In college football, Matt Rhule is known for his third-year charm, but back in the pro league, Rhule’s three years witnessed an upsetting setback that eventually led to his firing. During his stint with the Carolina Panthers, Rhule had his favorite picks, and the $100 million contract-holder QB was one of them. His regret? The head coach couldn’t take Baker Mayfield to the spotlight.

Now, three years after the fateful night when he was fired from the Panthers, Matt Rhule has some qualms. “I love Baker Mayfield, ” says Matt Rhule in a conversation with Zach Gelb. Although Baker’s stint with the Panthers didn’t bear fruit, he has the spotlight flashing bright at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as the prized quarterback rewrites his narrative.

“He could be the seventh or eighth best quart

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