Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield has been known to do it all during his time in Tampa Bay. That includes taking the game into his own hands, or better yet feet, and running when necessary to extend plays and keep drives going. Mayfield has become one of the more elusive quarterbacks in the league with his ability to avoid sacks as well.
It’s not because he’s emphatically the fastest when it comes to straight line speed, but because he’s able to move at quick angles and wiggle out of trouble when the pocket collapses around him.
Mayfield is on the smaller side, too. While that has it’s disadvantages, it does make him a more difficult target to track when attempting to corral the veteran quarterback.
Bucs’ Baker Mayfield Gets Respect From Maxx Crosby
The best pass rushers in the league have also noticed. Baker Mayfield got a big time shoutout from Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, who is considered to be a top pass rusher in this league. Crosby was on a stream with influencer Neon where he was asked about the quarterbacks that were most difficult to sack. Mayfield, who has been overlooked before in his career, was considered a sleeper by Crosby as he talked about the the Bucs and Raiders faced off in a game at Raymond James Stadium two seasons ago.
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and Raiders DE Maxx Crosby – Photo by: USA Today
“I would say a sleeper one, too, Baker Mayfield,” Crosby said. “He pissed me off, bro. I had like two of them I should have had on him. He low key ducked under and got out of there. I was livid, bro. Baker is tough. I like Baker.”
Maxx Crosby says Baker Mayfield is one of the toughest NFL QBs to take down 💪
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The Bucs won that game 28-13 over the Raiders where Tampa Bay only had a four point lead going into the fourth quarter. Mayfield saw ups and downs the whole game has he completed 18 of 29 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions and fumbled once. Mayfield and the Bucs were also sacked four times in the game, but ironically Crosby did not record a sack during it. So as bad as it could’ve been, Mayfield’s elusiveness bailed the Bucs out.
Mayfield’s Scrambles Highlighted On Netflix Series Quarterback
That trend of Mayfield running all over very much continued into the 2025 season. Some of his big rushing moments were highlighted early and often during [the Netflix series Quarterback](http://