Yahoo Sports’ Senior NFL Writer Charles Robinson and NFL Media’s Jim Trotter discuss the continuing saga between Baker Mayfield and the Browns. The Cleveland QB continues to complain about his treatment by the Browns, and Jim Trotter has some strong words for the former number one overall pick. Hear the full conversation on the You Pod to Win the Game podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen.
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CHARLES ROBINSON: First and foremost, Baker Mayfield comes out. Yesterday, he does podcast. This video is tied to it as well. And he continues to repeat his dissatisfaction with the Cleveland Browns. I just wanted to ask what you thought of that. His dog obviously became the star of the show.
I think it’s interesting, though. He keeps saying that he feels disrespected. Clearly someone in this equation is lying because the organization has come out and said, we told Baker we were on board with him. However, we were reserving the right if what we deemed to be an elite level quarterback became available to us, we were going to explore that option. They felt like they relayed that to Baker. Baker is saying, I was told one thing, and then they did the other. And that’s why I’m where I am now.
JIM TROTTER: Well, my question first off for Baker would be, when were you told what you were told?
CHARLES ROBINSON: Right.
JIM TROTTER: Because in my mind, I’m saying, for instance, if they told him back before the 2021 season or sometime during it that you’re our guy long term whatever or whatever, and then later come and say in the offseason, we’re going to look at other options at quarterback, is that what you’re saying they lied about? Or are you saying– I’m just curious of his timeline. Did they tell you in the offseason that you’re our guy, yada, yada, yada? And then, all of a sudden, they said we’re going to pursue other quarterbacks.
So I would just want some clarification on the timeline from Baker’s standpoint…