With first-team reps, Baker Mayfield sends own confidence soaring

BEREA, Ohio -- It was only Wednesday and already offensive lineman Joel Bitonio had noticed differences -- some subtle, some not so subtle -- in Baker Mayfield.

“He’s taken the lead in a few meetings already," Bitonio said, "because that is what the starting quarterback does.”

For Mayfield, it’s all part of the process as he goes through a series of firsts while he prepares for his first NFL start.

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For the first time, Mayfield…