Baker Mayfield enters the 2021 season poised to build on his successful 2020 campaign with the Cleveland Browns. Here are the key expectations for his fourth NFL season:

Improved Completion Percentage

• Expected to surpass his 62.8% completion rate from 2020
• Career-high was 63.8% in 2018 (on 486 attempts)
• Return of Odell Beckham Jr. and healthy backfield should help consistency
• Aiming for around 65% completion rate with fewer week-to-week fluctuations

30+ Touchdown Potential

• Looking to break Brian Sipe's 1980 franchise record of 30 touchdowns
• Previous seasons: 27 TDs (2018), 22 TDs (2019), 26 TDs (2020)
• Showed strong improvement under Coach Stefanski with 11 TDs/1 INT in final six games
• Better playbook familiarity and increased passing opportunities support this goal

Maintaining Low Turnover Rate

• Dramatically reduced interceptions from 21 in 2019 to 8 in 2020
• Only 1 interception after Week 7 last season
• While matching 8 INTs may be difficult, should stay well below 2019's numbers
• Ball security improvement crucial for offensive success

These goals appear achievable given Mayfield's development, improved supporting cast, and second year in Stefanski's system, positioning him to lead the Browns' continued success.

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