Cynthia Frelund set the NFL world ablaze after recalling an exchange she had with Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield after Carolina's preseason finale.
The NFL Network analyst shared on the "Around the NFL" podcast that she told Baker she was excited to see him "go kick some [butt]" in the season-opener vs. the Browns.
To which the former No. 1 pick responded with some expletives. Saying, "I’m gonna f--- them up."
Attempting to put out the fire that she inadvertently started, Frelund took to Twitter to try to clear things up.
"Oh boy, this is silly," she said. "Don’t make this more than it is. I was wishing him good luck, colorfully. He agreed with me, colorfully. What do you expect anyone to do in this situation…"
The comment is completely on-brand for the fiery former franchise QB. All eyes will certainly be on Charlotte, Carolina come September 11.
We don't have to agree with each other, to respect each others opinion.
MG wants to get the sack and look good with his shirt off...be friendly with his opponent and even smack them on the butt when his team gets punked. He's a good guy and wants to be liked an admired. He is a freak of an athlete.
You seem to be indicating that what goes on after the play is over has something to do with how a player plays while the play is in progress. It doesn't. And also that being a good sport, good guy and being in great shape is somehow a negative. It's not.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
MG wants to get the sack and look good with his shirt off...be friendly with his opponent and even smack them on the butt when his team gets punked. He's a good guy and wants to be liked an admired. He is a freak of an athlete.
You seem to be indicating that what goes on after the play is over has something to do with how a player plays while the play is in progress. It doesn't. And also that being a good sport, good guy and being in great shape is somehow a negative. It's not.
I'm not indicating anything. He is - and plays - exactly as I described him..and so is/does our defense.
No one said a word about "Beauty"...I love stats...but watching the game is so much better.
I didn't say he isn't quite good...he is exactly as I described him though. Send me a postcard when he takes over in a critical moment and leads a tough, dominant defense. I'll put that postcard with his tombstone Halloween decoration and his grim-reaper cape along with all the photos of him shirtless....next to a framed photo of him fondling LJ's butt after his defense gets beat for a TD.
That's your opinion. Our eyes obviously see two very different things. Speaking of butt you sound butt hurt. Myles is great and if he continues down his current path he will be a HOF'er. I guess then you can send a postcard to the HOF and tell them that he's soft and why he isn't worthy after he's inducted.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
They played the clip this afternoon here on Charlotte Radio. She walked into it without meaning to - and it sounds like a storm in a teacup. Truly sounds like good natured sideline/silly trash talk. Nothing serious, no animosity. Certainly the CLT radio hosts here think it's a big to do about absolutely Nada.
** This clip of the audio just posted in the Pre/Game - Post/Game discussion.
Last edited by mgh888; 08/30/2204:29 PM.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Browns are favored in the opener right now. Baker hitting on all cylinders, as the underdog, facing the team he felt dissed him. Add that to the fact that our opener record since the return is abysmal... Looks like an easy-money bet to me from the Browns Fan POV right now, I can tell you that. I'll be rooting for the Browns, but unlike other posters, I think Baker matured right here and the Panthers are about to reap the benefits from our investment.
Your feelings and opinions do not add up to facts.
Regardless of how Baker said it and how he meant it you can bet we're going to get Bakers A game on opening day. We had better do the same and win because if we don't, whether it's warranted or not, we're going to look like fools for all the obvious reasons; AGAIN!!!
Browns are favored in the opener right now. Baker hitting on all cylinders, as the underdog, facing the team he felt dissed him. Add that to the fact that our opener record since the return is abysmal... Looks like an easy-money bet to me from the Browns Fan POV right now, I can tell you that. I'll be rooting for the Browns, but unlike other posters, I think Baker matured right here and the Panthers are about to reap the benefits from our investment.
Agree with this - he had a Diva WR running the wrong routes and he threw Baker under the bus, backed up, ran over him again. Baker handled that very well. We'll see what happens in CLT. I expect it to be a tough season on a bad team with a HC who is on the way out ... we'll see if he remains professional through some adversity.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Regardless of how Baker said it and how he meant it you can bet we're going to get Bakers A game on opening day. We had better do the same and win because if we don't, whether it's warranted or not, we're going to look like fools for all the obvious reasons; AGAIN!!!
Maybe short term, but in the long run........Carolina will still need to find a franchise qb after this year and the Browns will have a top-tier qb for years to come. I could care less what dummies say. The Browns made the right move.
Vers, I did say on a previous post, sometime back, that when this is over, and we come out the other side we should be in good shape as long as DW reverts to his old form. There's no reason why he shouldn't.
Uh oh the Browns defense better be put on notice Baker has that "chip on his shoulder " again. You know that certain cliché that's been attached To him cause lacks the physical traits to be a elite QB.
I was hoping the defense would be highly motivated to win any game, let alone against baker … let alone if he has any bulletin board material.
All that stuff is out the window when the ball kicks off. I hope we’re prepared.
"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."
Regardless of how Baker said it and how he meant it you can bet we're going to get Bakers A game on opening day. We had better do the same and win because if we don't, whether it's warranted or not, we're going to look like fools for all the obvious reasons; AGAIN!!!
Maybe short term, but in the long run........Carolina will still need to find a franchise qb after this year and the Browns will have a top-tier qb for years to come. I could care less what dummies say. The Browns made the right move.
Originally Posted by Homewood Dog
Vers, I did say on a previous post, sometime back, that when this is over, and we come out the other side we should be in good shape as long as DW reverts to his old form. There's no reason why he shouldn't.
I agree we will have a good QB, being a franchise guy is yet to be seen, but the data allows that assumption. However, this is all predicated on him actually being on the field. I think once we've seen that, and only then, that this becomes a given. And he still has to return to true form. All the sugarcoating and spin in the world won't help DW clear those two obstacles, it's all up to him. We'll see.
Last edited by OldColdDawg; 08/30/2210:03 PM.
Your feelings and opinions do not add up to facts.
Frankly, I hope we freaking destroy Baker in this game. More so to shut up the trolls on this board than anything else.
By trolls, you must mean everyone who liked Baker? That would be about 90% of Browns fans. Smh, you really do have a need to control the conversation, don't you? I think everyone wants to win the first game, but we're talking about the Baker factor or the BS situation we are in and somehow that makes us trolls... You're being ridiculous. Just stop.
Your feelings and opinions do not add up to facts.
If ‘Baker’ wins or doesn’t win this game it matters not. What matters is the season, and the coming seasons. If Baker has a ‘Brees-esque’ resurgence with Carolina, we lost. If Watson takes us to multiple playoff runs we won. This game means little in the bigger picture. That said, I want to win. But I want us to win every game regardless who’s the opposing QB.
I really agree w/this, especially Fuller. It boggles my mind that we don’t see some of the FA available as upgrades.
"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."
Frankly, I hope we freaking destroy Baker in this game. More so to shut up the trolls on this board than anything else.
By trolls, you must mean everyone who liked Baker? That would be about 90% of Browns fans. Smh, you really do have a need to control the conversation, don't you? I think everyone wants to win the first game, but we're talking about the Baker factor or the BS situation we are in and somehow that makes us trolls... You're being ridiculous. Just stop.
Funny thing is -- the constant referencing, whining, name-dropping and basic infatuation with mentioning Baker's name; is somehow NOT trolling.
I agree. I love the job our FO is doing for the most part, but I think we should have upgraded the DT spot. I also think we should have kept Landry. He isn't making much w/New Orleans.
![[Linked Image]](http://www.dawgtalkers.net/uploads/PortlandDawg/banner.jpg)
