Ian Rapoport: Carolina Panthers seem to be the most likely spot for Baker Mayfield

[frankw]

Do not want Baker. This Robby hate is hilarious. If you think he sucks because he had 1000 drops last year that's one thing but I am glad someone is saying what we are thinking in regards to these QB options.

[MechaZain]

Robby will bounce back but don't comment on rumors bro

[amcoolio]

Baker is better than Sam, but not enough to have both on the roster or give up any pick for him

[TheSpecialJuan]

BAKER MAYFIELDQB, CLEVELAND BROWNS

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport believes the Panthers are the most likely landing spot for Baker Mayfield. 

In Carolina, we could see Mayfield compete with Sam Darnold in training camp -- the battle America needs and deserves. Rapoport also mentioned Tampa as a potential destination for the disgruntled Cleveland quarterback. With the Bucs, Mayfield could pull a Mitch Trubisky and serve as a backup until more appealing starting gigs open up in 2023. Whether he's good enough to seize those starting jobs is another question entirely. Mayfield struggled through various injuries in 2021 -- including a torn labrum -- and regressed from his solid 2020 campaign. His days as the Browns QB are over after the team sold out to acquire Deshaun Watson from Houston last month. The Seahawks have been linked to Mayfield too, though the team continues to pretend they're OK with Drew Lock as their Week 1 starter. 

[rayzor]

No. Especially if we have to trade for him.

[Basbear]

If browns pay around 75% of his contract and it is a mere late round pick........My body is ready. Hate is strong(mainly due to bakers doing)....but in 2020 he had a great year and should have gotten a couple MVP votes...

[kungfoodude]

49 minutes ago, Pejorative Miscreant said:

This is a bit harsh.  He's simply wants his opinion heard.  Unlike the passes thrown to him, he cant let this opportunity slip through his hands. 

No, he really is a loser. His actions and play basically indicate that.

Edited April 15, 2022 by kungfoodude

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, Basbear said:

If browns pay around 75% of his contract and it is a mere late round pick........My body is ready. Hate is strong(mainly due to bakers doing)....but in 2020 he had a great year and should have gotten a couple MVP votes...

Yeah, that is a no-brainer move. People need to keep in mind...he only has one year left on the deal. If it doesn't work out, you just don't re-sign him.

[mrcompletely11]

6 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Yeah, that is a no-brainer move. People need to keep in mind...he only has one year left on the deal. If it doesn't work out, you just don't re-sign him.

In your opinion what defines working out?

[rayzor]

How about no to other team's failed projects?

[davos]

12 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Yeah, that is a no-brainer move. People need to keep in mind...he only has one year left on the deal. If it doesn't work out, you just don't re-sign him.

Precisely. And in the likelihood he doesn’t work out, it means Rhule is gone, tabula rasa come 2023

[LinvilleGorge]

Robby sure does have some strong opinions for a guy who played so damn awful last year.

[ForJimmy]

I’d take Baker over Jimmy providing Cleveland eats most of his contract. 

[iamhubby1]

1 minute ago, ForJimmy said:

I’d take Baker over Jimmy providing Cleveland eats most of his contract. 

 

A healthy Baker, in MacAdoo's system? That just may work.