Week after week he’s grown on more people, including myself. I’ve become a fan. Really hope he’s here to stay. With better coaching etc he’d be top tier. Bowles couldn’t even make it with Brady.
Past that. The passion. The fight. All the side clips of him constantly amping up his teammates. It’s all rare energy. – He runs out and blocks. Levels his shoulder to get a first down. Even the announcer last game said “this QB plays like he’s on the o-line”.
Not perfect but he’s the dawg we need. Perfect match for the bucs and our style. He’s bounced around a lot hope he’s here to stay and feels at home.
Also, his mic’d up from early season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKKQh6K63Uc
I don’t understand the hate for Baker. I guess they want to see Trask? Or they became Bucs fans during the Brady era? Anyone who watched the Bucs between Brad Johnson and Brady would know how incredible it is that the Bucs are getting at least average qb play right now. Too many holes on the roster, Bowles, and a lack of explosiveness are the main problems, not quarterback.
The only concern I have is, how long do these attributes hold up? Is his energy because he’s out to prove his worth? Does that fade with time? Does he start to get injured because of his play style? Do defenses start game planning and shutting him down?
I hope it’s all good for years to come, but his style has typically not been sustainable for other QBs/teams.
I miss him with the Browns…he got fucked so hard by that franchise and we got a useless 230 million dollar QB, 1 XFL QB, 1 rookie QB (jury out on him still), then Flacco. Ugh
Aditi mentioned that mid QBs flourish with the right coaching. Baker needs the right coach.
He’s my new Manning. I will follow Baker until he retires.
Whenever I go to Tampa, I go to the Bucs game to support him and the team.
Rather draft a QB in 2024. Cant pay Baker QB $ and build this team