Former Oklahoma and current Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield opened up about a difficult sophomore season in the league at his first training camp media availability last week.
“I wouldn’t say it was a ‘poor me’ type situation. I just… going and having success all through high school and college and having that standard so high…the past couple of years have been a rollercoaster of emotions,” he said, “and not nearly as much success as I’m used to, so I would say I lost myself by not having that success, not finding out what was working.”
Mayfield enjoyed a strong rookie season, racking up 3725 yards and 21 touchdowns on 63.8 percent passing. After the Browns traded for superstar WR Odell Beckham, Jr., Mayfield appeared poised for an even better second year.
Instead, he posted a disappointing 3827 yards on 59.4 percent passing. He also threw for 22 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. Now, after a long offseason to himself, Mayfield appears ready to return to form.
“I’m in a much better place mentally. I put in the work. I’m just ready to roll, get back, attack get back to where I need to be for this team, this franchise,” he said.
Mayfield also enters 2020 under the tutelage of new head coach Kevin Stefanski, who praised his young QB.
“I appreciate where he is,” Stefanski said. “I think he’s done a nice job as the leader of this football team and I’m just excited to get on the grass with him.”
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