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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 15h

Baker Mayfield on changing perceptions of him: “Early on in my career it was ‘cocky, immature.’ Now it’s ‘moxie’ and ‘he’s a dog.’ Same sh— different day. As long as you play well, they change the narrative, but you’ve just gotta be yourself, and I’ve always been like that.”

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 16h

Baker Mayfield said he was disappointed in Sterling Shepard for not celebrating his game-tying touchdown with a little over a minute to go against the Seahawks Sunday: a story in two parts.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 16h

Baker Mayfield has seen the perception of him change dramatically from when he was the Browns’ first overall pick to being what some have called an MVP candidate in Tampa. Yes, he’s matured. But he’s the same guy at his core — and with a game on the line www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Perception of Mayfield shifting amid MVP-type run

Baker Mayfield has seen the perception himself change dramatically from the time he was a first overall draft pick with the Browns to being what some have described as an MVP candidate in his third ye...

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 1d

NFL Week 6 Power Rankings: How much did the Bucs’ win over the Seahawks impact their position? www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

NFL Week 6 Power Rankings: 1-32 team poll, plus the biggest fantasy surprise from every roster

We stacked every NFL team ahead of Week 6. Which teams rose into or fell out of the top 10? Plus, we have fantasy surprises on each roster.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 1d

52 years of marriage today for these lovebirds. He still makes her laugh and she still cooks a mean plate of spaghetti. She still puts up with him misplacing anything and everything and he still puts up with her living room play-by-play until the fourth quarter.
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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 2d

Listen to what rookie Tez Johnson had to say about teammate Emeka Egbuka, who’s had some historic numbers as a rookie.

“He deserves everything that comes his way.” Johnson helps him plan his touchdown celebrations. He admires his openness about his faith.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

Emeka Egbuka: “I don't enter any seasons of my life with too many expectations when it comes to statistics or anything really. I'm just trying to honor and glorify God, be obedient to whatever He’s called me to. I feel like He has me in Tampa for a reason. And that purpose is bigger than football.”

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

A history-making day for Bucs rookie WR Emeka Egbuka. "It's his mentality. It's his physical makeup. It's his willingness to work. It's his intelligence. It's his athleticism," coach Todd Bowles said. "He has the entire makeup and the entire package." www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Bucs hail Egbuka, a '1-of-1' WR, after win

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka continued his dazzling rookie campaign Sunday, collecting 163 receiving yards, a touchdown and a 2-point conversion in a 38-35 victory over the Seahawks in Seattle.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

Lavonte David called the interception a “moment to rise.” He said everybody was “pissed off” being in that situation, trailing in the final minute on the road. “Somebody had to rise, and everybody had that attitude. … Guys know the game's not over until the game is over.”

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

Quick-hitting thoughts on Bucs-Seahawks and all other games taking place around the NFL through the 4 p.m. time slot www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Questions, takeaways off every NFL Week 5 game: Bucs and Titans win thrillers, is QB Browning done in Cincinnati?

Our NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest questions out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 5.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

From Elias: The Buccaneers have four wins this season after trailing inside the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter. That's the most by any team in its first five games over the last 45 years.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

Baker Mayfield on Emeka Egbuka: “He’s kind of one-of-one. He’s well-rounded, and not just in football — in life. I think he’s grounded and I think he’s genuine in everything he does. He’s intentional. And you just don’t see that often...”

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

A proud cheering squad for Bucs wide receiver Emeka Egbuka as he makes his return to the Seattle area today. That’s his dad Henry on the far left (photo courtesy of Henry Egbuka).

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

Bucs inactives vs the Seahawks featuring no surprises. That tends to be the case with such long distance travel: CB Jamel Dean, WR Mike Evans, RB Bucky Irving, S Christian Izien, CB Benjamin Morrison.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

The Seattle Mariners, who are playing Game 2 of the ALDS across the street from Bucs-Seahawks today, were the first big-time sports team to take notice of then 8-year-old Emeka Egbuka. He hasn’t forgotten and neither have they. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Was Buccaneers WR Egbuka destined for MLB? His childhood dreams blossomed at the Mariners' stadium

Bucs rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka could have been a baseball star, but COVID closed the doors during his high school years.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

The late Vincent Jackson’s Jackson in Action 83 Foundation is now stepping into what his wife Lindsey and their four children — Carter, Amaya, Dominick and Miles — call “a new era.”

They are now the Vincent Jackson Family Foundation. Each star on their new logo represents the children.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 3d

In addition to the foot sprain he’s been dealing with, Bucs running back Bucky Irving has a shoulder subluxation, sources told our Adam Schefter. More: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Sources: Bucs' Irving also has shoulder injury

Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving not only has a foot sprain, but he's expected to miss at least two weeks with a shoulder injury, sources told ESPN.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 4d

Have you checked out the new Sports Center for You? You can access it on the ESPN app by clicking “Verts” at the bottom of the screen. You’ll get Bucs updates like this one, previewing their matchup with the Seahawks. Baker wants to “come out swinging.”

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 4d

More on Emeka Egbuka’s baseball journey — which he credits for some of the football skills he has today — including some great nuggets from his dad Henry and an assessment from Mariners general manager Justin Hollander www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Was Buccaneers WR Egbuka destined for MLB? His childhood dreams blossomed at the Mariners' stadium

Bucs rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka could have been a baseball star, but COVID closed the doors during his high school years.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46476791/tampa-bay-buccaneers-emeka-egbuka-baseball-star-mlb-seattle-mariners

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 4d

You guys are gonna want to see this: footage of 8-year-old Emeka Egbuka from when he won the Pitch, Hit & Run National Finals repping the Mariners, the team that plays across the street from the Bucs Sunday. In an alternate universe, he said he could have been playing there too!

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 5d

Finally injury report for Bucs at Seahawks. Bucky Irving, Benjamin Morrison, Jamel Dean and Christian Izien all ruled out, along with Mike Evans. No other injury designations for Tampa Bay however.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 6d

Bucs running back Bucky Irving is expected to miss Sunday’s game at the Seahawks, a source told our Jeremy Fowler. And he could miss the week after that as well www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Source: Bucs RB Irving (foot) could miss 2 weeks

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is expected to miss Sunday's game at the Seahawks due to a foot sprain and there is also concern he could miss next week's game against the 49ers, a source told ESPN's Jerem...

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 6d

This is twice now in less than two weeks that Baker Mayfield has taken a shot at the Carolina Panthers. You can tell the experience really impacted him. But it did bring him a connection to Sam Darnold, and he’s proud of the way Darnold is playing.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 6d

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield said he and Sam Darnold do not 🙅🏼‍♀️ reminisce about the “good ole’ days” in Carolina — a low point in both of their careers www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

'No, we don't': Ex-Panthers Mayfield, Darnold won't reminisce on Carolina days

It's not the first time the now-Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal caller has taken a shot at Carolina, where he spent a brief stint in 2022.

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Jenna Laine @jennalaine.bsky.social · 6d

Emeka Egbuka has been named
✨NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month✨

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