BUCCANEERS’ SURPRISING SUCCESS AND KELCE’S PRAISE FOR MAYFIELD
In a stunning turn of events, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have defied all odds this season. They not only claimed the NFC South Division title, outperforming the favored New Orleans Saints, but they also secured a playoff victory. Their triumph came against none other than the Philadelphia Eagles, a team fresh from a Super Bowl appearance. Moreover, this game may have marked the end of a legendary career for Jason Kelce.
After the Pro Bowl games, Buccaneers beat writer Adam Silvon approached Kelce to get his take on Baker Mayfield and the impressive season he had in Tampa Bay. Kelce, a respected figure in the game, expressed his admiration for Mayfield’s tenacity and competitive spirit. “I’ve always had tremendous respect for Baker. He’s a fighter, he’s a guy that wears his heart on his sleeve,” Kelce praised.
Kelce’s endorsement of Mayfield holds weight, as he believes the quarterback has the ability to rally his teammates and inspire others. This is precisely what the Buccaneers are counting on. Rumor has it that they are preparing to sign Mayfield to a lucrative multi-year deal, a move that seems justified given his exceptional performance last season. Even in their playoff defeat, Mayfield managed to keep the game close, despite nursing injuries towards the end of the year.
While concerns about regression after a big payday are common for quarterbacks, the Buccaneers have reason to be optimistic about their signal-caller, at least for now.
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