Baker Mayfield Cementing As A Franchise Quarterback
November 10th, 2024
Joe remains in awe of Baker Mayfield stiff-arming beastly 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa today with the game on the line while Bosa hung on — as Mayfield ran laterally to his right carrying Bosa.
Ten steps Mayfield ran dragging the four-time Pro Bowler along for the ride.
Joe had never seen anything like it.
It was 4th-and-7 with the game on the line. Mayfield kept his eyes downfield and hit Rachaad White past the sticks for a first down with 1:48 remaining.
It made past inspirational stiff-arms by Mayfield look like nothing burgers. This was a highlight for the ages.
Joe’s calling it a top-20 Bucs highlight of all-time (video below).
Yeah, the Bucs lost today and Mayfield couldn’t get much going. The Bucs’ lack of talent at receiver caught up to them finally and Tampa Bay had to rely on its running game against a nasty 49ers defense.
Still, that play by Mayfield is more than what’s expected of any quarterback. It’s the kind of play that defines a franchise quarterback, in addition to wins and consistent play.
Joe’s got to think that nearly all fans, including Joe, respect what Mayfield delivered today and the relentless fight he’s brought to the franchise.
The Bucs have an identity that’s not miserable pass defense. It’s Mayfield.
BAKER & RACHAAD KEEP IT ALIVE 🤯
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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 10, 2024
November 10th, 2024 at 7:48 pm
Franchise qbs win games like this.
November 10th, 2024 at 7:50 pm
Unfortunately it won’t get the credit it deserves because they lost
November 10th, 2024 at 7:50 pm
That was an amazing play and I love seeing him bring the fighting mentality to the team. We all prefer Wins but I’d rather have a team still fighting and giving their all in a Loss versus the Losing mentality of the lost decade.
November 10th, 2024 at 7:51 pm
They should have gone for two on all their touchdowns today to have a chance
November 10th, 2024 at 7:52 pm
Would have been nice For Defense to help him out just a LITTLE EFFING BIT IRISH TONY!!!!!!
November 10th, 2024 at 7:54 pm
IrishTony Says:
November 10th, 2024 at 7:48 pm
Franchise qbs win games like this. Yeah, if Defense does ANYTHING for them!!!
November 10th, 2024 at 7:56 pm
Franchise QBs throw for more than 74 yards by the time the 4th quarter starts.
Give us a break, Mayfield is a scrappy athlete but he’s no NFL Franchise QB.
November 10th, 2024 at 7:56 pm
At this rate, with this defense, we have to go for it every time. We should have gone for it on 4th and goal to go up 24-20. FGs and this D is a recipe for a L.
What a pathetic HC and GM. We are waisting a prime time Offense!
November 10th, 2024 at 7:56 pm
Dude is tougher than woodpecker lips, but can’t do it all.
He is an inspiration.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:01 pm
Trask would’ve folded
November 10th, 2024 at 8:02 pm
i bet sapp is looking at this defense operate, especially down the stretch…and he is speechless…
baker is not the problem…
#BigTroubleByTheBay
we def need a pause………….thank God for the bye week
November 10th, 2024 at 8:03 pm
Mayfield stared his Buc career with a classic Heisman trophy stiff arm against a Vikings defender in game 1 2023. I remember thinking that he just won over all his teammates
What might the Bucs be if they had fired Bowels in 2022 in stead of promoting him to head coach. Thank you Bruce Arians.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:05 pm
Kudos for Mayfield, he is playing with no WR, that’s why he had 74 yards…
Somebody has to make the question to our GM….
Why we don’t we have CB no Depth on WR and no LB….
Also somebody has to ask Winfield and Whitehead if they will keep on playing like sh*it!
November 10th, 2024 at 8:10 pm
I’m stunned there were, and continue to be, clowns who thought Kyle Trask should be a starter over Baker.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:11 pm
He IS a franchise qb, and y r wrong about us NOT getting enuff credit 4it, causeTOM BRADY SAID ON AIR WOW THAT WAS THE BEST QB PLAY HE GAS EVER EVER SEEN AND HE ADDED, NO WONDER TEAM WILL DO ANYTHING 4 BAKER N FOLLOW HIM ANYWHERE!!! Anyway, all media r talking about Bakers pkay And Bradts xcited comments!!!!!!
November 10th, 2024 at 8:14 pm
18-29 116 yards coming off the 4th loss in a row is not the time to make this post.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:16 pm
You are delusional Joe.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:18 pm
What’s a franchise QB? They win games like this? Do they ever lose? Yes we had 1st and goal at the 8 but they took the ball out of his hands on first and second down. And he got to throw to a practice squad receiver on third down. Looked like he could have caught it. I don’t know. I just know if he plays the next 2 years like he has played the past two years he will double his salary. Hate to hear that don’t you TTTF.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:22 pm
Trask to the future…I bet you cried when kumela lost…. snowflake
November 10th, 2024 at 8:26 pm
Great play. Outstanding effort. A microcosm of Baker’s game. But he lost this game today as much as the defense. He had chances to strike and missed. He had quite a few poor throws and seemed to be playing it safe at times. Afraid it may only get worse now that Wirfs is down and Mayfield may not last the rest of the season.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Gruden + Trask
Make the Bucs Great Again
November 10th, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Mike S Joe is not delusional. You are. Remember who played in the Super Bowl last year? We faced them back to back right down to the wire. Receiver’s hurt. We had zero turnovers. Yes he’s a franchise quarterback. He’s just the kind of QB who can win a Super Bowl.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:31 pm
Baker is the ONLY reason I’m still watching this team he not only has heart but plays like a champion I love this dude 🥺 toilet Bowles is selling him so hard
November 10th, 2024 at 8:38 pm
Mike S did you forget to take your medication
November 10th, 2024 at 8:38 pm
BigPoppaBuc – afraid it may only get worse now that Wirfs is down and Mayfield may not last the rest of the season”. Stop your lying sir. You hope it gets worse now. Some people are like that. People like you.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:41 pm
Na, baker made some stupid decisions tonight.. issed me off….hes got to fix that
November 10th, 2024 at 8:49 pm
Besides the miserable pass defense, at least the run defense sucks too. But at least Lovie plays so loose that Tom Brady called it for the whole world to see and hear. No excuses, Lovie is washed. Toast.
Done.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:51 pm
Franchise QB’s find ways to win games like this. How many years did Brady win with the Patriots over and over again when he had cr*p talent at receiver? Franchise QB’s don’t have sub 20 QBR games and continue to average in the mid 50’s QBR season after season.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:53 pm
Joe knows QBs? Johnny Manziel begs to differ.
November 10th, 2024 at 8:54 pm
Bucben1961 Says:
November 10th, 2024 at 8:22 pm
Trask to the future…I bet you cried when kumela lost…. snowflake
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You really don’t seem to be able to do anything other than insult people do you? What does the losing ho after to do with whether someone agrees with you on Baker’s performance? Does someone being critical of Baker’s sub-par performance get you panties in a wad or something?
November 10th, 2024 at 8:57 pm
Love watching Baker ,,, I believe still 10-7 or 9-8 ,,, playoffs not sure but He makes the game fun anyway
November 10th, 2024 at 9:01 pm
Baker is inaccurate beyond 8-9 yards. We all saw it today.
November 10th, 2024 at 9:03 pm
Did Palmer or McMillan even play. Jarrett dropped 2 catchable balls. Why are they not getting th into the offense? Licht drafted these guys as depth how about finding a way to get them the ball? Also if they are looking to run the ball in the red zone why not use their fastest and most physical runner, Sean Tucker? He is a freak runner, power and speed in one package. Why isn’t he getting the ball. White is a receiving back but Tucker and Irving can run the damn ball. WTF is this coaching staff doing running their slowest, least quick back in the contested red zone? Pure football stupidity.
November 10th, 2024 at 9:03 pm
When your gutless head coach takes the ball out of your hands…. what can you do? Two straight ultra conservative run plays.
Trask To The Practice Squad – still and forever butthurt than his mancrush couldn’t beat out Baker for the job.
November 10th, 2024 at 9:04 pm
Of all the games this year our offense struggled. He literally has no receivers to throw too.
Entire season is on the defense
November 10th, 2024 at 9:06 pm
Anyone putting the losses on 6 is out of their skulls. He’s playing at a very high level and it’s essentially is moxie that’s keeping this thing together.
November 10th, 2024 at 9:23 pm
It was an incredible play…worth watching a game to see
Trask to the Future is Kyle’s mom, Melissa. Gotta respect her showing up for her boy
November 10th, 2024 at 9:26 pm
Poor Baker.
November 10th, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Falconcrap when you open your mouth and spew stupid sh*t expect to be treated accordingly. I watched the game on Fox today and all the commentary on TV was pretty much in agreement that Baker is playing as about best he can understand the circumstances….they should have waited till you finished your shift at Wendy’s and got your opinion I guess
November 10th, 2024 at 9:37 pm
As good as Mayfield is at times he can’t throw in the middle of the field or accurately 10-15 yards or more down field. He is a pretty good at times but he’s not the guy to get past this HC and his putrid defense weaknesses. He’s a baller but needs better receivers.
November 10th, 2024 at 9:49 pm
Bucben1961 Says:
November 10th, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Falconcrap when you open your mouth and spew stupid sh*t expect to be treated accordingly. I watched the game on Fox today and all the commentary on TV was pretty much in agreement that Baker is playing as about best he can understand the circumstances….they should have waited till you finished your shift at Wendy’s and got your opinion I guess
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Well, there you have it BucbenCrap (see I can do it to), since they were saying he’s doing the best he can they must be right. Forget the open receivers he missed…they matter not. And I don’t work for Wendy’s dumb***. I’m an Engineer and can very easily use data to prove my point, something I have to do frequently. The data says Baker had a 48.7 QBR (below average) with a whopping 5.5 yards per pass and now has 10 picks on the season. Sorry, but that ain’t cuttin’ it. Defense certainly had a part in our defeat, but if he makes the plays and gets us a TD on that last drive, we probably win the game.
November 10th, 2024 at 10:06 pm
Falconcrap I say you are full of crap. Touting qbr tells it all and my data says Baker has more td passes than any other QB in the NFL…you e wasted enough of my time
November 10th, 2024 at 10:10 pm
Ps falconcrap I’ll take tom Brady and gronk over your qbr chart any day if the week now go to bed you have school in the morning
November 10th, 2024 at 10:12 pm
A cripple fight — meanwhile let’s all agree on one thing. A new head coach and defensive coordinator.
November 10th, 2024 at 10:20 pm
Make a great, then miss a throw that should be easy. Not a franchise.
November 10th, 2024 at 10:32 pm
That inaccurate beyond 10 yards is just absolute nonsense. Mayfield won the accuracy event at the Pro Bowl last year. Mayfield has neither the time to look downfield or NFL starting receivers to throw too. Watching opposing QB’s like Purdy getting 5-6 seconds to throw ought to be a clue to the idiots who comment here about what Baker can or can’t do.
November 10th, 2024 at 10:33 pm
Todd will keep getting better as he has . He is great. Don’t let the win-loss record or the defensive performance or results of tight games sway you. Defense rules, and it’s obviously the SB winning GM’s fault.
November 10th, 2024 at 10:47 pm
Unbelievable play. Baker is a legit QB and I am happy we have him. With a tough defense that is top half of the league, Bucs are 7-3 at worst.
November 10th, 2024 at 10:52 pm
Falconrap. I know that Baker Mayfield doesn’t have 10 interceptions. Any half-ass engineer doesn’t miss by 10 percent. You’d be an unemployed engineer. Detroit has a great QB, Goff has 5 interceptions midway thru the 3rd quarter tonight. Bucs top 4 receivers Evans, Godwin, Palmer, McMillan all didn’t play tonight. Entire team played their ass off. Now go to bed.
November 10th, 2024 at 11:02 pm
Franchise QB?? You gotta be kidding me. He’s a stop gap as this team continues to circle the drain.
November 10th, 2024 at 11:03 pm
Like you Dave Pear but No! “meanwhile let’s all agree” on one thing. No hell no I don’t agree. Just need you to know that everyone doesn’t agree. That doesn’t mean you are wrong. It just means I think you’re wrong. That’s why I enjoy this site so much is because I can’t believe how people can have such different opinions than me.
November 10th, 2024 at 11:19 pm
Joe, thanks for the reminder of Bakers phenomenal play with Bosa on his left arm. He is one that tough son of a gun !
I think coach Bowles ought to let Baker have the option of calling the plays inside the 20. I believe he would have made better decisions on that last drive. That wasn’t a good series to try for a TD, which was, as we all know, what we needed to win.
Go Bucs !!
November 10th, 2024 at 11:32 pm
Agreed Joe. He has limited his ints the past 2 games and gives it his all. What happened to our rookie WR ?
November 11th, 2024 at 12:26 am
With hardly any “stars” in that game, I thought it was soo exciting and we even almost won. We kept fighting. Mayfield was masterful. I can’t think of another QB I would want as leader of our team. Outstanding game. GO BUCS!
November 11th, 2024 at 12:34 am
Kenton you’re a cool dude. Thanks for that.
November 11th, 2024 at 3:14 am
Mayfield is one of the most overrated players in Buccaneers history.
I love how all the Baker homers keep making excuses for him. Dude can’t complete passes over 7-8 yards. He has terrible accuracy outside of dink and dunk passes.
The sooner the Bucs move on from Mayfield the sooner we’ll have a chance at being a great team again.
November 11th, 2024 at 3:56 am
116 yards in a loss is nothing to brag about. Defense finally lowered the score from the usual 30 points blow out. Also, gotten a turnover. If only there was a TD in the first quarter, but he is inconsistent like usual. Strange, Jameis was inconsistent and the headline would be completely different with the same 116 yards and a TD. “Franchise QB” wouldn’t be the word for Jameis in the same scenario. But, it’s the same crowd that thought it was smart to try a comeback in the fourth quarter down by 23 points versus the Ravens. Want to use the “no talents” excuses. We could still have Godwin right now. Smh. Franchise qb win games like this. Everyone that qb have unknown wideouts before and still win with them. Evan and Godwin were rookies at one point. The bias is sad. The delusional…
November 11th, 2024 at 4:36 am
Baker is definitely a franchise QB and we can bet other teams wish they had him as their QB. As Brady said on air, Baker spirals. He sure does. Unfortunately, the protection isn’t there at times. He has come out of possible sacks many, many times. Other QBs would have gone down. Baker may go down, but he gets right back up fighting.
Crickett – Fully agree with you.
November 11th, 2024 at 6:13 am
Kenton Smith Says:
November 10th, 2024 at 10:52 pm
Falconrap. I know that Baker Mayfield doesn’t have 10 interceptions.
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The stats line was messed up yesterday on ESPN. They had him listed with 10 picks and one for yesterday, which they have since corrected. I figured I’d forgotten a play during the game through my frustration and went with what ESPN had. They even had a 49er credited with it. The whole point I’m making, though, is still quite valid. He’s an, at best, average QB. He’s not a franchise one.
November 11th, 2024 at 6:25 am
I see the same pick showing at CBS, supposedly by Ji’Aiyr Brown #27 and it still shows when refreshing both stats sites for CBS and ESPN, but doesn’t show on ESPN’s stats for Baker personally. I don’t recall the pick, but two stats sites show one. In any case, I stand by what I said overall.
November 11th, 2024 at 9:35 am
He’s great. So happy to have him. He can’t do it all.
November 11th, 2024 at 10:40 am
any of you fake a$$ fans who dont appreciate what Bake is doing or how much of a dawg he is LEADER he is.. make me sick. EVERY YEAR ya’ll expect these players to be perfection each game, or win each game.. guess what… the other teams are pro’s too and get paid too.. this isnt madden video games so stop being so critical and acting like we should win every game and have perfect stats each game, THIS TEAM HAS HEART THAT MANY TEAMS DO NOT HAVE, I am proud of my team, with the advesity they face they still ball out each game, not every team in Nfl can say that. BAKER is absolutely playing great and not the reason we are on a skid, but when we get hot and back in playoff contention then all the “fans” gonna be on board lol.. some of yall are a joke and its sad. I AGREE WITH JOE, that was a great play and baker is a dawg and always fights his a$$ off out there
November 11th, 2024 at 11:06 am
Baker did not throw a pick. And the idiots criticizing him are oblivious to reality. No Mikey, no Chris, no JMac, no Palmer, they doubled Sterling most of the game. Baker was throwing to Rockhands Jarrett and Otton, and a couple longshoremen.
Stupid coaching at the end, the game was in hand. A forward thinking coach would have had Bucky and Rachaad both on the field in such a dearth of skill players. But no.
November 11th, 2024 at 11:09 am
“You play to win the game. HELLO!!” – Herm Edwards
November 11th, 2024 at 11:20 am
FalconRap,
You sound like a guy wishing to prove a point. Here is a question for you, which 49er made the phantom/alleged interception yesterday? Find something else to do. You blame Mayfield for an interception that never happened. Your credibility is nonexistent.
November 11th, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Missing wide open receivers and 100 yards passing. Purdy only franchise QB on the field yesterday
November 11th, 2024 at 5:28 pm
Gipper Says:
November 11th, 2024 at 11:20 am
FalconRap,
You sound like a guy wishing to prove a point. Here is a question for you, which 49er made the phantom/alleged interception yesterday? Find something else to do. You blame Mayfield for an interception that never happened. Your credibility is nonexistent.
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My point doesn’t require the pick. It’s what the stats showed, and since I was watching via DVR I figured I might have missed it when fast forwarding. Doesn’t matter though. Baker continues to struggle to make throws more than 10 yards out. The great play on 4th down would not have happened if he hit is wide open receiver. This is the same sh*t two years running for us. I don’t hate the guy. I just don’t believe he’ll ever be THE guy to get us to the promised land.
November 11th, 2024 at 5:33 pm
And, FYI, the game stats on CBS and ESPN still show the pick (just refreshed the pages and checked again). Why, I have no idea. Just checked the official NFL gamebook PDF and there was no pick.
November 11th, 2024 at 6:02 pm
Are there guys “franchise” QBs ?
Tua
Lamar
Josh Allen
Trevor Lawrence
Justin Herbert
Jalen Hurts
Aaron Rodgers
Jordan Love
Stafford
Derrick Carr
Kirk Cousins
That’s just a quick list of current QBs making 10-20 million more than Baker
November 11th, 2024 at 11:18 pm
The current batch of receivers are not helping Baker out as the route running is not precise. Baker throws to designated spots on the field. That 3rd and 7 before the stiff arm is a prime example of Sterling rounding out his route instead breaking left right after the first down marker. If he had, the ball would have been caught for a first down. Ryan Miller needs to learn to work his way back to the ball instead of letting it come to him when he’s got tight coverage. This is basic stuff that really sticks out when CG and ME are not in the lineup.
November 13th, 2024 at 6:14 am
When it mattered most (1st and 10 at the SF 8), we put the ball into the hands of White vs Baker. +3 was OK. -3 was not. Maybe Baker should of had the ball all three times — even without Wirfs. Or use Bucky twice between the tackles.