"The Browns can now go back to being the s***hole franchise they were before Mayfield" - Cleveland fans upset over Baker Mayfield's trade to Panthers

The news that the Cleveland Browns were trading Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers shook analysts and fans alike. Though his relationship with the franchise had become untenable, many in Ohio were hoping for reconciliation. Instead, news of the trade was announced on Wednesday. Cleveland sent Mayfield to the Panthers in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in 2024.Some Cleveland fans didn't take the news of the trade too well. They feel that they have a better chance of winning with Mayfield in the event of a Deshaun Watson suspension. As with his entire Cleveland career, Mayfield's departure has split the NFL world.Here are the top reactions following the announcement of his departure:Warning: NSFW Language.TomCamp_MAGA 🌟👀👑💯💰🚂🚂✈🔙🔜@TomcampMThe #Browns can now go back to being the shithole franchise they were before #BakerMayfield. #GoodLuck @BakerMayfield twitter.com/Reflog_18/stat…McNeil@Reflog_18Baker Mayfield8852977Baker Mayfield https://t.co/PRNa5OOcQbThe #Browns can now go back to being the shithole franchise they were before #BakerMayfield. #GoodLuck @BakerMayfield twitter.com/Reflog_18/stat…Mister Irrelevant@MisterIrrelevntIt looks like #BAKERMAYFIELD has been traded to the #Panthers. Is this the worst mismanagement you have seen in the #nfl? #BrownsIt looks like #BAKERMAYFIELD has been traded to the #Panthers. Is this the worst mismanagement you have seen in the #nfl? #BrownsMason Brown@DTMBofficialThank you @bakermayfield4566907Thank you @bakermayfield https://t.co/KCM6eVRocOHef@doughboyMay1989Big corporate decisions and ownership decisions sometimes can ruin a team. Not saying it's all on them but it was not totally 100% Baker's fault.. #BakerMayfield twitter.com/DTMBofficial/s…Mason Brown@DTMBofficialThank you @bakermayfield1907Thank you @bakermayfield https://t.co/KCM6eVRocOBig corporate decisions and ownership decisions sometimes can ruin a team. Not saying it's all on them but it was not totally 100% Baker's fault.. #BakerMayfield twitter.com/DTMBofficial/s…Fans of the Panthers were largely happy with the trade. They see Mayfield as a significant upgrade on Sam Darnold, who the Panthers acquired in a trade with the New York Jets in 2021.SarahFBaby@sarah_fulghumWhoa, did the #CarolinaPanthers just make a GOOD decision for the team? #BAKERMAYFIELD #panthers #carolinaWhoa, did the #CarolinaPanthers just make a GOOD decision for the team? #BAKERMAYFIELD #panthers #carolinaFantasy Sports Boss@ROTOBOSSThe Browns are at Carolina Week 1. Now one of the worst games on the schedule has some juice. Brissett vs. Mayfield anyone? #FantasyFootball #bakermayfield #NFLTwitterThe Browns are at Carolina Week 1. Now one of the worst games on the schedule has some juice. Brissett vs. Mayfield anyone? #FantasyFootball #bakermayfield #NFLTwitterThe Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2022 seasonDenver Broncos v Cleveland BrownsCleveland have a lot of work to do before the upcoming season. Head coach Kevin Stefanski will have to integrate his new quarterback Deshaun Watson with offensive superstars such as Amari Cooper and Jakeem Grant. Though Watson is an incredible talent, there's no guarantee he will see the field this coming season.The NFL's investigation still looms over him and rumors swirl regarding the length of his potential suspension. If he is out for the season, Cleveland will lean on Jacoby Brissett, another offseason acquisition.Whether Brissett can steer them to the playoffs is a matter of some debate, but most people are doubtful. Brissett has a 14-23 record as a starter with his previous franchises, where he was mainly used as an emergency backup.Luckily for Cleveland, they have possibly the best running-back tandem in the NFL. Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt can be relied on in all situations, and if Cleveland opt for a run-heavy offense, they could still make the playoffs.Neutrals will eagerly wait for the game between the Panthers and the Browns in the opening week. Will Baker Mayfield get revenge on his old team for his mistreatment? Or will the franchise have the last laugh? With the season only a few months away, we don't have to wait long to find out.