One of the most inspiring stories of the 2025 NFL season is what's happening in Indianapolis . The Colts are undefeated, and the calm and collected man at the controls of their offense is none other than Daniel Jones , the maligned ex-New York Giants quarterback. Jones is but the latest in a growing list of recent first-round castoffs to thrive in new pastures, following Sam Darnold's rejuvenation in 2024.

But another man is basically the face of this journeyman redemption arc. His team is also 3-0. And he's not just riding off a three-game hot streak. He's now deep into his third straight season as "the guy," so natural in his role as team leader that hardly anyone still bothers to consider the depths from which he climbed.

His name is Baker Mayfield , and he's the face

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