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.
I couldn't agree more. I absolutely think Stefanski is more accountable than Mayfield. Maybe moreso, Berry for not having a better backup option ready in case of injury. At no point should the backup be a bigger liability than a 75% starter...80-95%, sure, I get it, but Mayfield was lucky if he was 70% during the majority of his playing time last year. When you have a middle of the road starter, it shouldn't be that difficult to find a backup that doesn't cause you to go to 50% of you playbook when missing time.
If that's the case, than 1) your GM needs to provide you with a better player or 2) the coach needs to make sure that backup is ready to go at all times. That is from training camp through the end of the season. If it doesn't happen, then one or the other need to be held accountable.
