Not long ago, there was some excitement over Baker Mayfield possibly reviving his career with the Carolina Panthers.
Four weeks into the season, coach Matt Rhule was asked about about his quarterback plans moving forward. He couldn't even fake his way through a confident answer.
"I think Baker's our quarterback," Rhule told the media via The Athletic and other outlets.
That comment was humorous, a bit startling and most of all, illustrative.
Mayfield's continued decline has been one of the more stunning storylines of the 2022 NFL season. The Panthers traded for him when the Cleveland Browns gave up on him and got Deshaun Watson.