Browns GM open to extending Taylor despite drafting Mayfield

Despite selecting Baker Mayfield first overall in the 2018 draft, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey is open to extending veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the season.

"I just want to see Tyrod do what he's done in the past," Dorsey told Kevin Clark of The Ringer of Taylor's prospects for the upcoming campaign. "He's a natural-born leader. He's had an excellent camp so far. I want to see it unfold. There may come a point here where I call his representatives in October and say, 'Let's strike something up.'"

Taylor, who has one year remaining on his contract, was acquired by the Browns from the Buffalo Bills via trade early in the offseason.

Dorsey added that if he plays well enough to warrant an extension, it wouldn't necessarily be an indictment on Mayfield's progress, or lack thereof.

Taylor was criticized in Buffalo for not playing aggressively enough, but in three seasons with the Bills, the 28-year-old committed just nine interceptions. He led the team to its first playoff appearance since 1999 last season.