Baker Mayfield reveals the one thing he won’t do in free agency
Baker Mayfield has bounced around, playing for three teams over the last two seasons. The former No. 1 overall draft pick is set to be a free agent for the first time in his career and says there is one thing he won’t do.
Mayfield spoke with reporters on Sunday after the Los Angeles Rams’ season came to an end with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime. The quarterback said that he is going to prioritize playing for a team that provides him the best opportunity and that he will not chase a pay check.
“I’m not going to just go chase a check to go start and play,” Mayfield said.
Mayfield’s NFL prospects were looking grim after he didn’t receive much trade interest over the offseason. It looked even worse after he passed for just six touchdowns and six interceptions in seven games with the Carolina Panthers.
Mayfield played reasonably well in five games with the Rams to the extent that he probably guaranteed himself at least a backup job somewhere, throwing for four touchdowns and two interceptions. After spending time playing under Sean McVay, Mayfield probably will try to go to a good situation if possible.
