"The bridge has been obliterated" - Mike Florio believes there's no chance Baker Mayfield will play for Browns again despite Deshaun Watson's potential suspension

Baker Mayfield's feud with the Cleveland Browns began when they acquired Deshaun Watson this offseason. Mayfield fell out spectacularly with the franchise and Mike Florio of NBC Sports believes the quarterback will never play for the Browns again.

He thinks that even if Watson is suspended for the entire 2022-23 season, you Mayfield won't line up for the Browns. According to Florio, the bridge between the quarterback and the franchise has been totally destroyed.

Here are his thoughts on the matter:

“If Judge Sue L. Robinson decides that Deshaun Watson should miss the entire season, or if on appeal the Commissioner makes that ruling, the Browns will need a quarterback for all of 2022. Mayfield makes the most sense, on paper."

He continued:

"Unfortunately, the bridge between Baker and the Browns has been obliterated. The only way to mend fences would be for the Browns to offer him more money and an unimpeded path to the open market in 2023. Even then, it’s probably not enough.”

Mayfield spoke to reporters recently at his youth camp in Oklahoma. He said both he and the Browns were ready to part ways:

"I think for that to happen there would have to be some reaching out. But we're ready to move on, I think -- on both sides."

The quarterback started 59 games for Cleveland in four seasons. He led them to the postseason in the 2020 season, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.

The quarterback has thrown for 14,125 yards, 92 touchdowns, and 56 interceptions. His passing yards are the fourth-most in franchise history and he is fifth in touchdown passes.

Where will Baker Mayfield land?

Cleveland Browns v Los Angeles Chargers

One of the biggest offseason questions has been where the former Heisman Trophy winner will play next. The Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks remain high on the list of potential landing spots. However, the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions have also been linked with a move for the quarterback.

According to Mike Florio, the Browns quarterback is better than current Detroit starter Jared Goff:

“Those familiar with this specific web destination may remember that I’ve been trying to type this one into existence. Mayfield is better than Jared Goff. Period."

He continued:

"Mayfield much better fits the current vibe that coach Dan Campbell is trying to create than the California kid who landed in what must feel to him like Bizarro Oz.”

With the season creeping ever closer, we won't have to wait much longer to see where Mayfield ends up.

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