Baker Mayfield Declares: 'I’m Taking the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl – We’re Built for Greatness!'
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is making waves as he sets his sights on a Super Bowl run in 2025. After a turbulent start to his career, Mayfield is determined to prove his doubters wrong. In a bold statement ahead of the season, Mayfield declared that he didn’t come to Tampa Bay just to play—he came to win.
"I didn’t come here just to play; I came here to win. The Buccaneers are back, and we’re going all the way to the Super Bowl. We’ve got everything we need to be champions, and I’m leading the charge." – Baker Mayfield
For Mayfield, this isn’t just another season—this is his chance to rewrite the narrative. After bouncing between teams over the last few years, he finally lands with the Buccaneers, a franchise with a rich history and a solid roster. The Bucs are coming off a down year, but Mayfield believes they are positioned to make a deep playoff run, and he’s the one who can take them there.
Mayfield’s confidence is built on the strength of a solid offensive roster. The Buccaneers still have one of the NFL’s best receiving corps, led by wide receiver Mike Evans, along with Chris Godwin. These two talented playmakers provide Mayfield with the weapons he needs to make a serious impact. Add to that a running back duo of Rachaad White and veteran Leonard Fournette, and the Buccaneers have the offensive balance to compete with anyone in the NFC.
But it’s not just about offensive firepower. The Buccaneers’ defense remains one of the most dangerous in the league, with stars like linebacker Devin White and pass rusher Shaquil Barrett leading the charge. Mayfield knows that a championship team requires more than just a high-powered offense, and he’s excited to work with a defense that can shut down the opposition when it matters most.
"We’re not just aiming for the playoffs, we’re aiming for the Super Bowl. Tampa Bay, get ready, because we’re going to take this team to the top." – Baker Mayfield
The NFC is as competitive as ever, with teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys all making their case for supremacy. However, Mayfield is confident in his ability to lead the Buccaneers past these powerhouse teams. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft knows that to get to the top, he has to play at a high level. Mayfield has the arm strength, mobility, and leadership to carry a team to a Super Bowl, and he’s more determined than ever to show it.
Mayfield’s declaration is not just talk. He’s proven in the past that he can lead a team to success, as evidenced by his strong rookie season and his ability to fight through adversity. Now, with a fresh start in Tampa Bay, he’s focused on his ultimate goal: a Super Bowl championship.
The Buccaneers' season begins with high expectations, and Mayfield’s leadership will be critical to their success. If he can stay healthy and perform at his best, there’s no telling how far the Bucs can go. But one thing is certain—Baker Mayfield is not here to settle for mediocrity. He’s aiming for greatness.
Red Sox History Was Made Thanks To Speedy OF Jarren Duran
The Boston Red Sox continue to trend in the right direction with just a few weeks left to go in the regular season.
Over the last few years, one trend for Boston was struggles throughout the month of August. That wasn't the case this year. Boston shined throughout the month and finished it with a 17-11 record, thanks to a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Sunday.
It was a big day for the Red Sox. In the fifth inning, the Red Sox and Pirates were tied at one run apiece. After losing the first two games of the series, the Red Sox easily could've stumbled over the rest of the game. But, speedy outfielder Jarren Duran stepped up to the plate with two runners on and delivered. Duran didn't get a base hit or anything of that nature. He collected the first inside-the-park home run of his career to give Boston a 4-1 lead.
The Red Sox have a superstar on their hands
After the game, MassLive.com's Christopher Smith shared on social media that Duran recorded the fastest home-to-home time by a member of the organization in the Statcast era.
"From the Red Sox: Duran went home to home in 14.71 seconds, the fastest time from home to home this year in MLB and the fastest by a Red Sox player in the Statcast era," Smith said. "Since the start of 2024, only two other players had a faster home to home time (Pete Crow Armstrong at 14.08 seconds and Corbin Carroll at 14.32 seconds)."
Now, that's pretty insane. Duran hasn't had the season he had last year, but it's tough to follow and 8.7 WAR year. But, he has still shined. Right now, he's slashing .260/.337/.451 with 14 home runs, 76 RBIs, 22 stolen bases, 35 doubles, 12 triples, and 75 runs scored in 134 games played. He's at 3.9 wins above replacement right now. Duran is dynamic. He's an extra-base hit machine and when he's rolling, he drives this offense.
There were rumors about a possible trade this summer. Luckily, the Red Sox went in a different direction.
