There was an air of uncertainty as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2023 NFL offseason Despite winning the NFC South for the second-straight season the team suffered an early exit from the playoffs and legendary Quarterback Tom Brady officially retired for good The Bucs began their search for the next leader of the franchise Baker Mayfield made Tampa Bay his home After a training camp battle with Kyle Trask he won the job and the Krewe has never looked back Mayfield has put up career numbers wearing a Bucs' uniform he became just the second quarterback in Bucs' history to throw 40 or more touchdown passes in a single season Mayfield threw for 4,500 yards that same year—the fifth-highest single-season total in the franchise's history he ingrained himself into the very fabric of the community let's revisit the three most memorable performances Baker Mayfield has delivered as a Buccaneer—starting with No View photos of WR Emeka Egbuka's first day as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the exclusive Season Pass Member only "Welcome to the Krewe" event at AdventHealth Training Center Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the exclusive Season Pass Member only 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrives for his first day at AdventHealth Training Center Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chief Public Relations Officer Nelson Luis during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meets General Manager Jason Licht during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Wide Receivers Coach Bryan McClendon of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meets Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - General Manager Jason Licht during Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first day at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks with Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his first day at AdventHealth Training Center Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and General Manager Jason Licht during a press conference at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meets with Director of Player Personnel Shane Scannell at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and College Scout Brian McLaughlin at AdventHealth Training Center and National Scout Andy Speyer at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and General Manager Jason Licht at AdventHealth Training Center 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his press conference at AdventHealth Training Center 2024 | NFC Wild Card Round 2023-2024 Playoffs vs This is a game no one will forget anytime soon The Bucs entered the game winning their third-straight division championship after a 9-0 win in Carolina the team failed to score more than 13 points in their last two games League-wide experts questioned if the offense would regain the momentum they built in the second half of the season After a tough loss to the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football The Buccaneers could not afford another misstep with the NFC South up for grabs The Bucs' first two touchdowns were scored by Mike Evans, increasing his total to 11 on the season. Mayfield found Jalen McMillan in the end zone twice extending the rookie's scoring streak to four games Payne Durham also caught his first touchdown before promptly launching it into the crowd a pivotal performance in his march toward another 1,000-yard milestone It was the fourth time the Bucs scored 40 or more points that season Mayfield finished the game with as many touchdowns as incompletions Mayfield's five passing touchdowns tied his career-high the other time being in 2020 when he led Cleveland to a 37-34 victory over the Bengals he threw for 359 yards—the fifth-highest total of his career The Falcons would fall to the Commanders the same night giving control of the NFC South back to the Buccaneers The Bucs would finish the job the following week When you think of some of the most iconic venues in all of professional sports With over 400 regular season games played and 25 playoff matchups hosted the grounds have seen many memorable moments Mayfield did something no one has ever seen in Green Bay He became the first visiting quarterback with a perfect passer rating in the Frozen Tundra The Buccaneers entered the game following two-straight wins looking to get back to .500 for the first time since Week Seven 75-yard touchdown drive that ended with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Evans The Bucs went into halftime up three and then switched into high gear Mayfield threw three passing touchdowns in the next half His 381-yard performance was his highest single-game total as a Buccaneer and second-most of his career Mayfield was one of just eight quarterbacks to post a perfect passer rating over the previous five seasons he is the only quarterback to achieve that feat on the road at Lambeau Go behind the scenes with Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka during his first 24 hours in the league tours the Bucs facility and meets the Krewe Phase II of the Buccaneers' 2025 offseason workout program began on Monday including on-field work and instruction leading up to mandatory minicamp from June 10-12  developed an unconventional draft process to identify talent with an emphasis on character That shift has led to unparalleled success for the franchise and its culture Bucs fans have questions about first-round reactions spots on the depth chart that need attention the Buccaneers' second-round pick in last week's draft is on the way back from hip surgery and GM Jason Licht told ESPN's Pat McAfee that Morrison should be cleared for the start of training camp in July A look back at Baker Mayfield's finest games as a member of the Krewe View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 2 Week 1 Workouts on Monday In the series "Mid-Round Gems" on NFL Network Bucky Brooks discusses how CB Jacob Parrish is the perfect fit for Todd Bowles' defense GM Jason Licht joins 'Path to the Draft' to discuss Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 rookie class and selecting first-round draft pick WR Emeka Egbuka Senior Writer/Editor and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider The team discussed the Bucs' reported UDFA the NFC South's draft classes and their overall thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft a look at how Tampa Bay's roster shakes out on the defensive side of the ball As first-round pick Emeka Egbuka joins the Buccaneers offense what will he add to the club's receiving corps a look at how the roster shakes out on the offensive side of the ball creating some room on the 90-man offseason roster View highlights from the incoming 2025 NFL Draft class of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Buccaneers' brass received a favorable review post-draft from a variety of outlets The Saints have a new head coach in 2025 and already have a potential change at quarterback brewing thanks to a Derek Carr shoulder injury and a high draft pick at the position Team Reporter Casey Phillips & Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith discuss the Buccaneers' official 2025 NFL Draft class sharing what makes these six rookies exciting additions to the Krewe View images from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Phase 1 Week 2 Workouts on Monday The National Football League will release its full 272-game 2025 regular season schedule on Wednesday and single game tickets to the highly-anticipated Bucs' 50th season will go on sale that same evening  Mayfield Downtown Farmer's Market opened with sunshine and smiles on Saturday at 7 a.m it was all sunshine and smiles on Saturday at the Mayfield Downtown Farmer's Market Like the usual farmer's market there was a host of fresh fruits and vegetables and other community made and or grown items Market Manager Sandra Delk was apart of putting the market together she mentioned it wasn't just shopping this market was about these are the Die hard people right here.. This Farmers Market is it's like a lot of other events Bringing you're bringing friends together," she said This was the first farmer's market the community has had since the deadly Dec 2021 tornado that left behind devastation in its wake Delk is hopeful that highlighting events like Saturday's market is yet another significant marker on the way to recovery When you can put your heart in something that you believe in and that's that's what we're doing," she said Saturday's market was held in a temporary space just across the street from the permanent pavilion the market was supposed to be held under The location is currently under construction The Mayfield Farmers Market will be open every Saturday Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: All four of Las Cruces' high schools — Las Cruces Organ Mountain and Centennial — have received a spot in the 5A state playoffs for both baseball and softball Centennial received the highest seed of any Las Cruces school at No 10-seed Rio Grande at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex for its opening three-game series and will all travel to play their first-round three-game series 16-seed Eldorado for its opening play-in game at the Field of Dreams Softball Complex 5 seed and will face Sandia at a neutral site Las Cruces and Organ Mountain earned the No and will travel to La Cueva High School in Albuquerque for their play-in games Here is the schedule for the opening round of the playoffs More: 12 standout baseball players from Las Cruces high school teams this season The New Mexico baseball playoffs begin with a three-game series in the first round Friday at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex Saturday at the Field of Dreams Baseball Complex More: Here are the 2025 high school football schedules for the four Las Cruces teams Friday at Eldorado High School in Albuquerque Friday at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque More: Organ Mountain names track after longtime track and field, cross country coach David Nuñez The New Mexico softball playoffs begin with play-in games to determine a final eight-team field The winners of these play-in games advance to the eight-team championship round Friday at the Field of Dreams Softball Complex Friday at the Field of Dreams Softball Complex in the quarterfinals) Friday at Carlsbad High School in the quarterfinals) More: Mayfield's Jazlene Ruiz signs to play basketball at community college in Kansas Saturday at La Cueva High School in the quarterfinals) This story was updated to include additional information Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight Weather In The Week Ahead: 4 Things To Watch Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon Partly cloudy during the evening followed by cloudy skies overnight Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds Scattered thunderstorms developing in the afternoon Increasing clouds with periods of showers after midnight Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night Showers early then scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day Showers in the evening with some clearing overnight Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon 10 Gift Ideas For Teacher Appreciation Week Best Mother’s Day Flower Delivery Services Everything You Need To Know About Portable Air Conditioners We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview playBucs GM expecting Chris Godwin back in Week 1 (1:03)Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht voices confidence that Chris Godwin will be ready for Week 1 TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield gave a warm welcome to first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka The day after Egbuka's arrival in Tampa on Friday treated the former Ohio State wide receiver and his family to brunch "He immediately asked me for Emeka's number and he said, 'When is he getting in?'" Licht told Adam Schein on Tuesday "And he came in -- we flew in Emeka and his family on Friday Baker and his wife picked them all up and took them out to brunch just to show 'em around and get to know them And he probably doesn't want me even telling anybody that He does that under the radar without wanting any fanfare for it." Love this. Baker and Emily took @EgbukaEmeka and his family out to brunch when they arrived in Tampa ❤️❤️ some OL there also.Photo from Emeka's dad pic.twitter.com/9joagS4koA "[He's a] Heisman winner. There are not too many people who have that achievement and he's done great things as well in the league. He's had successful receivers all the way around him so I'm just excited to be able to learn and to grow with him at the helm of everything I'm doing [with] a seasoned vet like he is," Egbuka said of joining Mayfield in Tampa He texted me here shortly after I got drafted so it's just good to know that he's excited with the pick as well and I just can't wait to get to work." Egbuka and his fellow rookies will hit the field for Bucs rookie minicamp May 9-10 You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Vicksburg’s Ward 1 Alderman TJ Mayfield has announced the Dream Community Champions Summer Program a partnership with Vicksburg Police Department and Vicksburg Fire Department aimed at providing meals and other essentials to community members over the summer months Mayfield said the program will take place July 11 through Aug 1 and donations are currently being accepted sack lunch items and toiletries such as soap Mayfield said drop-off locations include his office located at 820 Veto St.; and the Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center Financial donations may be made to the United Way of West Central Mississippi Two games on the Monday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team including the matchup between the Wake… The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is one of many solid options on today’s NHL slate.… The Southern Jaguars versus the Florida A&M Rattlers is one of many compelling options on Monday in SWAC… Ranked squads will be on Monday’s college basketball schedule in two games including the Kansas Jayhawks taking on… Austin Lumberjacks square off in one of many compelling matchups on the… Has the Mississippi River's high waters affected you View Results Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield is gearing up for his eighth season in the National Football League, and his third with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Both of Mayfield's seasons with the Bucs have produced career years with 2024 standing as his best NFL showing yet The former OU legend and 2017 Heisman Trophy winner threw for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns with a 71.4% completion percentage last year Those numbers put him among the best quarterbacks in the league He had a 106.8 QBR and also ran for 378 yards and three touchdowns Despite losing offensive coordinator Liam Coen Mayfield is primed to repeat or even improve on those lofty numbers this year One of the biggest reasons for Mayfield's success in Tampa has been the wide receiver group he's been able to work with over the last couple of seasons And as good as that room has been with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin leading the way over the last two years it looks like it'll be even better in 2025 Touchdown Wire's Camber Michelle outlined just how dynamic Mayfield's WRs are heading into the season as the Bucs used their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka to get even better at the position "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers boast one of the NFL’s most exciting wide receiver groups heading into the 2025 season," Michelle said the Bucs’ receiver room is both deep and strategically built for now and the future General Manager Jason Licht’s bold draft moves and savvy contract management have created a unit that’s a nightmare for opposing defenses Leading the way for the Buccaneers are Mike Evans and Chris Godwin two players who have spent their entire careers in Tampa They form one of the best WR duos in the entire league when healthy and Mayfield has displayed chemistry with both of them Tampa Bay's offense is very difficult to slow down when Evans and Godwin are at their best But it's a couple of younger pieces that really have a chance to take the WR room from good to great for Mayfield in 2025 and beyond "The addition of first-round pick Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka (No 2025) hints at a future-thinking approach," Michelle said on a four-year rookie deal (with a fifth year option) worth approximately $10.6 million While his immediate role may be limited behind Evans and Godwin his selection ensures a seamless transition if either veteran departs or becomes injured Egbuka’s value lies in his high ceiling and cost-controlled contract emerged as one of the biggest steals in his rookie year McMillan’s $1 million cap hit in 2025 is a bargain for his downfield threat and growing chemistry with Baker Mayfield His eight touchdown grabs ranked second among 2024 rookies and he’s poised to compete for a larger role adds electric speed and punt-return ability His cap hit and potential as a gadget player make him a low-risk Michelle also noted that the Buccaneers have other players who stepped up last season when Evans and Godwin were injured That includes Trey Palmer and Mayfield's old teammate from his college days in Norman They are also solid at the tight end position with Cade Otton boast two talented young running backs in Bucky Irving and Rachaad White and return all five starters on the offensive line Tampa Bay clearly believes in Mayfield holding the reins of the offense and have confidence that the unit will soar again even with Josh Grizzard taking over after Coen left to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars As Mayfield enters the second season of a three-year deal his team is doing all it can to set their quarterback up for continued success with a very deep group of wide receivers and an offense that looks like it'll be very tough to stop Contact/Follow 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You can also follow John on X @john9williams The photo dump consisted of many pictures of the couple and some of their friends at an American Express event. Brittany Mahomes is seen wearing a brown long-sleeved coat dress paired with matching dark brown leather boots Her long blonde hair is styled in loose waves and worn down The comments are filled with praise and compliments from fans and friends.  One of them being Emily Wilkinson, the wife of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield Mahomes and Wilkinson's friendship has been highlighted through multiple interactions and mutual support on social media For instance, when Brittany Mahomes debuted a bold red hairstyle last year expressing her admiration for the new look.  Additionally, Mahomes congratulated Wilkinson and Mayfield on the announcement of their pregnancy in December 2023 Congrats guys!!!" on their shared Instagram post Baker Mayfield and Emily Wilkinson Mayfield on the red carpet before the NFL Honors show In the NFL world it’s become more common to see players’ wives and girlfriends supporting each other online they’ve built a kind of social media sisterhood.  Fans have noticed these interactions between women like Mahomes and Wilkinson and love seeing the genuine friendships that form off the field.  Steward and trustee Thomas Bright and long-time member Benetta Jones said the St James' congregation has been resilient in its shared faith James AME Church in Mayfield retained its original cornerstone with the establishment date of 1868 The church features a wall mural from nationally renowned artist Helen LaFrance a Black folk painter who was a lifelong resident of the area students from the Murray State University history department documented the status of the extensive rebuilding process as the church nears the final stages of reconstruction James African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Mayfield is estimated to complete rebuilding this year The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the church a $100,000 grant for revitalization according to steward and trustee Thomas Bright — After sustaining heavy damage in the Dec students from the Murray State University history department documented the status of this extensive process as the church nears the final stages of reconstruction Having lost his aunt and fellow congregant in the disaster Bright said the church community encountered substantial tragedy but it will define itself by resilience in shared faith moving forward The roof was blown out and the sides were caved in so there was just trauma on top of trauma,” Bright said and we knew that God would provide a way for us to get back on our feet and rise to become better than what we were before.” After some complications in FEMA and other funding Bright said a major emblem of hope arrived when the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the church a $100,000 grant for revitalization “The head cornerstone said the church was established in 1868 but the Murray State University History found records that date the church as far back as 1861,” Bright said “We’ve always been an active community church We are small in numbers but great in hearts.” Bright highlighted the importance of restoring a long-standing community pillar James AME is the oldest African American church in Graves County He added that the church features a wall mural from nationally renowned artist Helen LaFrance James AME is vital not only to the African American population but also Mayfield in general as the legacy of perseverant strength is valuable today “You can’t change history or erase it as if it didn’t happen it got burned a couple times like so many Black churches did during that time,” Bright said “But our church has always been a voice for education and rights advocacy James AME has relied on camaraderie in adversity he said Mayfield Church of the Nazarene and other local congregations opened their doors to St James AME for joint services and fellowship “Those who never lost faith and hope still participated,” Bright said “We keep going because the church is more than just a building Benetta Jones said the congregation’s spirit was indescribably vibrant during its height but the disaster and other factors have caused membership to decline She said the church will hopefully experience a resurgence after reconstruction and we loved singing and hearing the preaching and then the tornado just took the church out We have faith that we’re going to build our church back up Jones said the congregation’s close collaboration in rebuilding illustrated the power of unity she said churches promote tight-knit bonds in the community that withstand hardship She said all the local churches provided critical aid to Mayfield in the aftermath of the tornado delivering supplies or offering facilities but you just have to look to others to push forward.” We are now accepting applications for the NYS Trooper Entrance Exam! Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child Weiderman is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his Mayfield The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Weiderman was arrested and processed at SP Mayfield He was then transported to the Fulton County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.  Jamie Danforth’s walk-off single for Mayfield sealed the deal in an 8-7 win over OESJ in Western Athletic Conference softball on Friday while Sydney Hazzard had four RBIs and two hits Galway was led by Keiera Allen’s four hits and five RBIs in a 21-1 win over Johnstown which lasted five innings Courtney Smith added three hits and three RBIs for the Eagles while pitcher Emma Menge struck out six batters while allowing no earned runs Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest food and drink articles delivered to your inbox every Thursday Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Sign up today to receive email newsletters of local daily obituaries Get the Register Star and Daily Mail E-edition delivered directly to your inbox Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account After back-to-back division titles and playoff appearances under Baker Mayfield and after keeping most of the roster together Now, we aren't saying they will be in Super Bowl contention but what about contention in the NFC?  CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan, in his latest NFC rankings, has the Bucs at No. 6, with the much-fancied Green Bay Packers (5) and Los Angeles Rams (4) ahead of them It's no surprise the Bucs remain the favorite to win the NFC South and make the playoffs for the sixth straight year." Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) greets Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) The Buccaneers will welcome the praise for being a favorite in the NFC South but that is the bare minimum for Todd Bowles' team Having won a playoff game and then pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink in 2023, to then follow that up with a one-and-done performance last season with a loss to the Washington Commanders the focus is not on the regular season for Tampa Bay And that is a big leap for a franchise that is not often mentioned in such a manner maybe the 2025 season is when we see the Buccaneers take that next step in their evolution with Mayfield Winning the division year after year is fine but players and fans want Super Bowls.  but they have a roster capable of making every team in football nervous The Mayfield Farmers Market will open Saturday — The Mayfield Farmers Market will open Saturday at 101 West James Street in downtown Mayfield Hamon Park has been announced as the temporary location for the event A variety of products such as Conyea Farms strawberries Elder Apiaries' homemade honey and Stephanie's Kitchen with fresh baked cookies and frosted cupcakes will be for sale The event is hosted in partnership with Pilgrim's and Kentucky Proud For more information, visit the Facebook page The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice confirmed Tuesday that its investigation uncovered sexual misconduct and more at the Mayfield Youth Development Center in Graves County Five Mayfield employees in total were disciplined — Several Mayfield Department of Juvenile Justice employees have been removed from their roles It follows investigations into alleged misconduct The DJJ confirmed Tuesday that its investigation uncovered sexual misconduct Five Mayfield employees in total were disciplined after the investigation Another employee retired from his position and the last was demoted The state department said its investigation substantiated several problems at the Mayfield facility a reporter with the Lexington Herald-Leader filed an open records request to obtain the details of the investigation Hundreds of documents detail several sexual encounters between employees inside the facility One instructor also exposed the juveniles to a topless video of a female counselor An employee also orchestrated a fight club referred to as “running 30's.” The boys were allowed to fight for fun Cheves said experts believe the issues arise from juvenile detention centers being understaffed and undertrained "They've cut the staffing just in the last few years They give them what they call on-the-ground training the Department of Juvenile Justice Academy in Louisville There have also been several escapes reported from the center in the last two years Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden said his department assisted in locating two juveniles who escaped to Grand Rivers in January 2024 He told reporters the facility is not safe for the juveniles or the surrounding community you can walk in and walk right out,” Hayden said Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Randy White released the following statement regarding the investigation “As soon as these serious allegations were reported through our Ombudsman individuals who are employed make daily decisions on whether they will adhere to their workplace policies and training and if they choose to engage in misconduct they will need to find employment somewhere other than the Department of Juvenile Justice I have been committed to removing those who wish harm on our juveniles and facilities We have no tolerance for actions such as what took place at the Mayfield Youth Development Center and will not allow employees to remain employed if they chose to conduct in similar behavior.” He said he's working to improve security and employee training at the 27 facilities across Kentucky This is the most recent local case of misconduct within the juvenile justice department. In March, former McCracken Juvenile Justice Guard Tyler Lynn was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal abuse Department of Justice began probing the DJJ in 2024 for possible civil rights abuses of children in state custody following several recent stories of misconduct It's unclear where the investigation stands under President Donald Trump’s administration CLEVELAND — A multi-billion-dollar company headquartered in Northeast Ohio says it is looking to expand this year by filling thousands of new positions nationwide Jobs vary and include openings on the claims team CLICK HERE to learn more about Progressive or to apply for a job selecting standout Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka While some expected the Buccaneers to prioritize defense it didn’t take long for their franchise quarterback to get on board with the decision General manager Jason Licht revealed just how quickly Baker Mayfield embraced the rookie and welcomed him to Tampa Bay READ MORE: Shilo Sanders releases new video after signing with Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images“He immediately asked for Emeka's number and he said, 'when is he getting in?” Licht told Mad Dog Sports Radio “We flew in Emeka and his family on Friday Baker and his wife picked them all up and took them all to brunch.” It’s clear Mayfield is ready to get to work with the rookie wideout who arrives in Tampa as one of the most accomplished receivers in college football Egbuka was a key contributor to Ohio State’s 2024 national championship run finishing his final season with 81 receptions Licht added that Mayfield may not have expected the front office to add such a high-end playmaker “I don't think he was anticipating getting any new toys for his offense,” Licht joked With Mike Evans returning and second-year standout Rachaad White anchoring the backfield the Buccaneers’ offense already had a solid foundation But Egbuka’s addition brings another layer of explosiveness to the unit The rookie has two 1,000-yard seasons under his belt at Ohio State and was mocked to several teams — including the Green Bay Packers — before Tampa Bay pulled the trigger who signed a contract extension with the Bucs this offseason And if their first brunch together is any indication the chemistry is already starting to build READ MORE: Social media reacts to Buccaneers' fourth round pick in NFL Draft Stick with BucsGameday for more coverage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout the 2025 offseason Follow BucsGameday on Twitter and Facebook • Get to know Tampa Bay Buccaneers fourth-round pick David Walker • National media grades Buccaneers' first-round selection of Ohio State WR • Get to know Buccaneers third-round pick Jacob Parrish • WATCH: Highlights from Buccaneers' fourth-round pick EDGE David Walker DARIUS HAYES The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER His passion and work ethic are exceptional leading Mayfield to be a respected figure in the locker room he's someone that others play harder for whenever he's on the field Mayfield doesn't waste anytime building relationships Shortly after the Buccaneers drafted Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in the first round Mayfield was already on the phone with his newest weapon He set up a lunch with the rookie and his family following their arrival in the Sunshine State READ MORE: Buccaneers’ 400-pound rookie surprises with significant weight loss USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the third quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images"We'll figure something out," Mayfield said "You can bring the whole family out for lunch Safe to say @bakermayfield is excited to have @EgbukaEmeka in Tampa Bay 🤝 pic.twitter.com/oZZH27i1Wq and a couple of offensive linemen were in attendance as well Love this. Baker and Emily took @EgbukaEmeka and his family out to brunch when they arrived in Tampa ❤️❤️ some OL there also.Photo from Emeka’s dad pic.twitter.com/9joagS4koA These are the type of little things that win over others and build chemistry Mayfield is doing everything he can to make a positive impact on the Buccaneers on and off the field Mayfield is coming off a career-year in 2024 where he completed 407/570 passes for 4,500 yards with 41 touchdowns to 16 interceptions while rushing 60 times for 378 yards and three more scores The performance earned him a Pro Bowl bid for the second straight season Egbuka had a productive final season at the college level playing a big role as Ohio State won the National Championship He hauled in 81 catches for 1,011 yards and ten touchdowns Egbuka also rushed eight times for 33 yards He had seven games of 100+ receiving yards during his time with the Buckeyes Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) catches a pass over Oregon Ducks defensive back Nikko Reed (9) during the first half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe pairing of Egbuka along with standouts such as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin makes for an attractive passing attack headlined by the arm of Mayfield Tampa Bay begins its pursuit for a fifth consecutive NFC South Championship next fall DUSTIN LEWISLewis joined BucsGameday when it was founded in 2022. He's also the Editor-In-Chief of NoleGameday. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis has worked for NG since 2016. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Joyce Earline Mayfield passed away peacefully on February 13 She graduated William Chrisman High School in Independence and had a very happy marriage of sixty plus years before his death in 2020 Although they never had children of their own they did have three young men in their lives whom they called “their boys” All three lived at the original Drumm Farm and Joyce and her late husband looked upon them as their own Joyce spent her career at J C Pennys as a bookkeeper She was a member of the First Christian Church in Independence She and her late husband were very active in the church and especially as youth group leaders where she had an impact on so very many young lives Joyce is not survived by any direct family She was preceded in Death by her husband and her parents A very casual Celebration of Life will be held from 11am-12pm on Friday there will not be a graveside service at the Lathrop Cemetery in Lathrop she has asked that once she and Delbert are interred Joyce requests that a contribution be made to the St Jude Children’s Hospital in her name Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome Richard (Dick) Kenneth Mayfield returned home on January 27 1932 on the kitchen table in a rock home in Farmington He was married for time and all eternity to his childhood sweetheart he met and married Mary Diane Benson on May 26 Dick may best be remembered for having the finest garden in Farmington He loved working in the dirt and everything he touched grew and produced amazing food His garden has fed half of Farmington and the produce has been transported around the globe There was no better day in Dick’s life than when he was rototilling Dick loved his family and was always believing He had to be the person most willing to look past people’s faults and love them despite themselves He was not judgmental and preferred to look upon each person’s heart and what they hoped to become He believed they would be what they wanted to be Playing cards was another hobby Dick enjoyed but never for money – only for the fun of interacting with others or for helping them learn Grandpa was blessed with 17 grandchildren and 67 great children.  Kenneth Owen and Maude Asyneth Duncan Mayfield Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes prior to services and will be posted below Russon Mortuary & Crematory - Farmington Click to watch a part of Housing and Residential Experience’s Living Learning Program will be undergoing emergency utility repairs from March 31 through August 2025 the project will include the replacement of 10,000 waterlines including domestic hot and cold water as well as HVAC loop These upgrades will increase the utility reliability for the 2025–26 academic year and they are expected to be ready for student use in fall 2025 Sidewalks along 25th Avenue South and 24th Avenue South will remain open the pedestrian pathways within the fence line (see picture above) will be closed until the completion of the project If you have questions or comments, please email the Planning, Design and Construction department at const_alerts@vanderbilt.edu Nashville, Tennessee 37240 615-322-7311 • Contact Us Vanderbilt University’s Online Privacy Notice Texas until he graduated from high school in 1981 became involved in the transportation industry in San Antonio and the DFW area for over 40 years where his work ethic was admired by his colleagues David’s presence brought joy and warmth to all who knew him David lived life with enthusiasm and a kind heart David will be remembered for his sense of humor and the kindness he showed to everyone he met his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst on Saturday the family kindly requests donations be made to American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice in his memory Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral at Scenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Herculaneum Lowery Ferrell and mother Maggie (Marchbanks) Ferrell She enjoyed noting to others that it was a “Friday the 13th.” She completed her high school education a semester early and entered the work force in downtown Saint Louis Roy David “Dave” Mayfield at the age of 18 in December of 1948 Betty’s notable jobs included working as a secretary for 10 years at Johnston Foil and later at Fred Weber where she was an Executive Secretary for several years and attending keno tournaments with husband Betty and Dave loved to travel throughout the years from one end of the United States to the other and even the Caribbean They took full advantage of their retirement to travel across country by car to take in all the sights Their best trips were of course with their grandchildren; taking Michael across the western half of the country and taking Gregory and Michelle to multiple beaches and attraction parks across Florida Betty and Dave also very much enjoyed having family at their “home away from home” cabin at Lake Wappapello Patricia (Mayfield) Marion and husband Bryan and Michelle (Nevels) Gagliano and husband Brian as well as four great-grandchildren Visitation will be at Kutis Funeral Home (5255 Lemay Ferry Road In lieu of flowers, contributions to Society of St. Vincent de Paul are appreciated. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul–archdiocesan-council-of-st.-louis/generic-online-donation Great times and memories fill our heart when we think of days gone bye Crazy card games and get togethers were so enjoyable We are thankful and grateful for time with you and Dave Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 It can also come in several different ways Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield knows this well. As a former top overall pick for the Cleveland Browns back in 2018 Mayfield once had the hopes of an entire franchise on his back.  he was kicked to the curb by the Browns and bounced around the league in several backup roles After finding a new home with the Buccaneers Mayfield has learned from what he has previously experienced to be an even better leader now.  The latest example of this came after the first round selection of wide receiver Emeka Egbuka out of Ohio State Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht explained Tuesday evening that Mayfield was one of the first people to reach out after Tampa came to their decision “He immediately asked for Emeka's number and he said, 'when is he getting in?” Licht told Mad Dog Sports Radio “We flew in Emeka and his family on Friday Baker and his wife picked them all up and took them all to brunch “I don't think he was anticipating getting any new toys for his offense.” Tampa Bay had plenty of needs across the roster going into the 2025 draft The fact that they decided on a top wideout shows their continued commitment to Mayfield as a leader and quarterback.  So long as Mayfield plays like he did in 2024 (41 touchdowns and 4,500 yards) the Buccaneers will continue to build around him.  A few days after this story ran in 2018, I found Baker Mayfield in the Cleveland Browns’ locker room and introduced myself I told him I was the one who went to Oklahoma and ate at Tarahumara’s his favorite restaurant near OU’s campus with the great chicken quesadillas and margaritas.  I was hoping to sit with Mayfield for a story, but the Browns elected not to make him available to me because he was feuding publicly with former coach Hue Jackson at the time It was a bit of an omen of things to come.  polite chat in the locker room about the restaurant and my time on campus I believed it was the first step in building a relationship with the Browns’ franchise quarterback someone I’d be talking to and writing about for the next decade.  they were the first and final minutes I spent any amount of time around Mayfield privately He arrived in Cleveland right about the time LeBron James was leaving I told my bosses at The Athletic early into Mayfield’s rookie year that he was going to be Cleveland’s new LeBron and we needed to treat him as such swept away in a cocktail of incompletions and interceptions blended with some of the highest moments this franchise has experienced in the last 25 years which is why Mayfield’s mediocrity looked so good in isolated moments to a thirsty fan base searching for someone to love.  Mayfield’s legacy in Cleveland will forever be akin to the messy franchise that drafted him: complicated He departs fourth on the all-time list in passing yards behind only Brian Sipe Otto Graham and Bernie Kosar — the holy trinity of Browns quarterbacks He’s fifth in touchdown passes and second in passer rating (minimum 500 attempts).  Yet his constant failures in fourth quarters and tight moments made it evident the Browns needed to get better at the most important position to compete with the arms race of AFC quarterbacks Mayfield always thought he was better than he was and it repeatedly got him into trouble with terrible footwork and ill-advised throws at inopportune times.  As he moves on to Carolina now it’s difficult to pinpoint how it all unraveled so quickly The torn labrum in his left shoulder certainly is part of it The debate last summer was whether Mayfield was worth a $300 million contract The Browns wisely never offered him an extension and ultimately had to eat $10 million just to unload him The Browns were toxic for 20 years and cycled through four head coaches and four coordinators in his first three seasons terrible instability for a franchise quarterback He sparred with Jackson after he was fired and Mayfield was sabotaged by an unprepared and overwhelmed Freddie Kitchens who was so horrifically inept at his job that he cost general manager John Dorsey his.  It was supposed to be different with Kevin Stefanski Mayfield and Stefanski were terrific dance partners in 2020 guiding the Browns to the postseason and the team’s only playoff win of the new era Stefanski spent their first season together trying hard to get Mayfield comfortable early in games with simple pitch-and-catch routes before getting more aggressive as the game progressed but the relationship soured like so many others involving Mayfield after Garrett lashed out to the media postgame over the coaching staff’s lack of adjustments at New England.  In one of those “careful what you wish for” moments Stefanski never missed another meeting and privately shined a glaring spotlight on his quarterback during film sessions from that day forward.  There were plenty of errors to point out. In a league built for close finishes, Mayfield had a passer rating of 17.8 in the final four minutes of games last season when the Browns trailed by one possession or less. For those insisting it was the shoulder injury hindering him, Mayfield’s career passer rating was 51.1 under the same parameters — 59th in the NFL His 19 career interceptions in fourth quarters are the second-most in the league since 2018 There was an eerie feeling surrounding that night it felt like Mayfield’s final game as a member of the Browns It looked from the press box like the Browns were setting up Mayfield to fail almost deliberately delivering him a message The team privately felt like Mayfield had plenty of chances to get rid of the ball and part of his problems that night were systemic to his issues throughout the season: a lack of confidence and an inability to trust what he saw.  We were left with a quarterback who didn’t trust his coach and a coach who didn’t trust his quarterback Whether or not that ever could’ve been repaired will never be known now but the team believed the issue was more the quarterback than the coach this wasn’t a power struggle between coach and quarterback The Browns never offered Mayfield an extension partly because they had four years of evidence that he was good I’ve spoken to members of the organization who fully believe Mayfield can still have a fine career when he’s healthy and finds his swagger again The Browns had an opportunity to get someone better and they took it.  The details surrounding Deshaun Watson are messy and the allegations are horrific No one knows yet when he’ll take the field again The comment ESPN reported that the Browns wanted an “adult in the room” at quarterback is an awful look for the franchise given Watson’s current predicament Mayfield was widely viewed as childish and immature His behavior annoyed teammates and divided the locker room he’s off to another tenuous situation in Carolina to learn another system under another head coach who could soon be fired Matt Rhule and Mayfield are now relying on each to save the other At least Rhule will be getting a motivated Mayfield who feels slighted and disrespected That’s historically when Baker has been at his best.  A franchise that has spent the better part of the last 20 years in football hell is back in purgatory waiting on another new quarterback to save them (Top photo:  Jason Miller / Getty Images) Jason Lloyd is a senior columnist for The Athletic, focusing on the Browns, Cavs and Guardians. Follow Jason on Twitter @ByJasonLloyd It’s early, but Notre Dame is letting Jalaythan Mayfield‍ know that the 2027 North Carolina linebacker is on its radar The Irish sent linebackers coach Max Bullough to Lincolnton High School to check in on Mayfield on Monday the first day they hit the road recruiting this spring “He just came to watch me practice,” said Mayfield “He said it was good to see me out there and he wanted to start the relationship build that relationship with me and continue to build that relationship by inviting me to the campus and getting me up there to see it.” Mayfield has an impressive offer sheet that includes schools like North Carolina Florida State and Ohio State among many others.  225-pounder was struck by the fact that the Irish had him on their radar “It's pretty crazy to think that he could find a small-town kid like me and then make that trip,” he said Mayfield said he will “probably” make his way to South Bend for a visit but we'll do some planning and organize it with them,” he said.  He isn’t sure about any upcoming visits just yet “Nothing's clear as of right now,” he said “We're just getting information thrown at us so we're taking it all in and figuring it out.” Mayfield will be looking to see how Bullough and the rest of the Notre Dame coaches get to work.  “They're a pretty good team,” he said “I was watching last year and they were a pretty good team I'm excited to get to know the program a little more.” Coaching will be a primary factor when it comes time for him to choose a school relationship with head coach as well,” he said of the biggest factors “A school that's going to take care of me If there's anything that ever came up that happened they'll still make sure I get to school and take care of me as well as development.  “A school that'll develop me and not only better me on the field but better me in the classroom and ultimately develop me to be a great young man.” Want the latest scoop on the Fighting Irish? Sign up for our newsletter and become an ISD Premium Subscriber: Sign Up for ISD A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday Visitation will be held an hour prior at the church Memorials may be made in care of the family.  the son of John and Deloris (McBride) Mayfield He co-owned and operated a car detailer shop He also had a motorcycle that he loved to ride He always made time for his family and loved being around his grandchildren.   Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and Armon (DeAnna) Sims; 22 grandchildren; siblings Rodney Speights and Irwin King.   Betsy and Hollis McBride; aunts and uncles The family would like to express a special thank you to Joseph's nurse Greg who took care of him at St Anthony's.  Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.wheelanpressly.com.  Reaching the top is always a great feeling — Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans know it well having witnessed a Super Bowl twice in franchise history — but can quarterback Baker Mayfield make it a third In honor of McIlroy's incredible achievement that truly launched him to golf's immortal pantheon CBS writer Bryan DeArdo went over 10 quarterbacks who could use a McIlroy like moment — it took McIlroy 11 years since his previous major victory to don the green jacket and CBS selected 10 quarterbacks who could use a Super Bowl championship to relieve them of the weight on their shoulders just as McIlroy did DeArdo picked Mayfield as one of his quarterbacks, reasoning that the question of whether or not Mayfield could win a Super Bowl remains "After his time in Cleveland came to an end, Mayfield toiled around for a season before getting a fresh start in Tampa in 2023. Mayfield has made the most of his opportunity with the Buccaneers He's played some of the best ball of his career and has led the Buccaneers to a pair of division crowns But he and his teammates came up short at home against Washington in last year's wild-card round dropping Mayfield's playoff record to 2-3 The loss to Washington begs the following question: Is Mayfield good enough to lead a team to a Super Bowl That question continues to be unanswered heading into 2025." Mayfield has been waiting quite a while to reach his own mountaintop Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy in college at Oklahoma but he never won a college football championship — nor has he won a Super Bowl He's one of many NFL quarterbacks still waiting for it but can he bring the Bucs to the promised land Mayfield was excellent last year in many respects throwing for 41 touchdowns and completing an astonishing 71% of his passes but he also has turnover problems he needs to address — he led the league in both interceptions and fumbles last year If he's able to clean up that side of his game and the Bucs can build a stout defense Mayfield could end up lifting the Lombardi Trophy — just as McIlroy lifted the Masters Trophy on Sunday READ MORE: Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM reveals big insight into this year's draft • Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask gets married • Buccaneers potential draft targets and best fits: Quarterback • Buccaneers keeping close eye on ‘consensus first-round pick' • Buccaneers’ NFC South success dismissed by Saints rival Baker Mayfield becomes a fan favorite everywhere he goes Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was on Mad Dog Sports Radio this week and shared a story about Mayfield volunteering to welcome a new NFL Draft pick and his family to Tampa Bay Mayfield was ecstatic when the Buccaneers drafted a wide receiver in the first round with the 19th overall pick The Bucs took Emeka Egbuka from Ohio State and Mayfield immediately asked for the phone number for his new target and when he would be getting to Tampa Bay Egbuka left Ohio State with 205 career receptions more than any other receiver in program history "I don't think he was anticipating getting any new toys for his offense," Licht said on the radio Egbuka and his family got to Tampa Bay on Friday the day after he was drafted and while the NFL Draft was still going picked up Egbuka and his entire family to take them to brunch and show them around Tampa Bay "He didn't have to do that," Licht said "And he probably doesn't want me even telling anybody that it's just he does that under the radar without wanting any fanfare for it." This will be Mayfield's third season in Tampa Bay. He's made the Pro Bowl the last two years and has led the Buccaneers to an NFC South division title both seasons Mayfield was the first quarterback in Buccaneers history to earn multiple Pro Bowl invites © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"66","src":"67","url":"68"},{"type":"65","value":"69"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6c","url":"6d"},{"type":"6b","value":"6e"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands His time as a sports writer started with writing about Sam Bradford and the Sooners in a three-ringed notebook He then officially got into the business as a high schooler and has been at it ever since with his byline appearing in Sports Illustrated he's spending time with his wife and 3-year-old son Love this. Baker and Emily took @EgbukaEmeka and his family out to brunch when they arrived in Tampa ❤️❤️ some OL there also.Photo from Emeka’s dad pic.twitter.com/9joagS4koA This will be Mayfield's third season in Tampa Bay. He's made the Pro Bowl the last two years and has led the Buccaneers to an NFC South division title both seasons University of Missouri wrestling head coach Brian Smith announces the signing of graduate transfer Max Mayfield on Thursday COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri wrestling head coach Brian Smith announces the signing of graduate transfer Max Mayfield on Thursday Mayfield joins the Tiger Style program from Northwestern with one year of eligibility remaining Mayfield joins Mizzou as a three-time NCAA qualifier at 165 pounds with a collegiate career record of 62-41 The graduate student advanced to the round of 16 at the previous two NCAA Championships The former Wildcat has wins over familiar foes Nicco Ruiz (Arizona State) Beau Mantanona (Michigan) and Rafael Hipolito (Virginia Tech) and has accumulated five falls 10 technical falls and eight major decisions A three-time Nebraska State Champion while at Lincoln East Mayfield finished his senior season a perfect 56-0 to bring his high school record to 205-7 The Nebraska native was a three-year captain he wrestled with MWC Wrestling Academy for 14 years and won multiple Fargo Championships MU is an equal opportunity employer © 2025 — The Curators of the University of Missouri. All rights reserved. DMCA and other copyright information. Privacy Policy An equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer. | Disability Resources Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Baker Mayfield produced a sensational performance in 2024 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers He ignited the offense and spearheaded the Bucs' historic output Mayfield completed 407 of 540 passes (71.4%) for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2024 he established career highs in completions while also setting new career bests in passer rating (106.8) and net yards per pass attempt (7.9) Mayfield set new Buccaneers single-season franchise records in completion percentage and passer rating while finishing second in touchdown passes during the 2024 campaign Mayfield became the fourth passer in NFL history to throw for 4,000-plus yards and record a 70% or higher completion rate Joe Burrow (2024) and Aaron Rodgers (2020) Mayfield became one of 10 players in NFL history to ever throw for 4,500-plus yards and 40-plus touchdowns in a single season The former Heisman Trophy winner finished the 2024 season ranking among league leaders in completions (tied-2nd) passing yards (3rd) and passer rating (4th) Mayfield has been among the league's elite leading the NFL in passing touchdowns (69) and ranking second in passing yards (8,544) Mayfield led a Tampa Bay offense that ranked fourth in the NFL in scoring (29.5 points per game) and finished with the second-most points scored in a single season in franchise history The Buccaneers were the only team in the NFL to rank in the top five in both passing yards per game (250.4) and rushing yards per game (149.2) and became the first team in NFL history to complete 70% or more of their passes while averaging at least five yards per carry Tampa Bay led the NFL in third-down conversion rate in 2024 (50.9%) Mayfield operated at an exceptional level in 2024 layering the football with ease to a variety of targets as his disposal Whether a high-arm angle throw to Mike Evans on a mini-seam to punctuate the fake fade or a timing/rhythm tight window dart over the middle of the field to Cade Otton He had outstanding cadence and moved the chains using his legs when necessary Mayfield has not only endeared himself to the coaching staff for his moxie on the field The fiery competitor sparked the offensive attack in 2024 with precision reactiveness to what transpires with the defense underrated arm talent and off-platform prowess The Buccaneers have found their franchise quarterback A conversation on digging deep and realizing there is always something greater than football Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has always been open about his faith. He’s discussed countless times before on how much his faith plays a big role in his life. It’s a theme we’ve seen across the NFL from stars like Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, Texans quarterback C.J But ahead of this third Sunday of the Lenten season Mayfield joined the good folks at Sports Spectrum Friday to discuss several aspects of his faith how a lesson from God brought him back to reality on his identity When talking about his transition into the NFL from college and realizing he made it as a football player Mayfield revealed how he was only focused on that rather than being something more “[God] had to take my career down to the studs and make me realize I am more than a football player There’s much more going on than the game of football,” said Mayfield The veteran quarterback would add how challenges in his marriage and his career being ‘stripped down’ made him open his eyes and ‘dive back in’ to his faith and accepting grace "For me to see that, I had to hit rock bottom."Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield on the latest Sports Spectrum podcast pic.twitter.com/QCD7EvxBy4 Mayfield’s faith journey also reflects his personal growth as a father noting how becoming a “girl dad” has deepened his spiritual and emotional maturity When asked if a young player comes and asks him who Jesus was to him Tampa Bay’s signal caller would set aside his helmet and put his faith in front of everything else that gave us this opportunity to live life.” Whether it is immediately following a game or on podcasts and TV shows Mayfield sharing his words on faith is refreshing and a trend we are beginning to see from more and more players You can check out his full podcast appearance below and teams are starting to pick up players that were not drafted and add them as depth pieces Per a report by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing former Bowling Green quarterback Connor Bazelak This will give the team more depth under center The Buccaneers obviously already have their franchise quarterback in Baker Mayfield but it is always good to have guys that can come in and get the job done if Mayfield were to ever go down for any reason - so Tampa Bay is smart to throw a dart here Bazelak ended his final season at Bowling Green with 3,044 passing yards on 66.9 percent completion both of which led the Mid-American Conference He was also able to limit turnovers by only throwing five interceptions in 402 passing attempts The Buccaneers already have some guys to back up Mayfield who has been with the team since they drafted him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft But it is never a bad thing to have more guys to back up your franchise quarterback especially one like Mayfield who tends to run very aggressively when he gets outside of the pocket The Buccaneers will be hoping they do not have to use Bazelak in that kind of scenario they will be hoping he can develop and learn under Mayfield until he possibly becomes a very solid NFL QB down the road He covers the NFL and NBA for Athlon Sports Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are advised that the City of Cleveland will begin a roadwork project to repair concrete and asphalt on Circle Drive from Mayfield Road to Cornell Road The northern half of Circle Drive will be closed with the southern portion maintained for a two-way traffic pattern Once work on the northern side of the road is completed the traffic pattern will shift to that side of the road Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times businesses and sidewalks will be maintained Most work will be completed Mondays through Fridays between 7 a.m Interested in participating in a research study Looking for an upcoming event in your department Subscribe to The Daily Items that appear in the Community Postings section are submitted by visitors Posts are reviewed to ensure they are appropriate for our audience but typically are not edited by University Marketing and Communications Case Western Reserve University is committed to academic freedom and promoting diversity of thought The views of those who speak on our campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community So you can imagine his surprise when he saw the franchise turn the card in for Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka Adding Egbuka to a receiving room that already houses Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan that is now some quartet that Baker has at his disposal General manager Jason Licht had the pleasure of telling Mayfield about the Buccaneers' pick and detailed how his quarterback felt about seeing Egbuka's name pop up “I don't think he was anticipating getting any new toys for his offense,” Licht said on Mag Dog Radio "I send him a text before we turned the card in I immediately got an Aww expletive word that meant he was very happy." Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield The Buccaneers' offense was dynamic last season and suddenly it has the potential to be one of the better units in football the run game with Bucky Irving will be a key point of emphasis for Josh Grizzard given his willingness to do the dirty work for his team Baker was surprised at the Egbuka selection and so were we given the defensive needs that had been talked about in almost every mock draft and Mayfield gets another as the offense gets supercharged ahead of the 2025 season Kentucky legislatures have approved the City of Mayfield's application for $25.5 million in state funding to help them rebuild their municipal buildings that were destroyed in the Dec KY — Kentucky legislatures have approved the City of Mayfield's application for $25.5 million in state funding to help them rebuild their municipal buildings that were destroyed in the Dec Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan posted a special announcement video on the city’s Facebook page about the funding She said the funding will be used to rebuild City Hall City Hall and the Mayfield Police Department will be rebuilt where they were originally located before the tornado The new fire station will be located on the bypass next to CFSB O’Nan says City Hall and the police station will look like separate buildings and the police station will be located at City Hall “All of these department of the city government when the tornado happened on a Friday night just with the weekend between those two dates we were up and running and never missed any service to our citizens,” said O’Nan in the announcement video “But what is so exciting about us now is that we will be back in that location and we are so looking forward to continuing that excellent service to our citizens out of new buildings and it’s an exciting time to watch us grow and recreate ourselves.” O’Nan’s full announcement video is listed below vsBig Ten Championships Punch NCAA Tickets at B1G Championships3/9/2025 7:51:00 PM | Wrestling Print It took time for Christine Mayfield to overcome the dread she felt in open spaces after she and five of her family members survived a mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas almost eight years ago When she eventually laced up her favorite pair of New Balance shoes again she did so with purpose: the Placentia resident made it her goal to complete 58 marathons in honor of each person killed in the attack Mayfield is poised to cross that milestone Sunday at the Orange County Marathon She said she wouldn’t have gotten to this point without the patience and support of a group of 10 women she’ll run with this weekend which includes one other survivor of the same shooting “It made all of us realize that community is everything,” Mayfield said it has been seven and a half years of really leaning on each other and realizing we are blessed There were 58 angels who did not come home from the concert that night.” Mayfield and her group plan to continue sharing the stories of their “angels.” In the process they’ve connected with a broad and diverse community of runners each going the distance for their inspiring reasons “When you’re at the start line of a marathon you’re very cognizant of the fact that your special story is one of many special stories,” Mayfield said “You look at the person next to you and perhaps they just finished their last chemo treatment perhaps they just lost a parent or a tragedy in their own life Someone standing right next to you might have lost 100 pounds.” A runner wearing a sombrero and speedo approaches the finish line with other runners of last year’s Orange County Marathon there were about 3,600 people registered to run the marathon a retired Navy technician who plans to run the 26.2 mile course wearing a 74-pound blast suit to raise awareness for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warriors Foundation an organization of runners who push people with disabilities along with them in chariots so they can experience the joy of crossing the finish line The routes laid out for the OC Marathon will feature plenty of challenges including a late uphill section that can intimidate some as they approach it But the courses are not as hilly as similar events and a net downhill path “It is probably one of the most beautiful half marathons that anyone will ever run,” Kutscher said “Starting at Fashion Island you turn the corner on MacArthur and you have the entire Pacific Ocean staring at you.” Kutscher advised those interested in cheering runners on to find positions away from the starting line That allows the pack to thin out and makes spotting an individual among the throng easier he recommended watching from Castaways Park near mile 7 he suggested going to the foot bridge at South Coast Plaza or to the Bird Streets in the Mesa Verde area The latter tend to draw a large gathering of people form surrounding neighborhood One place visitors are sure to catch up with runners is the finish line at the OC Fair & Event Center It will also be the site of a carnival Kutscher described as a “celebration of running,” giving attendees an opportunity to “be social with other like-minded healthy people.” Joeclyn Alvarez arranges medals for finishers of the Orange County Marathon in 2024 (Eric Licas) There will also be a lifestyle and fitness expo at the event center on Friday at least 4,000 people are signed up to participate in a 5K run and over 6,500 children will take on the Kids Run The latter event is a recent addition encouraged by the marathon’s primary sponsor They’ve invested heavily into the race in hopes of promoting more active lifestyles and getting people to think about their health earlier The race has seen significant growth due to a rising popularity of running clubs and growing health consciousness There was a dip in younger participants in the OC marathon around 2019 but this year the number of registered runners aged 18 to 34 is almost equal to those in the 35 to 45 bracket And as many as 25% of those joining this year will be attempting their very first marathon or half-marathon Kutscher advised new marathon runners to stay hydrated and “high five the volunteers or say ‘Thank you.’ When you have that spirit of happiness while you’re running If you have a happiness about you it will help you in your run.” Eric Licas covers Newport Beach for the Daily Pilot. He previously was a crime and public safety reporter and, before that, spent four years as a staff writer with the Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group. He has been on the ground to cover active wildfires, civil unrest and mass shootings. He was born in the Philippines, raised in the San Fernando Valley and is a Cal State Northridge alumnus. News Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Baker Mayfield has played two seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers so far and now both of them will end with Pro Bowl invitations for the seventh-year quarterback the NFL announced that Mayfield has been added to the NFC squad for the 2025 Pro Bowl games replacing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels who is unable to participate due to injury Mayfield had previously been named a first alternate at the position when the Pro Bowl rosters were initially unveiled on January 2 Mayfield joins the Detroit Lions' Jared Goff and the Minnesota Vikings Sam Darnold as the NFC's quarterback squad He also joins three teammates in the competition as the Buccaneers Pro Bowl representation has doubled in the past two days following the news on Monday that Mike Evans would be replacing injured Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb Defensive lineman Vita Vea and tackle Tristan Wirfs were both part of the original Pro Bowl roster reveal Mayfield not only participated in the Pro Bowl games a year ago but was named the competition's Offensive MVP after winning the precision passing contest for the NFC Mayfield has made franchise history: He is the first Tampa Bay quarterback to earn multiple Pro Bowl invitations Jameis Winston and Tom Brady each had that honor once while with the Buccaneers Mayfield set career highs in nearly every passing category in 2024 completing 71.4% of his passes for 4,500 yards 41 touchdowns and a passer rating of 106.8 He set new Buccaneers records for completion percentage and passer rating and became just the 10th passer in NFL history to throw for 4,500-plus yards and 40-plus touchdowns in a single season He also ranked in the top five in the NFL in passing yards (3rd) Mayfield's 378 rushing yards were also a new personal best more than doubling his previous single-season high of 165 in 2020 with the Cleveland Browns His 24 rushing first downs ranked 11th among all NFL quarterbacks Mayfield was at the helm of an explosive Tampa Bay offense in 2024 one of the most prolific in franchise history The Buccaneers finished fourth in points per game (29.5) fourth in rushing yards per game (149.2) and first in third-down conversion rate (50.9%) The team set new franchise single-season records for total rushing yards (2,536) yards per carry (5.3) and third-down conversion rate Watch highlights of Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield during the 2024 NFL season With the 19th overall pick, the Bucs selected Egbuka out of the Ohio State Buckeyes giving Mayfield even more threats with receiver Mike Evans and Chris Godwin who is expected to return after a nasty leg injury at the end of the season Egbuka was electric for the national champion Buckeyes / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesRELATED: Shedeur Sanders arrives at Browns facility in ‘Legendary’ casual fit The former Oklahoma Sooners star Mayfield threw for 4500 yards 41 touchdowns and 16 interceptions on the way to the Pro Bowl but lost in the Wild Card round to the Washington Commanders Egbuka had 81 catches for 1011 yards and 10 touchdowns last season while helping Ohio State win the national championship Mayfield is certainly thrilled to have him and picked up his newest teammate and his family to take them out for brunch/lunch in an awesome gesture RELATED: Dolphins pick Quinn Ewers’ gf Mady Barnes has sweet message, photo after NFL draft “(Mayfield) immediately asked for Emeka's number and he said 'when is he getting in?” Bucs GM Jason Licht told Mad Dog Sports Radio Wholesome: Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and his wife took 1st round draft pick Emeka Egbuka and his family out for lunch after they arrived in Tampa this weekend.Baker is a role model on and off the field 👏 pic.twitter.com/vzGKxD1uSq because as a rookie he’s probably going to get stuck with a team bill at some point as Egbuka is projected to sign a four-year Good luck to the rookie in Tampa Bay — he’s already off to a great start Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images— Enjoy free dish of rich and fabulous players with The Athlete Lifestyle on SI — First Lady!: Steve Sarkisian’s wife Loreal stuns in first public outing since baby Ex-wife too!: Shedeur, Shilo celebrate making NFL with mom Pilar, Deion in epic pic Brotherly love: Shedeur, Shilo have funny ‘wager’ playing tennis during NFL draft Holy moly: Texas star Quinn Ewers’ insane NFL draft hunting room looks bonkers Dethroned: Paige, Clark crushed by surprising No. 1 WNBA social media star crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.