Richard Sherman shares feelings on Baker Mayfield's 'mean' attitude


Former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman praised Baker Mayfield's competitive edge, highlighting the quarterback's “mushy” nature as a positive trait. Their comments mark a marked shift from their past conflicts dating back to 2019.

During Thursday's appearance on Kay Adams' “Up & Adams” show, Sherman, a five-time Pro Bowler, expressed his appreciation for Mayfield's competitive mindset. The timing of his comments coincides with the revival of Mayfield's career in Tampa Bay.

“Yeah, I like a little everything. I'm here for meanness,” Sherman said in response to Adams' question about appreciating a mean quarterback.

He added that Mayfield would likely use his past history as motivation, saying:

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“I'm sure Baker knows Baker's history and meanness that way. And I like that about him.”

Their relationship hit the headlines in October 2019 when Sherman sued Baker Mayfield of rejecting him during a handshake before the game. This was before a game between the 49ers and the Browns. Mayfield was the QB for the Browns back then. Although video evidence later contradicted Sherman's initial claim, the incident exemplified their complicated dynamic.

Baker Mayfield's journey from critic watcher to $100 million signing

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Baker Mayfield's approach to handling criticism has evolved significantly. In a press conference on Thursday, he revealed his exit from social media engagement.

“I used to keep a lot of notes and try to prove people wrong, but that's not the way to do life,” Mayfield said.

The change has paid dividends. Mayfield posted career-best numbers in 2024, throwing for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. His performance helped secure back-to-back NFC South titles for the Buccaneers. He went from an almost out-of-the-league quarterback to signing a three-year, $100 million contract.

“You've got to believe in yourself, you've got to keep going, play for each other,” Mayfield said in the press conference.

Baker Mayfield's focus is now on playoff success as the Buccaneers prepare to host the Commanders in their wild-card matchup.