Players often struggle to transition from college football to the NFL.
The NFL is played at a much different speed than college, and the competition level is raised significantly.
With this in mind, athletes can’t rely on their pure strength and athleticism but must work hard to ensure success.
It takes longer for some players than others, making every NFL journey different.
Baker Mayfield, for example, has had an up-and-down career to this point.
He was highly touted coming into the league, but his time with the Cleveland Browns didn’t exactly inspire confidence.
The team wasn’t nearly as successful as expected, and after he didn’t yield positive results, the team moved on from him.
Mayfield then played for a few other teams, but again, didn’t meet expectations.
He’s found a home with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, looking the part and leading the team down a positive path.
His play has certainly improved, but Skip Bayless recently noticed that he has matured as well, which might be a further contributing factor to his success.
Bayless indicated that Mayfield “took the high road” in an interview, rather than bragging about his on-field accomplishments.
Baker was just given the chance to gloat in his on-field post-game interview. He took the high road. He’s growing up.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 15, 2024
He might be playing better than ever, but Mayfield is trying to keep it cool, keep his head down, and win football games.
The Buccaneers are looking to win the NFC South again this year, and with their strong start in mind, it’s looking more and more likely that this could be a reality.
