# Baker Mayfield Blunt on Kevin Stefanski Before Falcons Game

> Baker Mayfield says no lingering feelings with ex-coach Kevin Stefanski ahead of Week 8 matchup.
- Title: Baker Mayfield Blunt on Kevin Stefanski Before Falcons Game
- Summary: Baker Mayfield says no lingering feelings with ex-coach Kevin Stefanski ahead of Week 8 matchup. Baker Mayfield states he hasn't spoken to Kevin Stefanski…
- Keywords: baker mayfield, kevin stefanski, atlanta falcons, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, week 8, falcons defense, sports, Baker, Mayfield, Blunt, Kevin
- Source: Atlanta Falcons On SI — https://si.com/nfl/falcons/onsi/baker-mayfield-gives-blunt-answer-on-kevin-stefanski-before-falcons-game
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baker mayfield, kevin stefanski, atlanta falcons, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, week 8, falcons defense, sports
## Reunion in Week 8
Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski will meet for the second time since parting ways in 2021.
## Stefanski and Mayfield's Success
Stefanski coached Mayfield during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, leading the Browns to 11-5 and a playoff win.
## Second Season Unraveled
Mayfield played through injuries as the Browns finished 8-9, leading to his trade request.
## Mayfield Walks Back Comments
Mayfield made comments that raised eyebrows but walked back those remarks a month later.
## No Lingering Emotion
Mayfield says he hasn't spoken to Stefanski since 2021 and feels 'doing alright.'

> No, I haven’t spoken to him since 2021
## Falcons Defense Challenge
Mayfield highlights Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts as key players in Atlanta's aggressive defense.

> Jessie Bates is a hell of a player
## Atlanta's Defensive Strategy
Atlanta has a +3 turnover margin in their last two trips to Raymond James Stadium with Mayfield at quarterback.
## Mayfield's Focus on Ball Security
Mayfield emphasizes ball security to counter Atlanta's defensive pressure in tight games.

> It comes to taking care of the rock
## Key takeaway

Baker Mayfield states he hasn't spoken to Kevin Stefanski since 2021 and expects to face Atlanta's aggressive defense.