“This Guy Is A Competing Bad Ass”
August 5th, 2025
Running ways Chucky-approved.
So Chucky recently broke down the Bucs for his NFC South preview in his latest Barstool Sports video. Fun stuff.
Through his years as an NFL coach and offensive assistant, Chucky often had quarterbacks that could run. So maybe that is one reason he likes Baker Mayfield so much.
Well, “maybe” may not be the right word because Chucky lauded Mayfield’s running ability in explaining why defenses ought to fear him.
“Let me tell you, Baker Mayfield, think about this: eight different offensive coordinators in eight years in the NFL,” Chucky began. “Cleveland, Carolina, L.A. then he has three in three straight years in Tampa. He is unbelievable.”
Chucky seemed to hint Mayfield may benefit from working with rookie Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. Chucky knows the Bucs are going to, at least a little, diversify the offense. Last year under Liam Coen the Bucs rarely threw deep.
And Chucky thinks diversifying is a good thing.
“I don’t think the verbiage is going to change this year,” Chucky said. “But I do think there will be some evolving with Josh Grizzard style and play-calling.
“The Buccaneers don’t want to just run the same plays with the new offensive coordinator. They got to keep evolving. Stay ahead of these defensive coaches that are in these dark rooms studying them all offseason.
“I guarantee Grizzard and Mayfield will have some new stuff.”
Chucky then focused on Mayfield.
“What I love about Mayfield, Pro Bowler under [Dave] Canales, Pro Bowler under Liam Coen. I love his play style.
“You know, Baker Mayfield rushed for 378 yards, over six yards a carry. This guy’s a competing badass. No. 1 in the NFL, 69 touchdowns the last two seasons. Now he also leads the NFL with 26 interceptions. So we just can’t chap our lips on anybody’s butt.
“He got to take a little bit better care of the ball. I think he knows that.”
Then Chucky hit viewers with a Mayfield stat that blew Joe away.
“This is the third player ever in football, in the history of the league, to throw for over 70 percent [completion percentage], over 4,500 yards and over 40 touchdowns. Joe Burrow did it. Drew Brees did it. And Baker Mayfield did it.
“That’s how great he has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Great quarterback, man.”
The Bucs have a shot to improve their electric offense. This is starting to shape up, if Chris Godwin can come back and play his normal top-shelf self, to be an offense that is damn near as dangerous as Tom Brady and Bucco Bruce Arians in 2020-21.
Sure, there are a few ifs involved. But Joe sees the possibilities.
August 5th, 2025 at 9:24 am
Sounds like the bucs may be adding backup quarterback with more than half a dozen passes in the NFL. Long time bet pretty damn decent backup QB Teddy Bridgewater is coming to town let’s see if he signs that dotted line
August 5th, 2025 at 9:25 am
Should say let’s see if he gets to sign that dotted line, sounds like trash may have some preseason competition 🫢uh-oh
August 5th, 2025 at 9:36 am
And if Chris can come back like Joe mentioned defensive coordinators are not gong to sleep this year just say that much. Liam Cohen was very very smart and keeping the dink and dunk- 15 yd tops, plays, I think Baker’s worst quality is down the field passing. He is smart and he is scrappy but his deep fall was his deep ball last year. The deep throw was not as accurate as his intermediate play. This is one of the cases where I hope I’m wrong and Baker proves different like he has done every year. So excited for this 50th anniversary 2025 season with this dynamic duo of offense and defense let’s go Tampa Bay!!!!!!
August 5th, 2025 at 9:50 am
BM6 is in great company…Drew Brees and Joe Burrow! It’s about time he gets his due recognition as have those two other guys! LFG!!
August 5th, 2025 at 10:09 am
I hope Grizz runs the ball more than liam did….
baker is solid but we need to keep the dink and dunk offense while also having baker throw under 18 times per game….run run run
otherwise, baker will lead the league in INTs and Fumbles..again…
GO BUCS!!!!!
August 5th, 2025 at 10:15 am
Couldn’t be happier to hear about Teddy Bridgewater’s arrival. Wanted him as backup QB for what seems like a decade.
August 5th, 2025 at 10:25 am
The DBs are reading Bakes eyes, when he looks them off, his picks will go down.
August 5th, 2025 at 10:35 am
I wish Chucky would get back into coaching. The game is less without him. But, what an entertainer. Pure joy to watch / listen to.
Meanwhile, I’d love for his lawsuit to take down one Roger Goodell. But that won’t happen either.
August 5th, 2025 at 11:27 am
Chucky breaking down the Buccaneers offense & defense was awesome!
If that does not get you pumped up for the season, I don’t know what will
August 5th, 2025 at 12:15 pm
I love Gruden’s enthusiasm. Always a fun watch. Thanks.
August 5th, 2025 at 1:13 pm
Imfomer. You must be high to compare Baker Mayfield with those quarterback or you must be a family member of Baker Mayfield lol ..
August 5th, 2025 at 1:59 pm
The one who is high is the one who thinks he knows more than 700 current NFL players, SAS, Gruden, Bucs coaches, players and management, the pros who cover football for a living, and demonstrated performance . Maybe try midol or something.
August 5th, 2025 at 5:32 pm
Oneilbuc,
Reading comprehension required here. Gruden is the guy who mentioned the Mayfield comparison to Burrow and Brees. Just re-read the article and that will be clear. Well, in your case maybe not. You seem to be galactically confused.
August 5th, 2025 at 7:01 pm
Baker will never throw 18 or less on a regular basis, he is way too elite to shut that down. The last time Baker threw 18 times we lost…. lets get some more of that, d***!!! We had the #3 offense because of Bakers arm. And for the umpteenth time Baker L O S T 2 fumbles. That didn’t lead the league. His 2 year interceptions were 1 more than Mahomes. No one sane is telling Mahomes to throw less. What a joke 813, what an utter and complete joke. Obviously you never played past 8th grade. 18 times 😂
August 5th, 2025 at 7:12 pm
Hey look, Baker arm is in an elite group with Brees and Burrows, let’s shut him down, we don’t like having the #3 offense.
Baker
Brees
Burrow
4,500, 40 plus 70%
The elite B’s, I’m jealous so lets shut em’ down!!