When Mike Evans left the Bucs for the 49ers, it had a direct affect on Tampa Bay’s broad receiver room. Congruently, it additionally impacted quarterback Baker Mayfield, who’s the particular person distributing the soccer to Evans and others whereas attempting to place up factors for the group.
There’s been a few totally different storylines for the Bucs this offseason, however on the offensive aspect arguably the most important one is how the Bucs transfer on at receiver with their very long time chief not there. What hasn’t been talked about quite a bit is how this impacts the efficiency and manufacturing that Mayfield might have this 12 months.
How Will Bucs And QB Baker Mayfield Look With These WRs?
On the one hand, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs are lacking a participant that garners tons of consideration anyplace on the sector and is at all times the go-to man within the crimson zone with tons of manufacturing. On the opposite, the Bucs needed to have had of their head 12 months in and 12 months out that they should get Evans 1,000 yards to maintain up together with his lengthy going streak.
This isn’t to say that’s a nasty factor, since Evans turned the best offensive participant in franchise historical past and did nice issues for the Bucs. Nevertheless it needed to at all times be behind Mayfield’s head that there’s some stress, whether or not subconsciously or not, to get him the ball.
With this totally different room of receivers, it’s going to actually be whoever’s open will get the soccer. Sure, Godwin is the very long time veteran, however he’s extra zen than anyone would discover within the league. Similar goes for second 12 months participant Emeka Egbuka, who may very well be an rising star for Tampa Bay.
Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka – Photograph courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
When Baker Mayfield lastly bought his alternative to discuss this group with out Evans, he actually highlighted how good this group is.
“For Mike to leave it allows Chris to step up, he’s always been an unbelievable leader, but for him to really take charge of that room,” Mayfield started saying whereas at his Youth Soccer camp. With all of the accidents we had, numerous guys performed final 12 months, so to even have J-Mac, Chris and Emeka actually actually wholesome proper now, it feels good to steer these guys.
“Simply to look at the steps they’re taking in 12 months one, 12 months two, on the subject of Mek and Tez, watching them assist Ted Hurst out as properly. There’s numerous weapons in that room, so once you lose a man like that you just bought to have lots of people fill these sneakers. It’s not only one particular person and we now have that.
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield – Photograph by: IMAGN Photos – Sam Navarro
Baker Mayfield Helps Tampa Group With Youth Soccer Camp
A terrific occasion was put collectively final Friday on June fifth as Mayfield hosted his youth soccer camp for girls and boys ages seven to fifteen on the Bucs indoor facility. The occasion was additionally helped out by D1 coaching.
Baker Mayfield was tremendous energetic in the course of the occasion going from station to station teaching up youngsters, encouraging them and sharing life a number of hi-fives and smiles. It seemed like a beautiful time was had in any respect.
“I think I have more fun than the kids at these camps,” Mayfield joked. “It’s enjoyable to do the drills, have some small, elementary teaching, see the place the youngsters are at. Compete inside these drills. You see the true personalities come out, that’s probably the most enjoyable. They stroll away with a bunch of reminiscences. I keep in mind going to soccer camps as a child as properly. Get fired up and luxuriate in it.
“(I’m) blessed to have this platform. Living out a dream playing football as my job. I remember being their age looking up to guys that were in my position and wanted to be around it and have fun and just enjoy it. It’s important to give back to the community.”
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield – Photograph by: Cliff Welch/PR
Mayfield is normally on the enjoying aspect of the sport however with this camp he will get to be on the teaching aspect of it. He joked that he’s channeled a few of his ways from former Bucs Tremendous Bowl successful coach Jon Gruden when teaching them up and being supportive.
“There’s a little Chucky in there when it comes down to it,” Mayfield mentioned. “It’s enjoyable to be on that aspect of it. Simply to try to give little ideas and pointers.
