Best scrambler in the league.

The Joe typing here has stated multiple times there isn’t a quarterback in the NFL who can match the intangibles of Baker Mayfield.

However, at some point those intangibles must result in playoff wins.

One of those intangibles is a trait Mayfield’s teammates get off on: his ability to scramble.

How bad would the Bucs’ record have been last year had Mayfield not scrambled his way out of tight spots for the Bucs to either get a first down, score six or win games? The guy was borderline magical with his feet.

And it seems the numbers back Joe up on this.

Per BSPN research, Mayfield is at the top of the league when it comes to making plays with his feet.

QB stat to know: Since joining the Bucs in 2023, Mayfield’s 545 yards on third-down scrambles are 146 more than the next-closest player (Patrick Mahomes, 399), while his 63.6% career conversion rate on third-down rushes is the second highest among qualified QBs since entering the league in 2018.

BSPN Research did not cite the QB with the highest third-down conversion rate while rushing. Joe guesses maybe Josh Allen?

Still, Bucs fans saw how Mayfield saved the Bucs’ bacon many times last year. The only question is how much longer can he keep this up?

Mayfield simply got the tar beat out of him to the point where he was pretty much ineffective after the bye. At not effective enough.

Concerning is what Joe has heard Super Bowl-winning quarterback Phil Simms say. You don’t get quicker the further away you get from 30. Mayfield is 31.