The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into the 2024 NFL season looking to get back to the playoffs and win the NFC South division once again. Led by Baker Mayfield, they believe they have a very good chance of doing so.
During the 2023 NFL season, Mayfield completely revitalized his career. He looked the part of a franchise quarterback for the Buccaneers and was rewarded this offseason with a big three-year contract worth $100 million and possibly up to $115 million with incentives included.
He ended up completing 64.3 percent of his pass attempts for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Those numbers have given the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope that he is truly ready for an even bigger breakout season in 2024. Mayfield has those exact same goals in mind.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Reveals Big Goals For 2024
In a recent quote, shared by ESPN, Mayfield detailed his goals for the upcoming 2024 season. He’s look to take his game to the next level.
“Obviously last year was a lot of trying to learn the system on the fly, get to know teammates as well, balancing that performance versus getting to know everybody and trying to be a leader. But now, going through it — obviously you have some new faces here — but going through a year with these guys, trying to be more in command. I am vocal, but most of the time I’m only vocal when I need to be. I’m kind of a ‘lead by example’ type guy. So really now it’s taking the next step in the vocal aspect — getting everybody on the same page.”
While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers giving Mayfield such a big contract was a big step for the 29-year-old quarterback, he doesn’t want to feel comfortable in his current situation.
“You never want to feel comfortable. Yeah, is it great that I know I’m going to be here for the next couple of years? Of course. It means I get to settle in here, be myself even more so and push these guys to the next level. It’s a good feeling.”
The stage has been set for Mayfield to finally prove why he was taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has had a rollercoaster journey so far, but seems to have finally found a home in Tampa.
Expect to see Mayfield live up to the expectations for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. He has great weapons and a renewed mindset. It should be a very good year for him.
