It’s a comparison I’ve been making for a while now in 2020 but Baker Mayfield = Kirk Cousins feels more apt than ever.
And it can be a good thing.
Obviously, there is some connective tissue here. Kevin Stefanski coached Kirk Cousins in Minnesota the last few years. Stefanski helped settle the somewhat erratic passer by installing a variety of layups and play-action concepts during a chaotic 2018 season. Doesn’t that sound familiar? It’s exactly what’s happening with Baker Mayfield right now.
We know Mayfield has some talent. You don’t break the rookie touchdown record by accident.