NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers Buccaneers GM Jason Licht absolutely loves QB Baker Mayfield. Licht zeroed in on Mayfield as he was figuring out the next phase for Tampa Bay following Tom Brady‘s retirement, and the former No. 1 pick’s firecracker demeanor always appealed to him. Mayfield’s career had hit rock bottom, both on the field and in his personal life with family money conflict, but Licht saw an opportunity. “A lot of turmoil, with his family and what happened in Cleveland,” Licht said via The Athletic’s Zak Keefer. “His whole story, really. I think it helped build character. We always knew what his…