The Panthers have been the recent favorite to acquire quarterback Baker Mayfield, but it sounds like another suitor is still considering a trade for the Browns quarterback. According to Josina Anderson (on Twitter), the Seahawks continue to have a “high level of interest” in acquiring Mayfield.
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Seattle isn’t only interested in a trade for Mayfield; they’re also interested in giving the former first-overall pick a contract extension. Anderson cautions that the Seahawks front office is still “collecting information and insights,” so a trade doesn’t sound like it’s imminent.
However, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times tweets some conflicting information, noting that nothing has really changed on the Seahawks front and they’re still interested in Mayfield if he gets released by the Browns. This would obviously require some kind of new deal, so both reporters seem to be on the same page about Seattle’s willingness to sign Mayfield to a long-term deal. However, Condotta makes it clear that the Seahawks have “zero interest” in acquiring Mayfield on his current contract.
Recent reports indicated that the Panthers were also wary of inheriting Mayfield’s $18.9MM salary. While the Browns were initially unwilling to pay much (if any) of the QB’s salary, it sounds like the team is now willing to pick up about $8MM or $9MM on the tab. The Panthers, meanwhile, were hoping Cleveland would pick up about $13MM of Mayfield’s salary. It’s uncertain if Seattle would have similar interest in such an arrangement, but it’s pretty clear that the Browns will have to eat some of the Mayfield’s salary if they hope to pull off a trade.
Mayfield is currently set to play 2022 on his fifth-year option. Thanks to some offset language in that deal, the Browns could end up owing up to $17MM if they simply cut the QB.
From Russ to Baker, or Geno or Drew? Ouch!
Russ Wilson is going to be 34 years old. The Seahawks window to contend is shut for a few years. Time for him to move it on anyways.
Mayfield is zero risk to them on a 2-3 year contract. Would be well worth the look and hope you catch lightning in a bottle.
Brady and Rodgers don’t seem to have a problem being good in their late 30’s+.
RWIII is not Brady or Rodgers so the comparison is wanting.
If Baker was even decent, the Browns wouldn’t done the trade and contract for Watson. That says all I need to know. $230M and possibly year suspension to get rid of Baker? That’s damning.
You’re assuming the Browns are a competent organization.
You have to think about it from a business perspective tho, while the hawks won’t compete for a Super Bowl with or without baker they still have to sell tickets/jerseys and maintain some amount of competitiveness considering Pete’s age and still having DK and Lockett, baker won’t make them elite but he can fill the gap for a few years
RWIII is not Brady or Rodgers so the comparison is wanting.
He’ll be in the HoF with them.
Rogers gets hit more often Wilson. That is why he has stayed healthy. Brady just dumps the ball off he is going to get hit. Wilson has missed 4 games in his career he will be good for some more years. It is hard to win the SB with the salary they get.
Everyone always use the excuse about QB salaries and how they hamper their team. It’s just not true.
Stafford wasn’t cheap last year. The year before was Mahomes ($40m a year deal) and Brady. Grap was expensive before that & Tom the last two prior SB’s.
from what i understand it is true.
No team has won a super bowl that were paying their QB more than 13% of the salary cap.
Stafford wasnt taking up over 13% last year
Mahomes hasnt won since he went up to 17%
Garappolo was a bargain price
Tom always takes discounts and was not over 13%.
It does effect depth.
Garappolo didn’t win a Super Bowl. Brady really didn’t take a discount from what I’ve read.
Baker is a better option than geno or drew
Not’s not saying a lot!
Free Baker Mayfield
Or is it a better play (since you know you’re not better than the rams, cardinals or 49ers) to be a bottom 3 and get a franchise guy next year without having to trade up…and get “cap ready” to compete in 2-3 years with a qb on a rookie contract?
Please god come to Seattle so nick bosa can absolutely wreck you twice a year
I think that Seattle is a much, much better fit for Mayfield than Carolina. Seattle has a much more stable organizational situation (despite their recent woes), and Carroll has a bit of a longer leash than Rhule. Though they’ve lost Carson, Seattle has a defined history and commitment to running the ball. Mayfield is at his best when doing that and running play-action, and Seattle has better receiving options than Carolina does currently, especially when considering Noah Fant at TE. Seattle also doesn’t have a recently drafted QB breathing down Mayfield’s neck, and should give him more of a leash to get acclimated.
The Seahawks have a better established culture than Carolina does, which is the hardest part of rebuilding a team. Carolina seems to have no real identity and appears to just be treading water until Tepper cleans house again. I think Seattle is much more suited for Mayfield’s play style and would offer at a couple of years’ security roster-wise, as opposed to Carolina, who may make a coaching change midseason next year. As for Carolina…it’s smart to try and make Cleveland pay some of the salary, but all in all, just under $19 million is definitely not expensive for a starting quarterback.
Mayfield? What about Lamar Jackson? Latest public comments from him include possibly not reporting to training camp. If I were the GM at Seattle or SF or Carolina, at minimum, I’d put a call in to Baltimore to see if he’s available? Maybe?
Seahawks management is senseless to even consider Mayfield, who has been inconsistent most part of his NFL career.
Lol….maybe because he played on the browns and had to learn 4 offensive schemes under 4 coaches in 4 years….that might have just factored in a little bit….not even including the shoulder injury he shouldn’t have played through.
Last 2 Super Bowl winning quarterbacks were learning a new offense. I like Baker but he’s just way too inconsistent. I just never had faith that he could win a game in the last 2 minutes. I know he did a few times but I definitely remember a lot he didn’t
Seahawks are punking Baker.
Who do you think has better info Josina or Bob? Bob has been covering the team forever and Josina probably couldn’t find Seattle on a map. Seattle is not trading for him unless Browns eat a bunch of money then they will probably give them a third day pick. The only reason they would make the trade is if they think when he is cut he will go to Carolina.
I still think they are tanking the season anyway. That is unless Drew does better here than Denver. They need to give him a shot and see how he does. He might be serviceable and let them sit the rookie for a year or trade one of this years picks for one this year and next. All depends on what happens where their pick is.
My money is on Mayfield ending up in Carolina, as the Matt Rhule death watch is already underway.