Cam Newton Reveals Blunt Honesty About Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield
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Heading into the 2025 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield are looking to continue their success from the last two years.
In each of the last two seasons, the Buccaneers have made the playoffs. Led by Mayfield, who has been playing at a very high level since joining Tampa Bay, the team has looked the part of a sleeper Super Bowl contender.
Over the last four years, the Buccaneers have retained the NFC South division crown. They’re looking for another division win and a deep playoff run this year.
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates during an NFL Wild Card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates during an NFL Wild Card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images
Mayfield has found his path after a rocky start to his NFL career. He is finally starting to show why he was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Recently, former NFL star quarterback Cam Newton revealed his top-10 signal callers in the league. He placed Mayfield on his list at No. 10, but also revealed a bluntly honest take about the Tampa Bay star.
“He’s too erratic,” Newton said. “When he’s good man, he’s good. But man, when he’s bad, it’s like ‘Bake, why’d you throw that pick?'”
He has had his fair share of turnover problems. Even last season in what was one of his best career years, Mayfield threw 16 interceptions.
Speaking of his 2024 season, Mayfield played in all 17 games. He completed 71.4 percent of his pass attempts for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions, while also running for 378 yards and three more touchdowns.
At 30 years old, Mayfield is in his prime. In his last two seasons with the Buccaneers, he has been playing the best football of his career by far. He has shown no signs of slowing down.
Newton clearly has his issues with Mayfield’s game, but he still placed him as the No. 10 overall quarterback in the NFL. That alone speaks volumes about just how good Mayfield has been to overcome 16 interceptions and still earn that kind of ranking.
It will be interesting to see what the 2025 season has in store for Tampa Bay and Mayfield. Chris Godwin returned in free agency and Mike Evans is back for more. The Buccaneers also brought in former Ohio State standout wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in the 2025 NFL Draft.
All signs point to yet another big-time season for Mayfield and the Tampa Bay offense.
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