The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found their answer at quarterback when Baker Mayfield stepped into the massive void left by Tom Brady’s retirement.
While many questioned whether the former first overall pick could handle the pressure of replacing a legend, one former teammate has no doubts about Mayfield’s championship potential.
Robbie Chosen recently offered his assessment of Mayfield’s abilities during an appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football.
“Absolutely,” Chosen said when asked if Mayfield is a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback. “My time in Carolina with Baker, it was a great experience to see the energy he brought, the command. He was only signed for, like, a week, and by Day 1 of training camp, he knew the whole offense. He has the capability to believe that he’s a Super Bowl quarterback. He has a strong arm. He has all the levels of his game. He knows how to get guys going. He plays with that energy and that chip on his shoulder. I believe he’s a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback.”
Is Baker Mayfield a Super Bowl caliber QB?@chosen1ra definitely believes he is 😎 pic.twitter.com/oHn6qaYZwr
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Chosen’s endorsement carries weight given their brief but memorable time together with the Carolina Panthers.
The veteran receiver witnessed firsthand how quickly Mayfield absorbed the offensive system and commanded respect in the huddle.
That experience shaped his conviction about Mayfield’s championship credentials.
The numbers support Chosen’s assessment.
Since joining Tampa Bay, Mayfield has guided the Buccaneers to back-to-back playoff appearances despite working with different offensive coordinators.
His postseason statistics tell the story of a quarterback rising to the occasion when the stakes are highest.
Across three playoff games with the Buccaneers, Mayfield has completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 871 yards with eight touchdowns against just two interceptions.
The 30-year-old has embraced the challenge of following Brady’s legacy while establishing his own identity in Tampa Bay.
His competitive fire and leadership style have earned recognition throughout the organization as the Buccaneers continue building around their dynamic quarterback.
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