Mayfield: Bucs’ Victory Over Jets Last Season Was ‘Personal’

By admin — In News — July 22, 2026

   ​This offseason, the Netflix special ‘Quarterback’ released it’s third season, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield being one of four featured signal callers.The series gives fans behind-the-scenes looks at Mayfield, along with Cam Ward, Joe Flacco, and Jayden Daniels.Thus far, the show has given some great insight into Tampa’s up-and-down season last year, with Mayfield’s play at the center.In one episode, the Bucs’ Week 3 matchup with the New York Jets was the focus, as Mayfield had a bit more riding on the game than usual.#Bucs QB Baker Mayfield explains why he took last year’s game against the #Jets personally, with Steve Wilks as their DC:“This is personal for me. Wilks cut me. F*** him.”(🎥 @netflixsports) pic.twitter.com/JR1gUibwpD— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 21, 2026″This is personal for me,” Mayfield said before the game. “[Steve] Wilks cut me. (Expletive) him. Let’s go.”Wilks, who at the time was the New York Jets’ defensive coordinator, served in the same role during Mayfield’s brief stint with the Carolina Panthers.However, he took over as interim head coach during the 2022 NFL season after Matt Rhule was fired.But, in Week 3, he was now on the opposing sideline, with bad blood still brewing between he and Mayfield.”I could tell that I was not his favorite, which is fine, but the only thing you can ask for in this business is to be upfront and honest,” Mayfield said. “Its the National Football League. Its a man’s game. Just tell guys how it is.”Mayfield went onto explain that when he was notified that he was going to be inactive or released, Wilks and the organization was not straightforward with him.”I was like, ‘Listen, if you want me to ask for my release, I’ll say it, but if you’re going to cut me just tell me that.’ He’s [Wilks] ultimately the one who made that decision, that I wasn’t gonna be active, I wasn’t going to be playing anymore and I know that.”Mayfield did struggle during his time in Carolina, fronting a 1-5 record and a career-low 57.8% completion percentage. But, he didn’t have much time to prepare, and was almost mockingly being used as a scout team defensive tackle in practice.”When you face people that you have, whether a good or bad relationship with, you always want to beat them,” Mayfield added. The Bucs did just that, walking off the Jets with a field goal from Chase McLaughlin as time expired for a 29-27 victory.During the kick, Mayfield was filmed repeating “Come on God, come on Chase,” as he prayed that his team could finish the job.Following the game, Mayfield was asked about the added intensity when playing against head coach Todd Bowles’ former team, to which he responded “I loved it. And it’s also, their D-coordinator was the one who cut me in Carolina, so a lot of stuff was personal.”Mayfield finished with 233 passing yards and a touchdown, adding 44 yards with his legs.Wilks, on the other hand, was relieved of his duties following the season, and recently accepted a  

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