So two big-name ex-Bucs in the national spotlight are massive Baker Mayfield fans.
On this football Sunday, Joe enjoyed the _[Fitz & Whit](https://www.instagram.com/fitzandwhit/)_ podcast featuring retired QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and left tackle Andrew Whitworth.
Their guest? Jon Gruden.
Joe’s interest piqued when Fitzpatrick said his “must-see TV” quarterbacks each week are Josh Allen, Mayfield and Matthew Stafford. He then asked Gruden what QBs drive him to watch every one of their snaps.
Chucky jumped on the Mayfield ship, along with those of Jared Goff and Joe Burrow.
> “I love what Mayfield’s doing here, Ryan. I went to see him play the 49ers, he deserves a lot of credit,” Gruden said of Mayfield. “I love Jared Goff. I love the way the Lions play offense. They do a lot at the line of scrimmage. They do a lot before the ball is snapped. I’m really interested into what I call ‘R.C.E.’ Recognition, that leads to communication, which leads us to high levels of execution. I love seeing quarterbacks that are in charge of recognizing the blitz, getting their teams in good play selection.”
Yeah, Mayfield was that good last year. He was so underrated for throwing 41 touchdowns with 16 interceptions, and 4,500 yards with a stunning 71.4 percent completion rate.
Can Mayfield repeat that performance? Joe’s not sure, but Joe does know Mayfield should be able to take lots of pressure off his rookie playcaller, which is a very good thing.
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