Baker Mayfield Addresses Misunderstood Comments About Tom Brady

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said after his team’s 33-sixteen win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday that he believes his feedback about Tom Brady on a podcast had been misinterpreted.

He stated he meant no disrespect to the seven-time Super Bowl winner who was on the call for Sunday’s recreation for Fox Sports, his first ride lower back to Tampa as an analyst.

“I think a variety of that got taken out of context, and none of it changed into personal with the aid of any method,” said Mayfield, who led 4 touchdown drives inside the victory. “It’s just what he demanded of the men, and that is the air of secrecy of Tom Brady. And that’s what he did to convey a championship right here.

“Nothing non-public, but yeah, speaking earlier than the sport, he is manifestly glad for me, and he is aware of the guys, so he knows how a lot I revel in throwing to Mike [Evans] and Chris [Godwin] [because] he were given to do the equal. It’s amusing to be able to talk approximately the identical revel in with a man like that.”

Appearing on the “Casa de Klub” podcast with Corey Kluber and Tyler Casagrande simply over a week ago, Mayfield took a playful jab at Brady. Speaking to the variations of their personalities, he said Brady’s depth made for a harassed-out locker room.

“The constructing turned into a bit exclusive with Tom in there,” Mayfield stated. “Obviously, gambling-wise, Tom is special. He had all and sundry dialled in in excessively strung surroundings, so I suppose every person changed into quite pressured out. They desired me to be available, be myself, and convey the joy again to soccer for men who weren’t having as much fun.”

When discussing the situation on Sunday’s broadcast, Brady said, “I notion stressful turned into now not having Super Bowl earrings. So, there was an attitude of a champion that I took to work every day. This wasn’t daycare. If I turned into going to have amusement, I’d visit Disneyland with my children.

“There’s a way to method this game, and it’s with the right mindset to attempt to push each different outdoor our consolation region, and great teammates do this. You come, I have a person like [Rob] Gronkowski; I actually have a person like Evans—there are excessive expectations for us. We got to make sure we go out there and deliver.”

Brady’s broadcast accomplice Kevin Burkhardt spoke back, “The competitive juices are nonetheless flowing,” with Brady responding, “Still in there. No apologies.”
Mayfield laughed while he heard Brady’s “daycare” remark after the game.

“Like I said, some matters got taken out of context,” Mayfield said. “He did it his personal manner, and that’s why he has seven jewellery. So, no longer a whole lot else needs to be said.”
Brady also discovered inside the broadcast that the Chicago Bears were “very stealthy in their recruitment,” and he “severely considered” signing with them before selecting the Bucs as a free agent in 2020.

Brady’s return to Tampa blanketed spotlighting him inside the sales space at the jumbotron, wherein he was greeted with a status ovation with minutes to move before halftime. Brady smiled and waved as his familiar walkout tune, “PSA” by Jay-Z, played over the audio system.

“It’s remarkable,” stated Evans, who additionally became the franchise’s all-time main scorer Sunday with a number-one-region landing. “I bet he gave us a few exquisite fortunes these days. The remaining time we performed the Eagles with him changed into a playoff sport that we acquired [2021 wild-card round], so I wager it simply delivered again appropriate memories, and every person felt like that too.”