Baker Mayfield wrapped up a breakneck season with the los angeles rams on Sunday, but he’s in no rush to determine what his next step will be as he enters free agency, telling reporters that while he has “no doubt” he’s a starting quarterback, he won’t “just be looking for a check.” “.
Mayfield’s season, which began with the carolina Panthers, it ended with a 19-16 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks and culminated in a 2-3 result with the Rams, who acquired him off waivers following Matthew Stafford’s season-ending injury in early December. .
Inglewood, California, United States; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) gestures against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at SoFi Stadium.
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the old ex cleveland browns The quarterback quickly put an end to questions about his ability to be a starting quarterback in the NFL with a quick trade to win his first game for the Rams in Week 14.
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“I’m grateful for my time here,” Mayfield told reporters in the locker room after the game. “This place has been amazing for me.”
“I think I’m going to look back and be very, very grateful for this short period of time and the things that I’ve learned. So we’ll see what happens. I have no idea.”
Baker Mayfield #17 of the Los Angeles Rams takes a selfie with fans before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Mayfield wears a jersey honoring Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills.
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mayfield said He will take some time off to spend time with his wife before thinking about his next potential landing spot, but said that after his experience in Los Angeles, he will have “a lot of thought” about where he goes next.
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“It has to be the best opportunity. I’m not going to look for a check to start and play after I see a place that makes me have fun playing football again,” he said. “It’s going to be hard to try something newer, but obviously, it’s going to be a big decision. So there’s going to be a lot of thinking about it.”
Baker Mayfield #17 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 8, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
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Mayfield further clarified, “I know I’m good enough to be a starting quarterback. I have no doubt about that.”
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Mayfield requested a trade in early December after the Panthers informed him they would go with sam danrold as a starter with PJ Walker as a backup in Carolina’s Week 14 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.