“He needs to stay his a*s on the sideline”: Baker Mayfield fires warning at injured Tristan Wirfs for jumping into practice fight

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield had some advice for his offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs after a fight broke out during a training-camp scrimmage against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.

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Tampa’s star running back Bucky Irving was thrown to the ground, prompting a response from his teammates, including Wirfs, who’s still on crutches after undergoing knee surgery.

At a press conference on Thursday, Mayfield spoke up about the incident, urging Wirfs to steer clear of conflict given his current state.

“He needs to stay his ass on the sideline with those crutches, I was in the middle of it, it was fun,” said Mayfield.
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Wirfs was a critical component to the quarterback's success last season. Mayfield, a former No. 1 pick, threw for a career-high 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. He also had a passer rating of 106.8, but fumbled the ball 13 times, losing two of them. He was also sacked 40 times, the second most of his career.

Wirfs, meanwhile, is a two-time First-team All-Pro offensive tackle who has been to four Pro Bowls in his five-year NFL career. He’s expected to miss the early portion of the regular season as he recovers from surgery.

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Wirfs' absence could be a big blow, considering he played 100% of the offensive snaps for this team in four of his five seasons. He was a part of their Super Bowl triumph in the 2020 campaign.

Baker Mayfield’s “luxury” weapons

Mayfield may not have Wirfs blocking for him early this season, but he should have some help out of the backfield, which could alleviate that stress.

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Bucky Irving and Rachaad White may be the most dynamic duo of running backs in the NFL, with the two combining for 2,520 yards from scrimmage last year. For Mayfield, that can alleviate a lot of pressure as he will be able to hand it off to those two, who, according to him, are strong blockers as well.

“They get out of pass protection, and if they do not have anybody to pick up, they become just that free outlet,” Mayfield said via Yahoo Sports on Thursday.
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“Those guys, obviously, they can catch like receivers, but getting the ball with them in space is ideal for us, whether it is screen game, checkdowns or designed pass plays for them. ... It is a luxury for us on offense to have two guys like that.”

The Bucs put up 2,536 yards on the ground last season.

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