Baker Mayfield made it clear how personal Jets game was for him in new video: ‘F–k him’
Baker Mayfield said his motivation against the New York Jets was personal after former Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks cut him in 2022. He voiced the sentiment in a Netflix "Quarterback" interview and before the Week 3 matchup, which the Buccaneers won 29-27. Wilks later responded, while Mayfield’s career has rebounded with Tampa Bay, including two playoff appearances.
- ▪Mayfield described the game against the Jets as personal, stating "Wilks cut me" in a Netflix interview.
- ▪The comment was made before the Buccaneers’ Week 3 contest, which they won 29-27.
- ▪Steve Wilks, who was the Jets’ defensive coordinator and interim head coach in Carolina, later addressed Mayfield’s remarks.
- ▪Mayfield’s career revived with the Buccaneers, leading to two playoff berths and MVP talk after a strong start last season.
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NFL Baker Mayfield made it clear how personal Jets game was for him in new video: ‘F–k him’ By Grace McCarron Published July 21, 2026, 2:11 a.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Baker Mayfield had a little extra motivation to beat the Jets last season.
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