Buccaneers' Kenneth Gainwell reacts to Baker Mayfield's injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell on Baker Mayfield's injury and what makes the star quarterback special.
Buccaneers' Kenneth Gainwell is confident the team will be forced to step up their game in the absence of quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with a thumb injury. The Buccaneers currently stand at 0-3 and will be without Mayfield for at least three weeks. Gainwell, a former player who has shared the field with some of the NFL's top quarterbacks, including Jalen Hurts and Aaron Rodgers, praised Mayfield's ability to create plays and his meticulous attention to detail.
He stated that Mayfield's focus on these details has been vital, and giving him more time will only benefit his performance. Gainwell emphasized that while the team will miss Mayfield, they need to prioritize winning each week. The Buccaneers, who have consistently been close in their last three losses, are expected to rely on undrafted rookie free agent quarterback Jalon Daniels in Mayfield's place.
Daniels, who has never started a game before, has been compared to Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson due to his athleticism and strong arm talent. Gainwell believes Daniels can throw the ball down the field and has a skill set similar to Hurts. The Buccaneers will face the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football followed by a home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Historically, seven NFL teams have managed to make the playoffs after a 0-3 start, and only one team has achieved this after a 0-4 start.
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