“He carries himself like Brett Favre”: Panther CB calls out Baker Mayfield over arrogant attitude 2 days after exchanging words with Bucs QB

Baker Mayfield has been an important player on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense this season. However, the team has struggled to secure wins on the gridiron in the past few games. Last Sunday, they suffered a 23-20 loss at the hands of the Carolina Panthers.

In the postgame press conference, cornerback Mike Jackson did not mince his words while talking about Baker Mayfield. He said that the quarterback tries to carry himself like Packers legend Brett Favre. Jackson also talked about his verbal exchanges with the Buccaneers quarterback throughout the game.

"Yeah, sometimes you got to show other people that you ain't scared of them either," Jackson said. "You all know this, I don't really talk trash. But it was just kind of like, he felt like maybe I was scared. I don't know what he thought. "He ain't really say much. It's just how he is. He carries himself like he's Brett Favre. Like, you feel me. So it's just, at the end of the day, you just got to go out there and play ball."

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Against the Panthers, Baker Mayfield completed 18 of 26 passes for 145 yards and one touchdown with one interception. On the other hand, Bryce Young completed 21 of 31 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns.

The Buccaneers' playoff hopes took a massive blow following this loss. They are in second place behind the Panthers in the NFC South with a 7-8 record and a three-game losing skid. Mayfield and his team have just one win in the last seven games after a strong start to the season.

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Baker Mayfield remains confident about the Buccaneers' playoff chances

During Tuesday's press conference, the Buccaneers quarterback shared his honest thoughts about his team making the playoffs.

Baker Mayfield said that he is still confident that they can make the postseason despite a string of disappointing losses.

"It's a long season," Mayfield said. "Everything we want is still right in front of us, despite everything that's gone on. We can win out, make the playoffs, and still have our goals ahead of us. You have to endure the storm. It's the ups and downs of it, and that's just how it goes."

Mayfield is currently playing under the three-year extension worth up to $100 million he signed in 2024. He's helped the team to the playoffs in the two seasons he's been with them. So far this year, the quarterback has tallied 3,144 yards and 23 TDs passing.

The Buccaneers next face the Dolphins on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Edited by Priyam Hazarika