SPORTS STUFF

BAKER MAYFIELD Before the regular season starts, I need to make an important declaration: I am fully aboard the Baker Mayfield hype train. I was adamant throughout the college football season last year that I wanted nothing to do with Mayfield. He was my third favorite option, behind Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold. He was undersized and an Oklahoma quarterback, a product of the system that has produced Heisman trophy winning quarterbacks, such as Jason White and Sam Bradford, that have gone on to less than sexy NFL careers. I had no issue with his off field concerns, if anything, I liked his fire and passion. Unlike some, I didn't see similarities to Johnny Manziel. I just dislike system players. After seeing a few preseason games, I am ready to let go of every one of my assumptions. Here is why: First, the height argument. If you watch elite quarterbacks, such as Tom Brady, something will stand out in the way that he stands in the pocket: He feels the pressure, but will keepi