Baker Mayfield says goodbye to Cleveland (update - Traded to Panthers)

[wjag]

12 hours ago, Magnum Force said:

The Browns might have to compensate a team to take Baker and his 18.5 Million Dollar contract.  Seems like it is down to 2 teams … Seattle and Carolina maybe Detroit.  Pretty expensive for a backup QB if it ends up that way.  Should be interesting to see how it all plays out.  Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought I read somewhere that Cleveland can’t complete the Watson trade until they trade or cut Mayfield. 

 

I had not heard the underlined.  If true, that certainly adds to the drama.

[TBBills]

Josh is the last one left.

[Big Turk]

Talk about a fall from grace...apparently Browns talking to a team about Mayfield trade and the team asked the Browns for a pick as compensation for taking the contract

 😂

 

 

Edited March 22, 2022 by Big Turk

[Royale with Cheese]

What if Baker is the back up in Cleveland if they can’t trade him?

[Back2Buff]

8 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

What if Baker is the back up in Cleveland if they can’t trade him?

 

Why would Baker show up?

[Big Turk]

Just now, Back2Buff said:

 

Why would Baker show up?

 

Large paychecks?

[Dopey]

12 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

What if Baker is the back up in Cleveland if they can’t trade him?

If this happens, my hope for Baker would be to use this as a time to sit back and learn from it. Show a mature attitude. There's a lot he can do to contribute as a backup. It'll be his chance to be "the adult in the locker room". That was a damning statement and doesn't look good for him.

Edited March 22, 2022 by Dopey

[Saxum]

On 3/20/2022 at 9:37 AM, AuntieEm said:

   If I'm an innocent person being accused of such conduct I'm sure as heck taping my sessions fully and that will prevent any future charges that are without any merit or at least have proof the allegations are false.  If Watson is found in future to be a sexual predator beyond any doubt then Cleveland Browns should be held accountable if they did not include any specific ironclad offsets to the money being guaranteed.  Giving any predator that amount of financial stability is in itself criminal.  

 

Good news for Browns. They consulted with Jim Overdorf who is known for ensuring protections are written in contract.

[Billsatlastin2018]

Faker Mayfield!

[Captain Hindsight]

19 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

Talk about a fall from grace...apparently Browns talking to a team about Mayfield trade and the team asked the Browns for a pick as compensation for taking the contract

 😂

 

 

I think its more knowing the Browns have to unload him now. I'm sure his value isn't super high, but if Matt Ryan is worth a 3rd, so is Baker.

 

The more spots that get filled, they less options the Browns and Baker have

[Greg S]

Just now, Captain Hindsight said:

I think its more knowing the Browns have to unload him now. I'm sure his value isn't super high, but if Matt Ryan is worth a 3rd, so is Baker.

 

The more spots that get filled, they less options the Browns and Baker have

 

I would imagine the Seahawks are the favorites to get him now.

[RalphWilson'sNewWar]

8 minutes ago, Dopey said:

If this happens, my hope for Baker would be to use this as a time to sit back and learn from it. Show a mature attitude. There's a lot he can do to contribute as a backup. It'll be his chance to be "the adult in the locker room". That was a damning statement and doesn't look good for him.

Might be for the best.

 

These examples rarely synch up due to comparing a Hall of Famer to a inconsistent 1st Overall Pick…

 

…but…Drew Brees didn’t become Drew Brees until Season 6/7 in the league and a New Team.

 

Mayfield is only in Season 5…and on original team.

 

Just stating this because, Mayfield still has plenty of time to turn the ship around if he can center himself, get out of Cleveland and hook up with Sean Payton when he comes back.  Okay that last part is 😉.  But mayfield definitely needs to synch up with an up and coming Offensive Minded Coach in 2023.

[Royale with Cheese]

22 minutes ago, Back2Buff said:

 

Why would Baker show up?

Because not only would he not get paid, he would be fined and lose a ton of money.

[ndirish1978]

41 minutes ago, Back2Buff said:

Why would Baker show up?

 

So he can get credit for another accumulated year and get out of Cleveland. 

[aristocrat]

1 hour ago, Back2Buff said:

 

Why would Baker show up?

 

He's made 33 mil in nfl salary so far and will make almost 19 mil fully guaranteed next year. Plus you look like a team player ready to work.  

[ALF]

It looks like Seattle is Baker's last chance. Panthers have Darnold locked in at $18.8M , Saints have Jameis Winston locked in $28M over 2 years $21M guaranteed.

[BuffaloRebound]

I don’t understand what the thinking was of the NFLPA pushing for the 5th year option to be guaranteed for anything other than injury.  Kind of funny what the NFLPA fights for.  You’d think they’d fight for guys who weren’t 1st round picks to hit free agency earlier rather than getting the 5th year option fully guaranteed for guys who’ve probably made 5 times the amount of money as those who weren’t selected in 1st round.  

[YoloinOhio]

1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:

What if Baker is the back up in Cleveland if they can’t trade him?

He can’t be. Untenable situation and contract. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Baker mulls over his situation:

[billsfan1959]

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

He can’t be. Untenable situation and contract. 

 

Right, which is why I can't imagine any team offering the Browns any premium picks in a trade.