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BAKER LOVES BRUNCH. When Emeka Egbuka arrived in Tampa, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife, Emily, welcomed him and his family to the Sunshine State with a brunch.
“He immediately asked me for Emeka’s number and he said, ‘When is he getting in?” Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht told Adam Schein last week. “He came in – we flew in Emeka and his family on Friday. And on Saturday morning, Baker and his wife picked them all up and took them out to brunch just to show ‘em around and get to know them. He didn’t have to do that. And he probably doesn’t want me even telling anybody that. He does that under the radar without wanting any fanfare for it.”
I'm sorry, Baker, but I’m adding to the fanfare because this kind gesture deserves praise.
The Mayfields and the Egbukas ate brunch at the Tampa Club. The party included Egbuka’s father Henry, his mother Rhonda Ogilvie and stepfather Eric Ogilvie, along with Buccaneers vice president of player engagement Duke Preston, right tackle Luke Goedeke, right guard Cody Mauch, left guard Ben Bredeson and center Graham Barton.
When asked about Mayfield at his introductory press conference, Egbuka shared his excitement to catch passes from a former Heisman winner.
“There are not too many people who have that achievement, and he’s done great things as well in the league. He’s had successful receivers all the way around him, so I’m just excited to be able to learn and grow with him at the helm of everything I’m doing (with) a seasoned vet like he is,” Egbuka said. “We were able to talk briefly. He texted me here shortly after I got drafted so it’s just good to know that he’s excited with the pick as well and I just can’t wait to get to work.”