Baker Mayfield Fires Back at Kevin Stefanski, Ex-Cleveland Browns Coach
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has made it clear that his time with the Cleveland Browns still stings. When news broke of former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski joining the Atlanta Falcons as their new leader, Mayfield couldn't help but express his frustration on social media.
Mayfield initially came across a tweet suggesting that Stefanski had a "dumpster fire" at quarterback in Cleveland, presumably referencing both Mayfield and Deshaun Watson. In response, Mayfield fired back with a scathing message of his own, directed squarely at Stefanski.
The Buccaneers QB revealed he's still waiting for the former Browns coach to reach out after he was traded from Cleveland to Carolina in 2022. "Failed is quite the reach, pal," Mayfield wrote. "Still waiting on a text or call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach."
The exchange highlights just how bitter Mayfield's parting with Cleveland remains. The quarterback spent four and a half seasons in the city, including a breakout 2020 season under Stefanski's leadership, but things soured afterward.
Mayfield's departure from Cleveland was marked by controversy, with some questioning whether he was truly committed to rebuilding the team. However, he has since found success in Tampa Bay, leading the Buccaneers to two playoff appearances and earning Pro Bowl nods in each of his first two seasons as starter.
With Stefanski now at the helm of the Falcons, Mayfield will undoubtedly face a familiar foe twice a year. Whether this renewed rivalry sparks tension or simply serves as a reminder of past disappointments remains to be seen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has made it clear that his time with the Cleveland Browns still stings. When news broke of former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski joining the Atlanta Falcons as their new leader, Mayfield couldn't help but express his frustration on social media.
Mayfield initially came across a tweet suggesting that Stefanski had a "dumpster fire" at quarterback in Cleveland, presumably referencing both Mayfield and Deshaun Watson. In response, Mayfield fired back with a scathing message of his own, directed squarely at Stefanski.
The Buccaneers QB revealed he's still waiting for the former Browns coach to reach out after he was traded from Cleveland to Carolina in 2022. "Failed is quite the reach, pal," Mayfield wrote. "Still waiting on a text or call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach."
The exchange highlights just how bitter Mayfield's parting with Cleveland remains. The quarterback spent four and a half seasons in the city, including a breakout 2020 season under Stefanski's leadership, but things soured afterward.
Mayfield's departure from Cleveland was marked by controversy, with some questioning whether he was truly committed to rebuilding the team. However, he has since found success in Tampa Bay, leading the Buccaneers to two playoff appearances and earning Pro Bowl nods in each of his first two seasons as starter.
With Stefanski now at the helm of the Falcons, Mayfield will undoubtedly face a familiar foe twice a year. Whether this renewed rivalry sparks tension or simply serves as a reminder of past disappointments remains to be seen.
baker mayfield is still SOOOO salty about gettin traded from cleveland to carolina in 2022 
he's been spittin bars at kevin stefanski since his new gig with atlanta falcons 
and honestly i get it, stefanski did take over as head coach mid-season but it's not like mayfield was the only one who got hurt 
4.5 yrs is a looong time to hold onto grudges btw 
. It's like Stefanski's still tryin' to throw Mayfield under the bus... or should I say, dumpster 
. Mayfield's right, though - if Stefanski's so good, why hasn't he reached out yet? Maybe he's just tryin' to avoid a awkward text convo 
. Either way, this is gonna be a fun rivalry to watch! 
. I get it, he had some good years there and was expecting things to work out with Stefanski, but come on, four and a half seasons is a long time to hold onto that grudge 
. And now that Stefanski is leading the Falcons, Mayfield's gonna have to face him twice a year... sounds like it might be a bit of a rivalry situation 
. Maybe Mayfield should just chill and move on? 
. Stefanski's just now taking the Atlanta Falcons job and Mayfield's already throwing shade 
. "Failed" tho 
, I love how sassy he is! It's gonna be a wild ride when they play each other twice a year... can't wait for some epic trash talk 
.
he's still got some major beef with kevin stefanski after getting traded outta cleveland back in 2022 
but you gotta admire his sass though, calling stefanski out like that was lowkey brave 
now it'll be interesting to see how their rivalry plays out this season 
Stefanski should've at least reached out and apologized, or something... but i guess he's still trying to make a good impression with the falcons 
as for mayfield, he's been doing pretty well in tampa bay, leading them to some solid wins 
now we just have to see how this rivalry between him and stefanski plays out... it's gonna be interesting 
. Stefanski came across as kinda harsh in his tweet, but I guess that's just business 
. It's gonna be weird playing against him twice a year, though - like you said, it might stir up some old emotions 
. Maybe Stefanski should've just kept it to himself instead of going public with that comment 
. But come on, he's moved on to bigger and better things now 
. I'm sure it'll be interesting to see how this plays out with Stefanski as the Falcons' coach 
. Like he's got a thing for ex-coaches now... Stefanski just took a job at Atlanta, calm down, Baker 
. Guess you can't blame him for being bitter, though - still waiting for Stefanski to reach out after he got cut loose 
. Anyway, this is gonna be a fun rivalry - let's see if Mayfield can keep it together under the pressure 
I mean, I get it, not everyone handles rejection or disappointment well, but come on, Coach Stefanski, you're still trying to rebuild your rep? 
Anyway, this is gonna be an interesting rivalry 
Doubt it though, Mayfield's still gonna be all bitter about it