Mayfield’s personal experience, like Young’s, also crossed paths with current Panthers head coach Dave Canales. Canales, of course, was the Buccaneers offensive coordinator in 2023—where he helped guide Mayfield to a career rejuvenation.

Baker Mayfield and Bryce Young went toe-to-toe in one of week 13's most breathtaking contests.

Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 pick of the 2018 draft, couldn't say enough good things about Young, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, after Sunday 26-23 overtime victory over the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium -- including that Young can be a franchise quarterback despite a 4-19 record.