Raiders’ Jon Gruden gushes about Baker Mayfield

It’s safe to say Jon Gruden is a Baker Mayfield fan.

The Oakland Raiders coach said Mayfield has “a magic about him” as his team prepared to face the Cleveland Browns in what will be Mayfield’s first NFL start.

#Raiders coach Jon Gruden on Baker Mayfield: "The guy's got the 'it' factor, the charisma, the ability to be great.''

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) September 26, 2018

#Raiders coach Jon Gruden on #Browns QB Baker Mayfield: He has a magic about him, he has a charisma about him, it allows everybody on that team, defense included, to play at a higher level

— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) September 26, 2018

We’re guessing that Mayfield’s career will work out better than some of Gruden’s previous quarterback assessments, because Mayfield looks like the real deal. Given Oakland’s struggles this season, it’s actually going to be a game worth watching.