Listen, as easy as it is to want to dump Mac with last years trash, it's also not hard to find reasons why his 1st 3 years were about as bad of a situation any 1st round QB could be put in, starting with the fact that...
His HC hated him!
That's not hyperbole anymore, it's been corroborated. Throw all of his mistakes aside and consider how well could he do when his HC - who mandated the Offensive plans - actively wanted him out.
I'm not saying I'm a fan, but in a style that allowed Baker to succeed, and Old Flacco to resurrect to playoff caliber in 1-week prep...
He could be a "no-cost" bridge - because no decent FA QB will come here, and Maye is not going play well in week 1.