Here are the five players who can help the Cleveland Browns contend for the playoffs this season:
Tyrod Taylor, quarterback: If Baker Mayfield is the future, Taylor is the very important present. For the first time in a long time, the Browns had a known quantity at the most important position. Taylor has won games. He is coming off a solid stretch in Buffalo in which he started 43 games the past three seasons and threw 51 touchdowns compared to 16 interceptions. Taylor's demeanor and professionalism earned respect from everyone on the team, from coaches to players.