Baker Mayfield

I can listen to all the people patting me on the back, or I can listen to the people saying I need to get better. I know I need to get better, or else there would be nobody saying that. ”

There are a lot of things I would take back, off the field, to be a franchise guy. ”

I don't think I'd hold back if I ever had a conversation with anybody that truly passed up on me. ”

Whenever I get a chance to get my reps in, that's a good challenge for me. ”

I'm ready for any adversity that's going to hit. ”

If I were on another team or program, I'd hate me, too. ”

I just want the team to win, no matter what the cost is. ”

I appreciate all the kids who come up and enjoy my play at OU. But everybody giving me their opinions is where I draw the line. If it's someone who hasn't been there before, I really can't handle it. It's 'Slide more.' 'Don't take as many hits.' 'Get out of bounds.' I know they have my best interests at heart. I just have to remind myself of that. ”

I had to play the cards that I was dealt to get better mentally, physically, and push myself to limits that I didn't think I was capable of. ”

All the different coaches and styles of play I've seen helped me develop, to relate to my teammates. ”