“If there is drama within that room it's going to permeate through the building and that's not going to be the case,” Mayfield said. He doesn't want a quarterback controversy disrupting the team. He said he likes and respects Darnold, who called him shortly after the trade to Carolina was announced. Mayfield avoided questions on whether he expects to be the team's starter, only saying he wants to be the best quarterback he can be and help the Panthers win games regardless of his role. Mayfield has also shown he can lead a team to the playoffs, helping the Browns go 11-5 in 2020. Mayfield has thrown 92 touchdown passes and 56 interceptions compared to Darnold's 54 TD passes and 52 INTs. He's 29-30 as an NFL starter, while Darnold is 17-32. “Our philosophy is that we want competition, not just in the quarterback room but at every position.”īut past success suggests Mayfield has a better chance of winning the job. “The reason we have Baker here is to make the whole group better as a whole,” Fitterer said. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer called it an “open competition” and predicts both will get equal reps in practice. Mayfield joins Sam Darnold in the quarterback room, giving the Panthers the top two QBs from the '18 draft - but no clear starter heading into training camp.
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In taking the pay cut, Mayfield is essentially betting on himself with free agency lingering after this upcoming season.īut first he has to win the starting job. He'll still make a combined $15.5 million from the Browns and Panthers. To help facilitate the deal, Mayfield agreed to take a $3.5 million pay cut.
Often viewed as fiery and outspoken, Mayfield was humble and introspective in his first interview since the Browns dealt him to Carolina for a 2024 conditional fifth-round draft pick.
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