The rise in COVID positives has left the Cleveland Browns shorthanded this week.
The organization is already without Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum as both tested positive.
That leaves Nick Mullens as the only active quarterback on the roster for Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Although, the positive tests continue piling up for Cleveland, so fans cannot be certain that Mullens will be able to suit up.
That has led to speculation about what might happen if Mullens is unable to play on Saturday.
Getting Off The Couch
This situation is obviously frustrating for Browns fans.
All these positive tests have shorthanded their team in the middle of a playoff race.
Although, some fans have tried to find a bright side in this devastating situation.
Fans went to social media in an attempt to get former Browns quarterback Tim Couch to suit up for Cleveland on Saturday.
I’m ready. Let’s do this. I can hand off to Chubb and throw sceeens all game haha
— Tim Couch (@TimCouchQB) December 16, 2021
The 44-year-old jokingly agreed to play for Cleveland.
“I’m ready. Let’s do this. I can hand off to Chubb and throw sceeens all game haha.” Couch said.
Although, Couch is the same age as Tom Brady, so maybe he does have some hidden talent left in the tank.
It’s worth noting that Couch’s last appearance in the NFL was in 2003.
He spent five seasons in Cleveland and threw 64 touchdowns and 67 interceptions in 62 games.
The former first overall pick from 1999 had a short lived NFL career, but maybe it’s time for his comeback story.
Mullens Or Bust
All jokes aside, it seems like the Browns are going to be forced to start Mullens versus the Raiders on Saturday.
The 26-year-old has seen moments of success in the NFL, but has mostly struggled.
Although, the Browns literally don’t have another quarterback on the roster.
Right now, possibly fullback Johnny Stanton might be asked to start if Mullens is unable to play.
Sadly, wide receiver Jarvis Landry is also sidelined due to protocols, so he can’t be an option at quarterback.
Possibly, the Browns bring in another quarterback or the next day or so.
Mullens is the starter right now, but I’m sure everyone is onboard with a Tim Couch redemption tour.
Otherwise, Johnny Manziel probably isn’t doing anything or the Browns could pick from their handful of other quarterback busts over the last decade.
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Mayfield has 1 good game but in reality he sucks as a quarterback and they need to find a new one to take the lead for the browns to go deeper into the playoffs or it’ll be another 10 years before the browns to make the playoffs
Do you want to know what I think about your opinion? Anonymous..You sound like a trouble making idiot
Josh Cribbs
Baker came to Cleveland after many years of having a losing team. Baker played a significant role in Cleveland Browns success the last few years. They were 11-5 last year. Baker got us into a playoff game in Pittsburg that we won! Don’t quit on Baker during the bad times, because he didn’t quit on us. I believe in baker and the Cleveland Browns! Let’s do it!!!
For those of you who believe in Baker please just watch film. Regardless of what happened with him at the helm, it is not in correlation to anything he has done. Even his rookie TD breaking season wasn’t good it was average. Just asking to know the game and not just your hearts
Being a Browns fan is exciting . Imagine being a Lions fan.
For everyone who is saying Mayfield sucks ! Check last year stats ! And oh by the way if we had an offensive line that could block maybe just maybe he would have a little better pass rating ! You people crack me up last year he was like a god to you fools now your digging him ! Suit up or shut up fools , you can’t have it both ways !!!!
Baker doesn’t suck’ and leave it to a Steelers fan to make that claim.. Baker was the shit last year and he did it without obj. The only difference is he’s banged and beat up this year so why don’t you continue being anonymous and be a nobody
Troy Smith is available
Call Josh Cribbs
Wait till next year,you’ll see!
I left ohio in 1982 every year we said wait till next year so I moved to LA didn’t have to wait till next year
Well you do have other quarterbacks to choose from. TIM COUCH doesn’t sound bad at this point, TROY SMITH either.🏈
I think as. Browns fans. We can’t wait to have a winner. We can’t be patient. There’s been several injuries this year. . That has made it very difficult for Mayfield do his job.And injuries can’t be controlled. I think we should let Mayfield grow as a quarterback. . And let the coaches grow . Imagined if we would have let Belichek grow as a coach where we could have been now. ..Cleveland stop be so impatient
You mean the Belichek that fired Bernie. No thanks
I think as. Browns fans. We can’t wait to have a winner. We can’t be patient. There’s been several injuries this year. . That has made it very difficult for Mayfield do his job.And injuries can’t be controlled. I think we should let Mayfield grow as a quarterback. . And let the coaches grow . Imagined if we would have let Belichek grow as a coach where we could have been now. ..Cleveland stop be so impatient
Colin Kaepernick anyone
Hey Greg…do us a favor and go back to Pittsburgh and you can take that Collin with you!
I’m from Texas and yes a Texan fan. If some of you ungrateful people in Cleveland don’t want Baker by golly we will take him in a heartbeat!!
Baker doesn’t suck’ and leave it to a Steelers fan to make that claim.. Baker was the shit last year and he did it without obj. The only difference is he’s banged and beat up this year so why don’t you continue being anonymous and be a nobody
Stay with Baker. He has the heart of a lion.