Mayfield’s personal experience, like Young’s, also crossed paths with current Panthers head coach Dave Canales. Canales, of course, was the Buccaneers offensive coordinator in 2023—where he helped guide Mayfield to a career rejuvenation.

Baker Mayfield and Bryce Young went toe-to-toe in one of week 13's most breathtaking contests.

Baker Mayfield’s path to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was an unconventional one, but against all odds, the former 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft has found himself a home along Florida’s gulf coast. Mayfield signed a one-year prove-it deal with the Bucs in March 2023,