Baker Mayfield discusses Browns' internal struggles and winning culture

Baker Mayfield reflected on his time with the Cleveland Browns during an interview on the 4th And South podcast. He expressed that the NFL experience revealed not just a focus on winning games, but also the need for a unified internal culture. Mayfield noted issues with collaboration among staff and how it affected team performance. Although he acknowledged the improvements under coaches like Kevin Stefanski, the Browns faced difficulties, including frequent coaching changes and his own shoulder injury, which hindered team success. Mayfield’s departure from Cleveland came after the team traded for Deshaun Watson in 2022, marking the end of his era with the franchise.

• 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — “Not Everybody Was Trying to Help Us Win”: Baker Mayfield Makes Honest Admission on Browns' Dysfunctional Culture