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Browns OC Freddie Kitchens: Baker Mayfield's Growth of 'Utmost Importance'

Recently promoted Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens said Thursday the maturation of rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield is of the "utmost importance" during the second half of the 2018 NFL season.

Pat McManamon of ESPN.com provided Kitchens' thoughts on Mayfield as he takes the reins of the Cleveland offense after the team fired head coach Hue Jackson and former offensive coordinator Todd Haley on Monday following a 2-5-1 start.

"I think Baker's done a very good job," he said. "People are going to make adjustments to him.