NFL: The Insiders on Baker Mayfield

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From the episode

He feels like he's being disrespected. Everybody knows an angry Baker Mayfield is usually the best version of Baker Mayfield.

Mentioned at 78:26 – 78:38

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

An angry Baker Mayfield is historically his best version on the field.

Baker Mayfield is feeling disrespected by his team's contract offer, and history suggests that an angry version of Mayfield is typically his most effective.

Baker MayfieldQB · TBPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

Baker MayfieldNeutralProjection

Mayfield had MVP buzz last year; shows futures volatility.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldNeutralInjury

Mayfield's health return is critical to Bucs' playoff narrative and Bowles' job survival.

Bucs Nation

Baker MayfieldNegativeValue

Baker Mayfield has 0 trade value, minimal asset status.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Baker MayfieldPositiveRole

Mayfield's return boosted Bucs offense; Irving scored 20+ points in two of three games.

ESPN Fantasy Football

Baker MayfieldNegativeInjury

Mayfield's 64-yard return raises health and readiness concerns.

Arrowhead Pride

Baker MayfieldNeutralRole

Mayfield returned but limited to 11 pass attempts in Week 7 win.

Yahoo Sports NFL

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