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Baker Mayfield fires back at critics of pro day headband

Originally posted on Sportress of Blogitude
By Jason Rowan | Last updated 3/16/18

Baker Mayfield found himself the victim of mock and ridicule over what he wore at his pro day on Wednesday. The primary source of most of the social media sniping was the headband Mayfield opted to don during workouts.

Baker Mayfield showed up to his Pro Day looking like the Karate Kid. pic.twitter.com/8xAImG2VQo

— ESPN (@espn) March 14, 2018

Baker Mayfield, who either will be throwing at pro day or competing in the All-Valley Karate Championship. pic.twitter.com/0D4BJLN2v3

— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) March 14, 2018

Mayfield, shortly before his pro day workout, announced a new sponsorship agreement with Nike, so it makes sense the quarterback would like to showcase the Swoosh.

Thanks @usnikefootball for lacing me up for my pro day. Excited to announce that I am now part of the @nike family! #GetGone pic.twitter.com/4gXsXmurud

— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) March 14, 2018

Mayfield nevertheless is presumably a bit perturbed over how reactions to his pro day was hijacked by his attire, not his performance. The Heisman Trophy winner appeared Thursday on “The Dan Patrick Show” and not surprisingly the headband and such became a topic of conversation.

Suffice to say, Mayfield already is irritated by the entire situation.