Shedeur Sanders’ run with Kevin Stefanski did not go well, and Browns fans remember the tension. Now that Stefanski has taken the Falcons job, Baker Mayfield’s heated reaction is giving Shedeur Sanders fans plenty to talk about. The former Browns quarterback did not hold back, calling out his old coach in a moment that quickly went viral across the NFL world.
Kevin Stefanski Faced Constant Quarterback Turmoil in Cleveland
Kevin Stefanski’s tenure in Cleveland was shaped by instability at quarterback, a problem many fans believe set him up to fail. One fan summed it up clearly: “#Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski had a dumpster fire at quarterback in Cleveland — Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson failed,” adding that it “started a chain reaction to 11 other starters.”
The same post noted, “QB Shedeur Sanders closed out last season with seven starts.”
Under Kevin Stefanski from 2020 to 2025, the Browns used 13 different starting quarterbacks. Despite the chaos, Baker Mayfield delivered a breakthrough season, leading Cleveland to an 11-5 record in 2020, their first playoff berth since 2002 and their first postseason win since 1994. Mayfield then played through a significant shoulder injury in 2021, further complicating Stefanski’s quarterback situation.
Baker Mayfield Fires Back After Kevin Stefanski’s Falcons Hire
Baker Mayfield is having a standout 2025 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his response to Kevin Stefanski’s new Falcons job captured fans’ attention.
Mayfield wrote, “Failed is quite the reach pal. Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach.”
Mayfield’s 2025 numbers back up his hot run. He has 3,693 passing yards, 26 touchdown passes, and 11 interceptions while posting a 61.2 QBR in 17 games this season for the Buccaneers.
Those stats place him among the more productive quarterbacks in the league, showing improved consistency and leadership since leaving Cleveland under Kevin Stefanski.
Fans React to Mayfield’s Viral Response to Kevin Stefanski’s Falcons Hire
Baker Mayfield’s blunt message to Kevin Stefanski set off a wave of reactions across social media, with fans rushing in to defend the former Browns quarterback and question Cleveland’s past decisions.
One fan laid out the comparison in full:
“Baker Mayfield without Stefanski + the Browns:
- 63 games
- 14,400 pass yards
- 113 TDs, 47 INTs,
- 69.1% completion
- 2 other playoff appearances
Kevin Stefanski without Baker:
- 1 playoff appearance (Lost 45-14)
- 26-43 record (.376)
- 10 different starting QBs.”
Another added, “#Browns should kept Baker Mayfield.”
One fan looked ahead to the new NFC South matchup: “We get to see Stefanski play Baker twice a year and face the Browns defense at home ?!?!?”
Another wrote, “Go ahead and give me Baker’s over against the Falcons. Clown shit from Stefanski.”
Some fans came to Mayfield’s defense directly: “Baker, don’t listen to D Led. He’s just taking any opportunity he can to bash the Falcons and anything to do with decision they make (like hiring Stefanski) I don’t think it’s personal towards you.”
Others kept it emotional:
“We miss you, Baker! Sorry our organization is a dumpster fire. You deserved better and I’m glad you’re thriving.”
“Baker on demon mode.”
“Bucs vs. Falcons rivalry just got a LOT more interesting.”
“Escaped the Browns and signed a $100M deal with the Bucs. You already won man, relax.”
“I keep telling people that Stefanski’s bad locker room management is what led to the Watson trade. It was the consequence of his own actions. He wasn’t the victim.”
One thing is clear, when Kevin Stefanski meets Baker Mayfield again, the entire NFL will be watching.