*Patriots fan here, passing interest in the Browns*
Honestly, I think most Browns fans are riding the hype train a little hard. Still, can't fault them after a decade of misery.
Most important thing I think is that the Patriots were reportedly trying to swing a deal to trade for the Giants #2 pick if the Browns passed on Mayfield at 1, they thought he'd be the next Brady.
He's got the right mechanics and brain to be a guy to build the franchise around, and the Browns already have the most important part in protecting that with a pretty solid O-line. Further, they already have what IMO is the most important thing to a young QB and that's a solid TE. Njoku was the 2nd best receiver on the team this year in basically all categories (receptions, yards, tied for 2nd in TDs), and Nick Chubb is solid enough that Mayfield won't be forced to throw for 12 yards every 3rd down.
Honestly I think the Browns need to (and I think Dorsey's smart enough to) pay Mike McCarthy whatever he demands to come to Cleveland. The team needs a QB-focused coach and who better than him that's currently on the market? It's going to be a crazy HC market this year so the Browns need to be aggressive and lock up their top choice early.