Videos: Baker Mayfield Struggling Mightily In Training Camp

Just because Baker Mayfield was traded to the Panthers a couple of weeks ago does not ensure that he’ll get the starting job for Week One against his former team.

During day one of training Camp with his new team, Panthers beat writers are quick to point out that he isn’t exactly clicking in the new system.

According to people at camp, Baker underthrew a receiver on a deep route, which resulted in an interception.

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Video of the Baker Mayfield's INT on his first practice with the #Panthers pic.twitter.com/CQ5s7jC2Zi

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 27, 2022

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Baker Mayfield was 1-for-4 that series, missing his first three passes.

— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) July 27, 2022

After being the Panthers starting QB last season, Sam Darnold is embracing the competition with Baker Mayfield.

“It’s always fun to compete and to be able to have someone to compete with. At the same time, in our eyes, we’re both the starting quarterback for this team right now, and that’s how we’re going to view it,” Darnold said in his first time speaking with the media since the Mayfield trade occurred.

Of course, it’s important to realize that it’s going to take time before Baker Mayfield figures out his new receivers and offensive scheme. But if his first performance is any indication, Darnold might have one last opportunity to prove himself once the season rolls around.

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