Stephen A. Smith Gets Real About Baker Mayfield

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Stephen A. Smith has always been critical of Baker Mayfield.

Stephen A. Smith has always been brutally honest when it comes to his opinions. If he thinks you are a scrub, he will let you know that. Oftentimes, he does it in the most hilarious ways possible. However, there are some players out there who will get offended by what he has to say.

Regardless, fans love Stephen A. because he has no issue with telling it like it is. Even if you disagree with Smith at times, you have to love him for his honesty. He is someone who shines on TV and that won't be stopping anytime soon.

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Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Baker Mayfield

Today, it was revealed that the Carolina Panthers would be releasing Baker Mayfield. This new came out of nowhere, however, considering Baker's play as of late, some weren't too surprised. Of course, one such person was Stephen A. Smith, who spoke about the news on First Take.

In the clip down below, you can see Smith rip into Mayfield. In fact, he told the free agent that his career is in jeopardy. It is a pretty bad wake-up call for the quarterback, who was once seen as the future of the Browns franchise.

"You're actually more well known, more credible and more renowned for commercials for Progressive than you were for your performance on the football field. ... [His career] is in GRAVE jeopardy," Smith said.

Subsequently, there are no calls for the 49ers to grab Baker now that Jimmy G is injured. It is an interesting proposition, however, Mayfield's confidence seems pretty shot right now.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the football world. Also, let us know where Baker should end up, in the comments down below.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.