Baker Mayfield Speaks on Potential Browns Reconciliation

The ball is in Baker’s court.

It’s still very possible the Cleveland Browns could hang onto Baker Mayfield as insurance for a playoff-caliber roster. Asked on Tuesday during his youth football camp if a reconciliation could be reached, Mayfield didn’t exactly say no, but his answer was a clear indicator that he’s preparing for the next stage of his career.

“I think for that to happen, there would have to be some reaching out, but we’re ready to move on, I think, on both sides,” he said, via Sooner Scoop.

Baker Mayfield answered the question everyone wants to know: If DeShaun Watson is suspended, could he return to Cleveland in 2022? Here's his answer from his youth camp Tuesday in Norman. (via @CareyAMurdock, @Eddie_Rado) pic.twitter.com/ASNY5b8kdO

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Mayfield added:

“I think it’s pretty obvious the mutual decision on both sides is to move on. I’m thankful for my four years in Cleveland. There’s a lot of ups and downs, and a ton of learning experiences that I’ll forever keep with me. Teammates and friends and relationships that I’ll have for a lifetime. Just flew in last night from East Lansing, Mich., for Drew Stanton. He was my mentor, he was the quarterback in Cleveland when I got drafted. Just relationships like that that you’re just so thankful for. The support staff in Cleveland, the people in Cleveland; it’s a great sports town. I’m thankful for it. There’s no resentment toward the city of Cleveland by any means.”

The former No. 1 overall pick requested a trade earlier this offseason before the Browns traded for Watson.

Sounds like Baker wants Cleveland to beg him to stay.

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