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It's not unusual for air raid offenses to be installed in under 3 days. I believe Holgorsen bragged about installing WVU's offense in 2 said. Mike Leach has made similar statements. fwiw.

I’m just glad we didn’t reach for Allen.

Mayfield will be fine. He gets to sit behind tyrod and learn the offense from a real OC like Haley and Hue.

And he’s going into a browns team with actual weapons on offense. It’s certainly a better situation that where some of these other QBs went, like Allen.

Congrats tabber!! You were in on this guy from the beginning.......be right for all our sakes!!!! lol

Watching Haley and Hue develop an offense for Tyrod and Mayfield will be interesting. Haley doesn't utelize a lot of play actions, but this team offensively looks a lot like the Bengals did when Hue was their OC.

I hope you're right tabber!!

Haley does use a ton of RPOs though, which is something Mayfield is very familiar with. Haley should be in Norman a good amount of time this off-season learning from Lincoln Riley.

I would expect that Haley will put together an NFL offense that Tyrod can run, and we'll allow Mayfield to grow into it. I sincerely doubt we'd be so silly as to immediately tailor our new offense to the guy that we're trying to groom and hoping doesn't see the field. That just makes no sense, at all.

Tyrod Taylor can probably run more of the Oklahoma offense in the NFL than Baker Mayfield can.

I was listening to CBD today, and they started the show saying Mayfield was walking past them, with Ken at his side. Not even 24 hours after being drafted, the kid is in the building, lock step with his QB coach.

That's literally every player that is drafted in the first round.

I'm excited about the guy. I think he'll do fine.

For anyone who simply sees 6 feet tall and reads some character headlines watch some film and read up on his background.

My guy was Rosen FWIW. But, I've always said, it'd be stupid to ever doubt Baker Mayfield. Cause he lives off it. He's got plenty of ability, he's mentally strong, tons of experience, and a fire in him like no other.


I have no doubt that Baker is trying to get his hands on Haley's playbook and trying to figure out what it will take to get him ready. He doesn't seem like a guy who rests. We won't have to worry about his work ethic, cause he probably is already planning on being our starter, and he'll be working to get there ASAP. Probably just like he did at Texas Tech and Oklahoma.

Just the way he is

I'm most certainly rooting for the kid. I think if he can keep his emotions in check we'll be fine.

tell that johnny.

I have two issues with Mayfield.
One size- only because I fear for his health. Can someone that size take the pounding that he probably will absorb.
Two- The public drunkenness. I am fine with the crotch grab and the flag in the Horsehoe.

I never doubted his talent or guts.

This is what I NEED. Throw me MORE.

ANYONE? Comfort us who are disappointed.

I need a Counselor.

Keep convincing me. I NEED it REALLY BAD.

And beaning an opposing player in the head with the football? I'm sure the NFL would disagree with you on all counts.

Let's just hope such issues are behind him moving forward.

When do you think this picture was taken?

Great post, EO.

Welcome Baker - make it happen...

That picture is utterly depressing.

This one was taken last night...

what you fail to realize, is that he was with the QB coach, already working. You can try to play smarty pants all you want, the only thing your showing is your pure hate. I would sugest maybe looking to another team to root for.

If I had to take a guess, I'd say Mayfield is going to struggle in this league, but this is the first QB we've taken in the first since Couch where I don't feel completely hopeless or that failure is a foregone conclusion.

With Quinn, Weeden and Manziel I was really despondent because it was clear all three would flame out.

Can't say I'm thrilled with the first two picks, but I always give new regimes a chance.

What I have heard and read about Mayfield is he has the skills and talent to become a great NFL QB. The problem is his immaturity. The off the field issues and childish on field antics. Sounds a lot like what they were saying about Manziel.

The Browns took a risk in picking him 1st overall, lets hope it pays off.

To be fair, a lot of gusy said manziel would NOT be successful even without the antics. We just didn't listen. Hindsight, more said he didn't have NFL game than not.

Baker - no one is saying he doesn't have the game.

My pure hate? Maybe you should go back and read through the threads from last night.

You are trying to give Baker Mayfield too much credit. He is only doing things that everyone does.

There was basically only one off the field issue. Manziel, if anyone with a brain would have looked into it, was horrible off the field. The team literally could have just talked to his dad.

Guess i am a Eotab fan. Better be right! Doesn't feel good yet,But make me cheer.

Trust me, again.

I remember them saying Manziel was a dynamic playmaker. They were concerned about his behavior and work ethic. Plus the fact he thought he knew more than the coaches. That is why most didn't think he would last long in the NFL.

He had great potential, just wasn't mature enough.

I just feel like this is history repeating it's self.

Christ, Pettine and Farmer both look like they've soiled the bed.

Many of us lost our lunch when Manziel and Weeden were selected. I have reservations about Mayfield. I hoped the saga would end. There are numerous red flags that cannot be hidden.

Rather than being optimistic, I now have to take a wait and see attitude. My opinion will have to be changed by demonstration.

I hope they got it right. Otherwise we will be looking for the next GM.

johnnys scouting report from NE -

Scouting Report

I remember Hodge saying draft night he was the most certain bust he ever seen, and worse.

I agree they said he had potential, but feared his game wouldn't translate into the nfl, which it doesn't. Baker plays a different game.

The flag thing and crotch grab I can certainly get over. There's no excuse for beaning that TCU Player. That's something that's gotta be made clear, there's none of that, that's in the past.

I always found that lame.


Although, it is a good demonstration of his pin point ball placement

Main problems with Mayfield:

Can he play under center? You say he drops back quickly, and it helps him with his height, but it also helps when you pretty much never take a snap under center. Maybe we just play every snap out of the shotgun?

Can he make throws in tight windows? Sorry, but I didn't see it in his tape. He is pretty accurate, and good at finding the open man, but I didn't see enough tight window throws.

And finally, maturity. His on-field antics are going to get pretty old if he doesn't win right away, and it won't go over well in the locker room either. Not sure how Dorsey can characterize him as humble...I'd like 1 example of him being humble, because I can give quite a few of him being cocky. Better hope he starts winning right away, or I see trouble.