Baker Mayfield Anticipates Messy Performance from the Saints
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is known for his candid remarks, especially regarding rivals. As the Buccaneers prepare to face the New Orleans Saints, Mayfield has expressed strong feelings about the matchup.
Baker Mayfield’s Anticipation of a Messy Performance against the Saints
This weekend, the Buccaneers will take on the Saints in New Orleans. Mayfield has not held back his emotions regarding this rivalry. He highlighted that past encounters have been anything but clean and have always been physically demanding.
Mayfield’s Rivalry Comments
In a recent statement, Mayfield said, “It has not exactly been clean play from their part when we play them. It is a physical game; you expect it from a division rival.” He added, “Yeah, not much else to say besides for the fact that I do not like them.”
Past Encounters and Current Sentiments
- Mayfield’s disdain for the Saints has been evident before. He previously addressed this rivalry over the summer on the show Pardon My Take.
- During the last season, he showed no remorse for aiding teammate Mike Evans in achieving 1,000 receiving yards against the Saints.
- Evans, unfortunately, will not participate in the upcoming game, leaving room for other players to step up.
This rivalry has deep roots, and Mayfield’s comments underscore the tension that exists. As the Buccaneers head into this matchup, his anticipation of a messy performance reflects the intensity of their division rivalry.
