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Realistic expectations for Baker Mayfield

Due to the official end of Tampa Bay’s quarterback competition, Bucs fans have the opportunity to finally move forward, focus on week one and what the winner will do this season.

For the last three years Tampa Bay fans have gone from ripe to spoiled with expectations higher than the crows nest in Raymond James Stadium. Even before the days of Tampa Brady, the Buccaneers spent a half-decade with Jameis Winston throwing all sorts of passes. (Unironically) It was always clear and understood what Jameis Winston was going to bring to the table— whether or not it was a meal you’d want to eat, that’s a different discussion.