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Former NFL quarterback takes issue with Baker Mayfield’s treatment by the Browns and their pursuit of Deshaun Watson
Chris Simms criticizes the way the Browns handled Mayfield
Former NFL quarterback and current football commentator for NBC Sports Chris Simms wasn’t shy in criticizing Baker Mayfield’s treatment by the Cleveland Browns while he was a member of the organization. Simms recently voiced his contempt for the Browns’ handling of Mayfield’s injury and their attempts to replace him with Deshaun Watson in an interview with the New York Post.
Simms declared, “Baker was taken advantage of by the Browns; there’s no getting about that. He didn’t play well for a year [2021] due to a shoulder injury. They went out and attempted to get Deshaun Watson without telling him after using it against him.” Simms feels that the Browns wrongly used Mayfield’s injury-related performance against him, and this feeling represents his opinion.
When Mayfield discovered via social media that the Browns had met with Watson following their initial failure to sign him, the issue became more heated. Following this discovery, Mayfield asked the Browns for a trade. The story came to an end when the Browns traded Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers and signed Watson to a record-breaking contract.
Even though his tenure in Cleveland ended in controversy, Mayfield had already experienced success there, having guided the team to a playoff victory in January 2021 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield has had a career comeback since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he helped them advance to a divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions.
Mayfield is a capable quarterback, and Simms expressed his belief in him by saying, “I think they are dangerous this weekend.” They complement Detroit pretty nicely, in my opinion. I could name only one upset that may occur this week if I had to choose.” Simms believes that Mayfield can lead the Bucs to victory, and his evaluation of the team’s prospects against the Lions is in line with his expectations.
Other commentators agree with Simms, stating that Tampa Bay has a legitimate chance of surprising the Lions. Many people are excited about the possibility of an upset in the Buccaneers vs. Lions game, which is expected to be tough.
