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Leadership comes in many shapes and sizes. It can also come in several different ways.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield knows this well. As a former top overall pick for the Cleveland Browns back in 2018, Mayfield once had the hopes of an entire franchise on his back.
Four years later, he was kicked to the curb by the Browns and bounced around the league in several backup roles. After finding a new home with the Buccaneers, Mayfield has learned from what he has previously experienced to be an even better leader now.
And that starts off the field.
The latest example of this came after the first round selection of wide receiver Emeka Egbuka out of Ohio State. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht explained Tuesday evening that Mayfield was one of the first people to reach out after Tampa came to their decision.
“He immediately asked for Emeka's number and he said, 'when is he getting in?” Licht told Mad Dog Sports Radio. “We flew in Emeka and his family on Friday. On Saturday morning, Baker and his wife picked them all up and took them all to brunch.
“I don't think he was anticipating getting any new toys for his offense.”
Tampa Bay had plenty of needs across the roster going into the 2025 draft. The fact that they decided on a top wideout shows their continued commitment to Mayfield as a leader and quarterback.
So long as Mayfield plays like he did in 2024 (41 touchdowns and 4,500 yards), the Buccaneers will continue to build around him.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield knows this well. As a former top overall pick for the Cleveland Browns back in 2018, Mayfield once had the hopes of an entire franchise on his back.
Four years later, he was kicked to the curb by the Browns and bounced around the league in several backup roles. After finding a new home with the Buccaneers, Mayfield has learned from what he has previously experienced to be an even better leader now.
And that starts off the field.
The latest example of this came after the first round selection of wide receiver Emeka Egbuka out of Ohio State. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht explained Tuesday evening that Mayfield was one of the first people to reach out after Tampa came to their decision.
“He immediately asked for Emeka's number and he said, 'when is he getting in?” Licht told Mad Dog Sports Radio. “We flew in Emeka and his family on Friday. On Saturday morning, Baker and his wife picked them all up and took them all to brunch.
“I don't think he was anticipating getting any new toys for his offense.”
Tampa Bay had plenty of needs across the roster going into the 2025 draft. The fact that they decided on a top wideout shows their continued commitment to Mayfield as a leader and quarterback.
So long as Mayfield plays like he did in 2024 (41 touchdowns and 4,500 yards), the Buccaneers will continue to build around him.
Related: Buccaneers Reveal Post-Draft Roster Moves
Related: Bucs GM Jason Licht Reveals Emeka Egbuka Pick Was With Chris Godwin In Mind
Related: Bucs GM Jason Licht Reveals Emeka Egbuka Pick Was With Chris Godwin In Mind
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