Baker Mayfield has spent a lot of his life as a controversial quarterback.'
First was his time at Oklahoma, regarding a certain flag-planting incident that upset one or two Ohio State fans. Then came his time as lead man in Cleveland, where he led the Browns back to the playoffs for the first time in forever.'
When the Browns regressed, Mayfield was traded to Carolina, where he was scorned as a wasted talent.'
Mayfield was waived, claimed by the Rams, and ultimately ended up signing a small contract with Tampa Bay to succeed Tom Brady. And as quarterback of the Bucs, he has thrived, providing a deft mix of crafty athleticism and veteran playmaking.