Baker Mayfield is waiting to hear whether or not he will be a member of the Cleveland Browns or be traded to another team.
One of the reasons for the Browns wanting to part ways with Mayfield was his level of maturity and professionalism. Signing quarterback Deshaun Watson to a five-year, $230 million contract was another reason.
Shannon Sharpe, co-host of the FOX Sports One show Undisputed, does not believe that the former Heisman Trophy winner has matured enough as a starting quarterback.
Here's what Sharpe had to say about the matter on Undisputed:
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"You've heard it, and you kind of brush it off that maybe that's sour grapes are sour apples or whatever the term you want to use. But I do think that Baker has some growing up to do, especially playing that position, and Cleveland said they want an adult all along. I don't believe Baker grew up in the offseason." - Shannon Sharpe, Undisputed
There have been several rumors pertaining to the Browns quarterback’s next destination. NFL reporter Josina Anderson previously reported that the Seahawks have a strong interest in the former Oklahoma Sooners standout.
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The question remains as to how the Browns will eventually divorce from their first overall selection of the 2018 NFL Draft.
The Browns quarterback has found a way to keep himself in the crosshairs of the media. As well as fans after he criticized fans of the franchise earlier this year in a podcast interview.
Despite nationwide vitriol, Mayfield is more than viable as a quarterback in the NFL. Just two seasons ago, he led the Browns to the Divisional Round of the 2020 playoffs, where they lost a close game to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers are the two teams that are rumored to have interest in the Browns' signal-caller.
The Seahawks currently have Geno Smith, Drew Lock and Jacob Eason on their roster. Meanwhile, the Panthers are stuck with Sam Darnold, Philip Walker, and rookie Matt Corral from Ole Miss.
Mayfield is much more proven than any of the names previously mentioned. His presence would likely be a welcome addition ... at least on the field.
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