Jason Licht "very optimistic" about Baker Mayfield staying beyond 2026
Baker Mayfield said he felt disrespected and undervalued by the contract offers that came from the Buccaneers this offseason, so the quarterback is now set to play out the final year of his current deal.
Baker Mayfield expressed dissatisfaction with the contract offers from the Buccaneers, stating that he felt disrespected and undervalued. Consequently, the quarterback intends to play out the remainder of his existing contract. Mayfield's lack of interest in negotiating further during training camp indicates potential scenarios that may unfold before the 2027 season.
Speaking on WFLA during Friday night's preseason game, General Manager Jason Licht expressed optimism about Mayfield's future with the Buccaneers. Licht said, "I'm very optimistic about it." He emphasized that Mayfield desires to play and prove himself as the franchise quarterback. The Bucs possess the franchise tag, which makes it unlikely that Mayfield would simply leave for a stellar season.
However, any scenario short of that would create more possibilities, making it harder to predict the future in Tampa with certainty.
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