Baker Mayfield Isn’t Done With Kevin Stefanski - And Now He’ll See Him Twice a Year
Baker Mayfield may be leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now, but it’s clear he hasn’t completely closed the book on his time in Cleveland - especially when it comes to his former head coach, Kevin Stefanski.
With Stefanski now taking the reins in Atlanta, the NFC South just got a little more personal. The Buccaneers and Falcons are already division rivals, but Mayfield added a fresh layer of fuel to the fire with a pointed response on social media that pulled no punches.
It all started when a reporter referred to Mayfield as having “failed” in Cleveland. That didn’t sit well with the Pro Bowl quarterback, who fired back on X (formerly Twitter) with a message that was as candid as it was cutting:
"Failed is quite the reach pal. Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach."
That’s not just a shot across the bow - that’s a full-on declaration. Mayfield’s words suggest he never got a heads-up from Stefanski when the Browns moved on from him, and it’s clear that still stings.
For a player who poured himself into a franchise and helped lead them to their first playoff win in decades, being sent off without so much as a phone call? That’s personal.
And now, it’s also professional.
With Stefanski now in Atlanta, Mayfield will get his chance to settle the score - twice a season. The Buccaneers and Falcons already had plenty to play for in a competitive NFC South, but this adds a whole new subplot. It’s not just about standings anymore - it’s about pride, respect, and unfinished business.
Mayfield has never been shy about speaking his mind or playing with a chip on his shoulder. That edge has always been part of what fuels him - and it looks like Stefanski just gave him another reason to play with fire.
Circle those Bucs-Falcons games on the calendar. This rivalry just got personal.