Baker Mayfield is officially a member of the Carolina Panthers. Along with competing to be the starting quarterback with a new team, he’s also got some other new experiences ahead of him, and that includes fast food staple Bojangles.
As part of his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Mayfield, who was traded from the Cleveland Browns last week, discussed some of the new things he was looking forward to eating now that he was in North Carolina. That’s when he made what some might consider a shocking omission.
Baker Mayfield pretty much guaranteeing that he will have a deal forthcoming with @Bojangles. pic.twitter.com/XBgMA6HWuB
— Joe Person (@josephperson) July 12, 2022
“I’m looking forward to my first Bojangles meal. I haven’t had that yet,” said Mayfield. “But I’ve been told I need to do that as soon as possible. I’ll probably wait a little bit, it’s not exactly on the training camp diet, but, looking forward to it.”
Naturally, Bojangles fans had strong reactions to the news that Baker had yet to taste their chicken and pondered whether or not he’d be sponsored by the fast-food chain sooner than later.
Baker Mayfield has NEVER had Bojangles and is looking forward to his first time.
Whoa.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) July 12, 2022
Baker Mayfield says he can't wait for his first meal at @Bojangles. That's knowing your audience, folks.
— Will Palaszczuk (@WilliePStyle) July 12, 2022
And Baker Mayfield said as far as Southern cuisine he's never had @Bojangles, but he wants some ASAP. Can't blame him.
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) July 12, 2022
I’m sure we could arrange that with @bakermayfield to give him a warm Carolina welcome. What do you say @Bojangles? https://t.co/oUedjnsoKV
— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) July 12, 2022
Get this man a Cajun filet biscuit asap https://t.co/QtDNgosvVW
— Lyndsey Gough (@LGonTV) July 12, 2022
This is how you endear yourself to a North Carolina fanbase. The man did his homework. https://t.co/3ENRdsy4cv
— Andrew Schnittker (@aschnitt53) July 12, 2022
Gotta tell @bakermayfield to get the Surpremes, honey mustard with a sweet tea. As a Cajun filet biscuit 😂 https://t.co/QSCjivM3uF
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) July 12, 2022
Well, he certainly knows how to win over fans in North Carolina https://t.co/R8VxdDQZNS
— Mike Lefko (@MikeLefko) July 12, 2022
Super Bowl confirmed https://t.co/0zDa5pBtsg
— Ben Swain (@TheBenSwain) July 12, 2022
If Mayfield can make good on his potential and turn the Panthers back into a playoff contender, all the while championing Bojangles, well, he might end up as a god in those parts.
About Sean Keeley
Along with writing for Awful Announcing and The Comeback, Sean is the Managing Editor for Comeback Media. Previously, he created the Syracuse blog Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician and wrote 'How To Grow An Orange: The Right Way to Brainwash Your Child Into Rooting for Syracuse.' He has also written non-Syracuse-related things for SB Nation, Curbed, and other outlets. He currently lives in Seattle where he is complaining about bagels. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com.