Baker Mayfield Treated Emeka Egbuka’s Family To Brunch
April 29th, 2025
Bonding.
Now this is how a franchise quarterback gets on the same page as his brand new toy.
Baker Mayfield wasted no time last weekend getting comfortable with his new, shiny weapon, Bucs first-round pick Emeka Egbuka. It was as if Mayfield gave a brand new Mustang from Bill Currie Ford a spin down Himes Avenue.
Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht made an appearance this morning with popular sports radio and TV host Adam Schein on “Schein on Sports,” heard exclusively on SiriusXM Radio’s “Mad Dog Radio” channel.
There, Licht explained how Egbuka was less than 24 hours into his Bucs career and already Mayfield took charge.
When Egbuka and his family arrived from California via Air Glazer, Mayfield met his new receiver and his family and took the group out for brunch.
The Bucs had kept their plans to draft Egbuka so well under wraps, not even Mayfield had a clue the Bucs were going to draft an offensive player on Thursday night, per Licht.
Licht said he made a deal with Mayfield. Licht said he promised Mayfield he would tip him off to the pick the instant the Bucs sent the card in. Licht said he texted Mayfield, “You are going to like this… ” and then dropped Egbuka’s name into the text.
PMayfield immediately replied, in Licht’s words, “Aw, expletive.” And the expletive, Licht said, was very positive.
You can hear Licht tell Schein the story in the audio below.
"He probably doesn't even want me telling anybody that. He does that under the radar without wanting any fanfare for it."#Bucs GM Jason Licht reveals to @AdamSchein a great story of how Baker Mayfield welcomed Emeka Egbuka to Tampa.
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— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) April 29, 2025
April 29th, 2025 at 1:14 pm
Unfortunately when they asked him to pass the salt it went over their heads.
April 29th, 2025 at 1:17 pm
just give us the ring already
April 29th, 2025 at 1:24 pm
LFG!
April 29th, 2025 at 1:26 pm
Shake N Bake baby!!!
April 29th, 2025 at 1:31 pm
Thought that was a sign of good luck?
April 29th, 2025 at 1:39 pm
How lucky we are to have a Stud Leader as our Franchise QB. Go Bucs!!
April 29th, 2025 at 1:49 pm
Just another example of why it’s so easy to cheer our team on, and root for all of the guys!
April 29th, 2025 at 1:54 pm
Cheap Bastard….should have been dinner!!!
April 29th, 2025 at 2:03 pm
IrishMist
Why so negative. Dude had 41TD passes last season 2nd in the league! He did this without CG for ten games and ME13 out for 3 and hampered in many more earllier games. He finished well. So a QB loses his top two targets for half a season and we still have people cheap shotting him?
He must have thrown a few good tosses eh?
Mayfield is the consummate team player!!! And one gets the feeling it comes naturally to him because he has had to EARN every spot on every team he’s played. He is a true lunchpail guy that a Joe Buc Fan can relate.
April 29th, 2025 at 2:13 pm
I see great things in the horizon for this team. It’s nice to have an ADULTS in the room.
April 29th, 2025 at 2:17 pm
Baker=Leader on and off the field
April 29th, 2025 at 2:19 pm
We are very lucky to have Baker on this team. I wasn’t really on board with his initial signing but he won me over with his play after he was named starter.
April 29th, 2025 at 2:21 pm
Can we convince Gronkowski to chase another ring?
April 29th, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Gronk would love to play for Baker.
Imagine this offense with Gronkowski blocking?
Bro.
Let’s offer Gronk a big contract.
Chase a ring for real!
April 29th, 2025 at 2:34 pm
Baker is a stud qb and a damn good human. Great job by Licht & Co. for their investment in this young man. I do think it will win us a Super Bowl soon. Baker May not be the perfect QB but with all these weapons around him and such a killer offensive line, I think he can get it done. Nothing but first class acts by Bake since walking into one Buc
April 29th, 2025 at 2:37 pm
Stpetebucsfan- I was making a joke. I actually like Baker and think he’s a top tier QB. I just think that with all the things in this messed up world that should be taken seriously, sports isn’t one of them.
April 29th, 2025 at 2:42 pm
Should’ve bought him an f150 from bill Curry Ford, and then dinner, hey baker you can make it up and buy me a Harley ha ha ha just busting on ya good job QB1
April 29th, 2025 at 2:50 pm
Great teammate.Great player.Most exciting QB in franchise history. If you don’t like Baker Mayfield you don’t like football.
April 29th, 2025 at 3:22 pm
CLASS!
April 29th, 2025 at 3:26 pm
Esteban85 Says:
Baker pretty close to being “the perfect QB.” Great arm, great leadership, practices hard, well liked by teammates. What exactly is he missing?
Next 8 years he will be building his HOF resume’ with multiple trips to SB. His career parallels Drew Brees. The best is yet to come.
April 29th, 2025 at 4:10 pm
Trask would have taken them to Brunch and Dinner because he’s better than Baker at everything, he just needs a shot. Right occult members?
April 29th, 2025 at 4:40 pm
BA’s Red Pen Says:
Trask would have taken them to Brunch and Dinner because he’s better than Baker at everything.
^^^^^^^^^
That’s really funny.
I’m not a Trask fanatic but I will say he’d be QB 1-2 in that draft class.
April 29th, 2025 at 4:46 pm
He shld work out with Drew Brees on the one thing I would like to see him improve. Deep ball accuracy. Josh Freeman had his best season after working out in the off season with Brees.
April 29th, 2025 at 4:53 pm
Bake
April 29th, 2025 at 5:30 pm
As Cleveland continues its search for a franchise QB
April 29th, 2025 at 5:41 pm
shake and bake…sizzle and grizzle…
it’s like a cooking show…!
we’re gonna be cookin’…
cookin’ in the pot !
April 29th, 2025 at 5:57 pm
He will more likely choke in the playoffs turnover the ball at a bad time just like always and it won’t be his fault why we lost the game. NFC Championship or bust!!
April 29th, 2025 at 6:33 pm
Did I hear Baker is buying people Fords from Bill Curry?
April 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Irishmist, Agree. stpetebucsfan-like me- get our cackles up when we think Baker is being cheap shot. It’s a game for kids to have fun and that’s when it’s fun to watch too. But don’t say we can’t take it seriously. Ever seen those guys cry after a heartbreaking loss? They care so we care. But you’re 100 percent right that there are plenty of things to be taken seriously right about now and sports is not one of them. And Irishmist you predicted that prank call story and the 21 year old would have legs. You were right, I saw some show today and they talked about it for 10 or 15 minutes. I’ll bet that young man feels like a dumbass right about now.
April 29th, 2025 at 7:02 pm
Question is Joe…where did they go for brunch?
April 29th, 2025 at 8:48 pm
IrishMist
Point well taken! I’m a sucker not a loser. That is to say that while I joined the Army voluntarily and also volunteered I realize now I was a true sucker. Had many deferments available along with plenty of “white privilege”. I did not go to see THIS!
I’m not a loser however I was lucky enough to get back alive. Sadly 58,220 of my fellow mates over there never made it back and yes they were “losers” of their lives. Kind of rankles me when I consider the guy who made the comment used his “white privelege” and wealth to dodge the draft.
If it sounds like I’m bitter it’s because I am, but I”m working hard and am getting past it.
April 29th, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Hey SlyPirate, how much does it cost? You know, for the space Trask is renting, or is it more of a lease option in your head?
Cool story. Glad Baker and Trask are our QBs. Both of them, SlyPirate.. Excited to see Pratt play as well.
GO!!!!!BUCS!!!!!
April 29th, 2025 at 9:06 pm
BA RED PEN… SO Sorry SlyPirate…
April 29th, 2025 at 9:19 pm
Hey , Since 2020 it’s been pretty cool being a fan of the Tampa teams,,, 1 Super Bowl and a few division Titles , 2 Stanley Cups ,,3 conference Championships , Hell even the low budget Rays have made the playoffs ,,, just saying , there are worse places to be