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NFL Insiders predict: Rookie QB in best spot for long-term success

Our panel of ESPN NFL Insiders is looking ahead this week, identifying teams and players poised to dominate over the next few years. They'll answer a question every day.

Monday's question: Thirteen quarterbacks were drafted this year, including five in the opening round. Which one is in the best spot?

Which rookie QB is best positioned for long-term success?

Matt Bowen, NFL writer: Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns. The No. 1 overall pick most likely will sit at the start of the 2018 season, but this is about long-term success. That's why I'm looking at how Mayfield's game meshes with today's progressive NFL offenses.