jetsons Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/baker-mayfield-reportedly-aced-his-combine-interviews-alleviated-character-concerns/ Baker Mayfield reportedly aced his combine interviews, 'alleviated character concerns' Could the Oklahoma star be the first quarterback drafted? by Ryan Wilson @ryanwilson_07 21h ago • 2 min read Here's how the Browns began their combine interview with Baker Mayfield. Before the formal introductions, general manager John Dorsey straight-up asked the Heisman Trophy winner, "So you like food trucks?" TheMMQB.com's Robert Klemko unearthed this nugget in his recent story on Mayfield's combine experience and the significance of Dorsey's words is that Mayfield was arrested in February 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, after an altercation that took place near a line of food trucks. And he has repeatedly had to answer questions about the incident because teams want to know if he's an immature knucklehead or 22-year-old who has learned from the experience. But three offensive coaches who interviewed Mayfield at the combine told Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot that despite questions about arrests and food trucks, the former Oklahoma quarterback "nailed the interviews and alleviated character concerns." One said Mayfield came across as a player who's had to to fight and scrap for everything he has, including walking on at both Texas Tech and Oklahoma. Another said he was 'very good, outgoing, easy to talk to and displayed the qualities of a leader.'' And concerns about Mayfield, who has drawn comparisons to Johnny Manziel, being aloof were also assuaged. "He came off really well," a third coach told Cabot. "Not arrogant at all. I like him." Cleveland, as is almost always the case this time of year, is in the market for a franchise quarterback. And after passing on Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson in 2016 and 2017, there's no way they don't draft a quarterback this time around. The Browns have the first and fourth picks in the draft, which means there's no one between them and "their guy." All that's left is to identify who that guy is. Dorsey, who was hired in December, seems determined to take a quarterback in the first round. At the Senior Bowl, he said Mayfield's off-field issues were blown out of proportion. "Are there character concerns about him?'' Dorsey asked Cabot. "You guys create a narrative that you try to portray him as one.'' And despite Dorsey's "So you like food trucks?" introduction, Mayfield's interview reportedly went well. Put another way: The Browns don't scare easily. Former Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan was hired by the team as a draft consultant, and back in February, Cabot noted that McCloughan publicly praised Mayfield before joining the Browns, telling the Doug Gottlieb Show in October that Mayfield was his top quarterback in this year's class. But McCloughan, who was once a scout with the Packers, wasn't done. "He reminds me of a shorter version of Brett Favre," he continued. "Tough guy. He can throw it. And he's very confident, and he's not afraid whatsoever, whatsoever. He's a battler. I know saying Brett Favre's a big name, and I was around him for a while, but this guy has talent." In our first mock draft, we had the Browns taking Mayfield first overall for this very reason though in subsequent versions we've had them select Sam Darnold. Whether it's Mayfield, Darnold or someone else, this much is a near certainty: Cleveland isn't passing on a quarterback in Round 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Still think they go barkley / Mayfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Werblin Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Manziel’s problem wasn’t aloofness it was partying and being too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 5 hours ago, Sonny Werblin said: ugh Keep your fingers crossed for Rosen I got a funny feeling he falls to 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, Philc1 said: Manziel’s problem wasn’t aloofness it was partying and being too small His size was NOT at all an issue... it was ALL his off the field issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) 3/14/18, 10:37 AM Marvin Lewis is only NFL coach I've seen here. John Elway's here, so is Jets GM Mike Maccagnan. Only front office guy for Browns I've seen is Alonzo Highsmith. twitter.com/BrownsTherapy/… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjbuddy Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Final numbers from Baker Mayfield workout at #OUProDay 70 attempts 62 completions 7 uncatchables 1 drop Not that he needed it but helped himself. Good velocity, moves around well, can flick it deep. Made $$ — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 14, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjbuddy Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 http://www.behindbaker.com/ Excited to announce the new docu series #BehindBaker following me on my journey from college to the NFL Draft https://t.co/swq24QWgSr ?? #MMO pic.twitter.com/ebNQovFrLd— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) March 15, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 3/15/2018 at 4:31 AM, nyjbuddy said: Final numbers from Baker Mayfield workout at #OUProDay 70 attempts 62 completions 7 uncatchables 1 drop Not that he needed it but helped himself. Good velocity, moves around well, can flick it deep. Made $$ — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 14, 2018 And made All his throws from under center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 If it’s really just two inches of height that would make this guy a lock for #1 then I have no problem if he’s the consolation prize at #3. I’m scared of Allen. He’s a boom or bust player moreso than anyone else in the QB group. I’m definitely in the Rosen/Darnold/Mayfield group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/13/2018 at 9:44 PM, Philc1 said: Manziel’s problem wasn’t aloofness it was partying and being too small I think it was mainly the alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Manziel’s problem wasn’t aloofness it was partying and being too smallHis biggest problem is that he had money before football so he didn't need the sport to make a living and his attitude toward the game showed that he didn't take it seriouslySent from my [device_name] using http://JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 hour ago, bealeb319 said: His biggest problem is that he had money before football so he didn't need the sport to make a living and his attitude toward the game showed that he didn't take it seriously Sent from my [device_name] using http://JetNation.com mobile app Is there a similar risk with Josh Rosen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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