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Rolling out the red carpet, welcome in the beginning of another edition of the Ben

Mahler show as we are in the air everywhere.

Together, as we stomp out our competitors coast to coast, border to border and beyond, on the vast.

And definitely powerful microphones of FSR emanating live.

From a position, the poll position, the Fox Sports Radio Studios at a secret location somewhere in the Northwoods.

Our lead this hour coming from pro football.

So trade happened not that long ago, and when a player we've heard of is traded,

they then go to their next destination, and they are welcomed with open arms.

And that would be Baker Mayfield, who was given a hero's introduction in Carolina.

Now, if you were following this or not, possibly not,

the Carolina Panthers making the trade for Baker Mayfield.

They didn't really give up anything for Mayfield.

From the Cleveland Browns, the much maligned Baker Mayfield,

known for his television commercials more than his play on the field.

And so we were very surprised when Mayfield was introduced within the last 24 hours

and was not, not guaranteed to be the starting quarterback when Carolina opens up with a home tilt

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