What’s next for Baker Mayfield? ‘I’m a starting quarterback. I’m confident in that’
1 year, 11 months ago

What’s next for Baker Mayfield? ‘I’m a starting quarterback. I’m confident in that’

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield throws as Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson chases him during the second half of the Rams’ 19-16 overtime loss Sunday. “Going to take some time just to decompress a little bit,” he said after Sunday’s 19-16 overtime defeat by the Seattle Seahawks. “Going to take some time away.” Mayfield’s five-game tenure with the Rams was a whirlwind. On Sunday, Mayfield completed 13 of 26 passes for 147 yards but Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs intercepted a pass to set up the winning field goal.

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Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs
4 days, 2 hours ago

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn’t new for Baker Mayfield. “There’s a lot of memories that I have,” said Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma and played high school football in the Austin area. “We have enough sarcastic coaches and sarcastic players to insult people to keep everybody grounded so …

Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield says he would gladly sacrifice some personal success for a few more victories. “So it’s about winning for me.” The 49ers, who are coming off a bye and activated star running back Christian McCaffery from injured reserve on Saturday, are looking to win consecutive games for the first time this season. “He’s one of the …

Mayfield lands Buccaneers QB job, beats out Trask in competition to replace Brady
1 year, 4 months ago

Mayfield lands Buccaneers QB job, beats out Trask in competition to replace Brady

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield was selected as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending the competition for Tom Brady’s old job on Tuesday. 1 overall pick from the 2018 NFL draft prevailed over third-year pro Kyle Trask, a 2021 second-round draft pick who spent the past two seasons as the third-string quarterback behind Brady and Blaine Gabbert. …

Baker Mayfield named Buccaneers’ starting QB: Last chance for 2018 No. 1 pick?
1 year, 4 months ago

Baker Mayfield named Buccaneers’ starting QB: Last chance for 2018 No. 1 pick?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eagles vs. Buccaneers on Monday Night Football Baker Mayfield will be the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback for the regular season, Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles announced during a Tuesday news conference. GO DEEPER Bucs' Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles come together for another shot at NFL success TIME TO BAKE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7GTdEbdUgU — Tampa Bay Buccaneers …

Rams-Packers takeaways: Baker Mayfield under more pressure in second game with L.A.
2 years ago

Rams-Packers takeaways: Baker Mayfield under more pressure in second game with L.A.

LA Times  

The Rams’ Ben Skowronek grabs the shirt of the Packers’ Rasul Douglas, who had just intercepted a Baker Mayfield pass. Sean McVay has problems defeating friends San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t the only McVay buddy no doubt driving the hypercompetitive Rams coach nuts. McVay dropped to 0-3 against Packers coach Matt LaFleur, who worked as an assistant alongside …

No Baker Mayfield magic this time as Packers roll over Rams, eliminate champs
2 years ago

No Baker Mayfield magic this time as Packers roll over Rams, eliminate champs

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield fumbles as he’s hit by Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker in the first half. You’re not going to have a winning season every single year.” Rams tight end Tyler Higbee makes a touchdown catch despite coverage by the Packers’ Adrian Amos. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the reigning league most valuable player, completed 22 of 30 …

Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16
2 years ago

Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Baker Mayfield was waived by Carolina on Monday and claimed by the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday. “Obviously, we’d like to be a little bit more stress-free, but it’s a pretty damn good story, I’ll be honest with you.” Just two days after the Rams claimed him, Mayfield went 22 of 35 for 230 yards — and …

Sign Baker Mayfield, then immediately play him? What a wonderfully Rams thing to do
2 years ago

Sign Baker Mayfield, then immediately play him? What a wonderfully Rams thing to do

LA Times  

Baker Mayfield was a member of the Rams all of one day before taking the majority of the snaps against the Raiders on Thursday night. Rams Baker Mayfield becomes an instant L.A. hero in shocking Rams comeback win Baker Mayfield orchestrates an almost unbelievable drive on the Rams’ final possession, finding the end zone in the final seconds of a …

‘Just like we drew it up’: Baker Mayfield a quick learner in thrilling Rams debut
2 years ago

‘Just like we drew it up’: Baker Mayfield a quick learner in thrilling Rams debut

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates with teammates after Mayfield delivered the game-winning pass in the final seconds of a 17-16 comeback win over the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. “You forget what winning’s like,” McVay said, “and it sure is fun.” The night was all about Mayfield, and whether the No. And it happened.” Quipped McVay: …

Rams ‘lean toward’ having Baker Mayfield available to play Thursday against Raiders
2 years ago

Rams ‘lean toward’ having Baker Mayfield available to play Thursday against Raiders

LA Times  

The Panthers waived Baker Mayfield on Monday and he was claimed Tuesday by the Rams. McVay said Wednesday that he would “lean toward” having Mayfield available but stopped short of saying Mayfield would play. “But this guy’s got the physical capacity, the mental makeup that I think to be a really good player and I think that’s been illustrated in …

The Rams claim quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers, believe he remains a playmaker
2 years ago

The Rams claim quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers, believe he remains a playmaker

LA Times  

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, then with the Carolina Panthers, walks off the field after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 20. The Rams claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers from the Carolina Panthers, adding another former No. Rams Elliott: Once-exiled Cam Akers provides some Rams relief amid Super Bowl hangover The bill has come due on the Rams’ Super …

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