"Stop tryna paint that narrative" - Panthers WR Robbie Anderson denies having problems with Baker Mayfield 

Now that Baker Mayfield is heading to the Carolina Panthers, the Cleveland Browns can focus on the next issue that the team faces. The issue is how many games their prized acquisition, Deshaun Watson, will miss in the new season.

Back in April, Rapoport suggested that the Carolina Panthers could be a possible landing spot for the quarterback. Robbie Anderson’s one word response said it all.

“Nooooo.”

The Carolina Panthers wide receiver made it clear earlier this offseason that he was backing then-No. 1 quarterback Sam Darnold. His comments surrounded the possibility that the former Cleveland Browns quarterback would end up on the Panthers roster.

In a recent, post-Mayfield-trade press conference, the pass-catcher explained himself. The questions that Anderson was asked were in reference to an Instagram post made by Rapoport.mAnderson back-tracked on that early reaction. He stated that he only wanted to show support for Darnold and be a good teammate.

"I said what I said. That was just my thinking out loud. My thought. Just trying to be a good teammate to my quarterback. That’s it. Just trying to defend the guy who is my quarterback in a sense. You know what I’m saying? That’s it.”

When the season finally starts, Anderson will, no doubt, put forth his best effort, regardless of who will be passing him the ball.

"I don’t have an issue with Baker stop tryna paint that narrative." - Robbie Anderson via Twitter

Baker Mayfield and Robbie Anderson could cultivate a connection that propels the Panthers into the playoffs

Rumored grudges aside, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback has a chance to make a fresh start. Hopefully, he will learn from his past mistakes. His passionate, public plea for a trade postponed his move out of Cleveland. Adjustments to his off-the-field behavior and his tendency to plaster his feelings all over social media could help.

If Baker Mayfield does win the starting job over Sam Darnold, he will find himself in a favorable position. He will have several weapons on offense, including Anderson, and a solid defense to match. With a weaker NFC, thanks to a wild free agency period, the Panthers could find themselves in a close race for a playoff spot.