CLEVELAND, Ohio – Despite Baker Mayfield leading the Browns to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years, the team hasn’t shed its biggest detractor.
Colin Cowherd, host of FS1′s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” has been critical of Mayfield since before he came out of college. On Monday, Cowherd offered his thoughts on who will win the Browns playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“Cleveland at Pittsburgh has potential to be a tire fire,” Cowherd said. “The Steelers are going to roll.”
Cowherd is sticking to the message he’s delivered all season. But he may have had some extra motivation this week.
During this past Sunday’s win against the Steelers, Mayfield ran the ball for a first down to secure the victory and earn the Browns a spot in the playoffs.
The name of that play was “Maserati,” which the website Outkick.com points out may very well be a reference to an insult Cowherd made towards Mayfield back in 2018.
“When you’re a No. 1 pick, I want you to be a Maserati, not a Mazda,” Cowherd said of Mayfield. “Baker’s a Mazda in the NFL. He looked overwhelmed physically. He doesn’t have a great arm. Couldn’t outrun a lineman. Nothing wrong with a Mazda. I’ve driven a Mazda. I like Mazda. But you pay $85,000 for a car, that’s a No. 1 pick. You pay $85,000, (are) you bragging about the cup holder?”
It looks like Baker gets the last laugh…for now.
