Bucs GM: Baker Mayfield 'Excited' to Compete with Kyle Trask to Replace Tom Brady

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to enter a new era after the retirement of legendary quarterback Tom Brady, and signing Baker Mayfield was a step in that direction.

Bucs general manager Jason Licht said in a statement that Mayfield will compete for the starting job, which is an opportunity he relishes:

"Baker is a tough competitor who plays with the kind of passion and confidence that you look for in a quarterback. He's a young veteran with good upside who should thrive in our new offensive system with receivers like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Russell Gage. He had an impressive 2020 season when he led the Browns to their playoff appearance and did some good things during his brief stint…