Curious, but did you
watch/listen to Baker's PC where the "stupid question" was asked?
It was a stupid question that was part of a stupid discussion. The "reporter" in question consistently interrupted Baker as he tried to answer his question. This isn't the first type of interaction with this "reporter", who is someone that has been attacking and baiting Baker since before he was drafted. This "reporter" is not well liked and known for trying to create controversies where none exist, just to promote his podcast and news stories. This "reporter" made many accusations smearing Baker in the media that were proven false over and over again. This "reporter" made outlandish claims of retirement based on his "inside knowledge" that Cleveland would never draft Baker. This "reporter" has consistently attacked Baker at every turn. Baker's poor play this year has just opened the door for this "reporter" to keep sticking his face out there to generate clicks. A frustrated Baker finally went for the stinky bait this "reporter" was dangling in front of him.
Should Baker have reacted the way he did, no - but I understand why he did. He's frustrated with his own play. He's trying to be cordial and do the right thing, yet is constantly interrupted or contradicted. Then he's asked if he's happy he could find the end zone on a stalled drive that contained a comedy of errors and penalties. I can see it...Baker's temper flared and he was done talking. Should Baker have handled it better? Certainly. Did he lash out like a wild man hyped up on crystal meth looking for anything to get his next fix and shoving everyone over for the shiny nickel on the floor while manically laughing and drooling? Nope. Yet, if you listen to the national media, that's the type of picture they're painting.
The other part to the story that no one has mentioned is that if you watch the entire presser with Baker, he stands there and answers questions for numerous other reporters for the majority of his allotted time. This interaction was the last question of his mandated PC. It's a non-story, yet those seem to get the biggest response from people any more.