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In the bustling world of NFL news, per JoeBucsFan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ recently re-signed star receiver Mike Evans has stirred the pot with intriguing comparisons between his current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, and his college quarterback, the infamous Johnny Manziel, also known as Johnny Football. This comparison has sent ripples through the sports community, not for […]

One of the more talked NFL storylines last year revolved around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It centered in particular, around Baker Mayfield and his unexpected resurgence. The quarterback had a stellar season, leading the team to a Divisional Round postseason appearance. In line with this, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht recently appeared on an NFL […]

One week into NFL free agency, and the whole league is nearly turned upside down. It’s been a busy week for all 32 teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have made 15 signings thus far. Two of those signings ended up being their dynamic duo of quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Mike Evans. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have finally found their footing post-Tom Brady. More importantly, Baker Mayfield is finally starting to live up to his first-overall pick expectations. It took some faith from Todd Bowles and a lot of help from Dave Canales but it paid off. Now, the quarterback is getting a lot of love after […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently agreed to an extension that will keep Mayfield with the Buccaneers for the next three years, and he will make $100 million with his new extension. It wasn’t too long ago that Mayfield was having trouble finding a team that wants him, and now he has a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht spoke about securing quarterback Baker Mayfield on a three-year, $100 million deal, and he made a funny comment, saying that Mayfield is a “10 on the prick scale,” according to Sara Walsh of NFL Network. Jason Licht went on to apologize to Nelson Luis, the Buccaneers’ vice president […]

Replacing a legendary icon is no easy feat. However, Baker Mayfield managed to pull that off with the  Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023. The Buccaneers were left with just Kyle Trask at QB after Tom Brady’s retirement and were in dire need of a gunslinger with experience. Mayfield finished his 2022 season strong with the […]

There will be more Baker Mayfield for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with the NFC South division franchise getting the quarterback a staggering $100 million extension contract with a $50 million guarantee. Mayfield’s new contract with the Bucs is as stunning as it is inspiring, considering that the quarterback looked, at some point in his journey […]

After having one of the better years of his entire career in 2023, quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to have signed a new three-year, $100 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. “I wanted a chance to come back,” Mayfield told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “I love coach [Todd] Bowles and the staff. I’m happy […]

On Sunday afternoon, the NFL world received a jolt to the senses when it was announced that star quarterback Baker Mayfield would be returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a new 3-year, $100 million deal. Mayfield led a relative resurgence for the Buccaneers this past year, leading the team all the way to the […]

NFL teams will enter the legal tampering period Monday, but teams that were hoping to speak to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will have to change their plans. Mayfield has agreed to a monster three-year deal that will pay him $100 million over that time frame. Baker Mayfied confirmed the three-year deal. “I wanted […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ recent announcement of Baker Mayfield’s $100 million deal has undeniably become one of the most contentious topics in the NFL, splitting the fanbase right down the middle. This significant investment in the quarterback has ignited a firestorm of reactions from fans, with social media platforms, especially X, becoming a battleground of […]

Speculation was that Baker Mayfield was going to sign a decent-sized contract this offseason after playing well for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023. As it just so happens, the franchise officially awarded the veteran quarterback on Sunday right before free agency. Mayfield is signing a three-year, $100 million deal to remain in Tampa Bay, […]

On Monday March 11th, the NFL’s 48-hour legal tampering period begins, setting the stage for contracts to be signed on Wednesday March 13th on the first official day of Free Agency. One of the players to keep an eye out for is Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, whose eventual signing could prove to be […]

The New England Patriots re-signing Kyle Dugger and adding Baker Mayfield in free agency have been two of the most desired moves by those who follow the team this offseason, but they’re two of the players Jerod Mayo’s team must avoid most. Sure, the Patriots have just under $85 million in cap space at their […]

One of the more surprising aspects of last season was seeing the resurgence of quarterback Baker Mayfield and his solid level of play with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he had his best season in the NFL. Having signed a one-year contract before this past season, he is now in contract talks for an extension […]

The New York Yankees appear to have the kind of lineup that should put them back in the playoff race in the 2024 season. Perhaps they have enough to challenge the Baltimore Orioles for the American League East title this year. While there’s a lot of preparation for the upcoming season going on in spring […]

The NFL offseason presents plenty of opportunity for fans to witness plenty of roster churn, with many familiar faces set to ply their trade in new places. For the Minnesota Vikings, it looks like they will be making a huge change in the coming months following a disappointing 2023 season, with the team looking to […]

The quarterback is the most important position in football. It is also the hardest position to acquire elite talent at in the NFL. This is especially true through free agency because starting-caliber quarterbacks rarely hit the open market. It is relatively uncommon to see a superstar quarterback switch teams during free agency, and the best […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off of a playoff season in which they didn’t win a ton of games but went further in the playoffs than most people expected. Now star linebacker Lavonte David is just one of several Bucs of interest this offseason including Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield. The makeup of the […]

The chatter linking Tampa Bay Buccaneers pending free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield to the New England Patriots continues to gain ground. With the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick still without a new contract with the Buccaneers, there is no stopping rumors with regard to his landing spot from sprouting from all over the […]

Heading into the NFL Scouting Combine, it seemed as though the big question surrounding the Chicago Bears was if they planned to trade quarterback Justin Fields. Now, as the Combine comes to a close, that is no longer the question being asked in NFL circles. The wide-spread assumption is that the Bears will indeed move Fields, likely […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their guy. After some drama, the Buccaneers and Mike Evans agreed to a new two-year deal in free agency. The contract keeps the long-time Buc in Florida, where he could potentially end his career. Keeping Evans around is obviously great, but the new contract could end up giving them yet […]

If asked the question “Who is the best college football quarterback of the 21st century,” there are plenty of directions you could choose to go. And then there’s the right direction. ESPN did not go the right direction. On a recent episode of the “4th and 1 Show,” former Heisman Trophy and National Championship winning […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2023 NFL season with low expectations after the retirement of Tom Brady, yet stunned nearly every analysts and prognosticator as they finished the season with a 9-8 record, which was good enough to win the NFC South. The Bucs surprising run of success continued into the Playoffs. Tampa Bay […]

The Atlanta Falcons are on a mission to improve upon their middling 2023 season. Thus, Atlanta is on the hunt for an upgrade at the quarterback position in NFL Free Agency. The team has its eyes on Kirk Cousins, but one analyst believes it could find its Plan B in Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ QB Baker […]

Filling the shoes of Tom Brady, who had just won a Super Bowl a couple of years back, is always going to be a hard job. But, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not struggle to do so, unlike the New England Patriots. Jason Licht acquired Baker Mayfield and enlisted the help of Dave Canales along […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have big roster decisions coming up ahead of the 2024 NFL Free Agency period. Specifically, the Bucs’ largest question centers around Baker Mayfield. Mayfield will be a free agent after Tampa Bay decided not to use their franchise tag on him, Ari Meirov reports. Questions about Baker Mayfield’s future with the […]

Baker Mayfield had quite the resurgence last season, didn’t he? The former number one overall pick was at an all-time low after his disastrous 2022 season. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the following offseason as he was likely to be a transitional quarterback. However, something incredible happened over the course of […]

With a new coaching staff in place, the Atlanta Falcons are now focused on building out their roster. Quarterback is one position the Falcons could look to improve in. Coming off of a breakthrough season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield has emerged as a QB option for Atlanta. If Mayfield doesn’t re-sign with […]

As the NFL offseason ramps up, the Las Vegas Raiders stand at a critical crossroads. Following a promising start to the 2023 season, the team stumbled down the stretch. They ended with an 8-9 record and narrowly missed the playoffs. Nevertheless, with strategic signings in free agency, the Raiders can reinforce their roster and mount […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made it to the divisional round of the NFC Playoffs last season only to get knocked off by Coach Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions. New offensive coordinator Liam Coen came up from Kentucky football and has now made two key hires for his offensive staff. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs have been […]

The Denver Broncos have a long offseason to settle their quarterback situation. Russell Wilson does not look like the most suitable option for Sean Payton’s system as of late but some things could still be arranged. Nonetheless, the organization could still hunt for someone to replace the aging star in the long run. One ideal […]

In 2023, quarterback Baker Mayfield enjoyed somewhat of a resurgent season in his first year at the helm with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers defied expectations this season by not only winning the NFC South and earning a playoff spot, but also by winning a game once they got there and nearly knocking off […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a big question to answer this offseason when it comes to the quarterback position and whether or not they will retain Baker Mayfield. However, Mayfield said he is excited about the hiring of offensive coordinator Liam Coen to replace Dave Canales, who left to be the head coach of the […]

Keegan-Michael Key is no stranger to great sports humor — having been in a slew of memorable sports-themed sketches on the seminal Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele, such as the East/West Bowl, Excessive End Zone Celebrations, and of course giving Aaron Rodgers the nickname A.A.Ron. But Keegan-Michael Key’s latest athletic laughs these days […]

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had some positive words to say about quarterback Baker Mayfield. Coen, who coached Mayfield during the latter part of the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams, will likely now have the chance to work with the fiery QB in Tampa. And according to a quote from […]

After being the first overall pick and falling short of expectations, Baker Mayfield was placed in the back of NFL fans’ minds. He was labeled as a bust and someone who could not handle pressure well. However, he had a huge career breakthrough because of Todd Bowles and Dave Canales. This helped the Tampa Bay […]

Baker Mayfield played incredibly well this season after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the playoffs. Speculation has grown that the franchise wants to extend the veteran quarterback to a long-term deal. However, there is some concern with former offensive coordinator, Dave Canales leaving. But the latest rumors suggest the organization is still interested in […]