Baker Mayfield had a terrible first half in Pittsburgh. His first pass was returned for a touchdown by Steelers’ DB Minkah Fitzpatrick. Sadly it did not get much better for Mayfield.
From playing with sore ribs to a wretched performance by his offensive line against a great Steelers defensive front, it was a rough first half to witness. It led many to clamor for not witnessing any more of Mayfield in the game…
Keenum in 2nd half? #Browns
— Tony Rizzo (@TheRealTRizzo) October 18, 2020
I’m not giving up on Baker Mayfield, but you gotta put Case Keenum in here. Baker might not admit it but he’s playing hurt
— Sir Yacht🎃 (@SirYacht) October 18, 2020
case keenum szn
— gabb 🌟 (@gabbgoudy) October 18, 2020
Baker Mayfield is now holding back a super talented offense & very capable coaching staff.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) October 18, 2020
Put Case Keenum in pic.twitter.com/kGAgS1F3CY
— hokage (@notcolez) October 18, 2020
It's also nearing Case Keenum time in Cleveland…
— Phil Mackey (@PhilMackey) October 18, 2020
Might be keenum time https://t.co/mASNw6oWBc
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 18, 2020
Some did take a more measured approach and acknowledge the broader circumstances surrounding Mayfield’s unacceptable level of play:
Baker is our QB. This isn’t a bench him post. But he don’t look right out there and why get him more hurt for the next few weeks. Let’s see what Keenum can do the second half.
— GV Art + Apparel (@GVartwork) October 18, 2020
Baker Mayfield is very clearly banged up. He looks miserable out there and the #Browns O-line is not doing him any favors today. Bringing in Case Keenum today might be inevitable, but I don't think that equates to giving up on Baker.
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) October 18, 2020
Big ben to James Washington, 28 yards, touchdown.#Steelers 24, #Browns 0.
This one's over. Put Case Keenum in.
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) October 18, 2020
There is no way Baker Mayfield is not hurting physically. He has to be fighting through some intense pain.
4 sacks today and lots of shots— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) October 18, 2020
