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To the surprise of many, Baker Mayfield has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out to a 3-1 start. Mayfield is loving his time in Tampa Bay and decided to show his love to the Buccaneers by calling out his former franchises. It was a long and winding road before Mayfield landed in Tampa. That road took […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off a shocking upset on the road against the New Orleans Saints, improving to 3-1 and gaining sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a convincing 26-9 victory over the Saints. The Buccaneers controlled the game, not allowing the Saints to score a touchdown. Derek Carr was […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Week 4 smarting from their first loss of the 2023 NFL season. In Week 3, they hosted the Philadelphia Eagles and extended their win streak to three. The Buccaneers’ loss last week exposed some of their inherent weaknesses. Their run defense allowed the Eagles to amass 201 yards on the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their first game of the 2023 NFL season in Week 3 on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. There is no shame in losing to the reigning NFC champs, but the Eagles weren’t at their best, and neither did the Bucs. And while 2-0 Tampa Bay was one of […]

In Week 3 came an all-important matchup for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as facing Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles would be a great litmus test for just how legitimate their 2-0 start to the 2023 season has been. In the end, however, Baker Mayfield’s squad did not have the requisite firepower to keep up […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the NFL today. Hurts could hurt the opposition with his throwing arm and his feet.  Hurts proved that once again in the Eagles’ dominance over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.  Not only that, but Jalen Hurts […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled out all the stops in hopes of catching up to the Philadelphia Eagles in Florida on Monday night. The Eagles jumped out to a big lead only to watch Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and Todd Bowles’ team score early in the fourth quarter. The Buccaneers star Evans had an awesome […]

It took three weeks before Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield got intercepted in a game in the 2023 NFL regular season. His first pick of the campaign came in the second quarter of Monday night’s game at home versus the Philadelphia Eagles when one of his passes that was intended for wide receiver […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield paid homage to former Bucs cornerback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber ahead of Monday night’s game between Tampa Bay and the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayfield was seen arriving at Raymond James Stadium wearing a Ronde Barber jersey, and it got the attention of the five-time Pro Bowler. […]

Another week into the 2023 NFL Season and another Monday Night Football doubleheader. This week, the earlier half of the doubleheader will be in Tampa Bay as the Philadelphia Eagles head south to take on the Buccaneers. This could be the marquee matchup across the entire league, as both teams are coming into this matchup […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been one of the NFL’s pleasant surprises so far after getting off to a 2-0 start. Expectations were low for the Bucs after Tom Brady retired, but they’ve able to start the season with two straight seasons in large part thanks to the performance of Baker Mayfield. Through two games, […]

There have been a lot of surprising developments to start the 2023 NFL campaign, but arguably the biggest of the bunch is the fact that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have started the season off with a 2-0 record. Baker Mayfield has looked great through his first two games with the Bucs, but he may owe […]

It was another wild week of 2023 NFL action as Week 2 delivered lots of interesting storylines. Which players could be breakout stars? Which teams have surprised and disappointed? Here are four hot takes from what we’ve seen thus far. 4. Anthony Richardson can be the next great NFL QB This will be a polarizing […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a hot 2-0 start, with wins over the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. The Buccaneers beat the Bears 27-17 on Sunday afternoon with a great all-around performance. After Tom Brady officially retired at the end of last season, many expected Tampa Bay to fall off. They signed former […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a surprising start to the 2023 season. After Mayfield was solid in last week’s road win over the Minnesota Vikings, he helped lead the Buccaneers to a big victory against the Chicago Bears on Sunday to move to 2-0 on the year. After the game, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most surprising 2-0 team in the NFL after their Week 2 27-17 win over the Chicago Bears. One of the biggest reasons for this is the newly-established connection between quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Mike Evans. And after the big win, Mayfield couldn’t say enough nice things about […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven’t held back in their praise of Baker Mayfield after he led the team to an upset win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles called Baker Mayfield a “warrior” and compared the quarterback’s mentality to that of an offensive lineman. Chris Godwin echoed a similar sentiment. […]

It’s Week 2 of fantasy football season in the NFL, and there are plenty of sneaky sleeper options available for fantasy players. Who should you consider in your lineups in Week 2? Here are the best sleeper picks. QB Sleeper Baker Mayfield, TB (vs. CHI): Let’s get wild, because we’re going deep into the sleeper […]

The Houston Astros caught a stray from Baker Mayfield after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Mayfield randomly shaded the Astros after being asked about potentially picking up signals from the Vikings during the game. “I’m a Texas Rangers fan, not a Houston Astros fan,” Mayfield stated, via Greg Auman […]

Don’t tell Todd Bowles that Baker Mayfield isn’t the answer at quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coming off the Buccaneers’ 20-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, Bowles spoke glowingly about what Baker Mayfield has done for the team. Mayfield’s stats weren’t overly impressive against the Vikings. The Buccaneers’ quarterback completed 21 […]

Baker Mayfield can’t read minds, but he can decipher tells of opposing defenses and use the information to torch the other side. Such was the case in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17 upset win over the Minnesota Vikings on the road last Sunday, according to Bucs running back Rachaad White, who said during a recent […]

The New York Jets Aaron Rodgers Era lasted four plays before the quarterback went down with a season-ending injury in Week 1. Now, the franchise has some tough decisions to make. The Jets’ roster is loaded with talent, and with the right QB, they could be Super Bowl contenders. So, do they stick with Zach […]

Changing teams in the NFL is not a smooth task for many quarterbacks. Learning a new system while trying to gain chemistry with new teammates can make the transition less than easy. However, if a team has brought you in to become the new starting quarterback, the expectation is excellence. In 2023, five veteran quarterbacks […]

Baker Mayfield will succeed Tom Brady as the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His tenure begins Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Mayfield is a former No. 1 pick and has made stints with the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and most recently, the Los Angeles Rams. Many are counting Mayfield and the Buccaneers out, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the 2023 NFL season looking to prove the world wrong. The general perception of the team has shifted since legendary quarterback Tom Brady called it a career this summer. As a result, many are writing the Buccaneers off and expecting them to take a step back. However, this narrative doesn’t […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a rather disappointing 2022 NFL season. They made the playoffs despite a losing record, though that certainly was not something they planned. However, with the talent on their roster, there is no doubt that they will be looking to bounce back in 2023. In this article, we will make four […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going with two quarterbacks on the active roster for the 2023 season. Less than a week after naming Baker Mayfield the winner of the starting quarterback job, the team has released third-stringer John Wolford. At the 53-man roster deadline Tuesday afternoon, Mayfield and Kyle Trask will be the only quarterbacks […]

It wasn’t exactly a surprise when Baker Mayfield was named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback. Although Tampa Bay suggested early in training camp that Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask were neck and neck, the former No. 1 overall draft pick was the heavy favorite to win the Buccaneers’ quarterback competition. Now that there’s no […]

Baker Mayfield was recently announced as the top dog in the quarterback room for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over Kyle Trask. Despite Trask losing the competition, Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales believes that both quarterbacks are starting caliber talents in the NFL, reports ProFootballTalk’s Myles Simmons. “[A] little bit there in the middle of camp, […]

Baker Mayfield had a decorated college football career that saw him win the Manning Award and the coveted Heisman Trophy. Unfortunately, the 2018 first overall pick has yet to translate that in the NFL, due to injuries. However, he is set to change that after signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year, $8.5 […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rolling with Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback to begin the 2023 season. Mayfield beat out Kyle Trask to take the starting role following the retirement of Tom Brady. The Buccaneers have a very solid supporting cast around him in Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Rachaad White and Chase Edmonds. Paired […]

Baker Mayfield is back. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is a starting quarterback in the league again after he won that role this offseason against Kyle Trask. With Mayfield now expected to start under center for the Bucs in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season, the former Oklahoma […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles named Baker Mayfield the starting quarterback over Kyle Trask on Tuesday morning. In the meantime, the Bucs longtime center Ryan Jensen might not be available for quite awhile for the Buccaneers and Mayfield, reports ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio. “Although [Ryan] Jensen passed his training-camp physical, he continues to be […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially named Tom Brady’s successor. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles announced Baker Mayfield as the team’s starting quarterback on Tuesday, beating out third-year signal-caller Kyle Trask. It was widely expected that Mayfield would be the starter upon his signing a one-year contract with Tampa Bay in March. The veteran has […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a key decision about their special teams unit on Monday that could determine the fate of their season at one point or another. Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers made the decision to cut Rodrigo Blankenship, leaving Chase McLaughlin as the only kicker on the roster. The Buccaneers aren’t done yet […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outlook for the upcoming 2023 NFL campaign isn’t particularly great, thanks largely to legendary quarterback Tom Brady retiring for good this offseason. And unless he comes out of retirement again, which doesn’t seem very likely to happen, chances are they will end up being one of the worst teams across the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking for answers. In a recent petition to the Travis County District Court, the 28-year-old Mayfield–who joined the Buccaneers earlier in 2023–and his wife Emily sought information pertaining to the potential misappropriation of $12 million, according to KXAN. The money was being handled by an investment firm where […]

Who will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback in Week 1? That’s the question that’s on everyone’s minds right now. It seems like a bit of a hard question, with the two choices being Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Amid a tumultuous off-season for both parties, coach Todd Bowles offered an update of sorts […]

Quarterback slots have mostly been taken as the NFL season kickoff is fast-approaching. One team is not like the others as they are still trying to figure out which among their stars gets to play the starting position. The vacuum that Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been huge. It is either […]