Cleveland Browns News: Baker Mayfield tackles Kareem Hunt effort claims
By Randy Gurzi
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt said his team didn’t give their best effort in Week 16 and Baker Mayfield addressed his concerns on Thursday
Following the Cleveland Browns Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, running back Kareem Hunt had some harsh words for his teammates. He claimed they didn’t all give their full effort and that some took plays off.
In Hunt’s defense, he wasn’t saying it out of anger and didn’t single anyone out. You can try and say he could have kept it in the locker room, but chances are he did say something there and was much more subdued with the media — while still letting the fans know the team isn’t happy with their effort.
And now, Baker Mayfield has spoken on the comments made by Hunt. He applauds the running back and even pointed to the fact that he came from a team that’s used to winning, which means he should be listened to.
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"“In regards to Kareem’s comments, Kareem has been in a place in Kansas City that knows how to win, so his level and his standard of accountability for everybody to do their job is very high,’’ Mayfield said. “That’s the type of guy you want to bring in here. I don’t think it was anything personal to anybody, but Kareem, bringing him in was a huge part for us raising the standards. We want that. We want guys to be able to have accountability. It does not need to just come from me all the time.’’"
Mayfield is a leader of this team whether anyone likes it or not. While he didn’t question the effort, him applauding Kareem Hunt lets his teammates know he expects better. And that he wants to hear what a player from a winning organization believes.
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"“Any loss would annoy me, bother me, it definitely did. That was the last loss we had. We definitely want to come and get a victory. We know they want to sweep us. We’re the Ravens. We’re having so much success this year. That’s what everybody wants to do. Beat us.”"
The Ravens are still sour from their loss in Week 4. Would be nice to hand them one more.
"“The Baltimore Ravens embarked on a mission this offseason to support second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson in every way possible, and it’s paying huge dividends with a 12-2 record, a second straight AFC North title, and probably an NFL MVP award for Jackson.”"
Mary Kay Cabot claims the Browns did not give Baker the same support Lamar Jackson received. That’s not totally fair. They’re paying more than $35 million for two Pro Bowl receivers. They tried to give him what he needs and just didn’t get a couple of things — like the offensive line — correct.
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