Baker Mayfield says Bryce Young's story is 'far from finished' following benching

[{"selector":"#anim-7d8bada6-83cf-440c-9d3c-885af006adcd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4f939bca-f80c-499c-9941-8e35b2695289","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield understands Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young. Mayfield was a castaway quarterback before joining Tampa Bay.

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[{"selector":"#anim-a8e9eb2e-470d-4b75-875d-17db7d0ac728 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fdc0b4f1-18de-4fb9-9005-8440cc3c7258","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] quarterback is hard, especially for young guys," Mayfield told reporters. "Many guys have talent and intelligence but not the perfect chance or fit.

"This seat fits me better than others. Not to denigrate other teams, but it's about your teammates and coaches.

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[{"selector":"#anim-23d1cb46-810d-477c-a940-6294b70ff46e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.35729423365947%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-31f24675-7db2-466c-acb8-d30ba44ff596","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] After acquiring Deshaun Watson in 2022, the Cleveland Browns released Mayfield, the 2018 No. 1 overall pick. He left after seven games after being dealt to the Carolina Panthers.

Los Angeles Rams claimed Mayfield off waivers in 2022. The Buccaneers become Mayfield's fourth NFL franchise in 2023 after a one-year rental season in LA.

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