Bye bye Baker

[Captroop]

2 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

I wouldn't say it was high risk.  The trade was ultimately a 5th round draft pick to kick the tires on Baker.  Sam Darnold was a much higher risk move with the picks involved and the guaranteed salary this year.

High risk in that they were counting on Baker to be the QB of the future and save their jobs.

[TheCasillas]

29 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

He's not gonna play because of that draft pick, it's past the trade deadline but maybe there's a team dealing with injuries that asked for a favor in return for an IOU. Plus it's probably awkward in the QB room for no good reason

It is 100% the 49ers asking for a IOU

[ColAngus]

Awesome news! I can start watching Panthers games again... I mean if I don't have anymore damn leaves to bag.

I never call my shot, but when he was signed over the summer, I knew this season was toast. 

[Mr. Scot]

Damn. I was never a big Mayfield fan but I still didn't expect his time here to turn out this bad

[Cavscout]

Why not wait till he hits free agency and maybe get a comp pick for him

[TheCasillas]

21 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Unless I did the math wrong, Baker was at the 5th rounder threshold until his last start.  That bumped him over the 70% threshold.  We would have to make the playoffs for him to get below that again.  In other words, we don't have enough games left for Baker to get below the 70% again.

Im sorry but your math is pretty far off....

[45catfan]

1 minute ago, TheCasillas said:

It is 100% us asking the 49ers for a IOU

FIFY.

 

[Jackie Lee]

 

[45catfan]

1 minute ago, TheCasillas said:

Im sorry but your math is pretty far off....

Yeah, that's been established a while ago.  The bad thing about not being able to edit posts after 5 minutes. You won't be the last either.

[TheCasillas]

2 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

FIFY.

 

not sure how we would be asking them... when we have all the leverage. Dont forget the Ravens lost Jackson as well yesterday. 

[MHS831]

41 minutes ago, CanadianCat said:

Why would we release him at this point?

I am guessing Sam and PJ are healthy.  It could be that his attitude became problematic-something we'd never know, but probably suspect. 

[LinvilleGorge]

41 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

Nice guy from all accounts of what I've seen and heard about him on the Panthers. Took being demoted with grace and exuded little drama.

But this was a necessary move. He brings nothing to the table, and he's regressed heavily even post-Rhule. 

Sam Darnold and PJ Walker have shown more potential than him as a QB on this team, and they're the furthest thing from world-beaters.

Wish him success as a backup in this league, but can't imagine he'd ever land another starting gig for a long time.

Pretty much this. I thought he would be a disaster in terms of the locker room if things didn't go well but that wasn't the case at all. The guy seemed to come in with the right attitude and did everything the staff asked him to do. That's all I can ask of a player. I'm not pissed at Baker. I'm not pissed at Sam. I'm not pissed at Armanti Edwards and Amini and Pickles from years passed. I'm pissed that we have an overall sorry ass organization.

 

[45catfan]

Just now, TheCasillas said:

not sure how we would be asking them... when we have all the leverage. Dont forget the Ravens lost Jackson as well yesterday. 

 The laughing emoji didn't help either, sigh...  It was a joke; nobody here likes Baker.

[TheCasillas]

 

1 minute ago, 45catfan said:

 The laughing emoji didn't help either, sigh...  It was a joke; nobody here likes Baker.

ooooooohh hahah okay, yes that is funny. I get it. 

Edited December 5, 2022 by TheCasillas