Heading into Sunday’s game at Cleveland, Baltimore defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale gave a lofty compliment to this year’s No. 1 overall pick.
#Ravens DC Don Martindale says he has told his players he thinks #Browns QB Baker Mayfield is this generation’s Brett Favre/John Elway. Knows where to go with the ball, quick release, accurate.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 4, 2018
I followed up on what Martindale sees in 1 1/2 NFL games to bring up names like Favre and Elway. Says it’s Mayfield’s confidence/swag. “He thinks he’s standing on top of the mountain” and makes plays like it.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 4, 2018
On Sunday, Mayfield will face the Ravens and the NFL’s No. 2 defense, which has a history of dominating young passers. Under coach John Harbaugh, the Ravens are 15-5 against rookie quarterbacks.
With comparisons and the hype come lofty expectations.
I really don’t think Mayfield will go down in the history books, or be considered one of the all time greats like Elway and Favre, but all he could do is play to win the game.
