[Laine] Mayfield: “I’m sitting here right now in a way better fit than the other places I’ve been. It’s a matter of the pieces around you, the coaches, and for Bryce, a guy that — I can relate to this — finding that belief within yourself again. He’ll get it. His story is far, far from finished.”

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1. Good on Baker. I hope Bryce does find his game and succeeds.

2. He’s basically saying the panthers org is a disaster and qb black hole, and Bryce has a shot to grow and succeed as a qb if he goes elsewhere. However you feel about that, he’s not wrong given the last 6 years.

3. I owe apologies to both Baker and Darnold.

4. I’ve like seeing players and former players speak up for Bryce and offer encouragement. I think they can all see that he’s looking defeated.

   I still think Bryce has the tools to be a good QB. He needs confidence and support. Whether that’s from us or not, idk. But I’m not out on the possibility of Bryce being a Tannehill or a Geno and figuring it out down the line.

5. No one wants him to fail, but we can’t afford for him to suck.

6. Idk y’all. Im beginning to think Baker may have not enjoyed his time with the Panthers

7. It’s really about the talent around Mayfield. There’s a reason why Brady went to the Buccaneers when he wanted that last Superbowl.

8. Kudos to Baker for showing support but so much of the media, players, and even LeBron James are saying, directly or otherwise, that Bryce is awesome and the Panthers are the ones at fault for this whole situation. People who I doubt have ever watched a snap of the Panthers offense. IMO even though the Panthers situation may not be ideal, Bryce Young is obviously a significant part of the problem. His lack of arm and athleticism just make his play style extremely difficult to execute at the pro level. In any case, will be fascinating to see how the offensive operation looks on Sunday with a different QB. Personally, I’m expecting we’ll see just how much Bryce was holding back the offense.

9. Baker’s a good dude. Wish we didn’t saddle him with Rhule and McAdoo

10. We’re the Good Luck Chuck of sports teams

11. Look, I’ve shit talked Bryce a ton. but what mayfield is saying is true. he’s got a lot of time to figure stuff out in the league

12. If Andy has a good game, the media is going to drop the “Panthers ruined Bryce” story so fast.

13. Thinking about how Darnold and Baker, hell even Grier and Heineke have moved on and improved, It’s astounding how much Cam legitimized this organization in retrospect. His winning covered a loooot of sin