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Jets' Steve Wilks Fires Back at Wild Baker Mayfield Claim

Jets' Steve Wilks Fires Back at Wild Baker Mayfield Claim

Summary

Baker Mayfield, currently a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, claimed that Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was responsible for cutting him during his time with the Carolina Panthers. Wilks, who was an interim head coach at the Panthers, denied having the authority to make such decisions.

Key Facts

  • Baker Mayfield is now playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL.
  • Mayfield was previously with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Los Angeles Rams.
  • Mayfield played against the New York Jets in Week 3 and claimed the win was personal.
  • He said Steve Wilks, the Jets' defensive coordinator, cut him from the Panthers.
  • Steve Wilks was the interim head coach at the Panthers when Mayfield was cut.
  • Wilks denied having the authority to make decisions like cutting Mayfield as he was only an interim head coach.
  • Wilks mentioned he couldn't have decided personnel moves, citing Christian McCaffrey as an example.
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