Bucs WR Sees Baker Mayfield as a Mix of Tom Brady and Jameis Winston

One of the Bucs' star receivers sees similarities between his current quarterback and those he played with previously in Tampa Bay.

Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) makes a catch against the Detroit Lions during the first half in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports / Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

When you hear the names Tom Brady and Jameis Winston used in the same sentence, it's more than likely going to elicit a double take. After all, one is the greatest quarterback of all time while the other is a former first-round pick turned backup whose pre-game routines and post-game comments have achieved more criticism than his play on the field.

So yes, Tom Brady and Jameis Winston could not be more different.

The only thing the two players have in common is that they both played quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But even those stretches of their respective careers — both the timing and results — were a complete contrast.

Interestingly enough, when Buccaneers' receiver, Chris Godwin was asked about his current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, he couldn't help but draw comparisons to his previous ones. That's right — Chris Godwin's described Baker Mayfield as a mix between Tom Brady and Jameis Winston.

In an interview with CBS Sports, Godwin talked about Winston's strengths, which included his ability to move on quickly from mistakes.

"Whatever happened the previous play or the previous drive, it never existed [for Jameis]. You’re going to get the same guy and he’s going to be ready to throw it every single time."

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When discussing Brady's attributes, Godwin identified his "business-like" demeanor and intense focus as key factors in his success.

Godwin went on to state that Baker Mayfield's persona represents "a nice mix of both [Winston and Brady]." The root of his comparison comes from Baker's tendency to joke around and have fun with his teammates (like Winston) while also maintaining an intense focus when the game is going on (like Brady).

"Bake is locked in when it’s time to play, but always joking with the team or messing with the defensive linemen or the refs," he said.

After hearing how Godwin describes Jameis Winston and Tom Brady, it isn't actually that difficult to understand how he sees aspects of both players in his current quarterback in Baker Mayfield.

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