Panthers' Baker Mayfield side steps Deshaun Watson question: 'None of my business'

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Baker Mayfield was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers following Cleveland’s addition of Deshaun Watson in the offseason even with the threat of suspension hanging over the new quarterback’s head.

Watson was handed a six-game suspension Monday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The directive was issued by former federal judge Sue L. Robinson who was appointed the disciplinary officer in the Watson case. The NFL has three days to determine whether it will appeal the suspension.

Mayfield was asked Monday at training camp about the Watson suspension but was not taking the bait, saying it was "none of my business."

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

"I'm paid to play quarterback and lead this team, not to make decisions on anything other than that," he told reporters.

Mayfield was thrust into a battle for starting quarterback for Carolina when he was traded. He is looking to beat out Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral for the job.

The fifth-year quarterback said he appreciated the transparency from coaches in the battle.

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Carolina Panthers' Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and Matt Corral talk during the NFL football team's training camp in Gibbs Stadium at Wofford College on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Spartanburg, S.C.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

"Everything has been extremely transparent. They're telling us exactly how they're handling it. It's