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Mayfield Calls Out Wilks as Jets Struggle to Finish

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Baker Mayfield's comments after beating Jets reference Steve Wilks, Panthers interim coach during Mayfield's 2022 release.
Wilks says he had no authority over personnel decisions and would not have traded McCaffrey.
Jets' defense under Wilks ranks 22nd in total yards and 29th in points.
Wilks says defense must finish games better after two losses by late field goals; Jets 0-3.

History

Historical Context

In 2022, the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Matt Rhule, appointing Steve Wilks as interim head coach. Under Wilks, the team traded star player Christian McCaffrey, despite his claims of lacking personnel authority. This reflects ongoing challenges in NFL team management, as evidenced by the Jets' struggling defense, which ranked 22nd in total yards and 29th in points that season.

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Story summary

Baker Mayfield's comments after beating Jets reference Steve Wilks, Panthers interim coach during Mayfield's 2022 release.
Wilks says he had no authority over personnel decisions and would not have traded McCaffrey.
Jets' defense under Wilks ranks 22nd in total yards and 29th in points.
Wilks says defense must finish games better after two losses by late field goals; Jets 0-3.

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