Stefanski offers restrained praise for Mayfield as a player and person, avoiding revisiting past exchanges while noting the Falcons-Browns rivalry context.

The Browns’ quarterback situation remains unsettled with Watson under contract but hampered by injuries and suspension history, while Mayfield has moved on to the Buccaneers who will face Stefanski’s Falcons twice a season.

The exchange traces back to social media posts sparked by a suggestion that Stefanski’s tenure in Cleveland was a failed quarterback situation, which Mayfield countered.

Mayfield stresses professionalism and humor about a potential postgame burger with Stefanski if their teams meet in Atlanta, underscoring the light, competitive tone of their interactions.

As Mayfield’s Buccaneers visit Atlanta, the Falcons sit at 4-2 since his arrival, setting up an intriguing divisional storyline for the upcoming season.

Mayfield emphasizes he’s found a good fit with the Buccaneers, citing environment, coaching staff, and resources as key to quarterback success.

The rivalry between Baker Mayfield and Browns coach-turned Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski is framed as competitive, not personal, with Mayfield downplaying any feud and focusing on a professional dynamic rather than hostility.

The Browns are weighing quarterback options beyond Deshaun Watson, looking at free agency, the draft, and trades, with Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Watson in consideration for the coming season.

Mayfield’s career features the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, a 2020 playoff season with Stefanski that included a playoff win, followed by injuries and multiple team changes culminating in his Tampa Bay Buccaneers tenure.

His arc also highlights a Browns start as the top pick, the 2020 playoff success, a 2021 downturn, and moves to the Panthers, Rams, and now the Buccaneers, where he has continued to compete.

Context shows Mayfield revitalizing his career with Tampa Bay, including two NFC South titles since 2023, after leaving Cleveland.

The discussion unfolded during a Super Bowl LX radio row interview and subsequent media coverage, reinforcing the ongoing storyline of Mayfield’s Cleveland exit and his role with the Buccaneers.