"Playing quarterback, you have to have same vision as your head coach & coordinators, when that vision changes, it’s definitely a detriment" - Former Browns HC on Baker Mayfield

Freddie Kitchens coached Baker Mayfield in 2019 when he was in charge of the Cleveland Browns.

Kitchens lasted just one season as the head coach of the Browns and was let go after going 6-10. Nevertheless, he was instrumental in developing Mayfield, having also been the team's offensive coordinator in 2018.

Kitchens spoke about Baker Mayfield's struggles with the Browns last season and his trade to Carolina in an interview on SiriusXM Radio. Here's what he said:

"I would say that [his passion is] an attribute that he has. It's not necessarily a detriment. I think it’s definitely a factor when you start talking about different voices, different systems, different beliefs [and] philosophies."

He continued:

"Playing quarterback, you have to have the same vision, and everything as your head coach and your coordinators. When that vision sometimes changes, it’s definitely a detriment."

Kitchens added that he's excited to see Mayfield play for Carolina, and things are looking up for him.

“I’m excited for him to get to Carolina and see what he can do. I think things are looking up for Baker.”

Kitchens said that he believes the torn labrum last season heavily affected Mayfield’s play.

"It's true, Mayfield was playing much of the season hurt."

On October 7, 2021, it was revealed that Mayfield was playing with a partially torn labrum. He suffered the injury during the Browns' Week 2 matchup against the Texans. The quarterback further aggravated the injury in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals following a hit from JJ Watt.

Baker Mayfield is expected to win the starting job in Carolina

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Mayfield will join a quarterback room consisting of Sam Darnold, PJ Walker, and rookie Matt Corral in Carolina. Sam Darnold went 4-7 as a starter last season, Walker went 1-0 in his lone start, and Corral has no experience.

As such, the former Brown is expected to win the starting role ahead of next season.

In his time at Cleveland, Mayfield threw for 1,425 yards, 92 touchdowns and 56 interceptions. He also helped lead the Browns to their first playoff victory in over two decades.

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