Baker Mayfield got traded to the Carolina Panthers earlier this June. Despite Sam Darnold’s presence, he is the favorite to start as a QB for the Panthers. However, there might be some shadow of a doubt since Darnold and Matt Corral are also fighting to be the starting QBs for the Panthers. Nevertheless, Mayfield’s first successful pro coach voiced his support for him.

The former Browns HC and offensive coordinator, Freddie Kitchens, feels things are looking up for Baker Mayfield. Who better to support you than your first professional coach who made you scale heights? Of course, he points out all the achievements and abilities Mayfield possesses. Carolina Panthers can solve their QB troubles with the no. 1 draft of 2018 on their side.

In addition, broadcaster and NFL analyst Skip Bayless is optimistic about Baker leading the Panthers. He said, “The biggest misconception about Baker Mayfield is that he is a poor leader. He’s a great leader and his passion just spills out. In pro football, he took a team that went 0-16 the year before as a raw rookie. Finally got a chance and all of a sudden he won seven games for a team that went 0-16.”

There is no doubt that Baker Mayfield is a great leader. Possibly, he will lead the Panthers in the season as well. But there is a contentious debate about whether Sam Darnold will get more chances and if Matt Corral makes full use of his wings to fly for the Panthers.

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To keep the heat in the debate alive, the Panthers’ GM Scott Fitterer said, “This is an open competition.” So naturally, doubts loom over Mayfield being a starting QB, but those who know him have high hopes for Mayfield.

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With this, he has added pressure to perform because if he doesn’t, one of the two QBs will replace him. Carolina’s Week 1 game is with the Browns, and Baker would try to draw first blood. However, a vengeful lion is more dangerous.

Although Freddie Kitchens has voiced his support and feels Baker will lead the team, the QB has a mountain of tasks ahead of him. What will transpire is going to unfold in a matter of weeks. Will Baker solidify himself, or will Corral and Darnold displace him?

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