An underrated story of the Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season was Baker Mayfield guiding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a road victory in their first game after Tom Brady. Mayfield He was sharp and efficient, particularly during the final 32 minutes of the game.
The reason the improvement started around halftime was because Mayfield began to recognize the signals that the defense of the Minnesota Vikings. The corridor of the Bucs, Rachaad Whiterevealed it during the weekly radio program of Tampa Bay.
The Magic of Baker Mayfield
We were paying attention all game to his signals, and I remember Bake coming into the locker room at half-time and saying, ‘I’ve got it.’ We receive all the signals from him. If they do this, they will enter Cover 2. If they do this, they will enter Cover 3.”
Baker Mayfield, quarterback de Buccaneers
It’s a shrewd move by a veteran quarterback who is trying to find success in Tampa. Many might consider it cheating, but it’s part of the game and NFL He doesn’t disapprove.
The media asked Mayfield about sign theft on Wednesday, and confirmed he used it to his advantage.
You’re always trying to find defensive tendencies. As I said after the game, it was a chess game for the first half. I can’t give Brian Flores enough credit for how (the defense) was planned. It took us a bit to adapt, but you try to find all the possible advantages to win.”
Baker Mayfield, quarterback de Buccaneers
Another journalist followed up and joked that if Mayfeld If you continue to do so, some higher authorities may come looking for you. The QB took advantage of the opportunity to subtly shoot at the Houston Astros.
The NFL copies MLB
Los Astros were caught in a cheating scandal in which they used a center field video camera to steal catcher-pitcher signs during the World Series-winning season in 2017. The MLB She was tough on the organization. Technically, sign stealing is legal in baseball, but it cannot occur through the use of technology.
For what Mayfield can feel comfortable with his etiquette on the field. At 28 years old and on a one-year contract, he will do whatever it takes to win and revive his career.
2023-09-14 02:09:00
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