Panthers release Baker Mayfield

[Rochesterfan]

2 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said:

Rumor that the Rams claimed him. Makes sense with their QB situation 

 

Makes some sense and keeps him from having a shot at SF or NYJ.

 

We will see how they use him or if it is more - SF you can’t have him.  Either way - I am fine.

 

 

[Seventeen]

5 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

officially claimed by Rams

 

Could play Thursday night against LV - Wolford has a neck injury.

[ngbills]

On 12/5/2022 at 9:08 AM, ngbills said:

My guesses...HOU or the Rams.

VICTORIOUS

[Greg S]

I'm surprised SF didn't try to get him. He would be perfect there. 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

3 minutes ago, Greg S said:

I'm surprised SF didn't try to get him. He would be perfect there. 

Any idea what the waiver order was? Entirely plausible they put in a claim 

[Albany,n.y.]

3 minutes ago, Greg S said:

I'm surprised SF didn't try to get him. He would be perfect there. 

Why are you surprised?  They couldn't get him.  The trade deadline is passed & they were way below the Rams on the waiver list.  

[Greg S]

Just now, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Any idea what the waiver order was? Entirely plausible they put in a claim 

 

No idea. I think he could have been successful there. They have some nice weapons on offense and that D is scary good.

[Bubba Gump]

Just now, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Any idea what the waiver order was? Entirely plausible they put in a claim 

 

SF was further down the list. I don't think there was a chance they had a shot at him. I'm surprised Houston didn't grab him. 

[Greg S]

1 minute ago, Albany,n.y. said:

Why are you surprised?  They couldn't get him.  The trade deadline is passed & they were way below the Rams on the waiver list.  

 

Good point. I guess surprised is the wrong word. I think Baker and SF would have been a good fit.

[Albany,n.y.]

1 minute ago, Greg S said:

 

Good point. I guess surprised is the wrong word. I think Baker and SF would have been a good fit.

Baker probably wanted to go there but he's now singing "I Love L.A." 

[Seventeen]

4 minutes ago, Bubba Gump said:

 

SF was further down the list. I don't think there was a chance they had a shot at him. I'm surprised Houston didn't grab him. 

 

#1 draft pick - they probably like Stroud or Young over a medicore Mayfield

[Low Positive]

Rams are currently third on the waiver order list. SF is 27th. 

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-waiver-wire-order-rules-claims/

I just checked the Rams board. Posters are mad at what they refer to as "McSneed" for putting the team in the position of needing to make a move like this because they traded all the draft picks. SB win or not, fans hate GMs and coaches.

[djp14150]

28 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said:

Baker probably wanted to go there but he's now singing "I Love L.A." 

 

 

must like Lights by Journey

 

written about LA initially but modified for SF

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Tell me again why New England gets a conditional draft pick out of Mayfield going to the Rams...🤔

[Beck Water]

18 hours ago, MiltonWaddams said:

Gotta love that Shanahan said he would be surprised if they pick up Mayfield. 

 

But what did he mean by that?

The 49ers are pretty far down the waiver priority list. 

 

Did he mean he would be surprised if they put in a claim, or surprised if no one ahead of them in waiver priority got there first?

[Mojo44]

1 hour ago, Bubba Gump said:

 

SF was further down the list. I don't think there was a chance they had a shot at him. I'm surprised Houston didn't grab him. 

Smart non move by the Texans IMO

[Augie]

1 hour ago, FrenchConnection said:

Rams are currently third on the waiver order list. SF is 27th. 

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-waiver-wire-order-rules-claims/

I just checked the Rams board. Posters are mad at what they refer to as "McSneed" for putting the team in the position of needing to make a move like this because they traded all the draft picks. SB win or not, fans hate GMs and coaches.

 

SOME fans, and they can be insufferable. 

[Seventeen]

 

[The Jokeman]

1 hour ago, Greg S said:

I'm surprised SF didn't try to get him. He would be perfect there. 

Except he has to learn the offense and show he can throw accurately to Deebo and Ayuk. Yeah sorry Baker is a middling QB at best. He might be a good add for them next year to backup/temporary replace Lance (another bust)but this year ehhhhh no. 

[The Frankish Reich]

Not ideal for him like SF, but the Rams are a pretty good landing spot:

- he will definitely get an opportunity this year on a team that still has talent. Mostly defensive talent, but still. 
- good offensive minds who may be able to figure out how to maximize his talents and hide his shortcomings

- it is by no means certain that Stafford will make it all the way back. He could be Peyton Manning in his final year next season. So Baker has a continuing chance if he stays there.