The rookie QB's

[TonyR]

It's not probably, it's without question
Baker>>>>>>any other rookie

He's been better this year, yes. But it won't surprise me if Darnold, who is only 21, ends up being the better player.

[GoneFishin']

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I don&#39;t have a problem with Baker Mayfield staring down Hue Jackson on an NFL sideline. I have a problem with Hue Jackson still being on an NFL sideline.</p>&mdash; Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTanier/status/1077197814734774273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Baker Mayfield stared down Hue for 30 mins lmao <a href="https://t.co/I8EKQss5Oj">pic.twitter.com/I8EKQss5Oj</a></p>&mdash; Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/WillBrinson/status/1076942660160708609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In the last 6 games<br><br>Baker Mayfield: 128/179 (71.5%) for 1,581 yards, 14 TDs &amp; 4 INTs with an average passer rating of 117.2</p>&mdash; Everything Is Earned�� (@CLESportsPod) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLESportsPod/status/1076955244351967234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Browns QB Baker Mayfield now has as many touchdown passes on the year (24) as Tom Brady. (h/t to <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelSHolley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichaelSHolle y</a> for looking that up)</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1076929925356113920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Welcome to the meat show” - Baker Mayfield <a href="https://t.co/wDxPdZr0Qb">pic.twitter.com/wDxPdZr0Qb</a></p>&mdash; Barstool Sports (@barstooltweetss) <a href="https://twitter.com/barstooltweetss/status/1076919501369823232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/bakermayfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bakermayfield</a> has a message for the NFL �� <a href="https://t.co/hb7RRT8t1t">pic.twitter.com/hb7RRT8t1t</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1076970538877284353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[GoneFishin']

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Browns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Browns</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bakermayfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bakermayfield</a> just keeps on ripping this league apart. How confident must you be to make these throws? Merry Christmas Cleveland! You got the greatest gift of all. A real NFL QB. REJOICE. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BaldysBreakdowns?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" >#BaldysBreakdowns</a> <a href="https://t.co/vP42erfcDJ">pic.twitter.com/vP42erfcDJ</a></p>&mdash; Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaldyNFL/status/1077254351528312832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Agamemnon]

He's been better this year, yes. But it won't surprise me if Darnold, who is only 21, ends up being the better player.

It’ll surprise me. Mayfield was head and shoulders better in college, he’s better as a rookie, and he’ll probably be better throughout his NFL career. That doesn’t mean Darnold won’t be good. Mayfield is just going to be the best in the league most likely.

[GoneFishin']

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">QB <a href="https://twitter.com/bakermayfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bakermayfield</a> has won AFC Offensive Player of the Week!<br><br>RT to congratulate Baker! �� <a href="https://t.co/G5HsVFJ7Ht">pic.twitter.com/G5HsVFJ7Ht</a></p>&mdash; Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href="https://twitter.com/Browns/status/1077934592542142465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[TonyR]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Consensus has gone from Saquon as a &quot;lock&quot; for OROY and the right choice for the Giants to most picking Baker for OROY and praising Darnold. Too many had to wait for results to confirm what they should have already known about positional value</p>&mdash; Kevin Cole (@Cole_Kev) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cole_Kev/status/1077962846909034496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Gutless Drunk]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Consensus has gone from Saquon as a &quot;lock&quot; for OROY and the right choice for the Giants to most picking Baker for OROY and praising Darnold. Too many had to wait for results to confirm what they should have already known about positional value</p>&mdash; Kevin Cole (@Cole_Kev) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cole_Kev/status/1077962846909034496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Why would positional value enter into ROY? It's the best rookie, not the most valuable.

I would still go Saquon as he has had a a rare season with 1198 yards and 87 receptions for 688 yards - 14 total TD's. That's exceptional for a non-rookie.

[TonyR]

Why would positional value enter into ROY? It's the best rookie, not the most valuable.

I would still go Saquon as he has had a a rare season with 1198 yards and 87 receptions for 688 yards - 14 total TD's. That's exceptional for a non-rookie.

Why? It's perception. Mayfield being really good has had far more impact on the Browns than Barkley being really good has had on the Giants. So the tide has shifted from Barkley being the obvious choice to... maybe not. Not hard to understand or figure out, really.

[Gutless Drunk]

Why? It's perception. Mayfield being really good has had far more impact on the Browns than Barkley being really good has had on the Giants. So the tide has shifted from Barkley being the obvious choice to... maybe not. Not hard to understand or figure out, really.

It's not a "most valuable rookie" or "correct pick" award. It's the best rookie.

Barkley has had a superlative year by any standard - historic even. Mayfield has had a good year for a rookie QB but it still is about the 15th or so best QB season this year.

I guess if you are grading on the curve then QB is harder to play but, once again, that is not the award.

It seems the tweet you quoted conflated a lot of thing that did not belong together like ROY, positional value and "the right pick" (while tossing in Darnold)

[TonyR]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Think this is a big, huge smash spot for Saquon Barkley in Week 17. Home game. Against DAL backups. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Giants</a> probably want to *show off* Barkley with him losing steam in OROY discussion to Baker Mayfield. They want to look *right&quot; with that pick &amp; end it on a good note.</p>&mdash; Nick Mensio (@NickMensio) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickMensio/status/1077989388024336384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Broncos23]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/st...hing-need-know

[CHEF LUIGI]

Why? It's perception. Mayfield being really good has had far more impact on the Browns than Barkley being really good has had on the Giants. So the tide has shifted from Barkley being the obvious choice to... maybe not. Not hard to understand or figure out, really.

you make a good argument for most VALUABLE rookie.
baker has done more for his team than barkley.
Not sure thats how the voters will look at it, but regardless both are great aquisitions for their teams and I dont think either is the wrong choice.

[CHEF LUIGI]

you can't spell b-a-r-k-l-e-y without b-a-k-e-r so that should answer your questions.

[HorseHead]

Oh it's Baker. He has completely revitalized an organization, a fanbase, and on top of that, he's really good. I like his arm, and of course, the dude has got the mojo.

[CEH]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Consensus has gone from Saquon as a &quot;lock&quot; for OROY and the right choice for the Giants to most picking Baker for OROY and praising Darnold. Too many had to wait for results to confirm what they should have already known about positional value</p>&mdash; Kevin Cole (@Cole_Kev) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cole_Kev/status/1077962846909034496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

All Lamar Jackson has done is play error free football for the only team in the playoff hunt. The pressure Lamar is under is 100x more than the other guys who if they get a win is happy if they lose still happy