I’m trying to find it, but someone posted on twitter a picture of Baker’s body now compared to two years ago. It was different lol
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Baker doesn't look fat there but he doesn't look all that great, either (though much better than Rex Ryan, obviously.)
Just saying.. Baker is a 24 year old professional athlete. 30-40 year olds at the gym I go to that look to be in better shape than him are a dime a dozen. In some cases, even older. At 24 it should be pretty easy.
It does look like he's trimmed up some since the end of the season.
Nick Wright and James Harrison are joined by Cleveland Browns' quarterback Baker Mayfield in Miami for Super Bowl week. Baker holds himself accountable for his part in the Browns' disappointing season, and details the steps he's taking to focus and become a better quarterback for his team.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Well said. He’s gotta get back to work and fine tune his preparation
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
I agree... Took all the punches and placed the blame squarely on his shoulders.
We're starting to see a trend, between the interviews with Baker, Jarvis, OBJ and others. Although they're all being pretty PC and not throwing anyone under the bus, the overriding theme is "not being on the same page". Take it for what it's worth I guess, but I'm starting to think the relationship between Freddie and Monken, and how weekday preparation translated to game day, were major culprits to our lack of success. May seem obvious as a problem but the "problem" may have been more of a "disease".
I'm hoping for more of a clear-cut approach to scheme, and the necessary approach and discipline to execution, with this new staff... From day one if at all possible.
I agree... Took all the punches and placed the blame squarely on his shoulders.
We're starting to see a trend, between the interviews with Baker, Jarvis, OBJ and others. Although they're all being pretty PC and not throwing anyone under the bus, the overriding theme is "not being on the same page". Take it for what it's worth I guess, but I'm starting to think the relationship between Freddie and Monken, and how weekday preparation translated to game day, were major culprits to our lack of success. May seem obvious as a problem but the "problem" may have been more of a "disease".
I'm hoping for more of a clear-cut approach to scheme, and the necessary approach and discipline to execution, with this new staff... From day one if at all possible.
For starters, it would be good if Odell knows where to line up for the various play calls. It would give Baker a little more time for pre-snap reads if he didn't have to move Beckham to the right spot while the play clock ticks down. It would also help if the play caller gets the play in to Baker with more than 10 seconds on the play clock.
Whomever prepped the talking points set it up well. Let's hope it's something real and not just "good TV" that's part of a little PR blitz.
Even if it's just "good TV" he's at least pretending to not get caught up in the much, which is different than before. We'll know if he's really changed if we get an Instagram story of George Whitfield chasing him around with a broom on the beach.
Whomever prepped the talking points set it up well. Let's hope it's something real and not just "good TV" that's part of a little PR blitz.
Even if it's just "good TV" he's at least pretending to not get caught up in the much, which is different than before. We'll know if he's really changed if we get an Instagram story of George Whitfield chasing him around with a broom on the beach.
Or did Baker just fool everyone this morning on Get Up!?...
I defy any one of you to honestly say you would not have done the commercials if they came up to you and said, “Here’s a couple million, we need you for three days in the off-season.”
Shut up about the commercials. It’s his life and if he wants to do them, it’s his choice.
I sincerely hope that in one of Stefansky’s first meetings with the whole team he not-so-gently suggests that players just stfu this season and do their talking on the field. Especially when Mary Kay is anywhere in earshot. We gladly painted a big ol’ target on our own backs last year and the rest of the league and national press was more than happy to add any extra jabs they felt compelled to spare. Let’s maybe take the quiet approach this year, thank you very much.
"Team Chemistry No Match for Team Biology" (Onion Sports Headline)
I sincerely hope that in one of Stefansky’s first meetings with the whole team he not-so-gently suggests that players just stfu this season and do their talking on the field. Especially when Mary Kay is anywhere in earshot. We gladly painted a big ol’ target on our own backs last year and the rest of the league and national press was more than happy to add any extra jabs they felt compelled to spare. Let’s maybe take the quiet approach this year, thank you very much.
If there is any truth to the old saying that teams take on the personality of their HCs, then we will see a quiet, focused, and hard working team. When Stefansky was being interviewed, they ask him what kind of team people can expect with him as coach. His answer was “tough and smart”. It was quite impressive that these were the first words out of his mouth. And he answered quickly.
I defy any one of you to honestly say you would not have done the commercials if they came up to you and said, “Here’s a couple million, we need you for three days in the off-season.”
Shut up about the commercials. It’s his life and if he wants to do them, it’s his choice.
Those days meant nothing. Nothing.
Yep - as much as the commercials got under my skin because we were losing and Baker's play wasn't good .... it really is his life, and a couple days shooting them is not going to make ANY difference to his performance next year. And everything I see, hear and read about with Stefanski, I am so far impressed. Sure it means nothing till they play meaningful football - but it's better than being unimpressed and thinking he doesn't sound up to the job.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Baker doesn't look fat there but he doesn't look all that great, either (though much better than Rex Ryan, obviously.)
Just saying.. Baker is a 24 year old professional athlete. 30-40 year olds at the gym I go to that look to be in better shape than him are a dime a dozen. In some cases, even older. At 24 it should be pretty easy.
It does look like he's trimmed up some since the end of the season.
Baker to me looks like someone who has lost an appreciable amount of weight in a very short time.
"Hey, I'm a reasonable guy. But I've just experienced some very unreasonable things." -Jack Burton
-It looks like the Harvard Boys know what they are doing after all.
Part of that weight may have been named Freddy. Do the commercials. Your life to earn your dime.
Just win, baby. Might as well argue that the honeymoon wrecked him. Just win. baby!
One thing I really did like about Baker's interview and his humility.. either he's already had 'the talk' with Stefanski and is falling in line (which is great that Stefanski can establish himself like that) OR maybe Baker's got enough self awareness and maturity and realizes he needs to put his best foot forward with the new coach coming in. OR a combination of both.
In any event I found Baker's tone pretty impressive.
"Hey, I'm a reasonable guy. But I've just experienced some very unreasonable things." -Jack Burton
-It looks like the Harvard Boys know what they are doing after all.
Part of that weight may have been named Freddy. Do the commercials. Your life to earn your dime.
Just win, baby. Might as well argue that the honeymoon wrecked him. Just win. baby!
One thing I really did like about Baker's interview and his humility.. either he's already had 'the talk' with Stefanski and is falling in line (which is great that Stefanski can establish himself like that) OR maybe Baker's got enough self awareness and maturity and realizes he needs to put his best foot forward with the new coach coming in. OR a combination of both.
In any event I found Baker's tone pretty impressive.
Agreed. He was pretty humbled in late-season interviews +...he knows he missed the mark for 2019.
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