It’s been less than two months since we traded for Mayfield…..

[WarPanthers89]

A low risk, high reward move by Fitt and the gang, and I am more excited for the season than I have been in a long time. Here are some snips from the athletic on Mayfield in preseason and heading into the regular season: 

ARTICLE from Joe Person on preseason game: 

Mayfield kept his trademark swagger and cockiness to a minimum as he acclimated to his new team during training camp. But delivering a hit to a backup corner probably signifies Mayfield is ready for the regular season.

On hit to Bills defender: “I tried to tell him, ‘My bad,’ because I know he was easing up on it, and I didn’t want to hurt him. He didn’t take the apology very well, which is OK,” Mayfield said. “Just gotta protect myself on the boundary. He was playing smart, so I appreciate that.”

Mayfield’s best throw came on his second touchdown pass — a 19-yard strike to preseason star Shi Smith after Mayfield slid in the pocket to create a throwing lane.

And his worst throw might have been on his first touchdown — a 2-yard toss to running back D’Onta Foreman, who had to reach back and snag the ball one-handed on his way into the end zone. Mayfield said he needed to put the ball on Foreman’s upfield shoulder.

“Yeah, it’s a touchdown. But if there’s a defender actually chasing him, it’s a terrible throw,” Mayfield said. “Those are the little things I’m going to be extremely critical about myself, and that’s just the way I work.”

Mayfield completed 13 of 22 preseason passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Rhule’s favorite Mayfield stat was his turnover total: zip.

“In two preseason games, he protected the ball, kept the ball out of harm’s way. At the same time, not afraid to make aggressive throws,” Rhule said. “The corner route he threw to Chuba (Hubbard) was an aggressive throw. The play he made to Shi was outside the X’s and O’s. We have a good feel for it, but at the same time he’s just getting started in this offense.”

It’s easy to forget that it’s been fewer than two months since the Panthers and Browns agreed on trade terms for Mayfield, who felt snubbed by Cleveland’s pursuit of Deshaun Watson. He’s still getting his timing down with the backs and receivers, several of whom didn’t play or only played a few snaps.

An example: Rhule wanted to see the offense this week clean up the timing between Mayfield and the tight ends on corner routes, after Mayfield failed to connect on a couple of those at practice. Mayfield checked that box on the second drive, dropping a perfectly placed ball to Stephen Sullivan on a corner route for a 21-yard gain.

Still, Mayfield understands Rhule’s point about just scratching the surface of Ben McAdoo’s offense.

“Yeah, he’s right,” Mayfield said. “Obviously, I’m just getting started within it. But I feel completely comfortable with the knowledge of it. Now it’s just a matter of going out and seeing it and putting it in action.”

Edited August 27, 2022 by WarPanthers89

[top dawg]

You know, my son has told me for months that Baker is that guy.

[Brooklyn 3.0]

It's going to be weird in here this season to see some people slowly turn a 180 and start rooting for Baker.

[Panthera onca]

He is such an upgrade over the last 4 years that I feel hope again.

[Khaki Lackey]

In before “REPS!!!!!!”

[KillerKat]

16 minutes ago, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

It's going to be weird in here this season to see some people slowly turn a 180 and start rooting for Baker.

It`s ironic most bash an injured Baker for last season, but still defend Cam when he was hurt and not playing that well. Shoulder injuries are serious for any QB no matter the shoulder.

[pantherclaw]

5 hours ago, Khaki Lackey said:

In before “REPS!!!!!!”

That's just stupid!

[panthers55]

Jump right on the bandwagon. There is plenty of room.  Baker is our franchise qb and will bring up back to respectibility.

[Jon Snow]

14 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

Jump right on the bandwagon. There is plenty of room.  Baker is our franchise qb and will bring up back to respectibility.

I think I will wait until they manage to pull off a winning season before I reserve my seat thank you.

[panthers55]

2 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

I think I will wait until they manage to pull off a winning season before I reserve my seat thank you.

Some people come to the party early and others come late but eventually they all get there. The sooner you jump on though the longer the ride.

[Jon Snow]

3 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

Some people come to the party early and others come late but eventually they all get there. The sooner you jump on though the longer the ride.

Nah, this ride has broken before it leaves the station too often to get excited about the journey. 

[panthers55]

Just now, Jon Snow said:

Nah, this ride has broken before it leaves the station too often to get excited about the journey. 

Suit yourself. We will save you a seat though.....

[rayzor]

7 hours ago, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

It's going to be weird in here this season to see some people slowly turn a 180 and start rooting for Baker.

I could see myself doing that and I hope he gives me reason to. I mean I'll be pulling for him but I'm not optimistic yet. I'm just curious more than anything.

[rayzor]

6 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

Nah, this ride has broken before it leaves the station too often to get excited about the journey. 

Yeah, it's beaten me down pretty bad. Hanging on by a thread here. Wouldn't be jumping to another team or anything. Would just lose interest and find something better to do that won't constantly frustrate me. It's just not much fun anymore. I'm hoping Baker changes that for me.