Baker Mayfield Didn’t Worry About Starting Quarterback Decision

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The competition continues between Baker Mayfield And the Sam Darnold, with no timetable for decision-making. The Panthers coach Matt Roll said the team would let things play out at least during the second game before the start of the season.

“When we know, we knowDarren Gantt crossed from the team site, Roll said. “It could be two weeks; it could be now. I know that’s not the answer you guys want. We’re just making sure we’re accurate.”

Mayfield is getting more comfortable with each passing day, and it would be a surprise if he didn’t win the job. But the previous first general selection does not concern itself with the team’s decision.

“To be honest with you, I wasn’t worried about when the decision would be made or anything, in terms of the schedule,” Mayfield said. “I just tried to lower my head and deal with it one day at a time, and that was the way both Sam and I thought.

“Just, how can we play the best ball at the end of camp and handle it right? I’ve said it before: The changing room and the establishment will go as the QB room moves, and as long as we drive right, support each other, good things will happen. So we We’re not worried about when that will happen, we’re just trying to get better every day.”

As Gantt said, the Panthers’ quarterback “battle” was one of the most civil competitions in football history. Mayfield Darnold Support, Darnold Mayfield Support.

Mayfield started late, not arriving in a deal from Cleveland until July 6, but has made up ground since then.

“Now I’m at the point where I feel really comfortable for myself,” Mayfield said. “Yeah, I’m in a great place. There are obviously always little things that you try to improve. It’s never satisfied. I didn’t figure it out.”