Panthers turn to Mayfield to break cycle of losing

Published August 24, 2022 1:00 PM

By STEVE REED
AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C, (AP) — Now that the Carolina Panthers have settled on a starting quarterback, the big question becomes whether Baker Mayfield is the guy who can break the franchise’s cycle of losing. The Panthers are coming off back-to-back five-win seasons under third-year coach Matt Rhule. They haven’t been to the postseason since 2017. And billionaire owner David Tepper’s patience is growing thin after going 22-43 since purchasing the team in 2018. Now they have entrusted Mayfield with helping them get back to the postseason.

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