After Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens defended his quarterback Baker Mayfield after criticism from former NFL head coach Rex Ryan, Mayfield let it be known that Ryan was just that, a former NFL head coach.
On Monday, Rex Ryan said Baker Mayfield is “overrated as hell.” Baker responded today: “In the wise words of Freddie Kitchens, ‘If you don’t wear Orange & Brown, you don’t matter’ and Rex doesn’t have any colors right now for a reason.” (via @MaryKayCabot) pic.twitter.com/LoLWJV0Lbx
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 25, 2019
Ryan was last coaching on the sidelines for the Buffalo Bills but was relieved of his duties after the 2016 season and has since become an NFL analyst on ESPN. Ryan was critical of Mayfield saying the second-year quarterback was “overrated as hell” while also condemning his reads.
Mayfield is not one to just sit down and take criticism he feels he doesn't deserve, stating that Ryan's comments “don't matter”.
It isn't a secret that the Browns, as well as Mayfield, have struggled through the first three games of the season as the quarterback has thrown two more interceptions than touchdowns.
With the amount of offensive weapons available to Mayfield, many thought he would be doing more with what is around him. He is missing tight end David Njoku who has elected not to have surgery on his broken wrist, as well as a slew of injuries on the defensive side of the ball.
Mayfield has the opportunity to prove Ryan and the rest of his haters wrong (hello, Colin Cowherd) when the Browns face the impressive Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson.
After having their chances against a formidable opponent in the Los Angeles Rams, the Browns will look to capitalize on the opportunities the defense gives them.
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