3. Pittsburgh Steelers must do something because Kenny Pickett ain't it
The Pittsburgh Steelers are an utterly maddening franchise. While they never have a losing season ever, they have not been to a Super Bowl in well over a decade. This is a franchise whose standard is measured in Lombardi Trophies, not one-and-done playoff appearances. To me, for as long as Mike Tomlin believes Kenny Pickett can win games as his starting quarterback, this is not a serious team.
Not to say that Mayfield would make the Steelers' limited ceiling markedly better, but at least I know he can win playoff games. He did win the Heisman Trophy in college, as one of the most exciting quarterbacks to cover in my decade-long writing career. His demeanor may not always jive with Tomlin's massive ego, but I think Mayfield would resonate quite well with the Steelers fanbase.
Pittsburgh bringing in Mayfield feels highly unlikely because they could conceivably draft a quarterback in the back-half of the first round. Truthfully, they are better served letting Mason Rudolph beat Pickett out once and for all in an honest training camp battle. His teammates seemed to respond to him better. Continuity may serve the Steelers, but so could a well-thought-of shake-up.
If Mayfield goes to Pittsburgh and shines, it would be such an awful look for the Cleveland Browns.