One of the leading candidates for MVP this year has played for four teams, eight head coaches and eight offensive coordinators across eight seasons in the NFL.

Baker Mayfield, in his third season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has made a career of persevering.

“You’ve got to be wired the right way to overcome it all,” Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said.

If two years ago was The Year of the Backup Quarterback, this NFL season has been defined by The Second Chance Quarterback. Or in some cases, third and fourth chances. It’s not just Mayfield. Daniel Jones has revived his career with the Indianapolis Colts. Sam Darnold is thriving with the Seattle Seahawks, a year after the former 2018 first-rounder finally broke out with the Minnesota Vikings. Mac Jones, labeled as a bust

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