Tom Brady’s Successor Gets 8-Word Reality Check, as Bucs QB Baker Mayfield Gets Ready for the Real Thing

Baker Mayfield edged out Kyle Trask in a tight battle for the starting gig, can’t wait for 60 minutes of action. He’s amped up to see the Bucs‘ offense kick into gear in their season opener. In a recent press conference, Mayfield talked about the golden opportunity to make a statement against the Vikings.

The Buccaneers kick off their regular season showdown against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Now, Baker Mayfield steps into Tom Brady‘s shoes and faces a crucial test in just 8 words. It’s game time, and he’s ready for the real deal.

Baker Mayfield confronts 8-word reality

Wide receiver Chris Godwin’s got faith in Mayfield, believing he’s primed to shine for the new squad. Despite the talks about Brady’s departure, Mayfield’s geared up. The real challenge begins, and that’s exactly what he’s been waiting for. “It’s finally here, yeah,” Mayfield said after Wednesday’s practice. “This is what you work all year for.” He’s eager to see it all come together, the sweat from offseason workouts, and the core concepts they’ve drilled. “It’s football. It’s the highest level you can play at,” said the 2018 top pick.

But there are questions about Mayfield’s NFL journey so far and how he’ll fare with the revamped Bucs offense. This marks Mayfield’s fourth team in two seasons, possibly his last shot at proving himself as an NFL starter.

Stephen A. Smith delivers a dose of reality to Buccaneers fans

The Bucs moved on from Brady and handed the reins to either Mayfield or Trask. It was a fierce competition, closer than expected. Mayfield did all the right things, earning the starting nod. New signal-caller for the Buccaneers, has a formidable task this season, since NFL icon Brady clinched a Super Bowl and two NFC South championships within a three-year span with the franchise. Nonetheless, Bucs’ head honcho, Todd Bowles, maintains that his squad can maintain their competitive edge without Brady.

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On the flip side, Stephen A. Smith had a reality check for Bucs fans hoping for a smooth post-Brady transition with Mayfield. “[The Bucs] now have Baker Mayfield…I mean just stop the presses! I don’t know if y’all heard the news…just stop the presses… I mean are we just supposed to believe that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are entering better times on the horizon because Baker Mayfield is succeeding Tom Brady?” Smith doesn’t think the Buccaneers will do well after Tom Brady.

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