Mayfield: Brady feedback 'taken out of context'

TAMPA, Fla. — Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield stated after his workforce’s 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday that he believes his feedback about Tom Brady on a podcast have been misinterpreted.

He stated he meant no disrespect to the seven-time Tremendous Bowl winner who was on the decision for Sunday’s sport for Fox Sports activities, his first journey again to Tampa as an analyst.

“I believe a variety of that received taken out of context, and none of it was private by any means,” stated Mayfield, who led 4 landing drives within the victory. “It is simply what he demanded of the fellows, and that is the aura of Tom Brady. And that is what he did to carry a championship right here.

“Nothing private, however yeah, speaking earlier than the sport, he is clearly joyful for me and he is aware of the fellows, so he is aware of how a lot I get pleasure from throwing to Mike [Evans] and Chris [Godwin] [because] he received to do the identical. It is enjoyable to have the ability to speak about the identical expertise with a man like that.”

Showing on the “Casa de Klub” podcast with Corey Kluber and Tyler Casagrande simply over per week in the past, Mayfield took a playful jab at Brady. Chatting with the variations of their personalities, he stated Brady’s depth made for a stressed-out locker room.

“The constructing was just a little bit completely different with Tom in there,” Mayfield stated. “Clearly, playing-wise, Tom is completely different. He had everyone dialed in, high-strung surroundings, so I believe everyone was fairly wired. … They wished me to return in, be myself, carry the enjoyment again to soccer, for guys who weren’t having as a lot enjoyable.”

When discussing the state of affairs on Sunday’s broadcast, Brady stated, “I believed tense was not having Tremendous Bowl rings. So, there was a mindset of a champion that I took to work day by day. This wasn’t daycare. If I used to be going to have enjoyable, I would go to Disneyland with my children.

“There is a approach to method this sport and it is with the best mindset to attempt to push one another exterior our consolation zone, and nice teammates do this. You come, I’ve somebody like [Rob] Gronkowski, I’ve somebody like Evans — there’s excessive expectations for us. We received to ensure we go on the market and ship.”

Brady’s broadcast companion Kevin Burkhardt responded, “The aggressive juices are nonetheless flowing,” with Brady responding, “Nonetheless in there. No apologies.”

Mayfield laughed when he heard Brady’s “daycare” remark after the sport.

“Like I stated — some issues received taken out of context,” Mayfield stated. “He did it his personal means and that is why he has seven rings. So, not a lot else must be stated.”

Brady additionally revealed within the broadcast that the Chicago Bears have been “very stealth of their recruitment” and he “significantly thought-about” signing with them earlier than selecting the Bucs as a free agent in 2020.

Brady’s return to Tampa included spotlighting him within the sales space on the jumbotron, the place he was greeted with a standing ovation with two minutes to go earlier than halftime. Brady smiled and waved as his acquainted walkout tune, “PSA” by Jay-Z, performed over the audio system.

“It is wonderful,” stated Evans, who additionally turned the franchise’s all-time main scorer Sunday with a first-quarter landing. “I suppose he gave us some good luck at this time. The final time we performed the Eagles with him was a playoff sport that we received [2021 wild-card spherical), so I suppose it simply introduced again good reminiscences and everyone felt like that too.”