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Bucs' Zampese says Browns mishandled Mayfield trade

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Bucs' Zampese says Browns mishandled Mayfield trade
Summary

Ken Zampease, a Buccaneers assistant coach and former quarterback coach for Baker Mayfield, criticized the Cleveland Browns for their 2022 trade of Mayfield. He stated that the Browns had their quarterback in Mayfield but 'mucked it up' by letting him go. This comment comes as the Buccaneers prepare for upcoming challenges with Mayfield under center after his tenure with Cleveland. Zampease's remarks reflect a sentiment of regret regarding Mayfield's departure from the team he was drafted by in 2018.

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  • •Ken Zampease was Baker Mayfield's QB coach with the Browns in 2018.
  • •Zampease claims the Browns mishandled the situation with Mayfield.
  • •The statement reflects a critique of the team's decision-making.
  • •Mayfield is now the starting quarterback for the Buccaneers.
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  • 12:11 AMESPN — Bucs' Zampese: Browns had their QB1 in Mayfield and 'mucked it up'
  • 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Ken Zampese: Browns "mucked it up" with Baker Mayfield
What they're saying
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Eight years to the day after Baker Mayfield made his debut for the Browns, he'll be facing the Browns in his fourth year as the starting quarterback of the Buccaneers.

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Buccaneers assistant coach Ken Zampease, who was Baker Mayfield's QB coach with the Browns in 2018, says Cleveland messed up by trading the QB away.

— ESPNby Jenna Laine
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