Mr. Scot

You predicted the Browns wouldn't trade Mayfield and cited a no-name writer (probably about the only guy you could find who agreed) as if it bolstered your argument. As for Garoppolo, the Panthers didn't want him. Heck, he might now end up in Cleveland.

Took some time to look up some other clips of Mayfield for analysis, both positive and negative. What I saw: First off, his physical tools are on par with anybody, arm strength in particular; Mayfield can sling it, he can zip it, and he can run it, all very effectively; and his accuracy looks to be above average... You see an awful lot of Brett Favre in him (both the good and the bad), especially when you watch big games, but I think overall he might be a little more accurate than Favre... Also like Favre, Juevos Grandes for certain; he seems to fear nothing and trusts in himself thoroughly; again though, as it was with Favre, that can come back to bite him sometimes... Passing mechanics are generally on point, even throwing on the run; he does throw on the run a fair amount but does a better job setting his feet than Darnold when he doesn't... Regarding his interceptions: The majority seem to be overthrows, but honestly those don't concern me as much as the several I saw where he seemed to have just not seen the defender at all; that, unfortunately, reminds me of Darnold... There were also miscommunications, balls he shouldn't have thrown, etc; overall I'd say a decent balance of forgivable and unforgivable, but more of the unforgivable variety than I would have liked... And one kinda weird thing: he double (and triple, and quadruple) clutches as much as (possibly more than) any quarterback I've ever watched; saw this happen on a boatload of plays... Overall? Yeah, he's good, but occasionally like his passes, a little undisciplined. That part of his game needs work.

It always depends on which version of Winston shows up. Side Note: Regarding Newton...

Marty did, yeah.

Fair...

Yeah, but that Deshaun Watson trade should be going through anytime now, right?

What seems to have changed things...

Way too soon to know anything substantive...

Still have to field a team this year, and Rhule isn't likely to go for that option.

If Mayfield got injured, would you really wanna start Corral?

Too much dead cap...

I have a tough time seeing that happen. I have an even tougher time picturing another team being willing to take on his salary.

The "competition" stuff is probably coachspeak, but it's not hard to imagine them keeping Darnold. I imagine they'd have to get at least a reasonable offer, but I wouldn't count too heavily on that coming. To those looking for the team to ditch Darnold, I'd say don't hold your breath.

Clarifying the "condition"... Not a high bar to clear, but if it's late in the season and we're not doing well, the team could make some... adjustments.

This is good news...

There were reports that he didn't want us, or at least didn't like us as much as Seattle (which is understandable). As far as the Panthers, word was that it was a debate. Some wanted Baker, other's didn't. Apparently, the ones who did won the argument.

Already been reported they don't want Darnold. They're likely rolling with Brissett.

Fair point...

I think he's better than that. I remember watching a game where he and Lamar Jackson duked it out to the the bitter end. He played really well in that game. I'm certainly not a huge fan, but I don't think he's bad.

Only fair to point out here...Joe was right.

From Albert Breer...

Arm? Not a problem Balls? Not a problem Brains? Eeehhh, we'll see. Certainly hoping that McAdoo and Ryan can bring down those interception numbers.

I think we're more likely to get Johnny Lawrence