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'This city deserves it': Inside Baker Mayfield's dazzling debut

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns were playing miserably in the first half against the New York Jets on Thursday night.

Tyrod Taylor was hesitant and under duress, and the offense was doing nothing. Late in the first half, Taylor had completed just 4-of-14 passes for 19 yards and the Browns were behind 14-0.

After a sack by Jets linebacker Avery Williamson, Taylor staggered to the sidelines and was taken right to the medical tent, where he was diagnosed with a concussion.

Coach Hue Jackson went to rookie Baker Mayfield and told him, "Baker, you’re up.