Baker Mayfield Talks Jacob Parrish
June 6th, 2025
Bucs GM Jason Licht had an animated conversation with CBS insider Pete Prisco on Tuesday.
So a guy who talked to Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht this week walked away telling people he expects Jamel Dean to start at outside cornerback and rookie corner Jacob Parrish is wowing his quarterback.
File that away in your hard drive.
Joe’s referring to Prickly Pete Prisco of CBS Sports. He patrolled the grounds of One Buc Palace on Tuesday and was spotted having 1-on-1 discussions with Licht and Mayfield.
Prisco told CBS Sports HQ that rookie third-round pick cornerback Jacob Parrish is impressing coaches and getting lots of work at nickel corner. He’s also caught the eye of his quarterback. No, not Kyle Trask.
“I asked Baker Mayfield about [Parrish],” Prisco said. “He said, ‘[Parrish] did some things in practice that rookies don’t do.’ You know, he kind of baited Mayfield in one zone situation.”
Prisco noted rookie cornerback Benjamin Morrison (Round 2) likely will be a hungry backup to start training camp and the regular season.
“I think Jamel Dean will open as the starter but he’s going to get pushed by Benjamin Morrison,” Prisco said. “That’s going to make that defense a lot better.”
Joe loves hearing the excitement surrounding Parrish. If he can combine his elite speed with mature instincts, the Bucs will have the kind of nickel they haven’t had in a long time.
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