The New Orleans Saints did not sign Baker Mayfield because the organization considered the quarterback \u201ctoo immature.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through the first five weeks of the season, Mayfield has emerged as an MVP contender with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> at 4-1. He’s led a fourth-quarter comeback in each of his first four wins in 2025, earning plaudits from around the league as he and the Bucs target a third successive NFC South division title.<\/p>\n Mayfield has been excellent, with head coach Todd Bowles even suggesting he would not replace the quarterback with anyone else<\/a> in football. His personality is infectious and admired; Mayfield clashed with Seahawks fans during the Bucs\u2019 win in Seattle<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, just three years ago, Mayfield was not deemed to be a viable option. Plenty of teams had the opportunity to trade for him, claim him off waivers, or sign him as a free agent \u2014 but everyone passed on the 2018 first overall pick.<\/p>\n Mayfield has ultimately provided the Bucs with a smooth transition of success from the Tom Brady<\/a> era. The Florida<\/a> franchise is even in contention to compete for a Super Bowl, and the Saints \u2014 the Bucs\u2019 division rivals who will face them later this month \u2014 are floundering without a real answer at quarterback.<\/p>\n On Sunday last week, Spencer Rattler picked up his first career win as the Saints<\/a> defeated the New York Giants<\/a>. He has played well through the first few weeks of the season, but why did New Orleans not pull the trigger on Mayfield?<\/p>\n