McCaffrey: Mayfield showing up to Panthers practice at 5 a.m. every day

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Christian McCaffrey: Baker Mayfield is showing up to Panthers practice at 5 a.m. every day

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated 8/23/22

Baker Mayfield is now the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. This is his second chance in the NFL, and the former No. 1 overall pick is apparently taking it very seriously.

Mayfield is so serious that he's put himself on the Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant workout plan. Kobe, especially, was known for being at the gym bright and early — sometimes even at 4am — and he never stopped working on his game no matter how great he became.

That's good news for the Panthers and their fans because at least according to running back Christian McCaffrey, Mayfield is putting in the work.

Christian McCaffrey called Baker Mayfield diligent and smart. Said Baker is in the building at 5 a.m. every day.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 23, 2022

Mayfield is a former Heisman Trophy winner, so he has talent, but it didn't all translate to the NFL. That, plus a string of bad luck injuries is what got Mayfield demoted by the Cleveland Browns and eventually traded to the Panthers.

Will the talent and winning persona he showed at Oklahoma and, at times, in Cleveland, show up in Carolina...or will Mayfield join the ever-growing list of quarterback busts in the NFL?

Only time will tell, but Mayfield is undoubtedly giving himself a leg up by being an early bird.

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