eugenechurch6135]

This channel is about to blow up. Glad to be here since the beginning. I’m not gonna dog baker, playing qb is hard. Great video tho son

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Eugene! I definitely tried to be as fair as possible, I think I was. I hope he turns it around

[@yourexmoe]

Catch up time! Happy holidays Alex! Thanks for a great year of videos!

[@matthewkathrynbright9846]

Finally, thank you. I've been searching far and wide for someone to give an intelligent unbiased breakdown of a Baker. The mad ravings we get from espn and others, just put people in pro-Baker and anti-Baker sides without either side (which this Country has perfected) not being able to explain why they've taken their position, other than hysterical hyperbole. I am also so pleased you mentioned Bakers lack of 'touch' in his passing, which I believe for a short statured Qb, makes it impossible for BM to become anything other than 'eh' The high throws and tip passes have been so numerous in the 2nd half of the season. OBJ season reveals this so clearly - the 2nd half of the season with the Rams statistically is almost identical as the first half with the Browns, apart from TDs. The 'touch' pass to the corner of the end zone, which is OBJ's meat and drink, his iconic one-handed grabs, the reason for his fame was never executed by BM from my knowledge not a single time, has been responsible for almost all of OBJ's TDs with the Rams, which Stafford executes with ease. Couple this with his lack of mental adjillity, which was expertly portrayed in this assessment, which really explains Stefanski's issues with play calling this year. Thanks, man.

[@eddywright7543]

the correct take that no one wants to see, share on twitter, talk about on the radio. GREAT assessment. Oh and notice he goes through more than a season of footage to make this film study....

[@eddywright7543]

one thing I'd like to add is that over the past couple seasons I think hes lost trust with his WR's. He has consistently put guys in horrible situations....going high to make a grab and getting clotheslined by defenders. That factors into the chemistry.

[@kazokadas]

@@eddywright7543 It's the other way around. His receivers can't catch a damn ball. Well, tight ends can't either.

[@eddywright7543]

@@kazokadas Been hearing this for a long time - you'll never criticize the guy throwing the ball. I find it pretty cringe to blame the whole receiving core.

[@kazokadas]

@@eddywright7543 I'm not JUST blaming the receiving core. I'm blaming the play calling, Baker's injuries, the receiving core, and other injuries on the offense.

[@elijahrobertscinema6351]

I love that when you talk about a decision setting you back years, you show Campbell and Goff lol. As a lions fan... that hurt. But it also made me laugh. Lol.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I love that clip cause it's from week 1 before they even kicked off. The pain in their face is hilarious 😂

[@elijahrobertscinema6351]

@@AlexRollinsNFL they already knew where the season was headed lol.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@elijahrobertscinema6351 1-0 today!!!

[@elijahrobertscinema6351]

@@AlexRollinsNFL hell ya lol. I'm just happy we won't go winless. Who's your fav qb going into the 2022 draft?

[@comatrip1ify]

Die Hard Browns fans since birth. I LOVE Baker, but he needs to know when it's better for the team that he sits and gets healthy.

[@bomigaruba4433]

"that #13 guy gets pretty open" is comedic genius🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LaStOnE_leFt]

Great video!!! Very accurate and informative!! U made a fan and will be eager to watch future videos

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Snickle!!

[@josephschlueter2880]

Well done video with fair critiques. I do think this year especially other than his own injury Injuries to O line, both RB's, disappearence of the run game and overall poor play and drops from the WR core have also greatly contributed to the big regression on Offense. Hopefully we can see how a healthy Baker responds next year. What the Browns need in order for this young team in order to grow is stability. Browns front office needs to remain patient. Baker has the same amount of playoff wins as Lamar does with a lot more dysfunction around him.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Joseph!

[@ptgonia]

Very good commentary! Sharing.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Phil!

[@mattarndt4452]

Great analysis. I agree.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Matt!

[@coryjohnson2486]

Thank you for this video man. You are SUPER knowledgeable, and I love the honesty. We DO have a great roster, and Baker’s gonna be our guy again this upcoming year….. it’s going to be interesting. 😬

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I appreciate that Cory! I think you guys will just be average this year and then they'll go their separate ways. Not what I'm hoping for, but what I see as the most likely outcome

[@coryjohnson2486]

@@AlexRollinsNFL That is the most realistic outcome, and is exactly why I’m not getting my hopes up. But then again, maybe recovering from that shoulder injury is gonna be enough to overcome his terrible decision making and inability to read defenses 🥲. Lol thanks again for the breakdown on my Brownies tho… your videos are straight 🔥!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@coryjohnson2486 I'm rockin with y'all hopin for the best! Appreciate that brother

[@jeremyloosemore9745]

If not Baker then who we have no draft capital the team is to good to get high draft picks 28 years without a decent QB play at all And this man took a 1 and 31 team into a place where players now want to go play and not being forced to play

[@Capius1272]

Yo. This was an outstanding and I mean outstanding assessment. I couldn't have articulated this better even though its what I've been saying or trying to say. Definitely sharing with the Baker Bros that surround my life! Go Browns!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Capius! Glad you felt that it was fair, I'm rooting for y'all

[@Sbrabson04]

AB and Kevin will get their guy. I really can't see Depodesta being heavy on analytics and sticking with this. The data has always shown Baker is trending in the negative direction. Its funny folks argue how we lack talent at receiver when we started it was us being 2-3 deep at each position.

[@brownschargers]

You nailed it

[@AfrikanLifestyle]

Great breakdown and on point...

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother!

[@Idk-dh7cn]

Baker is no doubt in my mind our future here in Cleveland. He’s had an off year because he got hurt pretty bad and week 2 then again in week 6. Before he was hurt he was on fire, and he’s a good qb when he’s healthy and there’s no denying it

[@mjjackson16]

Yooooo, this is why we will never be any good. Browns fans always accepting mediocrity. The culture still hasn't been changed in CLE. If we wanna change the culture, quit running with scrubs. Baker is hot garbage sponsored by Waste Management. And don't get me started on Stefanski. Both of them need to go immediately!!! When I watch Cleveland play, it looks like Pop Warner coaching. Rudimentary, simplistic, and predictable. If both these men stay, expect to go nowhere in a hurry my friend.

[@MossadJShilling]

He's trash and he's gone. Cope

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

In some ways, Baker Mayfield reminds me of Alex Smith.

[@gatienlaurol5793]

Baker is way more talented than Alex Smith was.

[@furiogiunta7886]

Alex Smith was an excellent QB, he just never got the proper respect because he was a game manager.

[@marcusdillard4904]

@@gatienlaurol5793 More talented? Not really, they both went #1 overall

[@blueballedtech]

@@marcusdillard4904 Mahomes went #10, Deshaun Watson went # 12, Russell Wilson went #75 is Alex Smith or Baker more talented than the people I just listed? I don't think so. Baker's ceiling is a really good NFL QB somewhere under a Derek Carr or Kirk Cousins in my estimation.

[@marcusdillard4904]

@@blueballedtech never said he was more talented than any of them.

[@eitanweiner5006]

U hv to like every vid even if you don't like the topic so much. Bc Alex Rollins took the time to make us one!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Eitan!

[@ScottCleve33]

Wow. One of the best analysis videos I've seen yet on Baker Mayfield. You hit on not most of his weaknesses. Baker clearly has the pure physical ability to throw the ball at this level but lacks the mental processing ability to be consistently successful.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Scott!

[@M3RRIH3W13]

That is a perfect analysis. Mentally, he is too high and too low. He has to lead a team to win consistently and forget mistakes then move to the next positive play. Baker needs to have a working vacation to Dick Vermeil's house and get his head straight.

[@imthesnakeking]

I'd think I would keep him, but this just means you don't have to pay him 30+ a year. I could see like a 3 year 60 million deal.

[@abdulsmith1569]

Not even 20 more like 15

[@mjjackson16]

I wouldn't pay Baker backup money. I think he's more along the lines of CFL worthy.

[@ramal5708]

Can you do a video about the Eagles change of offense scheme from pass and RPO heavy to heavy run offense?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'll put it on the list!

[@ramal5708]

@@AlexRollinsNFL I appreciate it

[@quiveringmoist7558]

Baker hesitates too much, you see him pump fake a lot and it usually ends kn a sack. That and Baker tries to run too often, he's not fast enough to escape tacklers. As soon as he accepts being a pocket passer he may pan out.

[@Mattipoo2023]

Brown's fan here. The reason baker is not and will never be a pocket passer is because he simply can't see over the line. That's why he rolls out a lot. It gives him better vision down field. He's a hell of a player and leader.

[@Melcavic42]

@@Mattipoo2023 but that's the point he's not accurate and anticipation thrower to win like brees. And he's not mobile enough to win like Russ/ Murray. So he's just a short qb with no special ability.

[@garyhaley3072]

I have never seen the game of football broken down any better, thank you

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Gary!!

[@furiogiunta7886]

There is a guy not starting in the NFL that is a better QB than about half of the NFL starters, that man is Gardner Minshew. If the right team traded for him now that he is a back-up in Philly, he would be highly successful. Minshew may not have the strongest arm, but he is accurate, moves in the pocket well and reads the defenses very well. Rocket arms are useless if it does not have good QB play to support it.

[@AdaSoom]

Yeah that Philly game today was good

[@furiogiunta7886]

@@AdaSoom Yup, Minshew looked real good, better than Hurts.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

well well welll

[@Numbers21589302]

I would take minshew over baker in a heartbeat. Not the same physical tools, but I feel like he does everything that you just want baker to do and he doesn’t/can’t.

[@defecationzen]

i think this is the left field move by cleveland i don't think we will see, but will be interesting to see. i think minshew has a weaker arm, but processes information faster, makes sound decisions and has a similar attitude and leadership style to baker. if they somehow get him in to back up and maybe even replace baker i can see stefanski (if he survives the season and offseason) being able to just drop him right into the existing plays with no big problems.

[@rctecopyright]

Only thing that upsets me is that Baker hasn't learned to consistently make active field reads. The guy could be very very good. We're going into his 5th year and he's wanting big money? Foh

[@hectorrodriguez431]

When has he said or any reports said he wants big money?

[@rctecopyright]

@@hectorrodriguez431 you telling me he doesn't want a big contract? So what range you thinking he should get then?

[@mikeg981]

Or you can put in Keenum who can put touch on the ball and throw to the seams and make his progression of receivers. His arm may not be as strong but he has the intangibles Baker doesn't.

[@Melcavic42]

Literally he beats the packers all he had to do is not throw 4 picks and they won? Baker injury or not isn't playing well enough to think he's your best bet to win

[@sedricgranger]

The browns would be fools to move away from him right now in my eyes. When he’s healthy, he’s a very solid QB

[@BaronVonBielski]

One of the most foolish comments I’ve seen. He’s average at best. Stats prove it and the eye test is even worse.

[@aidans4588]

@@BaronVonBielski idk the games before he was injured he looked great this year

[@Darkflight5]

He’s average

[@tmmnago2722]

Who's better, baker or Jimmy G.

[@Darkflight5]

@@tmmnago2722 I’d take jimmy g ngl 😭😂

[@trobvidz]

I must say, you really know your stuff. Great analysis🔥

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you TR!

[@TheDudeMaaaan]

yes

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

Stefanski was probably happy to get away from Kirk Cousins just to accept a HC job with a baby Cousins already there.

[@hectorrodriguez431]

Then why would accept to be the HC there if he knew baker was there

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

@@hectorrodriguez431 Opportunity, Browns are a well run organization now and not everyday you can get a HC job in the NFL.

[@JohnDaDong93]

Do you think Cleveland is playing him, despite his obvious shoulder and knee injuries, to diminish his value for other teams & to get him to sign a lower deal?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

No I think it's cause they think he gives them the best chance to win

[@Melcavic42]

Honestly the way he threw 4 picks in a must win game at the packers, lase keenum could have won that game.

[@wendellthomas179]

It's possible....

[@Kazaam818]

Do you think his injuries are playing a big factor this season?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I think they're playing a factor fersure, but a lot of the issues in the video were more mental and processed base than skill/arm talent based.

[@ScottCleve33]

There's no question that injuries are affecting his play. On the other hand if you watch carefully and know what you're looking at you can see that many of these problems have existed before his injuries and that injuries don't really affect his mental processing of the game. Much of what was touched on in this video have nothing to do with his physical ability to pass the ball but instead have more to do with his ability to process the game.

[@kazokadas]

@@AlexRollinsNFL You don't think injuries can affect the way you process things? Have you ever played a sport?

[@shaykayback]

Just makes me appreciate Stefanski more. Hope he gets someone like Rodgers or Matt Ryan or even Kirk Cousins who he can play around with.

[@kazokadas]

You act like Stefanski is some kind of passing game guru. Kirk Cousins is better now that Stefanski left the VIkings.

[@mjjackson16]

Stefanski is a bottom 5 NFL coach and his true colors are showing. If we wanna salvage this once in a lifetime opportunity of a roster, Stefanski needs to be fired immediately and Baker needs to be traded in the offseason.

[@Melcavic42]

Totally agree Kurt has fallen off a cliff this year

[@thewayofthebeard3680]

Njoku should've caught that regardless

[@Bengohio]

Could you make a vid about the bengals Defense

[@successfulusername]

Called it

[@stevemadak6255]

So usually you do videos on good players/teams then they are horrible shortly after. Maybe this time Baker will do good?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'll do whatever I can for the city of Cleveland

[@Ngatiatimothy]

I'm not saying you don't have a valid point but Roger Goodell did walk into the room with a $100bn check earlier this year. $30M might not look like much when the sal cap is closer to $200M

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's a fair point, the numbers are really only relevant to the salary cap. I wish contracts were done as % of the cap tbh

[@just23bulls]

I said it last week and I’ll say it again: you deserve *way more* subs than you have now. I kinda envy all those people who haven’t watched your channel yet because they’ve got a helluva backlog to look forward to. :) Impeccable episode this week, Alex! Your editing skills are just a catalyst to your great talent breaking down film and being able to articulate it so well. Can’t wait for next week and so on and so forth! P.S. That Decked sponsorship has me wishing I had a truck! (And maybe more money too, I guess. 😆)

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks for all the love JW, your support means a lot every single week, trust me. Glad you liked this one!

[@Randyball711]

Definitely agree on Baker not playing like a 30 million QB right now, but you have to cut him some slack.. the defense has been inconsistent at best, protection has been all over the place and WR play especially on crucial 3rd downs has been horrendous. He's part of the Browns' problem, but he ain't the only solution

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I do want to cut him some slack due to injury but not because of the other reasons you brought up. He's the highest sacked QB when pressured on non playaction passes which is a result of him holding on to the ball too long (and why he's always scrambling) and he couldn't make the Odell situation work because he's not talented enough and that's why they have a lacking WR group

[@tosh.0reddy728]

@@AlexRollinsNFL I mean his offensive line has not been healthy at all. They r always missing a guy on that unit and now Conklin is out for the year

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@tosh.0reddy728 How many offensive lines are fully healthy at this point? Baker's had very high caliber oline play for most of this year. The stat I provided in the video was: "he has the highest pressure to sack rate on non play-action passes" which shows that a lot of the sack problems are on him.

[@ScottCleve33]

@@tosh.0reddy728 Baker just processes the game too slowly. You can tell on a simple slant in where he releases the ball on the count of three he looks like a pro bowl QB. Strong arm and usually on the money. On the other hand if a defense can disrupt that timing, say maybe a lineman gets a hand up or the CB has the receiver covered, and Baker as to now start going through his progressions or has to double pump before releasing his game quickly goes downhill. This is why Baker looks so inconsistent. When everything is right he looks great but when his rhythm is disrupted things fall apart quickly and he then has to start processing thing. His best plays are one he doesn't have to process. He simply goes through the step.

[@seamusmooney1308]

@@AlexRollinsNFL should watch Kurt Warner’s film breakdown, this whole offense playing lack luster

[@michaelcoleman3407]

Njoku still should’ve caught that pass

[@davidrogers5821]

These past 2 years were really the browns window to compete. Team is only gonna get worst if they are gonna give Baker a bigger contract.

[@mwilli6]

Seems like Baker favors throwing left a lot. Maybe keying that way to protect his injured left shoulder. At least that was the case against the Ravens.

[@jasonjones8209]

I would hope not with one injury played season..

[@frandavis1990]

Crazy thing is none of the PA QBs are terrible, you can win a sb with them if everything goes right. You cant put it on their shoulders unfortunately which will handicap your team in a few big ways

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

We've seen a few make it to the SB, but none of them have proven to be able to win the SB.

[@barclaypierre740]

@@AlexRollinsNFL what is the best offensive system?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@barclaypierre740 Everybody really runs the same stuff, I prefer coaches over specific systems

[@barclaypierre740]

@@AlexRollinsNFL which coach do u, like, i like josh mcdaniels because i think, he doesn't have a specific system, i think whoever's the opponent he will adjust to attack their weakness, for example the bills game

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@barclaypierre740 I think I'd have to agree. He and Belichick are the best at winning football games whereas a lot of coaches excel at scoring a lot of points. There's a stark difference

[@aestos8673]

You never say goodbye to a qb until you have a replacement signed and in the building.

[@astrostar49]

I wonder if the 49ers would be better with Mayfield as the triggerman instead of Jimmy G. I'm honestly not sure even if Baker has more arm talent to utilize.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Baker has the arm strength to push it down field, but Jimmy has the ability to control the middle better (even though he stinks at that sometimes). As a talent I'd take Baker, but I'd keep Jimmy since I know he's capable of getting to the SB

[@kazokadas]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Jimmy was carried to the Super Bowl. He had 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, and 467 yards during the 3 games of his Super Bowl run. He had a 75.9 rating. Baker had a 94.0 rating in his 2 playoff games last year. Man, you have some horrible takes.

[@bigdaddympd]

Yeah, because he's blaming his lack of ability to see the field, on the Coaches now. Stefanski can't run the Offense he WANTS to run, because Baker can't do progression on pass pays fast enough. Baker has not made the shift to NFL speed.

[@OSULiveMusic]

what happened last yr then?

[@ronaldcash8492]

It's a team effort, everybody work hard together and they can win this next ball game, and concentrate on the Superbowl, Cleveland browns can Do it.

[@chadallen7280]

Excellent analysis. All the Baker lovers need to watch this. I’m ready for him to move on, we have a team just not a Qb

[@carbonzo6]

Baker is a low end started and high end back up. He’ll never be good enough to win a Super Bowl. He’ll need an all pro / HOF cast surrounding him

[@matthewscott192]

As a Browns fan I'd rather keep the pieces and draft another qb than overpay baker- tho I fully agree if he's willing to take his worth of around 20 than sure

[@zackhurwitz9441]

The Browns and Broncos should definitely be all in on the Deshaun Watson (assuming all legal issues are cleared up), Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes this offseason. Both teams are in a legitimate championship window. Something like the Goff/Stafford trade. Mayfeild, 1st and 2nd round picks in 2022, 2023 and a third in 2024 to the Texans for Watson could get it done, as an example.

[@kazokadas]

The Browns aren't giving up 2 first and second round picks and Mayfield for Watson. That is straight up stupid.

[@zackhurwitz9441]

@@kazokadas how so??

[@danieljasonhanf]

Xmas day game seals it. Four Baker interceptions and they only lost by 2 points. Cleveland was the better team and Baker single handedly gave away the win

[@soza394]

Thank you!!! I’m a browns fan and it’s not gonna be any better next year🙄

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I agree.. I hope it does though Soza

[@josephschlueter2880]

I don't see how you think it won't get better? The Browns had a crazy amount of adversity this year and were still in the division race up until the last 2 weeks of the season.

[@soza394]

@@josephschlueter2880 yeah the browns Carried baker just like last year 😂

[@tg11000]

"Puts him in empty to prop him up," problem is Baker is specifically bad in empty, while he thrives in most other situations. Baker has strengths and weaknesses like every other QB. Stefanski isn't putting Baker in a situation to win consistently. Especially lately with his lack of committing to the run lately. That combined with the lack of talent at the WR position puts them at a very bad spot offensively. Drafting athletic WRs like those he had at Oklahoma, and going back to that PA/roll-out heavy offense will make him look like the #1 overall QB that he is

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I agree, but you have to find ways to get him to excel as a drop back passer. You can't run PA all the time, especially on 3rd and medium- long. Empty typically gives QBs easier reads since everything is spread out

[@justinedse3314]

@@AlexRollinsNFL It's predictable so the defense knows you're running pass which is a horrible philosophy. Never use empty to "prop him up a bit." Always have a RB in the backfield even in shotgun. It opens up the possibility of a draw run or pass to the RB. Only a fool would play in open sets and it's a bad choice philosophy wise. Heck, I'd have two RB in the back field in split.

[@shonwoodland7200]

This is so irritating the comments made is ridiculous when he's an empty it's the concepts of how our coaches using the empty he's not using it where a quarterback would be effective so therefore the defense only has to key on one part which every quarterback will fail stop it man with this Baker is mediocre Baker is this putting out these slanted videos and all this mess

[@Grantham530]

Yes he is

[@janny_deep]

Totally agree. Browns shouldn't pay Baker 30m+ per year and lose some key players. But I just dont see Baker accepting a 15-20m per yr, his ego is too big

[@chibifirestorm]

if they pay Baker 30m+ a year they'll never make the playoffs for the rest of that contract, i'll say it now

[@boogiedownforever]

@@chibifirestorm agreed 100

[@tegridy4355]

the thing is, after they went to playoffs, the browns offered him 30 million dollars a year, baker turned it down cause he wanted to "bet on himself" and he fell on his face than he requested a trade he forced our hand to get watson

[@clevelandbrowns3325]

Baker is physically hurt and he is still adequate.

[@justsaying7979]

There will never be 32 elite qbs in the NFL at once. It's a very rare commodity that only like 5 teams maybe have. I think, if you're the Browns organization, you would realize this and realize that Baker should be your guy. It's not like they're going to do any better then him in the foreseeable future.

[@whogotbarslikethese7563]

Exactly. He's a guy who plays well enough to build around his strength and they have a chance to win the championship with him I don't even root for Cleveland

[@MossadJShilling]

You don't draft a guy #1 overall only for him to be "decent". Dummy

[@bowlchamps37]

Baker in CLE with a huge contract will be like Cousins in MIN. Overpaying a guy who is no more than a game manager. It held the Vikings back and it will hold the Browns back. Vikings had a strong roster when Cousins got there but could not invest anymore, Browns have a solid roster but need more upgrades and just a "cheap" QB

[@Allensanor]

Ik most teams are in WIN NOW MODE I this Era but belive baker can be a elite QB. he just having a down year give him two.more years and I bet you plays better than how he is now

[@Babyoso0]

It’s honestly kind of insane how bad the Browns were this year on the fence they got guys like Myles garret Jadeveon Clowney Julius peppers Denzel ward Greg newsome and with these names you wouldn’t think over half there games they allowed 30 or more points I 100% blame the coaches because you’ve seen teams in the past have a bad quarterback and still play very well

[@joeljoss1916]

After just watching his xmas performance, good luck with your future endeavors Baker, but I've seen enough.

[@Apophis392]

That’s gotta be such a bitter sweet feeling getting drafted by the Browns.

[@rahultalkssports1404]

I still think he’s their franchise guy. They need another WR plus he’s playing hurt. While I agree he shouldn't be paid 30 mil a year, he's still solid and I don't know that Cleveland should select a QB in the draft considering how weak the QB class is.

[@BaronVonBielski]

In order to be a franchise guy, you have to actually play well. You can’t play like complete shit. He had one ok season last year and went immediately back to being ass. No franchise QB fails to average even a touchdown a game. That’s horrible.

[@WalterFlanagin]

@@BaronVonBielski he’s injured

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

It's a tricky situation, and you're right, somewhat unfair to criticize him right now with all his injuries. I think it all comes down to the number they're willing to give him/ he's willing to accept and if it's the right one, they can compete.

[@kazokadas]

@@BaronVonBielski I love how you can always tell right away when people don't know shit about Baker. "He had one ok season last year" Member when he set the rookie TD record?

[@OSULiveMusic]

@@BaronVonBielski do your job with one arm behind your back and tell me how easy it is. injuries are a part of the game, that guy is hurt

[@Funez000]

Yes sir

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

How's it going Ed!

[@fredflink26]

If he was their franchise quarterback they would know in the first 4 years

[@kelvinthecloud5620]

Browns would be foolish to get rid of baker he’s the best QB they have had

[@fashionjunkie4855]

Can we get a Josh Allen/Buffalo Bills video?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'll put them on the list! What a funky season from Buffalo

[@brickhouse2265]

The algorithm is working in your favor

[@harrieback6457]

Build the offensive line with young studs and then do the same on defense. Then you need 2 play makers on offence and defense = champions

[@StevenC32]

I would draft a guy that could flourish in Kevin Stefanski's Offense and move on from Baker Mayfield. Baker Mayfield is not worth 35 to 40 million per year, and there is no way he will accept 20 million per year. So the Browns need to draft a QB that can read defenses while continuing to build the team's talent. Look at what the Bengals have done in year 2 of Joe Burrow. That is what the Browns need to be doing with a new QB.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

What's a number you would willingly give Baker per season?

[@StevenC32]

@@AlexRollinsNFL 20 million per year max, and I would only do a 3 year contract.

[@jayr399]

@@AlexRollinsNFL 20 mil and 25-26 super max

[@kazokadas]

@@jayr399 You also think Sam Darnold is better than Baker though so I think we can safely ignore your couch GMing.

[@jayr399]

@@kazokadas lol there’s not Much difference between baker and Sam now. They’re both bottom 5-8 in the league in every qb metric

[@TBR_LLC]

Baker is the best thing going in Cleveland in a long time. Chubb is great too!

[@ScottCleve33]

Hahahaha. Was that sarcasm? Because it sounded like sarcasm. How can someone seriously say that Baker is the greatest thing going in Cleveland and then throw in as an after though that Chubb is great too? Chubb and Hunt are the core of the offense and other than the o-line everyone else is replaceable.

[@michaelhammond7115]

Well this hasn't turned out well....or right

[@larryambrose2660]

He probably doesn't care where he plays. He already said he only owes his teammates.

[@kevinwiseman5313]

Sadly, sometimes you get a lemon. We had such high hopes but 4 years of ups and downs has set the tone we are all too familiar with. It would have been better if he were an absolute failure than to have progressed then regressed over and over.

[@gregorylibra5114]

The Browns are probably the only NFL team to suffer a lost during a bye week, two starters to Covic ( LB and P/holder)

[@wv4776]

Baker is a good QB not near elite. But supply and demand demands you pay good QB’s the premium. The browns have enough talent to be a threat in the playoffs and Baker helps the teams so I think the browns have to keep him if they want to guarantee they’re still competitive.

[@1ofone_]

Short Answer: At the moment, absolutely.

[@tmclaug90]

Is there such thing as a 3/4 back? Is that just a wing back type thing?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'm not familiar with that term

[@elimpoluto9952]

Baker is a mediocre QB, just because he's the best QB the Browns have had in several decades that doesn't mean that he's great. If they are smart & if they are able the Browns organization need to somehow acquire a competent QB & trade Baker.

[@ScottCleve33]

I hear so many fans say ask how the Browns would be able to replace Baker but I don't think it's as difficult as they think. The Browns run such a run heavy offense that doesn't require the pure arm strength of a Baker Mayfield. At this time the Browns would be better off with a QB that can make the reads and adjustments and be able to process the game rather than having a pure rocket arm but little more. I don't think it takes a Rogers or Wilson to do that. I've seen Baker outplayed by backup QBs with less talent around them than Baker has.

[@elimpoluto9952]

@@ScottCleve33 There are more than enough average QBs floating around & available who could do a better job than Mayfield if added to the Browns roster right now. No, the Browns do not need a Rodgers or Wilson (as great as that would be). They just need a consistent QB that can manage the game and make at least a handful of good plays down the stretch. Imagine if the Browns had a QB like Jimmy G. Garoppolo might not be a Brady or Mahomes but when surrounded with a lot of talent he wins more often than not - unlike Mayfield.

[@kazokadas]

@@elimpoluto9952 Jimmy G!? Gtfo.

[@elimpoluto9952]

@@kazokadas Despite his failings Jimmy G is a far better QB than Mayfield. At least Garopolo has on occasion had game winning drives in important games, not in the biggest of games, but still in some big ones. Only time I've seen him really choke was in the SuperBowl. Yet anytime Mayfield has the ball in his hands with two minutes left in the game he'll turnover the ball or go three & out. When Mayfield got the ball back with a chance to win the game against the Ravens I already knew the Brown were going to lose. It's not even funny.

[@huejerection4942]

Browns need to focus on building an elite defense to stop Allen Mahomes and Burrow. Bc it's unlikely the Browns can get a QB to go head to head with those guys in AFC playoff games.

[@Always_Never]

Baker reminds me a lot of Jon Kitna...tough gritty QB. Nothing more and nothing less