Arrr, wise QB whisperer Jordan Palmer spills the beans on why Cap'n Baker Mayfield's swashbuckling triumph in the Buccaneers' ship ain't shocking!
2023-10-10
Quarterback consultant Jordan Palmer be quite familiar wit' Baker Mayfield's game, both on 'n off the field, I say. 'Tis why he be not surprised at all when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set sail wit' a fiery start, arrr!
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a surprising start to the NFL season, currently leading the NFC South with a 3-1 record. This comes after the retirement of Tom Brady and the need for a replacement quarterback. The Bucs signed Baker Mayfield in free agency, and he has exceeded expectations in his new role. According to Jordan Palmer, a former NFL quarterback and consultant, Mayfield thrives when he is counted out and given a last chance. Mayfield's football journey has been an underdog tale, from being rejected by the University of Texas to becoming the first walk-on in NCAA history to win the Heisman Trophy. After being drafted by the Cleveland Browns as the first overall pick in 2018, Mayfield had a roller coaster four seasons before being traded to the Carolina Panthers and then released. The Bucs signed Mayfield as a free agent, and Palmer believed it was a situation where Mayfield could be successful. Mayfield has thrown for seven touchdowns and two interceptions so far this season, making the necessary throws to put his offense in a position to win games. Palmer believes Mayfield's toughness, work ethic, and ability to make plays make him a respected leader in the locker room. Despite the Bucs' success, there are still skeptics waiting for them to fail, but Mayfield embraces the underdog mentality.