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This transformation is seen as a potentially historic story—one where persistence and mental toughness redefine a player’s career. Yet, underlying this is a broader lesson: that leadership qualities and confidence, often overlooked in purely statistical analysis, play a crucial role in a quarterback’s effectiveness. Mayfield’s teammates’ love for him and his charismatic leadership appear to elevate his team’s performance, contrasting sharply with other quarterbacks who may have talent but lack the same leadership intangibles.