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The Cleveland Browns might have technically been the favorite heading into last night’s game against the Jets but they still managed to shock the world when they finally put an end to their 19-game losing streak thanks in no small part to a standout performance from Baker Mayfield.
In addition to passing for over 200 yards, Mayfield also showed off his hands game when the Browns channeled their inner Philadelphia Eagles and successfully ran a trick play on a two-point conversion toward the end of the third quarter.
LANDRY TO MAYFIELD!
The two-point conversion is good! #NYJvsCLE https://t.co/52OQ5iE2WI
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 21, 2018
Based on some of the post-game reactions I’ve come across, more than a few fans were very appreciative of Cleveland’s new savior.
https://twitter.com/TheRealBobEvans/status/1042984893565685760
It probably didn’t hurt that he helped treat fans to free beer when the Bud Light Victory Fridges were unlocked following the W.
Baker Mayfield asking if the Bud Light Coolers are open now after Epic Victory for Cleveland.
Shouts “Dilly Dilly!” pic.twitter.com/rJmT9ESjOO
— The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) September 21, 2018
However, it isn’t just Browns fans who gave the QB major props after the long-awaited win.
During his time at Oklahoma, Mayfield was a fairly controversial player thanks to some of his behavior on the field, like the time he grabbed his crotch while playing the football powerhouse that is Kansas.
Baker Mayfield with the nut grab and some choice words for Kansas players after a TD pass #Sooners https://t.co/mV884aX3SM
— Def Pen Sports (@DefPenSports) November 18, 2017
He also didn’t do himself any favors during the Rose Bowl, when he antagonized Georgia by taunting them with a throat slash in addition to getting all up in their warmups.
Baker Mayfield warming up right in front of the Georgia tunnel pic.twitter.com/R2BbLn1foI
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) January 1, 2018
However, there was nothing more disrespectful than the time he planted an Oklahoma flag in the middle of Ohio State’s field after a win.
Baker Mayfield is a SAVAGE! #OhioStatepic.twitter.com/kk5QJwvPOc
— TPS (@TotalProSports) September 10, 2017
After last night’s win, Lincoln Riley— who coached Mayfield during his time as a Sooner— reacted with the perfect Throwback Thursday post.
Hey bud-
Bet they forgive you for planting the flag now-
Congrats @bakermayfield #OUDNA— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) September 21, 2018
That’s a bingo!
If anything, last night’s win was basically Mayfield neuralizing the people of Ohio like Agent J and convincing them he’s not such a bad guy after all.
I’m sure most people are now more than willing to forgive and forget.