Right After Baker Mayfield Throws the Season to Detroit, WWE Legend Ric Flair Lets His Heart Out for Former No. 1 Pick: “I Would Love To Hang Out With You!”

Utsav Khanna | 22/01/2024
“I Wouldn’t Have Known That Was Baker”: Clean Shaven Baker Mayfield Leaves Everyone Scratching Their Heads

Ric Flair has put out a heartfelt statement for Baker Mayfield right after the Tampa Bay QB threw a season ending interception against the Detroit Lions. In a 31-23 win for Lions, who go to the NFC Championship game after 33 Years, Baker Mayfield had a stellar performance. He threw for 349 yards with 3 touchdowns. And the first interception he had was a dropped catch by the legendary Mike Evans, who was presumably starting a little slow as he clearly picked up speed later on in the game.

It was a fell fought game. And Tampa gave it all. Ric Flair, a proud Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan, had this to say about Baker Mayfield’s performance, “We’ve Only Met Once. As Of Today, I Have So Much Respect For You And The Buccaneers! You Played Your Heart Out. You’re A Bada*s! I Live In Tampa. I Don’t Have Your Number. I Would Love To Hang Out With You! You’re Such A Bada*s! I’m So Proud To Say That I’m A Buccaneers Fan! To The Whole Buccaneers Team, God Bless You! You Went Places You Weren’t Supposed To Go! Next Year, Let’s Kick Ass! WOOOOO!”

After a well fought game, the ending was disheartening for Baker Mayfield and the Bucs. First, there was the ever present “going for two” debate when they managed to score a late touchdown to bring it down to one score. After missing that, Mayfield was particularly angry.

It was a masterclass by Dan Campbell, Jared Goff and the Detroit fanbase. Even thought the Bucs silenced the crowd several times, it was never taken out of the game.

And when the final interception took place, the entire stadium erupted. But Baker Mayfield stood in the middle of the ground with his hands on his head. Although, there seems to be a silver lining to his NFL playbook.

Baker Mayfield Earned the Respect of Fans

Fans mostly agreed with the WWE Hall of Famer. There were even some Detroit fans that were praising his grit and performance. And rightfully so, for at least three plays in the entire game, Baker Mayfield seemed to have broken out of impossible situations to make even crazier throws. Although it did not turn into a win, it did earn him the respect of fans:

 

The year ends with a moment of weakness for Mayfield. But this year proved his breakout year in terms of looking like Baker from Oklahoma. Constant changes and irregular playing time definitely affected his game. With a loaded roster and Todd Bowles poignant leadership, future looks bright for Baker Mayfield.

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Utsav Khanna

Utsav Khanna, an NFL journalist with a keen eye for the game, has been covering the sport for the past two years, trying to bring the most interesting stories from and around the game. Armed with a degree in English Journalism from the prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication, he transitioned from a background in Public Relations to pursue his passion for sports reporting. Having penned over 200 insightful articles, he tries to bring in all the perspectives while writing as the NFL probably as one of the most intricate ecosystems in all of sports. A fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he admires the way Coach Mike Tomlin makes players buy-in into a system and entrusts them in challenging situations.

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