UPDATE: Rams claim Baker Mayfield

[Psycho_X]

Ok, lets get real here... Mayfield has had issues... ego, vision, conflict with some teammates (OBJ's dad?), etc. But he still has decent talent and was a number 1 overall pick at one point. He showed promise early in Cleveland then ended it with several injuries including a really bad shoulder. Went to Carolina where he was put in an uninspiring offense ran by and uninspiring coach.

Fast forward to now, McVay is known for helping QBs out and getting the most out of them. He is energetic and can match Baker's excitement as well. He was a model citizen in Carolina and accepted his role as a backup with grace and was a cheerleader on the sideline.

Worst case scenario, he sucks here and just cruises us into the offseason. Or is here next year as bridge option to someone else if Staff retires.

Average scenario, he plays ok enough and goes into free agency and maybe gets us a crappy comp pick.

Above average scenario, he plays well and develops a good rep with McVay. We go into the offseason either getting a good comp pick for him or he wants to stay here and see what happens and we sign him as depth for Stafford.

Either way, this pickup only makes us better in the short run and there's no reason for it to harm us long term. /shrug

 

[Tano]

"Who are QBs drafted as selection number _______ who played for the _______?"

 

[Pancake]

Massive upgrade over Perkins and Wolford. Might not be a guy you want as a starter but I feel pretty good about that talent level as a backup.

 

[jjab360]

Baker as your franchise QB - Yuck!

Baker as your backup QB - Nice!

 

[ReekofRams]

This could be the Rams way of maybe getting a backup for Stafford next year once Mayfield realizes he’s not going to be signed on as a starter next year.

 

[SWAdude]

The sad part is their fan base is in the denial stage so they'll claim they are better off with a 7th rd rookie QB. Deep down inside though, I know they aren't too happy either.

After the quarter this past Sunday I heard all this racket and screaming.

Whiner fans already jumping off the bandwagons.

I kid you not, most have already stored their whiner swag for the season. Same place they store their Kings and Warriors swag.

 

[Rasp]

I hope he doesnt end up replacing Stafford if worse comes to worse

 

[SWAdude]

Ok, lets get real here... Mayfield has had issues... ego, vision, conflict with some teammates (OBJ's dad?), etc. But he still has decent talent and was a number 1 overall pick at one point. He showed promise early in Cleveland then ended it with several injuries including a really bad shoulder. Went to Carolina where he was put in an uninspiring offense ran by and uninspiring coach.

Fast forward to now, McVay is known for helping QBs out and getting the most out of them. He is energetic and can match Baker's excitement as well. He was a model citizen in Carolina and accepted his role as a backup with grace and was a cheerleader on the sideline.

Worst case scenario, he sucks here and just cruises us into the offseason. Or is here next year as bridge option to someone else if Staff retires.

Average scenario, he plays ok enough and goes into free agency and maybe gets us a crappy comp pick.

Above average scenario, he plays well and develops a good rep with McVay. We go into the offseason either getting a good comp pick for him or he wants to stay here and see what happens and we sign him as depth for Stafford.

Either way, this pickup only makes us better in the short run and there's no reason for it to harm us long term. /shrug

Well said.

With all that is going on there really could have not been a realistic better option.

I like the mix of youth and some serviceable talent.

 

[Allen2McVay]

You Can't Stop Baker Mayfield. You Can Only Hope To ... Oh-Never-Mind.

 

[thirteen28]

The sad part is their fan base is in the denial stage so they'll claim they are better off with a 7th rd rookie QB. Deep down inside though, I know they aren't too happy either.

And after they flame in the playoffs, they will look forward to next season having to either re-sign Jimmy once again or put all their chips in with a QB who hasn't played a full season since, what, 2019(?) and who was very underwhelming earlier this year.

 

[ReekofRams]

You Can't Stop Baker Mayfield. You Can Only Hope To ... Oh-Never-Mind.

I already Never-Mind.

 

[FaulkSF]

And to think we could have had Cooper Rush or Browning who are both upgrades over Perk, Wolf, and Mayfield at $1.3M per year. Maybe the QB coach should be canned for not realizing that. Damn.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

After the quarter this past Sunday I heard all this racket and screaming.

Whiner fans already jumping off the bandwagons.

I kid you not, most have already stored their whiner swag for the season. Same place they store their Kings and Warriors swag.

The ones I know are in denial about it but it's ok, it just makes their demise better.

 

[thirteen28]

Ok, lets get real here... Mayfield has had issues... ego, vision, conflict with some teammates (OBJ's dad?), etc.

And he's never had any really good MILF pussy either.

Sincerely,

Zach Wilson

 

[TSFH Fan]

I like this. Seems no risk. Keeps him from the 9ers too.
I really like the idea of re-signing him and reuniting him with new Rams 2023 offensive staff member, Kliff Kingsbury.

That being said, McVay is not a miracle worker. Bortles, Duck Hodges, and Dan Orlovsky were all guys who won games in the League and ended up out of the League after McVay. I like to think Baker is lightyears ahead of those guys and will deliver better results. We'll see how it works.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I hope he doesnt end up replacing Stafford if worse comes to worse

Nah he's the "backup" plan as a QB for Stafford or getting a comp pick.

 

[Antonius]

#GetBaked

 

[SeminoleRam]

LOVE THIS MOVE BY THE RAMS!!!

 

[OregonRamsFan]

I see little downside to this move. What’s the worst that could happen?
The upside looks optimistic, at worst he’s our #2 QB.

I think Baker knows this may be his last chance. Perhaps Baker give Matthew a little fire to come back, who knows. If McVay can’t get him working back into his winning ways Baker may be taking orders at the local shake shack.

Plus Mayfield knows the security code into the Browns stadium. That’s always a big plus.

Oh yeah, and a nice big middle finger to the niners!!!!

 

[LARams_1963]

"Who are QBs drafted as selection number _______ who played for the _______?"

I was gonna answer you but you gave it up