Baker Mayfield and the Browns are heading toward an inevitab
Baker Mayfield and the Browns are heading toward an inevitab
vallie.klein Sun, 08/14/2022 - 22:15
Baker Mayfield and the Browns are heading toward an inevitable split. It's just a matter of when it will happen.The relationship between Mayfield and the Browns deteriorated rapidly during the 2022 NFL offseason. Mayfield is coming off a down year in 2021, as he dealt with several injuries and was unable to lead Cleveland to the playoffs, leading the Browns to explore the quarterback market.The point of no return in the relationship came when Cleveland got involved in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes. The Browns appeared to be out of the running for Watson but intimated they were OK with that. Why? Because they still had Mayfield.Well, Mayfield didn't like that he was e sentially Plan B for the Browns. So, away from the team. The Browns were unwilling to comply with that request at first, but then they actually did land Watson to be the team's new starting quarterback. Since then, they have been looking to trade Mayfield.IYER: However, Cleveland is looking to get the biggest po sible return out of Mayfield. As such, the Browns haven't yet traded him as teams acro s the NFL simply haven Rashan Gary Jersey 't shown an interest in giving up significant a sets to land Mayfield.Still, there are a few quarterback-needy teams out there, including the Panthers, Seahawks and Falcons. And considering that the 2022 NFL Draft cla s is weak at the position, it seems likely that Mayfield will find a home during the draft.When will we see a Mayfield trade, and how much might a team be willing to give up to acquire him? Here are the latest rumors surrounding the Corey Bradford Jersey No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft as he hopes to find a place to start anew.BENDER: Baker Mayfield trade rumors week of 2022 NFL DraftPete Carroll says"nothing's going to change that quick" at QBDate:April 30Source:Bob Condotta of The Seattle TimesIt doesn't sound like the Seahawks are going to trade for Baker Mayfield at this time. Pete Carroll appeared on NFL Network and was asked whether Seattle would add another quarterback to compete with Drew Lock, Geno Smith and Jacob Eason over the last two rounds of the draft.Carroll wouldn't shut the door on the po sibility. However, it doesn't sound like they are going to draft another player or make a trade by the end of the week, as Carroll explained.Pete Carroll on the NFL Network, asked about adding another QB, gives the standard response that "we're always looking.'' But asked if a QB would be added by end of the weekend says "nothing's going to change that quick now. Happy with the guys we've got.'' Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) That doesn't mean that the Seahawks are out on Mayfield, but it doesn't look like they are going to be trading for him in the near future.Deal with Panthers could happen as early as Friday or over weekendDate:April 29Source:ESPN's Kimberly A. MartinCarolina remains in the mix for Mayfield, and it is po sible that the Panthers might make a deal for him as early as Friday, according to ESPN's Kimberley A. Martin. The Panthers did not use their No. 6 overall pick on a quarterback, and they won't pick again in the 2022 NFL Draft until 137th overall, which will be in the fourth round on Saturday.In NFL QB news:The pursuit of Baker Mayfield continues to heat up The quarterback *COULD* end up in CAR by tonight or this weekend Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) Panthers remain in the mix for Baker Mayfield but deal is "complicated"Date:April 29Source:NFL Network's Tom Peli seroThe Panthers weren't expected to trade Jace Sternberger Jersey for Baker Mayfield before the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, reports that Carolina will consider doing so on Day 2 or Day 3 of the draft. He also says that a deal is "complicated" because of the $18.8 million remaining on Mayfield's contract.Meanwhile, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport notes that the Panthers could trade up for a quarterback on Day 2. They don't have a pick until No. 137 overall, but they could trade 2023 picks to move up for the likes of Malik Willis, Matt Corral or another quarterback.From NFL Don Hutson Jersey Draft Kickoff: A look at how early QB Malik Willis will go, while pondering what's next for QB Baker Mayfield... Plus, could the trade back into the 2nd round for a QB? Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) 'Handful of teams' interested in trading for Baker MayfieldDate: April 28Source: Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.comBaker Mayfield's name will be at the forefront throughout the NFL Draft, as most expect the Browns to move him by the end of the weekend. says a "handful of teams" are in the mix for the quarterback with the draft set to begin Thursday.While the Panthers have been the most prominently discu sed suitor and the Seahawks also are in need of a QB, Cabot reports "there are a couple of teams that haven't been identified yet who could come forward over the weekend depending on how the draft falls."Cabot mentions the Falcons, Saints and Giants as other po sible landing spots.Seahawks "don't sound overly eager" about trading for Baker MayfieldDate:April 26Source:CBS Sports' Josina AndersonThe Seahawks are considered to be one of the frontrunners to land Baker Mayfield. However, Josina Anderson is hearing that Seattle isn't interested in trading for him given the $18.8 million remaining on his contract.Spoke to a league source on Baker Mayfield. At this time, the still don't sound overly eager on dealing for the quarterback &* his salary at that price in a situation where they feel Cleveland has to eventually move him. Still worth monitoring. IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) Panthers unlikely to trade for Baker Mayfield prior to Round 1 of the draftDate:April 25Source: NFL Network's Ian RapoportRapoport says in a tweet that the Panthers are "not expected to trade for Mayfield" prior to Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. He notes that Carolina wants to see what happens with its first overall pick at No. 6 before considering Mayfield.The are not expected to trade for QB Baker Mayfield prior to the first round of the NFL Draft, sources say, if they do it at all. Thursday has to play out first, before any other options are considered. Carolina picks No. 6. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) The Panthers have been linked to quarterbacks Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett atop the 2022 NFL Draft. They could select one of those top pa sers, but the team has also been Jaire Alexander Jersey increasingly linked to offensive tackles with the sixth overall pick.If Carolina chooses an offensive tackle, then the team would likely have a greater interest in acquiring Mayfield. The only i sue is that the Panthers don't have a second- or third-round pick in this year's draft. So, unle s they trade down to acquire one, the Panthers would only be able to offer Cleveland Day 3 picks and future draft capital for Mayfield. It's u
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