Baker Mayfield has monster prediction for Bucs rookie Rueben Bain Jr.
Baker Mayfield says Bucs first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. is “going to be a monster” and praised Tampa Bay’s revamped defensive front.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been working hard this offseason to improve their defensive front, and head coach Baker Mayfield seems confident that rookie Rueben Bain Jr. will make a big impact. On the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast, Mayfield was asked about the new defensive players Tampa Bay added and gave a strong endorsement for Bain.
He believes Bain will be a "monster," even though the rookie barely played during the preseason due to an AC joint sprain. Mayfield's endorsement comes as the Bucs clearly believe in Bain, who the organization drafted with the 15th overall pick. In addition to praising Bain, Mayfield also spoke about the rest of the Tampa Bay defense, including David Walker's return from a torn ACL, Yaya Diaby, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Elijah Roberts, and Calijah Kancey.
Mayfield expects Roberts to take another step forward and even described Kancey as a "freak." While Bain's preseason work was limited, Mayfield's prediction suggests that the rookie could become a key player for Tampa Bay's defense relatively quickly.
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