Then holding Mayfield accountable because he only performed up to that 60% level as the reason the Browns didn't make the playoffs when you knew he wasn't up to the level he has exhibited is just plain wrong. That brings us back to Stefanski. If in his mind Mayfield needed to perform at 80% of his former self but Mayfield could only give 60-65% due to injury limitations, why the hell did he keep trotting out a QB that couldn't perform up to expectations? Sooner or later, you'd think the ultimate decision maker would be held accountable for his decision making, up to and including his play calling and leaving an injured QB out there on an island with a Tackle that was clearly outclassed by one of the league's best pass rushers who's abusing your franchise QB and never making any adjustments. That said, any NFL player worth his salt would expect to play if they could make it on the field. The ultimate decision maker on the lineup is the person who's supposed to be the evaluator of the performance on the field and that's Stefanski. Stefanski still trotted Mayfield out there which ultimately led to leg injuries and even more lack of mobility. Player's play hurt all the time but if they can't perform to expectations then the HC is the ultimate decision maker and Stefanski not only failed Mayfield but the team as a whole by not addressing the obvious poorer play than expected.
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