Things haven’t been right between Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns for a long time. Now a report reveals that the franchise considered him “childish and difficult to coach. “

Munich – That things weren’t right between the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Baker Mayfield is no secret.

Back in March – and thus long before the franchise signed Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans – “ESPN” reported that the team wanted a “grown-up” playmaker. A statement that implied even then that Mayfield was not considered such.

Now, “The Athletic” reports that this revelation was “terrible” for the Browns at the time, especially considering the fact that the team had saddled itself with heavy baggage in the form of Watson and the myriad sexual assault lawsuits.

Mayfield at Browns childish and immature?

But: According to the report, the characterization from the “ESPN” article “isn’t entirely untrue. Mayfield was largely viewed as childish and immature. His behavior angered teammates and divided the locker room. He was often difficult to coach,” according to journalists at “The Athletic. “

Browns coaches and players found that Baker Mayfield’s behaviour annoyed teammates and divided the locker room.

They story by @TheAthletic adds that he was often difficult to coach.

He was widely viewed “as childish and immature. “https://t.co/QsCLWGKSJQ pic.twitter.com/oCJI1W0QwZ

– Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 8, 2022

Accordingly, the relationship between the two parties was getting worse and worse. In the past season, the trust between Mayfield and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski was said to have been particularly disturbed.

For the signal caller a new chapter begins with the trade to the Carolina Panthers. There he will compete with Sam Darnold for the role of starter.