Baker Mayfield Talks New Toy: “He’s Just So Damn Smart”
July 23rd, 2025
Rookie first-round pick receiver Emeka Egbuka.
Joe has talked for months about how rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka may be the better than healing Chris Godwin for the entire 2025 campaign.
First, Egbuka has looked that good in early practices, but also, that’s what a percentage of first-round pick receivers do. They hit the ground flying as rookies.
Ebuka appears to be that guy, and Baker Mayfield told the world about him today on the New Heights podcast.
“Emeka Egbuka is an absolute stud. He’s the real deal,” Mayfield said.
The Bucs franchise QB was asked by co-host Jason Kelce to explain that take, and Mayfield didn’t hesitate.
“Ok, you know how you just can’t teach guys leaving the ground to catch the ball? It’s always grounded when [Egbuka] catches it,” Mayfield said. “He keeps moving. There’s YAC (yards-after-catch) potential out the wazoo there. But he’s just so damn smart. And he’s willing to block, willing to do everything we ask him to do. But then, I mean, we can plug-and-play him at any of the three receiver spots right now. It’s pretty exciting.”
Damn right, it’s exciting. Mike Evans is a true No. 1 receiver and Egbuka might already be, too. Bucs fans know all about what Chris Godwin can do, and he might be back to a stellar level late this season after his ankle heals.
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July 23rd, 2025 at 4:40 pm
Wow did we really make the right pick?? All signs say we did.!
July 23rd, 2025 at 5:11 pm
I’m liking the sound of this – I know Joe isn’t a big fantasy football fan but I’m going to try and get EE in my leagues draft in the later rounds as I doubt my rivals will be paying attention to him
July 23rd, 2025 at 5:18 pm
Well, looks like we will need him early on.
July 23rd, 2025 at 5:28 pm
The chants in that stadium are gonna be bananas when they get a name for him. Right there with Bucky, because he will receive a nickname
July 23rd, 2025 at 5:39 pm
Well, we know we’re gonna need a lot of points to win games. Baker knows this. Griz knows this. Let’s go get some 40 burgers
July 23rd, 2025 at 5:46 pm
Egg-y Egg-y!
July 23rd, 2025 at 6:23 pm
Egbuka will be a star this season
July 23rd, 2025 at 6:26 pm
Bucs Receivers had 27 drops last season
Egbuka has hands like glue
If we cut down on the drops and Turnovers
We’re easily the NFL best offense
July 23rd, 2025 at 6:40 pm
It’s a super fun interview. Baker fans should watch it.
July 23rd, 2025 at 7:20 pm
And I think of this pick vs others out there with his attitude, attention to detail, humility, etc. That draft reminded me of fantasy drafts when everyone else is drafting one spot, take the BPA when your turn comes cause he pays out.
July 23rd, 2025 at 7:32 pm
Licht is doing so well. He will be inducted into the ring of honor before he retires. I’m with Joe. Licht’s statue by the stadium has to come soon!!!!
July 23rd, 2025 at 7:39 pm
I remember when it would sound like the crowd was booing, but they were actually saying Ruuuuud! I don’t know why. He would make good looking tackles, but 8 yards down field. Barrett Ruud. After we got rid of him I never heard of him again. Maybe I just didn’t care.
July 23rd, 2025 at 7:40 pm
Boo kah boo kah
July 23rd, 2025 at 7:42 pm
Hard name to make a good stadium chant out of.
July 23rd, 2025 at 7:52 pm
I am so hard
July 23rd, 2025 at 8:33 pm
Eee BOO kah 👍🏼
July 23rd, 2025 at 9:48 pm
Booh-Kah…..k.i.s.s.
July 23rd, 2025 at 9:49 pm
Buka, buka, buka, buuuuuuuuuuu!!!!! Yep, thats it 😀
July 23rd, 2025 at 9:53 pm
How are the Bucs comfortable having Trask as QB2 unproven untested in real NFL games? Granted if Baker goes out long term we’d be screwed, but a serviceable backup is so valuable to piece some wins together on a shorter term basis.
July 23rd, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Everyone needs to settle down about the second best receiver on OSU’s 2024 team. I am sure he can play but he is one of many Bucs receivers. If he averages 4 catches a game, that will be a big surprise this year.
July 23rd, 2025 at 10:19 pm
Better than Godwin is getting way ahead of ourselves, isn’t it Joe? This kid looks the part, but he has 0 career catches. Godwin has proven it for years.
July 23rd, 2025 at 11:10 pm
I admire and like Godwin. I hope he can get back to full health but as someone with multiple knee surgeries, I’m skeptical after his additional surgery to clear scar tissue. Then how vague his return is because he won’t be 100%. Maybe 80-90% at best. Like his ACL, he will need a year to see how well it can take the strain. He may have to change his techniques as he may lose speed, agility, and stop/start ability, and change direction speed. I would prefer he come back as late as possible so he can be at his best even if it’s November/December.
July 23rd, 2025 at 11:11 pm
If he’s the Eggman, who’s the Walrus?
July 23rd, 2025 at 11:12 pm
Sorry. Didn’t finish. I think we will be fine with Mike, Egbuka, McMillian and the rest until he returns.
July 23rd, 2025 at 11:15 pm
I am the Walrus
Duh.
July 23rd, 2025 at 11:23 pm
RiddlemyPeter…your schtick about your penis is already old and stale.
July 24th, 2025 at 6:45 am
The plug and play thing is amaxing for any rookie at any position. All three reciever spots? As a rookie? In a new offense? He was paying attention in those player only workouts me thinks!
Go Bucs!
July 24th, 2025 at 9:38 am
I think the stadium would sound cool with fans screaming EEEEEEEEEEEE!