Quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns made warm-up moves before playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.(Photo: Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports)

Despite the coaching disruption at the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 seed in 2018 and winner of the Heisman Trophy, does not shrink from the challenge.

Asked Monday about hiring head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley in a larger leadership role, Mayfield said three words: "Bring him.

"For me, it's definitely something new" Mayfield said shooting Wednesday, according to ESPN. "It caught me off guard, but (we) have to roll with the shots, everything that happens happens."

"We have to stay united as a team. We have to use that as something to get us together. Obviously, this could be a huge distraction, or something that could bring this cloakroom even closer. "

The Browns have not had a winning season since 2007, and at 2-5-1, Cleveland already has more wins than the last two seasons combined. Two of their five losses were only three points. They drew a draw against the Pittsburgh Steelers, their AFC North rival.

Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams took over from the Browns interim coach, while Freddie Kitchens became the acting offensive coordinator.

Mayfield embraces change, calling it a "welcome moment in the business."

"With all the distractions, we'll see what kind of men we have in this room," said Mayfield. "Not what kind of team we have, but what kind of men can handle a distraction the right way, can get together and focus on doing their job and doing it at a high level against a great team on Sunday. "

The Browns will face Pat Mahomes and the Kansas City 7-1 Chiefs this weekend.

Mayfield has 1471 yards with eight touchdowns and six interceptions this season.

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