Baker Mayfield finds comfort being himself with Buccaneers (FULL INTERVIEW) | FNIA | NFL on NBC

Baker Mayfield sits down with Rodney Harrison to talk about finding his comfort zone with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and when he earned the trust of the team. #NBCSports #FNIA #BakerMayfield #TampaBayBuccaneers
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[@charlespapineau5428]

Lions fan here. Shout out to Baker for his rennaissance in Tampa Bay. I can appreciate a guy who goes balls out all the time and will put his body on the line at any moment. Many Lions fans think this game is a gimme but not me. Baker reminds me of Rudy, the kid who freaking wouldn't quit and had a heart as big as anything. Those guys are dangerous. I am just thankful Dan Campbell and the Lions are giving Baker and the Bucs the respect they deserve. I don't support Gardner-Johnson's comments at all. I hate giving the other team locker room material. Wishing Baker all success going forward, except for this Sunday.

[@brandonstephens1447]

Going to be a good game I hope!! Go Bucs!! Only good news is that I did pick the lions to win the superbowl back in like August when I placed a futures bet. Screw my $$ tho, would much rather be in nfc championship game!!

[@TheBeggies95]

Hey thanks man, as a Bucs fan, that was refreshing to read. Your fanbase has been toxic since playoffs started tbh. That was a slap in the face since i always root for y’all whenever my Bucs are not playing you. Lets enjoy the game today! That said, if the Bucs lose today, i’ll cheer on the Lions to make it all the way!

[@tombucsfan666]

Baker and Jared Goff have deep mutual respect for each other as players even though both guys will give 100% to beat each other today.

[@charlespapineau5428]

@@TheBeggies95 Should be a good game between two teams that love to be physical. I really hope Baker has found a home. How do you not love a guy who plays with so much heart and grit? That is why we love Jared Goff so much. Both guys are tough as nails and feel like they have more to prove to the nation. You'll have to forgive some Lions fans. This is totally new territory for many of them and they are a bit unglued. Gotta love the passion, though!

[@picklenick9474]

Fellow Lions fan here. With you 100% especially on the CJGJ part. One of the things I appreciate about Baker is his ability to turn trash talk into fuel. He's aithentic and he took a huge pay cut to bet on himself. He's a great fit for Tampa!

[@damomand]

I think he’s finally found his place in the NFL

[@brandonwilson4740]

Until Sean Payton scoops him up

[@kevinvoisine152]

@@brandonwilson4740 Without Drew he ain’t shit. Belicheck with a hell of a lot less rings.

[@seanquinn4787]

​@@kevinvoisine152 Accurate AF.

[@andrewalvarez4975]

@@brandonwilson4740 yeah bakers gonna go from a team that loves him and never throws him under the bus on the bucs, to a team that has a coach that I willing to do that at every turn like in Cleveland 😂,

[@pantysnatcher1455]

I live in Oklahoma and have followed Baker ever since he walked on at OU. With the 4 different teams I have always been in his corner. I realize he's not the greatest talent in the league, but no one has more heart. Go Baker Go Tampa Bay!!(Old Baker fan in Oklahoma said that )

[@downsouthfaithful4952]

Boomer

[@mikehare3266]

Me too!❤

[@Lmmfaoatdemocrats]

Yes, us Sooner fans ALWAYS KNEW what and who Baker Reagan Mayfield is. Imo he is THE Sooner son and he will always have our support. BOOMER EFFIN SOONER!!!!

[@Lmmfaoatdemocrats]

​@@downsouthfaithful4952SOONER!!!

[@pantysnatcher1455]

@@Lmmfaoatdemocrats BOOMER

[@MrSmithgobucs]

We found our Quarterback. LFG. Go Bucs!

[@FailedNBAComissioner]

You’re all in for a decade of disappointment.

[@0g_str8up]

Not a Bucs fan but living in Tampa good to see baker taking full opportunity of his chance

[@tedcasttv6253]

The most energetic QB in the NFL hands down! Miss his presence in Cleveland! My Browns made a HUGE mistake not keeping Baker mayfield as there franchise QB miss you Baker lots! Good luck today buddy were behind you in Cleveland !!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO #6 !!!

[@shmoga]

ofcorse the browns would let go of a true team mate and warrior like baker, and then sign a rapist like whatever his name is. really, why would anyone choose to be a browns fan? theres other teams available to pick, you know?

[@psarks1601]

Browns do NOT miss Mayfield. His time expired in Cleveland.

[@shmoga]

@@psarks1601 baker carried the browns to the playoffs on a broken body. not surprised a dumb browns fan is clueless.

[@phongdethvongrasamy1830]

We finally found our QB

[@mikelkeith2115]

Glad he is your qb, have fun chasing your tale for the next five years. 8-9

[@user-q3cIy1mkx9]

It's dangerous when Baker gets matured as a person. Now he can dominate the league with his skill sets.

[@castlefreight8764]

Dominate the league😂 you mean a league with Lamar, CJ stroud, Herbert, Mahomes, Josh Allen etc??? He’s going to dominate them??

[@voiddcxi2630]

@@castlefreight8764he got further in the playoffs than stroud and Herbert lol

[@castlefreight8764]

@@voiddcxi2630 Um…Herbert was hurt and Baker and CJ stroud both got kicked out in this divisional round so….And CJ stroud is a rookie. Compare CJ stroud rookie year numbers to baker’s. And look at the weapons baker had on that Browns team vs what the Texans have this year. I’ll even take Jordan love over Baker. And I’m willing to bet the Bucs GM would too. Baker is just not that guy. Sorry bro. Why do you think he’s on his 4th team in 6 seasons?

[@ivanfletcher4671]

Very happy to have BM as our clubs quarterback, hope to see him signed for another batch of years. Jason Licht seems to have struck gold in what was probably initially viewed as a "bridge QB".

[@sadonaut]

❤The Bakerneers ❤ ❤Go 4 the Bowl ❤

[@gfys9724]

Tampa Bayker

[@RochellBarbara4690]

@@gfys9724ooooo I like that one ❤

[@RochellBarbara4690]

Let Baker COOK 👨🏻‍🍳

[@Labdad53]

Browns fan for 65yrs. Loved Baker!!! Browns did him wrong. Hoping the Bucs win today and move on. Regardless always a Baker fan. Stay Dangerous!!!💪💪💪

[@Wrasseman10]

Same. Wish him every success

[@CLibbs]

A matured Baker Mayfield is dangerous

[@michael7066]

Love Baker. He deserves all the praise he’s getting! Man’s been through a lot

[@mahfuzhalwafi5218]

Baker will bake tonight

[@jmreasor10]

Keep baker please!!!!! He needs to be a Buc for the rest of his career, Baker is HOME

[@theunhappyhoursportsshow]

Browns lifer here,... we miss ya Bake,... sorry things played out how they did, and we wish you were still here leading our team. How you win the whole damned thing this year! Go get em!

[@RogueBlackOp]

Outside of when Tampa plays Detroit(ironically today lmao) I'm rooting for Baker to succeed. I think he's found his home in Tampa and I hope he has a lot of success there going forward. Cleveland made a mistake letting him play through that injury and then letting him go right afterwards.

[@KidadaSmith]

I’m so happy for baker, I’m glad he our quarterback❤❤he has been very amazing!! Such a kind hearted person and doesn’t care what anybody thinks about him!! Love u baker ❤❤❤let’s go Bucs!!!

[@jimheidenfelder578]

50yr lion fan here...I've always had much respect for Baker, starting in Cleveland. It was him that I started rooting for the Browns (and still do) whenever they don't play the Lions. He's a class individual, he seems to be a total "team" guy, and is a great leader. Regardless of the outcome of this game today, nothing but the best for this young man.

[@chrisberdis6228]

Cmon Baker...ball out brotha!

[@REDZ28won]

Lets Go Baker!

[@iamathousandapples]

Kid's grown up. I'm happy he could and that it didn't all crash down for him

[@ADUSN]

I root for Baker

[@OtfRex]

Bakers the man Bucs nation❤️❤️🖤🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@Letsgosteelers8]

I truly hope he can be the Buccaneers quarterback for years to come. Most people expected Baker to be a “bridge QB” but he’s proven he’s absolutely worthy of being a starter. He fits so well in Tampa. Good luck to the Buccaneers!

[@ricebowl3]

I’m happy for him and I love this Pokémon shirt

[@XOFINESSE]

LETS GO BUCS 🏈

[@connormclennan535]

Just looking at the thumbnail i thought this was, for sure, an interview with adam sandler

[@crimsonshadow7459]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RochellBarbara4690]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bk7064]

Baker the real Cleveland fans are behind ya and hope for the best. Whatever happens, just do your thing! 🤘🔥

[@nukepineisland]

How nice of the Browns and Panthers to help us finally get a franchise QB!

[@robertpesa4157]

He's bringing a fan base with him!

[@xxserrealtyxx]

I hope he really is, iv been a fan since 2006

[@JJDW-ku8yf]

He really does have a huge fan base!

[@nukepineisland]

@xxserrealtyxx tough time to start, the Bucs have been my team since 1995. Winning with other teams castoff QBs in basically the Bucs ™️ ...so with that Baker is the perfect Buc QB . And Baker fans welcome to the Buc brigade we've needed steadfast fans for years and y'all are delivering the goods. Much love.

[@Idlewyld]

Baker Mayfield is an absolute Bulldog. I am in awe of all he has overcome in his football career.

[@yourHandleShouldBeAtLeast3...]

Especially following Manzel and brady bakers nfl journey could have been so much different. Takes an outstanding man to take it on the chin stay humble and keep working.

[@MF-hz6xx]

If that defensive line and blitz package can get to Goff like they harassed Hurts it would be the punchers chance that embodies this team. Happy for the dude. That new baby has to be a Bucs fan by default now.

[@kylelopez7631]

Baker is always a class act. I hope this man goes off the rest of his career

[@starkotic]

Baker's a good egg!

[@barbaraharley3149]

Baker has grown up and find himself and become the man he know he cold be and the Buccaneers has welccome him with open arms congratulations Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield

[@RochellBarbara4690]

BUCS ARE THE UNDERDOGS !! No one thinks we got this so I hope we show them we are Super Bowl contenders

[@downsouthfaithful4952]

We love Baker Where I'm from, he is Probably my favorite College QB all time from OU imo happy to see him back at it, good luck hope you play my Niners Next week

[@TheColtonStreeter]

Everyone says he's more mature now but I've been watching him since his OU days (Boomer Sooner!) And he's always been like this.

[@cconnell7009]

Same. It’s a narrative. When people find out that his character is different than how he is portrayed, he wins people over. Instead of saying “I was wrong”, most folks will chalk it up to growth and maturity. Sure he matured some naturally, but he’s really just a more experienced, polished version of the same dude.

[@terrynighman4465]

Browns & Baker fan. Miss ya & best of luck

[@graysonbeck5597]

LFG baker 👨‍🍳

[@RMMomma4Eva]

I was on O's side in the past, but I am truly happy for Baker to have found his place in Tampa ❤

[@jerrys576]

After the screwing he got from the Cle Clowns,I'm SOOO happy for him that he's going 1 more game in the playoffs than the Clowns.If he gets 2 more that will just be icing on the cake.

[@davidtromsness6494]

Baker fan since he first came to OU. Boomer. I hope he will be with the Bucs for years to come and continue to bring in the players they need to continue their growth. I'm not sure about his choice of clothes for this interview but still love ya bro. :)

[@RochellBarbara4690]

We knew Brady was temporary and we loved what he did for us but I believe Baker is OUR QB ❤ Let’s Go Bucs let’s give it our all play like you did Monday 🎉

[@Michael-rr7um]

This is going to be a great game.

[@Villalobos63]

This should be a hell of a game!

[@KK-eg3em]

Happy for Baker.

[@danregan5707]

We are all behind you Baker here in Buc Nation. Go Baker, Go Bucs!

[@TooHigh2Die420]

Goff had his run at a SuperBowl and a former Bucs QB stopped him from succeeding. It's Bakers turn and don't forget, this man getting paid 4 mil while Daniel Jones making 10 times that amount. Kudos to Dave Canales and Jason Licht they deserve just as much credit as Baker.

[@sportindaveyg]

Go bucs

[@jasony8002]

Last time I checked we were Divisional Champions !! I was onboard from the beginning. Great season QB1 There were only a few mistakes that was the difference between a championship and a loss in every position on the field... keep up the top 5 leadership in the NFL

[@CoryGreene-vm8nm]

Been very critical of baker all season. He's earned all the respect. Still not sure we want him back next year but thankful for his hard work.

[@ThickBanana]

It's fun to watch Baker Mayfield's aggressive passing - so often, you also know interceptions are coming. You just don't know when.

[@danburch8880]

I still don't understand why Cleveland let this guy go

[@TheBeggies95]

Their coach is ass. Don’t be fooled by this season

[@gfys9724]

Yeah they thought the grass was greener in Houston. BM got screwed over trying to play while injured

[@CalebD3232]

Neither do they

[@TheRedStateBlue]

Because Kevin Stefanski is a bad coach.

[@Tony.1974]

Good for him I hope he’s finally in place where he can be great

[@Oklahoma-Dreaming]

I’ll admit I underestimated Baker. I knew he had a strong arm; he tossed one 70 yards on a Hail Mary after all. But he’s also a better quarterback than I realized. I still think Josh Allen should’ve gone One that draft but I think Baker is more careful with the football than Josh is. Of course Josh can run a 4.7 40 and Chuck it 80 yards at 62 MPH so that’s tough to beat. It would be wild if Josh and Baker somehow met in the Super Bowl though. It’s a bit unlikely - getting through Baltimore will be tough - but it’s possible.

[@axe2grind244]

Its one of the biggest draft botches in history. 2017 and 2018 Browns draft will go down as the worst back to back drafts any team has ever had. They passed on Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar lol. Imagine Josh Allen and Quentin Nelson just waiting to be drafted and the Browns take Mayfield and Denzel Ward 😂😂😂 What an unmitigated disaster lol. A bartender could have done a better job.

[@b_collins7846]

My guy, you played your damn heart out tonight! You are a tough SOB.

[@thebeaglefamilytree7348]

Let's go Baker Stay Dangerous my friend

[@FPSWizard]

Cleveland fan. Rooting for Bake.

[@Oklahoma-Dreaming]

The Bucs are going to give the Lions a run for their money. It should be a very good game. I think the Lions win but it’ll be tight. But either way the 49ers won’t have a patsy next week. If the 49ers want to go to the Super Bowl they’ll earn it.

[@TheBeggies95]

Tbh they got bailed out by Green Bay’s kicker yesterday… Purdy threw 2 picks but they dropped it also.. I feel like that was Green Bay’s game but hey this is sports!

[@robscott2154]

Yeah, I agree. The best part about this game is that both teams or centered around 2 quarterbacks who got a second chance and help turn their teams around. How anyone could dislike Goff or Mayfield is beyond my understanding

[@RochellBarbara4690]

The 49ers barely beat Green Bay soooooo😂

[@HarryNewell-bw7ju]

Group Hug in the Shower Boyz! LFG! Go Bucs!

[@StacheTB]

The Tampa Bay Effect is REAL!!!!! Brady went from stiff as aboard, as uptight as they come and people saying he was washed to as loose and laid back as Jimmy Buffet (RIP) and boating off into the sunset with another Lombardi. Baker came in a football orphan known for immaturity and State Farm commercials and now he is a leader of men, has found a home and completely changed his narrative. Not only is this good news for Baker, I think this is good news for Evans as the Bucs now know they have a QB that can get him the ball and he won't just be a money pit during a rebuild. The Lions better be ready. This is gonna be a dog fight and we got some of the meanest boys in the yard coming to the Motor City.

[@davidarbuckle7236]

Baker was counted out. He has outperformed all expectations. Sign this guy now! He runs like a Linebacker. (sometimes that is bad) But he will take on anyone. He has no fear.

[@charleswagenseil5496]

Well done interview. Baker is more than capable of leading the Bucs to a Super Bowl

[@robscott2154]

Gonna be an awesome match and it's amazing to see this kid mature, he's a great QB. Goff might be the better QB right now though, and that home crowd is going to be lit up... Go Lions

[@ronaldbrooks5427]

We know how to make them quiet and you'll see y'all going to be kissing babies and hugging and crying when it's all over with around 6:30 y'all will be done we going to bust your bubble we ain't the same team and the damn sure ain't the Rams defense see you at 3:00 GO BUCS 😂👍🏾

[@robscott2154]

@@ronaldbrooks5427 this aged very well 😄 go Lions

[@brucelau2023]

I think he’s finally found his place in the NFL quite honestly and you can't help but be happy for Baker Mayfield after what he's been through the last 3 seasons after the cleveland browns fiasco

[@cash3015]

Bro did Media after doing well, Cleveland curse finna destroy him again

[@fluoridaman2332]

yeah but how do you avoid media when successful?

[@XOFINESSE]

Clean sweep

[@PeteGenesis]

Stay humbled, stay composed Baker. Boomer Sooner🎉

[@yeltsin3961]

Interview in Detroit, I hope Baker got some sleep so he can wake up dangerous.

[@avsfan3382]

I always believed in baker, just needs the right enviroment to succeed.

[@streetj3sus]

Actors finding themselves in a scripted entertainment game is amazing

[@pewterpirate4560]

We Bucs fan don't usually get lucky. Figured we'd be paying for Brady for the next 20 years. Got lucky with Baker

[@fluoridaman2332]

Bucs had a bye week after losing to the Lions at home this year to think about how they could have did better. This will play a huge role in the scheme used going into this game. Lions will most likely use the same plan as before because it worked.

[@WeWatchSportsNetwork]

Let’s go Bake Bake

[@destro5311]

I fux with Baker! Real one since jump!

[@goat964]

🔥🔥🔥

[@stevektx]

James Houston IV says hello!

[@Adambomb942]

Sucks we have to go against Baker today. If not going against the lions i always root for the guy.

[@bc8Sooners]

This is Canales and Mayfield's first year. I hope they can work together for a few more years. Baker just went through too many OCs and offensive schemes.

[@j.p8625]

Let's go bucks 🤙

[@2ndroyalty342]

The fit right before he got on flight

[@jcage9095]

Idgaf about how he acts. How do you fucking play..damn. That's what it's about. His play got em to a division title and a playoff win. That's all that matters.

[@brandonstephens1447]

Baker gonna cook up some lion meat for lunch today!! LFG BUCS!! Revenge tour round 2 boys

[@BrodneyI30YS]

GO BUCS

[@freedom_at_the_cross]

Baker isn't manziel.. the stigma on him is real

[@traehille7301]

In all honesty, I'm not even worried . Baker is going to bake the D is going to have fun. TB 34 DET 16

[@LeakedAndUnreleased]

LETS GO LIONS! SUPERBOWL BOUND!🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

[@TheDa102478]

Next season get this help on offense

[@billricheter5678]

People don’t realize how strong of an arm he has. His main problem is he makes the ball hard to catch that’s why he has so many drops

[@quantum_immortality]

I woke up feeling dangerous... Thank You Baker 😏

[@GCMcShooter]

Amazing Season Baker! Hope The Bucs are smart enough the resign him

[@KildalSMASH]

Huge Baker Mayfield fan..... but he looks like Billy Madison in the thumbnail......

[@nathanbolton4139]

Just saying.. clean dap.

[@stevegoodnight3601]

Baker is Everything the biased follow the leader media says he's NOT! It's really pathetic how the media refuses to give this guy ANY credit for anything! But then those who possess no class may very well not reckognize it when they see it.

[@korodski]

He finds comfort being off for the rest of the 2023 season 😂

[@michaelbenn4912]

Seem like a decent guy, so don't take this ass whooping the Lions give you personally👍

[@laneguthrie400]

Rod needs some work interviewing. Very choppy

[@JackWilliams-rb1th]

Baker Gayfield finna find out what Ford Field tastes like