Baker Mayfield defends his desire to win after walking out on reporters
Baker Mayfield walked out on his media availability on Wednesday after he became frustrated with a question that was posed by a reporter, and the Cleveland Browns quarterback took to social media to explain himself not long after.
Via Twitter, Mayfield criticized the media for calling him “emotional when it’s convenient” and passionate when describing him in more positive contexts. He also admitted that he is frustrated with the way Cleveland’s season has gone and does not appreciate anyone questioning his sense of urgency.
Everybody wants to hear the truth until they actually get it…. I am who I am and always have been. Don’t call it emotional when it’s convenient and then passion when it fits. I care about winning, so yeah I’m frustrated. If I was to act like it’s okay to lose, then y’all would
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) October 30, 2019
say that I’ve gotten complacent. My sense of urgency is at an all time high. And if I offend anybody along the way… that’s too bad
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) October 30, 2019
The question that set Mayfield off on Wednesday was asked by Tony Grossi, whom he has had issues with in the past. Grossi asked about the Browns seemingly not showing enough urgency late in their loss to the New England Patriots, and Mayfield took offense to it.
Tensions are running high in Cleveland for obvious reasons. Many picked the Browns to win the AFC North after an offseason filled with huge acquisitions, and instead they are 2-5 and have looked completely lost on offense. Mayfield deserves some of the criticism for the way he has played, but head coach Freddie Kitchens made some extremely poor decisions against the Patriots and may not hold his job title very long if the team doesn’t turn things around.
