Baker Mayfield's Leadership Fuels Buccaneers' Unexpected Success

Buccaneers finished the 2023 season with a 9-8 record, surprising many teams.

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Baker Mayfield played a key role in the Buccaneers' success, throwing for 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns.

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Mayfield achieved a career-high completion rate of 64.3 percent in 2023.

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Rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey praised Mayfield's leadership and competitive spirit.

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Kancey described Mayfield as someone teammates would "run through a wall for.

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The Buccaneers rewarded Mayfield with a three-year, $100 million contract extension.

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Mayfield's contract includes $50 million guaranteed.

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Despite initial doubts, Mayfield exceeded expectations and earned his first Pro Bowl selection.

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Mayfield finished third in the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year voting.

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