Baker Mayfield stated this offseason that the Browns “100 percent” disrespected him after they reversed dedication to him in favor of Deshaun Watson, the ex-Texans star who’s suspended to start out 2022. Now, the previous No. 1 general draft choose is raring to get revenge. With the Panthers set to host the Browns of their upcoming Sept. 11 season opener, Carolina’s new quarterback just lately issued an unofficial warning to his outdated squad, per NFL Media: “I am gonna f— them up.”
Showing this week on the “Around the NFL” podcast, Cynthia Frelund revealed that she crossed paths with Mayfield after the Panthers’ preseason finale in opposition to the Bills on Friday. After wishing the QB effectively in opposition to his former workforce, she stated Mayfield echoed her pleasure for the reunion along with his colourful comment. Frelund has since downplayed the remark, which got here throughout their personal change, nevertheless it’s a becoming precursor to what figures to be one in all Week 1’s most dramatic matchups.
“We have recognized he has that kind of demeanor and that angle, and for higher or for worse, it really works for him,” Browns cross rusher Myles Garrett stated of Mayfield’s reported feedback, per Cleveland.com. “And I am not mad at him utilizing that fireplace and that chip on his shoulder to assist him play to the extent he has. He is been profitable in what he is accomplished. … We’ll take it and we’ll use it, and I am hoping for a terrific matchup. I do not suppose any much less of him as a result of he is going on the market and doing the identical factor he did when he was with us. He is the identical man personally, and possibly we’ll see a special Baker once we get on the sector. Who is aware of?”
Mayfield has repeatedly expressed gratitude to town of Cleveland and Browns followers for his four-year run because the workforce’s beginning QB. However he is additionally been clear about wanting a recent begin. After an injury-riddled 2021 marketing campaign, Mayfield was set to enter a contract yr auditioning for the Browns’ long-term job. That’s till Cleveland aggressively recruited — and in the end landed — Watson in a polarizing commerce, which included a report $230 million assured contract for the previous Houston standout.
Now, Mayfield is the unquestioned QB1 in Carolina, which acquired him through commerce in July to compete with incumbent Sam Darnold.
