TAMPA, Fla. – Baker Mayfield is off to one of the best starts in the NFL among quarterbacks.
He’s got the Tampa Bay Buccaneers undefeated and has the second-highest quarterback rating in the league. He’s thrown 33 touchdowns since putting on a Bucs jersey, the third most in the NFL. For Baker, coming to the Bucs has been the right choice.
“For me, this is what I wanted,” Mayfield said. “This is the group that [I wanted]. Taking a chance to come here, understanding the pieces that I had and the potential that this group could have. For me, there [were] a lot of low moments last year, so it could have even been better. It’s never about the individual stats anyway, it’s just about trying to find ways to win. It’s been awesome so far.”
Through the first two games, it couldn’t have been much better. His five touchdown passes are tied for the most in the league with the Saints’ Derek Carr. If he tosses two more against Denver, he’ll pass Tom Brady’s start through the first three games, but for Baker it’s not about individual stats. He wants a Super Bowl ring and he believes he can get there with this team.…