Playing in primetime during a Thursday, Sunday night, or Monday night game in front of a national audience means a lot to a player. Well, it usually does, but in the case of Baker Mayfield, he doesn’t seem to give it much thought.
When Baker Mayfield was asked about the excitement surrounding a primetime game, the former number-one overall pick gave an honest answer.
“I don’t really care. If anything, I don’t like waiting around all day. I’d rather play earlier. But it’s the next opportunity. I get juiced up for that no matter what. It’s another opportunity with this group that we have to continue to build and try to get better.”
Mayfield and his competitiveness has never been in doubt, not enjoying a primetime game though is a bit of a downer. What makes up for it is the fact he gets this amped for a football game regardless of the opponent or setting.
Whether it be in college or the NFL, Mayfield has never shied away from being brutally honest about how he sees and enjoys the game of football.