flgreen Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Will Mayfield clash with NY media if drafted by Jets or Giants? MANISH MEHTA NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 7:28 AM Tweet email Baker Mayfield carries a 6-foot, 5/8 chip on his shoulder that isn't likely to disappear anytime soon, but could he survive in the New York crucible given his apparent rabbit ears? The lightning-rod signal caller evidently hears (and reads) everything about him. Mayfield's recent admission that he keeps a running list of reporters who have crossed the line in his mind could be troubling given that even the game's greatest players get criticized (see: Brady, Tom). "I can ignore it," Mayfield told MMQB.com. "Although some things really tick me off and I want to prove them wrong." "At the same time, it really doesn't bother me that much," Mayfield added, "because I know the people that say some of these things have never actually taken a snap behind center, never had a 300-pound lineman about to hit them while they have to read the defense downfield. If I was worried too much about it, I'd be worried about the wrong things. But I do use some of it as motivation. I can listen to all the people patting me on the back, or I can listen to the people saying I need to get better. I know I need to get better, or else there would be nobody saying that." Fair enough. After all, the guy has been discounted at virtually every turn from Texas Tech walk-on to Heisman Trophy winner. Would Mayfield occasionally clash with the New York media? Well, obviously. This is a big-boy business in a big-boy market sprinkled with tough — but fair — critics. Mayfield likely would have a love-hate relationship with media members who don't perpetually kiss his derriere, but that's the way it should be. There's a healthy give-and-take in every professional relationship as long as both sides respect each other. Baker Mayfield's running list of reporters he feels have crossed a line may run long should he play in New York. (JEFF ZELEVANSKY/GETTY IMAGES) I love the guy's competitiveness and fire. The flag-planting? Awesome. The crotch-grabbing might have been uncouth, but I whole-heartedly endorsed it. Who the hell did those Kansas scrubs think they were anyway by not shaking hands with Oklahoma? I mean, they're Kansas for Pete's sake. Shake this. However, Mayfield, who will visit the Giants (April 8-9) and Jets (April 9-10), according to sources, will need to soften his edges, but whatever team drafts him will want him to keep some sort of chip … even with the media. The Jets made a critical mistake in 2009 when they placed Mark Sanchez in bubble wrap as a rookie. He literally had a team public relations representative shadow him every second in the locker room, which created an odd dynamic between the player and the media. The organization curiously created needless friction. Nobody truly knew what Sanchez thought. About anything. He was a robot spewing out team talking points. He never seemed like a real person that season. (Sanchez is actually a terrific guy, as I learned years later.) The Jets created a slightly more relaxed atmosphere during Geno Smith's 2013 rookie campaign even though a team employee would routinely eavesdrop on one-on-one conversations between the rookie quarterback and a media member. It was a counterproductive approach that once again created unnecessary angst for both sides. (Smith later revealed himself to be a delusional child.) Perhaps new Jets leadership will treat Mayfield (or anyone else they draft to be their franchise quarterback with the No. 3 pick) like an adult capable of making his own decisions and holding private conversations with other adults who want to better understand him. Shielding the rookie from human interaction would not be smart. Besides, Mayfield, who will turn 22 this month, doesn't strike me as someone who requires babysitting. Regardless, there's no reason to think that Mayfield can't deal with the big, bad New York media. His success on the field will matter most anyway. Oh sure, I'm sure he'll M-F me from time to time, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Disagree with something I said or wrote? Please, for the love of Jesus, tell me to my face. I respect authenticity. Be real. Be honest. My gut feeling is that Mayfield isn't a BSer. Whether a relatively short quarterback with relatively small hands (9 ¼ inches, to be exact) from a college spread offense ultimately becomes a franchise NFL signal caller remains to be seen. I hope I just didn't put myself on Mayfield's list with that comment. If I did, hopefully the two of us can talk it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Mayfield carries a 6-foot, 5/8 chip on his shoulder that isn't likely to disappear anytime soon, but could he survive in the New York crucible given his apparent rabbit ears? The lightning-rod signal caller evidently hears (and reads) everything about him. Mayfield's recent admission that he keeps a running list of reporters who have crossed the line in his mind could be troubling given that even the game's greatest players get criticized (see: Brady, Tom). "I can ignore it," Mayfield told MMQB.com. "Although some things really tick me off and I want to prove them wrong." "At the same time, it really doesn't bother me that much," Mayfield added, "because I know the people that say some of these things have never actually taken a snap behind center, never had a 300-pound lineman about to hit them while they have to read the defense downfield. If I was worried too much about it, I'd be worried about the wrong things. But I do use some of it as motivation. I can listen to all the people patting me on the back, or I can listen to the people saying I need to get better. I know I need to get better, or else there would be nobody saying that." Fair enough. After all, the guy has been discounted at virtually every turn from Texas Tech walk-on to Heisman Trophy winner. Would Mayfield occasionally clash with the New York media? Well, obviously. This is a big-boy business in a big-boy market sprinkled with tough — but fair — critics. Mayfield likely would have a love-hate relationship with media members who don't perpetually kiss his derriere, but that's the way it should be. There's a healthy give-and-take in every professional relationship as long as both sides respect each other. Baker Mayfield's running list of reporters he feels have crossed a line may run long should he play in New York. (JEFF ZELEVANSKY/GETTY IMAGES) I love the guy's competitiveness and fire. The flag-planting? Awesome. The crotch-grabbing might have been uncouth, but I whole-heartedly endorsed it. Who the hell did those Kansas scrubs think they were anyway by not shaking hands with Oklahoma? I mean, they're Kansas for Pete's sake. Shake this. However, Mayfield, who will visit the Giants (April 8-9) and Jets (April 9-10), according to sources, will need to soften his edges, but whatever team drafts him will want him to keep some sort of chip … even with the media. The Jets made a critical mistake in 2009 when they placed Mark Sanchez in bubble wrap as a rookie. He literally had a team public relations representative shadow him every second in the locker room, which created an odd dynamic between the player and the media. The organization curiously created needless friction. Nobody truly knew what Sanchez thought. About anything. He was a robot spewing out team talking points. He never seemed like a real person that season. (Sanchez is actually a terrific guy, as I learned years later.) The Jets created a slightly more relaxed atmosphere during Geno Smith's 2013 rookie campaign even though a team employee would routinely eavesdrop on one-on-one conversations between the rookie quarterback and a media member. It was a counterproductive approach that once again created unnecessary angst for both sides. (Smith later revealed himself to be a delusional child.) Perhaps new Jets leadership will treat Mayfield (or anyone else they draft to be their franchise quarterback with the No. 3 pick) like an adult capable of making his own decisions and holding private conversations with other adults who want to better understand him. Shielding the rookie from human interaction would not be smart. Besides, Mayfield, who will turn 22 this month, doesn't strike me as someone who requires babysitting. Regardless, there's no reason to think that Mayfield can't deal with the big, bad New York media. His success on the field will matter most anyway. Oh sure, I'm sure he'll M-F me from time to time, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Disagree with something I said or wrote? Please, for the love of Jesus, tell me to my face. I respect authenticity. Be real. Be honest. My gut feeling is that Mayfield isn't a BSer. Whether a relatively short quarterback with relatively small hands (9 ¼ inches, to be exact) from a college spread offense ultimately becomes a franchise NFL signal caller remains to be seen. I hope I just didn't put myself on Mayfield's list with that comment. If I did, hopefully the two of us can talk it out.
IndianaJet Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Just now, flgreen said: his is a big-boy business in a big-boy market sprinkled with tough — but fair — critics. Lol......riiiiiiiggggghhhhhhhttttttt. From the media market that follows head coaches on vacation and takes pictures to exploit their tattoos. The only thing that's "fair" about the NY press is that everything is "fair game" to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Manish is scared already!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Mehta already sh*tting his pants at the thought of Mayfield despising him. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 He won't clash with anyone....except woManish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Mayfield will clash with the media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I think Mehta's mouth is watering with the prospect of Mayfield in NYC. No doubt that's his first choice with Rosen a close second. He wants someone with personality that will give him sound bites. Darnold and Allen will be the robots who always say the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I love media writing stories about media. The self importance of this guy is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UnitedWhofans Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, FidelioJet said: I love media writing stories about media. The self importance of this guy is ridiculous. It's pretty funny. It's basically "Dear Diary..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I really hope he has to deal with the Giants media and not the jets media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 mayfield will hate him or rosen will mock him. and mock him, he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayRay Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Just FYI, Mayfield turns 23 this month, not 22. I guess sports writers don't have to be proficient in arithmetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 How will Mayfield clash with the NY media while he's playing in Denver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 51 minutes ago, flgreen said: Will Mayfield clash with NY media if drafted by Jets or Giants? MANISH MEHTA NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 7:28 AM Tweet email Baker Mayfield carries a 6-foot, 5/8 chip on his shoulder that isn't likely to disappear anytime soon, but could he survive in the New York crucible given his apparent rabbit ears? The lightning-rod signal caller evidently hears (and reads) everything about him. Mayfield's recent admission that he keeps a running list of reporters who have crossed the line in his mind could be troubling given that even the game's greatest players get criticized (see: Brady, Tom). "I can ignore it," Mayfield told MMQB.com. "Although some things really tick me off and I want to prove them wrong." "At the same time, it really doesn't bother me that much," Mayfield added, "because I know the people that say some of these things have never actually taken a snap behind center, never had a 300-pound lineman about to hit them while they have to read the defense downfield. If I was worried too much about it, I'd be worried about the wrong things. But I do use some of it as motivation. I can listen to all the people patting me on the back, or I can listen to the people saying I need to get better. I know I need to get better, or else there would be nobody saying that." Fair enough. After all, the guy has been discounted at virtually every turn from Texas Tech walk-on to Heisman Trophy winner. Would Mayfield occasionally clash with the New York media? Well, obviously. This is a big-boy business in a big-boy market sprinkled with tough — but fair — critics. Mayfield likely would have a love-hate relationship with media members who don't perpetually kiss his derriere, but that's the way it should be. There's a healthy give-and-take in every professional relationship as long as both sides respect each other. Baker Mayfield's running list of reporters he feels have crossed a line may run long should he play in New York. (JEFF ZELEVANSKY/GETTY IMAGES) I love the guy's competitiveness and fire. The flag-planting? Awesome. The crotch-grabbing might have been uncouth, but I whole-heartedly endorsed it. Who the hell did those Kansas scrubs think they were anyway by not shaking hands with Oklahoma? I mean, they're Kansas for Pete's sake. Shake this. However, Mayfield, who will visit the Giants (April 8-9) and Jets (April 9-10), according to sources, will need to soften his edges, but whatever team drafts him will want him to keep some sort of chip … even with the media. The Jets made a critical mistake in 2009 when they placed Mark Sanchez in bubble wrap as a rookie. He literally had a team public relations representative shadow him every second in the locker room, which created an odd dynamic between the player and the media. The organization curiously created needless friction. Nobody truly knew what Sanchez thought. About anything. He was a robot spewing out team talking points. He never seemed like a real person that season. (Sanchez is actually a terrific guy, as I learned years later.) The Jets created a slightly more relaxed atmosphere during Geno Smith's 2013 rookie campaign even though a team employee would routinely eavesdrop on one-on-one conversations between the rookie quarterback and a media member. It was a counterproductive approach that once again created unnecessary angst for both sides. (Smith later revealed himself to be a delusional child.) Perhaps new Jets leadership will treat Mayfield (or anyone else they draft to be their franchise quarterback with the No. 3 pick) like an adult capable of making his own decisions and holding private conversations with other adults who want to better understand him. Shielding the rookie from human interaction would not be smart. Besides, Mayfield, who will turn 22 this month, doesn't strike me as someone who requires babysitting. Regardless, there's no reason to think that Mayfield can't deal with the big, bad New York media. His success on the field will matter most anyway. Oh sure, I'm sure he'll M-F me from time to time, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Disagree with something I said or wrote? Please, for the love of Jesus, tell me to my face. I respect authenticity. Be real. Be honest. My gut feeling is that Mayfield isn't a BSer. Whether a relatively short quarterback with relatively small hands (9 ¼ inches, to be exact) from a college spread offense ultimately becomes a franchise NFL signal caller remains to be seen. I hope I just didn't put myself on Mayfield's list with that comment. If I did, hopefully the two of us can talk it out. it's not taking long for maneesh to start marking his territory. screw this little twerp. remember when sanchez was caught eating a hot dog on the sideline? did they win the game? that's all that should've mattered. the ny media is just plain weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Mayfield carries a 6-foot, 5/8 chip on his shoulder that isn't likely to disappear anytime soon, but could he survive in the New York crucible given his apparent rabbit ears? The lightning-rod signal caller evidently hears (and reads) everything about him. Mayfield's recent admission that he keeps a running list of reporters who have crossed the line in his mind could be troubling given that even the game's greatest players get criticized (see: Brady, Tom). "I can ignore it," Mayfield told MMQB.com. "Although some things really tick me off and I want to prove them wrong." "At the same time, it really doesn't bother me that much," Mayfield added, "because I know the people that say some of these things have never actually taken a snap behind center, never had a 300-pound lineman about to hit them while they have to read the defense downfield. If I was worried too much about it, I'd be worried about the wrong things. But I do use some of it as motivation. I can listen to all the people patting me on the back, or I can listen to the people saying I need to get better. I know I need to get better, or else there would be nobody saying that." Fair enough. After all, the guy has been discounted at virtually every turn from Texas Tech walk-on to Heisman Trophy winner. Would Mayfield occasionally clash with the New York media? Well, obviously. This is a big-boy business in a big-boy market sprinkled with tough — but fair — critics. Mayfield likely would have a love-hate relationship with media members who don't perpetually kiss his derriere, but that's the way it should be. There's a healthy give-and-take in every professional relationship as long as both sides respect each other. Baker Mayfield's running list of reporters he feels have crossed a line may run long should he play in New York. (JEFF ZELEVANSKY/GETTY IMAGES) I love the guy's competitiveness and fire. The flag-planting? Awesome. The crotch-grabbing might have been uncouth, but I whole-heartedly endorsed it. Who the hell did those Kansas scrubs think they were anyway by not shaking hands with Oklahoma? I mean, they're Kansas for Pete's sake. Shake this. However, Mayfield, who will visit the Giants (April 8-9) and Jets (April 9-10), according to sources, will need to soften his edges, but whatever team drafts him will want him to keep some sort of chip … even with the media. The Jets made a critical mistake in 2009 when they placed Mark Sanchez in bubble wrap as a rookie. He literally had a team public relations representative shadow him every second in the locker room, which created an odd dynamic between the player and the media. The organization curiously created needless friction. Nobody truly knew what Sanchez thought. About anything. He was a robot spewing out team talking points. He never seemed like a real person that season. (Sanchez is actually a terrific guy, as I learned years later.) The Jets created a slightly more relaxed atmosphere during Geno Smith's 2013 rookie campaign even though a team employee would routinely eavesdrop on one-on-one conversations between the rookie quarterback and a media member. It was a counterproductive approach that once again created unnecessary angst for both sides. (Smith later revealed himself to be a delusional child.) Perhaps new Jets leadership will treat Mayfield (or anyone else they draft to be their franchise quarterback with the No. 3 pick) like an adult capable of making his own decisions and holding private conversations with other adults who want to better understand him. Shielding the rookie from human interaction would not be smart. Besides, Mayfield, who will turn 22 this month, doesn't strike me as someone who requires babysitting. Regardless, there's no reason to think that Mayfield can't deal with the big, bad New York media. His success on the field will matter most anyway. Oh sure, I'm sure he'll M-F me from time to time, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Disagree with something I said or wrote? Please, for the love of Jesus, tell me to my face. I respect authenticity. Be real. Be honest. My gut feeling is that Mayfield isn't a BSer. Whether a relatively short quarterback with relatively small hands (9 ¼ inches, to be exact) from a college spread offense ultimately becomes a franchise NFL signal caller remains to be seen. I hope I just didn't put myself on Mayfield's list with that comment. If I did, hopefully the two of us can talk it out.
slowmoe57 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I could easily see a Ryan Leaf type Bitch slap coming Mehta's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, slowmoe57 said: I could easily see a Ryan Leaf type Bitch slap coming Mehta's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 QBs that feel slighted and play with a chip on their shoulder tend to turn out alright. I have no issues with what he said and feel he is the best QB in the class and our target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, slowmoe57 said: I could easily see a Ryan Leaf type Bitch slap coming Mehta's way. I’m pretty sure that’s Mehta’s wet dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, Lupz27 said: I’m pretty sure that’s Mehta’s wet dream. maybe maneesh likes to be spanked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, rangerous said: maybe maneesh likes to be spanked. Maybe Matt Lauer or Marv Albert can answer that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, johnnysd said: QBs that feel slighted and play with a chip on their shoulder tend to turn out alright. I have no issues with what he said and feel he is the best QB in the class and our target. God i hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Mayfield won the Hiesman, the Big 12 3 times, numerous other awards and they made a rule to favor his decision in the Big 12...now he is about to be a top 5-10 pick. What chip is he carrying exactly? That he didnt get a scholarship 5 years ago and what does that have to do with the pros where he's projected to be a top pick because teams view him as a franchise caliber QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 36 minutes ago, slowmoe57 said: I could easily see a Ryan Leaf type Bitch slap coming Mehta's way. Baker Mayfield would be my hero if that happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Regardless of which QB they get they're going to need an education on how to deal with the NY media and how to be a pro. Under McCown and Bridgewaters tutelage I highly doubt we'll see any Ryan Leaf like outbursts. You couldn't ask for a better QB room to step into for a rook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pac said: Regardless of which QB they get they're going to need an education on how to deal with the NY media and how to be a pro. Under McCown and Bridgewaters tutelage I highly doubt we'll see any Ryan Leaf like outbursts. You couldn't ask for a better QB room to step into for a rook. i think rosen is ready, he's already schooling his former college coach on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Quote Will Mayfield clash with NY media if drafted by Jets Almost assuredly yes. So will Rosen IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Here’s why the “New York Media” is sh*t. Manish writes this whole article painting Mayfield as combative with the media...and doesn’t bother trying to ask Mayfield about it. Pick up the phone and make a call, you pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 minute ago, T0mShane said: Here’s why the “New York Media” is sh*t. Manish writes this whole article painting Mayfield as combative with the media...and doesn’t bother trying to ask Mayfield about it. Pick up the phone and make a call, you pussy. that's his agenda, to create an adversarial situation if the jets draft him. mehta is setting it up with him vs mayfield, that's the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, T0mShane said: Here’s why the “New York Media” is sh*t. Manish writes this whole article painting Mayfield as combative with the media...and doesn’t bother trying to ask Mayfield about it. Pick up the phone and make a call, you pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: Joe. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Philc1 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Augustiniak said: mayfield will hate him or rosen will mock him. and mock him, he will. I’ll laugh my ass off if the giants draft him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 12 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: that's his agenda, to create an adversarial situation if the jets draft him. mehta is setting it up with him vs mayfield, that's the goal. Mehta is not a journalist - he's a self promoting hack. He much too often makes the story about him and not reporting on the player or team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, FidelioJet said: Mehta is not a journalist - he's a self promoting hack. He much too often makes the story about him and not reporting on the player or team. I think it's Rosen or Mayfield. Those the two that they seem to have spent the most time on and they made the trade after seeing their pro days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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