Matt Ryan is now an Indianapolis Colt, thanks to the Atlanta Falcons dealing him to the AFC team in need of a quarterback.
But it also means that another open starting QB job is gone. And that’s the worst news for Baker Mayfield.
A reminder: The Cleveland Browns quarterback wrote a note thanking fans with his future there in doubt, then requested a trade that was reportedly turned down by the franchise.
But if he’s not happy, especially now that Deshaun Watson is there, shouldn’t the Browns send him to a team in need of quarterback help?
Here’s the problem: Where would he go to start?
The Steelers grabbed Mitchell Trubisky. Ryan is a Colt. Carson Wentz is apparently the answer in Washington. Maybe the Falcons are content to draft a QB. I guess Seattle could be an option? There’s no way the Texans are going to spend picks to get Mayfield (right?).
Hence all the Mayfield jokes:
Baker realizing he's the odd man out 😂 pic.twitter.com/aDcxCh0e6l
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) March 21, 2022
Baker mayfield right now pic.twitter.com/sDa3LKhnVe
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) March 21, 2022
Baker Mayfield: "Why did the Colts trade for Matt Ryan and not me?"pic.twitter.com/k03oZ8i2s9
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) March 21, 2022
“Wait!” you say. “What about the Falcons?”
About that …
Now watch for Marcus Mariota to the #Falcons. Sources say Atlanta is expected to pursue a reunion with Mariota and Arthur Smith, who was with Mariota during his time with the #Titans.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 21, 2022
Not good!
