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Werder calls Browns' move from Mayfield among worst franchise decisions

Mayfield holds the franchise's post-1999 wins record at 30.

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In what will forever rank as one of the worst franchise decisions at the quarterback position…

What happened: NFL reporter Ed Werder characterized the Cleveland Browns' move away from Baker Mayfield as one of the worst franchise decisions ever made at the quarterback position. Werder responded to a reminder from Adam Schefter regarding Mayfield's ongoing statistical supremacy in Cleveland's modern era.

Why it matters: The critique arrives as Mayfield and current Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson prepare to meet Sunday in Tampa for the first time since the consequential trade. The matchup provides a direct on-field comparison between Cleveland's past and present quarterback choices.

By the numbers: Despite playing only four seasons in Cleveland, Mayfield's 30 victories remain the most by any Browns quarterback since the team's 1999 return.

What to watch: Mayfield will face his former team on Sunday when Cleveland travels to play Tampa Bay.

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