What I don't understand is why is so important for you to have Baker a flop...right now he is an incomplete in most expert rankings unlike Darnold and some others.
I am curious ... how is Baker an incomplete while Darnold is not?
Because Baker had an extended period of time where he graded out as one of the best in the league. That carried over to 2021 for 1 game, then an injury derailed it fairly quickly. To say the injuries he sustained in 2021 had very little impact on his game, imho, is an excuse for those who don't like his personality. I can't understand how these injuries wouldn't effect his throwing motion, which for an athlete at that level, changes everything he does. IF 2020 was an indicator of his abilities AND he refrains from making tackles, could Baker Mayfield develop into a consistent top ten QB? Yes... If 2020 was an anomaly, then this is a moot point.
Darnold hasn't had a streak of any kind with consistent top level play. He has shown what he is, which is consistently lower tier.
When evaluating Baker, the end of 2020 HAS to be taken into consideration.
