Baker Mayfield Asks Browns Fans to Be Quiet While Team is on Offense

If there's one player in the NFL who isn't afraid to give his opinion, it's Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Even though they are coming off their first home win of the season on Sunday, Mayfield wasn't reluctant to ask Browns fans for some assistance. The second-year quarterback requested that fans pipe down when the team is on offense.

Baker Mayfield asks #Browns fans for help: 'When we're on offense, we need it to be quiet' https://t.co/RYQSlxUx69
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) November 12, 2019

“It was just our crowd noise seemed to be a little loud when we needed it to be quiet, which is strange at a home game," said Mayfield.

When asked on Tuesday if he meant what he said about the fans, Baker reiterated his point, and cleared the air regarding his comments.

I don't blame Baker Mayfield telling fans he wants them to be quiet when the Browns are in the red zone. I also don't blame the touchdown-deprived Browns fans for whipping themselves into a frenzy every time the team crosses the 50.
— Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) November 12, 2019

“It was just the fact that when we’re on offense, we need it to be quiet. It might’ve ruffled some feathers, once again that’s okay, but when we’re on offense on a critical down, we need to be able to have silence in our home stadium," said Mayfield. "It’s got to be an advantage for us, and then when they get the ball, it’s got to be really loud. It’s just basic football.’’

While his delivery may have been rough and Browns fans may not like it, Mayfield is right. The offense needs to be able to hear any type of audible or things of that nature, so it makes sense for the home crowd to be quieter when the team is on offense, especially if they are in the red zone and threatening to score a touchdown.