Baker Mayfield’s Competitiveness Praised By Bucs
At a press conference to announce the re-signings of cornerback Jamel Dean and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson, Bucs general manager Jason Licht confirmed that the team had agreed to terms with free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Bucs were looking for an experienced veteran to compete with third-year quarterback Kyle Trask. They found a very tough competitor in Baker Mayfield.
“All of us in the front office and coaches as well, Todd, he has a history with Baker competing against each other,” Licht said. “We’ve seen a fiery competitor. Very confident. Smart. He has a very good arm.”
Bowles has coached against Mayfield before, and the Bucs beat Mayfield and the Browns in overtime in 2018 during his rookie season. That familiarity wasn’t lost on Tampa Bay.
