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The Athletic Football Show on Baker Mayfield

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Baker Mayfield was 28-29 when he was having those 23 and 24 seasons. He's now 31 for a player that is a little bit smaller, has always tried to rely on his athleticism to get himself out of problems, and has been banged up at like every point in his career.
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Mayfield's age and injury history raise concerns about individual decline despite improved surroundings.

At 31 years old and relying on athleticism to escape problems while dealing with a history of injuries, Mayfield faces concerns about individual play decline similar to Russell Wilson's sudden wall; the speaker worries he may not clear the requisite bar for improvement despite better surrounding circumstances, noting he's been firmly under that bar for the last two years.

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