Joe realizes most fans are employed or engaged in worthy life endeavors and can’t spend all day soaking in all things Bucs like Joe does.
And what a 19 hours it has been.
The hype is everywhere and it’s largely centered on the franchise quarterback and his record-breaking rookie receiver.
Rex Ryan was on ESPN’s Stay in Bed _Get Up_ show this morning saying Mayfield reminds him of Brett Favre. Last night, BSPN had ex-Jets and Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards breaking down Sunday’s games. He passionately explained fourth-quarter moments are never too big for Mayfield and he plays “off schedule” as well as any quarterback in the game.
“And the great thing about it,” Edwards said, “his team believes when he has the ball in the later stage of the football game, they’re going to win. That’s a _belief_.”
Former NFL running back Damien Harris of CBS says Emeka Egbuka is an obvious instant “superstar.” Harris is in a state of admiration and disbelief.
“You got a guy that’s a rookie that in Week 5 is one of the best receivers in the National Football League and is putting the entire league on notice?” Harris told his CBS audience. “Watching him play, I forgot he was a rookie because the fundamentals that he plays with, the savvy, the strong hands, and just the downright competitor, he is the perfect match for Baker Mayfield.”
Former Titans GM Ran Carthon was all-in, as well.
> “Dare I say, the Bucs won’t miss Mike Evans when he’s gone,” Carthon said. (Take it easy, dude!)
Former Bucs QB Chris Simms was on _PFT Live_ this morning gushing about the Bucs offense, noting Mayfield wasn’t dinking and dunking his way to nearly 400 yards passing against Seattle yesterday. Simms said the Bucs’ checkdowns were more like 12-yard passes versus safe stuff to running backs.
“Incredible” is how host Mike Florio described Egbuka.
Joe’s even seen all the networks crafting various Bucs-related graphics. What a day to be a Bucs fan!
