The NFL world is waiting with bated breath for Baker Mayfield’s unexpected decision to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which has sent shockwaves throughout the league. The Buccaneers are bringing back Jamel Dean and Lavonte David for the 2023 season and adding Baker Mayfield to compete with Kyle Trask for the starting quarterback position.

Baker Mayfield explained why he decided to become a part of the Buccaneers and take on the challenge of succeeding Tom Brady. With Mayfield showing eagerness to learn and grow, football fans eagerly await to see how this new chapter with the Buccaneers will unfold. Will Mayfield’s unique style blend with Brady’s techniques?

Can Baker prove the doubters wrong?

Baker Mayfield played for the Browns from 2018 to 2021, then moved to the Panthers in 2022, followed by a stint with the Rams, and most recently, the Buccaneers in March 2023. After being traded by the Browns in July 2022, he started playing for the Rams just 48 hours later and led a comeback win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Currently, in the offseason, he signed a one-year $4 million contract deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team formerly led by Tom Brady. Some people have expressed doubts about Mayfield’s career due to the fact that he has changed teams multiple times, but he remains a talented player with a strong track record of success.

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During his four-year tenure with the Browns, Mayfield has completed over 61% of his passes, thrown for 14,125 yards, and scored 92 touchdowns, despite facing injuries and team management changes. In the 2020 season, he was instrumental in helping the Browns reach the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.

Baker emphasizes he won’t be like Brady

Baker Mayfield spoke with the media Monday after officially signing his contract. He wanted to be in a stable, winning environment and he believes the Buccaneers are the team for him. He clarified that he will never be like Brady, who has won multiple Super Bowls and is widely considered the greatest of all time. However, he will be himself and play the game his own way, as that is what has brought him success so far.

“I’m never going to be Tom Brady. There’s a reason he has won so many super bowls. He’s the greatest of all time. There’s no doubt about that.” – Mayfield acknowledges Brady’s success and greatness in the NFL.

He also noted that he will ask for advice from those who have played with Brady to learn from their experiences and incorporate them into his own approach.

“I’m not going to try and beat Tom. That I’m going to be me.” – Mayfield acknowledges that he has his own style of play and won’t try to imitate Brady, but will be true to himself.

Mayfield emphasized that each player in the league brings something unique to the game, making it special with the diversity of playing styles.

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