Buccaneers GM shares eye-opening realization about Baker Mayfield after 1 season with QB

One of the prominent NFL narratives from last year revolved around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, particularly focusing on Baker Mayfield and his unexpected comeback. The quarterback delivered an outstanding performance, guiding the team to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Recently, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht featured on an NFL Network-produced podcast named “The NFL Report,” where he shared his thoughts on Mayfield, offering nothing but praise.

Licht expressed, as reported by JoeBucsFan.com, “We always recognized him (Mayfield) as an extremely competitive player and person. He possesses that drive and determination. That’s what drew us to him—the intense competitiveness that those who supported him during the draft appreciated.”

In addition to highlighting Mayfield’s competitiveness, Licht also discussed the 28-year-old’s leadership qualities.

“It was his exceptional leadership that caught our attention. He assumed a leadership role right from the start. He played a significant role in our success this year. Through his leadership and resilience, he defined our team’s identity in 2023.”

Baker Mayfield bounces back with the Buccaneers

Before the 2023 season, Mayfield had experienced ups and downs with the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams. Despite showing signs of a possible resurgence during his brief time with the Rams, many doubted him. However, Mayfield defied expectations and silenced his critics by excelling with the Buccaneers.