Baker Mayfield: Bucs “Not Anywhere Close” In Contract Talks
June 5th, 2026
Negotiations with Bucs bumpy.
Well, Baker Mayfield talked. And Joe is guessing some Bucs fans won’t like what he had to say.
The Bucs’ Pro Bowl quarterback, who has led the team to NFC South titles in three of his first four years in town, spoke for the first time to assembled media at One Buc Palace today since last season. And, sadly, his contract talks with the Bucs seemed to be the focus.
Mayfield is in a contract year. He emphasized how much he wants to remain with the Bucs and be part of the Tampa Bay community, as he and his wife recently had their second child, both born in Tampa. But the contract talks aren’t as smooth as Mayfield would have preferred.
Mayfield noted his representatives and the Bucs are far apart, documents Jenna Laine of ESPN.
“We’ve built roots here in Tampa,” Mayfield said. “We love the community. We love to be here. They’ve embraced us, and we enjoy being here and obviously going to raise kids here. But yeah, contract stuff — it’s happening, it’s starting, the talks and whatnot, but not anywhere close to what we were thinking.”
Once training camp starts, Mayfield noted, he’s not discussing his contract. Football and his teammates come first.
“It’s not up to me when that gets done by,” Mayfield said. “So hopefully before that. If not — still going to have a good year.”
And Mayfield underlined how much he wants to be the Bucs’ quarterback for years to come.
“We’d love to be here long-term. And as of right now, that’s not exactly the case, but I’m under contract in 2026,” Mayfield said. “And the guys in that locker and the staff know that I’m still going to be me. I’m still going to do everything I can to help this team win a Super Bowl. And to me, that’s a priority. Everything else take care of itself.”
The two Joes have gotten into beer-can throwing fights — fortunately, they were all dead soldiers — at JoeBucsFan.com world headuarters over Mayfield’s contract.
One of the Joes wants Mayfield signed to an extension of some form before the start of the season. The other Joe, with the collapse last year losing seven of the final nine games to miss the playoffs freshly in his memory stick, wants to see how this season plays out before putting a contract in front of Mayfield.
One way or the other, everybody at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters expects Mayfield will be the Bucs quarterback in 2027.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:19 pm
This dude had the gall to say he acknowledged the Bucs gave him a chance but he also gave the Bucs a chance! LOL!! The Bucs did right and paid him for that and now he wants upwards of $50 million / yr?!! What’s he done since he got his second contract with the Bucs?
I say let his ass play on the contract year and I’ll gladly pay him top dollar if he plays to his second year with Coen.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:20 pm
Sign him now. Otherwise, Bucs will be looking at a significantly larger contract next year which will severely impact their ability to put a good roster around him.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:21 pm
He’s saying exactly what you’d expect
June 5th, 2026 at 2:21 pm
Baker M would do all of us a favor by doing this!
Money is one thing, but if Baker M would include this contract language in his extension……There needs to be a New DC at One Buc Place in 2026!
Todd Bowles can remain the Grand Fromage!! but he can’t be DC in 2026!
That would do everyone a big favor!!!
June 5th, 2026 at 2:22 pm
He’s under contract, coming off a year where he was so bad from week 7 on that he got the entire offensive staff fired, cost the Bucs the playoffs, and caused Mike Evans to flee to the other side of the country.
Not sure how that justifies an extension when he’s already under contract.
Let’s see how he does this year, if he returns to his 2024 form (where he still went 1-5 in prime time and playoff games btw) then we give him a new deal. Or, if he plays like he did for most of last year, well everyone is getting fired and the new coach and decide what they want to do.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:24 pm
I’ve been saying it. He knows this is his last year. The final 9 games of last season going 2-7 sealed his fate. If they had confidence he’d bounce back, he would have a contract by now.
Baker wants multiple years and top dollars but there is no market for him. He’s going to play mediocre at best this season then he can go be another teams problem in 27.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Last year collapse was on bake giving him a boatload would be crazy I say give him 45MM for 4 yrs 160 gtd
June 5th, 2026 at 2:33 pm
Baker has been in Tampa since 2023. That’s three seasons, not four.
And two NFC South titles, not three. Simple basic math and common sense.
“The Bucs’ Pro Bowl quarterback, who has led the team to NFC South titles in three of his first four years in town”
Who proof reads these articles? Helen Keller?
June 5th, 2026 at 2:33 pm
They have not problem extending a pitiful, subpar coach….just sayin
June 5th, 2026 at 2:34 pm
Timon Says:
June 5th, 2026 at 2:19 pm
This dude had the gall to say he acknowledged the Bucs gave him a chance but he also gave the Bucs a chance! LOL!! The Bucs did right and paid him for that and now he wants upwards of $50 million / yr?!! What’s he done since he got his second contract with the Bucs?
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I’m not a Baker Boi … but come on.
The Bucs gave him a chance, but also they needed a QB on the cheap, and Baker fit the bill – and he did well. But Baker also thought he was going to be the hottest commodity in football coming off his middling year, and found people really weren’t all that interested, and the Bucs low-balled him with a deal they could escape after two years – before he got real money (which is this year). To Baker’s agents’ credit, he used Baker’s week 6 MVP status to get the Bucs to guarantee his deal this year. People don’t want to hear this, but had the Bucs not guaranteed his deal, I’m not so sure the Bucs keep him this year at $40M (they probably do, but just saying it wouldn’t be guaranteed).
But for a new deal, I’m guessing Baker’s camp is asking for upwards of $60M for at least 5 years ($300M) and if the Bucs were even at all considering an extension, I assume it would be more of a $50M/3yr offer. With that said, a $55M/4yr extension would make sense IF Baker performs this years.
But just like last year, Baker’s agent wants to lock everything up now, because you never know when Baker is going to turn back into a pumpkin, like he did last year after week 6, after the MVP chants, and after he started telling everyone how good he was.
In any case, the Baker Boi(s) should be happy about all of this. Baker plays his best when he’s got a chip on his shoulder – and Baker plays his worst when everyone is patting him on the back. You should want Baker angry if you want him to do well.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Timon Says:
“What’s he done since he got his second contract with the Bucs?”
Top 5 in passing yards and TDs over the last 3 years for starters….
June 5th, 2026 at 2:35 pm
[When exactly did Joe type the trainwreck of an offensive line last year wasn’t an issue? — Joe] Baker is a phenomenally talented QB with a rocket arm that throws a ton of touchdowns. People tie the performance of teams way too much with the performance of quarterbacks. [Well, that’s because they are the most important player on a team. Don’t think so? Go look at the salaries. — Joe] Darnold won a Super Bowl because he is very competent and happened to be on an excellent football team last year.
Baker happened to be on a team always missing between 40-80% of his offensive line and receivers last year. He was positively swarmed once both guards were out for the year. Under siege. In an impossible situation just like Mahomes before the injury. [Joe also remembers the Chiefs having a trainwreck of an offensive line and somehow Mahomes got them to a Super Bowl. Hhhmmm. What were you saying about the importance of quarterbacks? — Joe] Any great QB will be a dismal failure with an extremely porous turnstile offensive line. Especially a shorter one seeing tons of pressure up the middle!
Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the very good and sign the immensely talented QB we have as soon as possible for a long term deal. Or this team will collapse. And that’s no joke.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Baker is mid at best. He’s bought into these puff pieces that claim he’s a top 10 QB.
Not even close, bud. He is out of his depth.
$50 mil+ per season would be a catastrophic mistake.
If anything he deserves a pay cut.
Offer $19 mil a year for two years. He doesn’t deserve a dollar more.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:38 pm
Man, these guys need to put their agents in their place and get a dose of perspective. Just because you can make more, doesn’t mean you should. I certainly don’t wanna save these rich owners money but I’d like to have a decent QB and money to build the OL and pay a RB and pay the WRs.
I want Baker signed but at a reasonable rate and this makes me disappointed in Baker, not the Bucs.
Take 40-45 MILLION(!) a year and really help the team try to win a SB. At that price, you can be built around.
What is take home on that in Florida after agent fees, training fees, taxes, etc. gotta still be 25 million in your pocket.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:39 pm
He played like a middle of the road QB, he should be paid like a middle of the road QB.
Back when he played for the Browns, and he started making commercials, his play fell of sharply. The can be said for his time here, limited exposure to cameras and his play was great, starts showing up in commercials again and his play slides. Keep him off the damn TV!!
June 5th, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Haha Lynchmob!
19 million would be a slap in the face. Baker would “get a concussion” immediately if they offered that.
Sounds like Bucs are in the 40-45 range and Baker thinks 55.
I would pay him 45… I don’t know what the hell they will do without him but over 50 is too rich.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:40 pm
3rd & 28
June 5th, 2026 at 2:46 pm
Hi, It’s me, I am the problem, it’s me….. Signed, Baker Mayfield
June 5th, 2026 at 2:46 pm
It’s me, I am the problem it’s me…
June 5th, 2026 at 2:49 pm
Saskbucs Says:
I want Baker signed but at a reasonable rate and this makes me disappointed in Baker, not the Bucs.
Take 40-45 MILLION(!) a year and really help the team try to win a SB. At that price, you can be built around.
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Here’s the thing though… unless the Bucs had an early out, I’m not even sure they’d want that deal.
The issue with Baker is how incredibly bad he was from week 7 on last year. If it was just injuries, then great, he can prove that this year. But there’s a reason why Cleveland wanted to get rid of him, why the Panthers cut him. When you see his play last year, mixed with that tape from 2021-2022, when he literally was the worst QB in football according to QBR (right behind Zach Wilson), the people signing the checks have to wonder if they really want to go all-in on a 31-year old who is constantly ‘injured’.
I don’t see any reason at all that the Bucs would give Baker an extension after the way he played last year. The Bucs have him under contract, and can always use the franchise tag. Let it play out, and if Baker performs, then reward him with a new huge deal.
But 2-9 in playoff and prime-time games, a terrible slumb that cost the team the playoffs last year and cause Mike Evans to flee town. I don’t get why they’d want to sign him to an extension unless it was the bargain of the century, and even then, if I’m the Glazers, I’d still want an out after a year. And there’s no way, or reason, Baker would take a deal like that – and he shouldn’t.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:54 pm
Whether you think the offer is too low or the expectation is too high, “not anywhere close to what we were thinking” is a bad sign.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:56 pm
Saskbucs Says:
June 5th, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Haha Lynchmob!
19 million would be a slap in the face. Baker would “get a concussion” immediately if they offered that.
Sounds like Bucs are in the 40-45 range and Baker thinks 55.
I would pay him 45… I don’t know what the hell they will do without him but over 50 is too rich.
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You guys are not adjusting for capflation. I mean Christian Watson just got $28M/year yesterday – that’s a guy who has played for 4 years and had 620 yards in his best season. That’s a guy that just a few years ago is probably getting $10M/year at most.
If Baker performs this year and wins a playoff game, then he’ll get $60M or so.
But the Bucs should wait for that to happen before paying him.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Mayfield gave the Bucs their “Thank you” discounted contract.
Done.
Now, It’s hard truth time. The Bucs are a team in decline.
Evans, Lavonte, Dean gone.
Our only good linemen is old. Vea. Gone soon.
Linebacker. We got nothing. Nothing now. Nothing on the horizon
Cornerbacks. First years and rookies.
We do have that one great vet . . . , oh, no we don’t. Nevermind.
Like Tykee Smith at Safety. Winfield Jr. had one good year. Got massively overpaid. Quiet as a church mouse since.
Baker won’t resign. Not if he’s smart.
I said a few weeks ago, that I doubted they would get him to sign an extension.
He won’t if he’s smart.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:57 pm
ElioT Says:
June 5th, 2026 at 2:40 pm
3rd & 28
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Which never happens if Baker makes a simple throw that I can make on the previous series – and then the Bucs run out the clock, win the game, and make the playoffs.
That play is why Baker shouldn’t get extended.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:59 pm
Both camps are doing exactly what they should be.
I’m happy because it’s clear that the Bucs aren’t going to treat him like Allen burrough or Jackson.
I’m fine giving him 45mm plus per year as long as the contract is structured in a manner that we can get out of after 2 yrs if need be.
We do not want to be AZ or Miami in 24 months.
June 5th, 2026 at 2:59 pm
Capt.Tim Says:
June 5th, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Mayfield gave the Bucs their “Thank you” discounted contract.
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Yeah, that’s not what happened. The Bucs told him to test the market, and they’d match whatever deal he could find – and it turns out people weren’t actually all that interested after 2023 when Baker put up a middling season and that was his best offer.
Baker has been very clear about not taking hometown discounts, or taking cheap deals to help the team. He’s no Tom Brady.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:04 pm
Daniel Jones money at best. Fair market value, play out this contract and we’ll see what he’s worth
Fill it w/performance incentives and benchmarks to enrich the deal, but you need strings attached with this dudes reputation of being a consistently inconsistent QB.
Yea, 2nd most TDs since 2023(95 in 45 of 51 games) and also 2nd most INTs since 2023(37 in 26 of 51 games). For those that are mathematically challenged, that means he’s had at least 5 games of multiple picks.
This contract negotiation is going to be a test of Mayfields’ maturation as a person and a player.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Clearly the Chiefs backup offensive linemen were more than competent- at least at pass protection. Otherwise the Bucs would have sacked him 20 times with our excellent defense at the time. The bottom line is it’s a team sport. Quarterbacks and edge rushers are very important, but their salaries are so high because truly excellent ones are so rare. Demand raises the cost.
Baker is tremendously gifted and talented. He’s not a middle of the road quarterback. Ask *any* scout about his passing ability. Some disingenuous people here seem to want to see him go but they never list who we are replacing him with? He was a number 1 draft pick for a reason and we should keep him without a second thought. He does need to be told we have to field a team around him or we will not be successful as a franchise and winning is the goal…he’s a big part of that but cannot do it by himself.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Let him prove he’s the QB he demonstrated during last season’s 2-7 3rd and 28 Epic Bowlesplosion. Or maybe he can be good for more than a fluke streak. Either way, I wouldn’t give him another dime until he proves he can do more than gag up liver bile when the games count.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:06 pm
Rod Munch Says:
June 5th, 2026 at 2:59 pm
“He’s no Tom Brady.”
Well, sure, in the sense that Tom Brady’s estimated net work was $200M when he moved to the Bucs, with $12M in annual endorsements…and Gisele’s net was another $200M.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:07 pm
net worth, not work!
June 5th, 2026 at 3:15 pm
2-7 finish down the stretch……maybe if that didn’t happen I would feel different. But it did and really good QB’s don’t let that happen. So go ahead and play this year without the extension and let’s see what happens after that. We can franchise you a couple times if needed so the organization is holding all of the cards anyway. When you get done shooting those commercials, see if you can work on phasing out the 2-7 thing……I mean, you couldn’t beat the whit flagging Dolphins with Quinn Ewers at QB? Sorry, that’s a major red flag, and one of the Joe’s is having trouble with that all of the same too….I am with you Lee!
June 5th, 2026 at 3:26 pm
Let the chocker go he can’t win a big game or a playoff game or prime time games not worth millions of dollars and fans suffering multiple Years under him and frog tb!
June 5th, 2026 at 3:27 pm
45MM 47MM Max he was a BIG part of the problem and he didn’t produce sure the offensive line wasn’t great the defense wasn’t great either but if you look over the tape he didn’t play well
June 5th, 2026 at 3:27 pm
The collapse wasn’t on Mayfield. You can use it (in error) if you want, but it likely has more to do with cash/cap management.
Dumb to make your franchise QB the scapegoat of a miserable defense, not a single starting o-linemen playing at the same time all season (and your one stalwart Center having to play Left Tackle in some of that period), your starting WR’s not playing for long stretches, and your starting RB not in the lineup…as well as the not-ready-for-prime-time OC – but that would not be a great position to hold to create the good will needed to get a deal done.
It doesn’t seem logical for the GM to say it was important to discuss extending your franchise QB, then have that QB respond told a media question that the talks are just starting and they’re currently “far apart”… somebody is low-balling or somebody else is asking for too much.
My bet is that the Bucs are low-balling, looking for a player to “help” them manage their cap, and using the results of one season. That’s pretty weak.
The market is set. Pay the man.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:29 pm
I think it comes down to Bowles more than Baker. The only reason the Rams brass can flaunt the cap and picks is because they believe in their coach. If the Glazers don’t believe in their coach, they will opt to remain cap and pick healthy until they get a coach they believe in. Baker is just cannon fodder. At the end of the season, either Bowles and Baker get re-signed, or Glazers tag Baker, find their new coach, then discuss QB, or just let him walk and let the new coach get his own QB. This means the only reason Bowles still has a job is that there is no offensive head coach they like at the moment.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:30 pm
So 6 is repeating what 13 said last year at this time. With the benefit of hindsight we know 13 had no intention of staying when he didn’t get the contract he wanted before the season began. Is 6 about to follow in his footsteps?
June 5th, 2026 at 3:32 pm
The franchise has lived behind door number 2 for a few years and different positions. I hope they’re not willing to go down that road again for a QB. If you don’t pay Mayfield who are you going to get? Who do you pull off the garbage pile next and hope he does as good as Mayfield. I just don’t think the second coming of Brady is showing up. If it falls apart trade him and get your QB next year, because if he sucks you’ll have a good pick
June 5th, 2026 at 3:40 pm
I think both Joes are right, and I HOPE (poke) both Joes are right. Reality: Dude, that 2nd half last season was “hawrid!” And I certainly HOPE we all are saying, as Baker is signing a post superbowl (fantasy bubble: MVP) contract, yep. We should have paid him.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:44 pm
If the Bucs go 9-8 and 1 and done in the playoffs this year, is Baker worth $55-60 million per year? No – and the team’s cap will be F’d for the next 2-3 years.
If the Bucs win a SB this year, then he’ll get his big contract deservedly so and even if he stinks afterwards, he’ll be remembered for the SB win.
Mayfield is a hot and cold QB- I say wait and see – it’s worth the gamble he goes somewhere else if the Bucs disappoint again in 2026.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:46 pm
The reporter asked the question and opened the door for the response. Negotiation 101….Bucs put in a lower offer, guy gets to spout to the media as the most direct way of response while letting his agent do his thing. Pay him high middle range, a huge cash component, and incentives to get to the number he’s looking for. They’re going to pay it either way, make it as cap friendly as posssible.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:46 pm
The reporter asked the question and opened the door for the response. Negotiation 101….Bucs put in a lower offer, guy gets to spout to the media as the most direct way of response while letting his agent do his thing. Pay him high middle range, a huge cash component, and incentives to get to the number he’s looking for. They’re going to pay it either way, make it as cap friendly as possible.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:51 pm
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Who’s gonna trade for a middling quarterback with a huge contract?
Most logical thing to do is let this season play out. If he sucks, he’s gone if he’s great he gets a great contract.
June 5th, 2026 at 3:56 pm
trent dilfer won a sb c’mon Baker trying to shake down the bucs. look at his track record in big games: the pic against the lions, fumble to jmac then the pic against the panthers, he has to make massive improvement and stop losing the big game or he will never get the bucs to the sb,
make him earn his money,
he’s not doug williams either. imagine giving him so much absurd money to play a game and then he turns to crap… maybe playing for his next contract will help him play better like it did for jamel dean. if not there’s always jalon daniels…
June 5th, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Baker knows what he’s worth if he hits FA, and I’m sure he just wants something close to it. I don’t know why that’s difficult for some in this comments section to understand. You are worth what the market will pay for your services.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Rob Munch. I’ve been saying the same thing bro Baker is bad in prime time games and he’s choked in every big game in big moments. It’s time for the bucs to move on we have some good young players that need a young quarterback to grow with. I’m not all the way against resigning him to be a bridge quarterback for the future starter we draft next year in the first round. But these people be saying he’s our franchise quarterback for the future at 32 years old is just crazy!!
June 5th, 2026 at 4:00 pm
he had so many opportunities to rally his team during last years slump, make some stinking plays put the team on your back -win a game like tom brady, he couldn’t get it done his prints are all over missing the playoffs and i like him but come on!! HE IS NOT TOM BRADY
June 5th, 2026 at 4:05 pm
They can let Baker walk if they want to. Just remember high draft picks don’t guarantee performance. Vinny and Jameis were #1 overall picks. Both sucked. Pick six experts. Baker may not have the results we’ve been looking for, but he’s not a loser. I’d rather roll with Baker for a few more years than start the pig in a poke search next year. Plus, I kind of like the guy.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:09 pm
Good, breaking the bank for an average-above average QB that gets hurt every year is not good business and how you get stuck in purgatory. Make him play out this year and earn an extension. Make him prove he isn’t just a Liam Cohen merchant because that guy even made Trevor Lawarence perform at a high level
June 5th, 2026 at 4:12 pm
I hate to be repetitive but I will not comment on Baker until the end of the 2026 season waiting patiently for comments from BBBB and RM!
June 5th, 2026 at 4:14 pm
Some fans forget what it is like not having a capable QB. We need to sign him and draft our future QB. If you don’t have a decent QB you have 0% chance in this league.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Here’s a thought. Trade Baker now while we ca get some equity out of him.
2026 is already a lost cause with the guru HC\DC in charge.
Might as well cash in on draft capitol and tank for a real QB in the draft.
Then after 2026 fire Bowles and Licht. Get better at HC and GM.
There, fixed it for you Glazers. You’re welcome.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:18 pm
I’m a fan of Bake. I wouldn’t mind a short term contract right now. Long term? After last season’s decline and fall off the mountain is a tough one to process….
Have no problem paying him top dollar in theory or in general, but asking for or doing that now after the most recent 10 game sample size and fall off seems foolish in some respects.
Also and just being honest here. Baker said TC deadline or contract talks are done and once the season starts, “it’s all ball”….
Well is it “all ball” if a Netflix show asks to pay you and have a camera crew follow you around the building all year (at every one else’s expense I might add). While the Netflix show is about football/quarterback, it’s also not just about football from his perspective either. And that was during the season. Contract talks are about football too, but also not just all about football. So sorry Bake, after doing that last season, you can’t say “it’s all ball” once the season starts anymore. You lost that card. With a money decision you made.
Having said that, I do want Bake to show out and be here long term. Here’s to hoping it all sorts itself out, Bake & the Bucs ball out and we have a long term solution at the most critical position!
June 5th, 2026 at 4:22 pm
My guess, Baker wants big long term money. Five years guaranteed. Bucs looking three years, two guaranteed. That’s far apart. They really like Daniels, and if he shines in preseason, well things will get real interesting. Joe, you think there’s any chance Baker holds out?
June 5th, 2026 at 4:25 pm
Baker says:
“But yeah, contract stuff — it’s happening, it’s starting, the talks and whatnot, but not anywhere close to what we were thinking.”
“It’s not up to me when that gets done by,” Mayfield said. “So hopefully before that. If not — still going to have a good year.”
“And the guys in that locker and the staff know that I’m still going to be me.”
This isn’t leadership. This doesn’t sound like someone working on their craft to be the best and beat the best. Also, he doesn’t mention winning at all which is on brand for him. He’s not good. Baker and Bowles leaving is addition by subtraction.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:29 pm
I’ll believe that the Bucs will resign Baker only after the Bucs restructure the contracts of Wirfs and McCollum to create cap space for the 2026 season.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:35 pm
I agree with the 2nd Joe. Let’s see how this season plays out before extending. I like baker but he’s bin very inconsistent.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:40 pm
I’m almost hoping that Baker doesn’t sign so I don’t have to read the crap that some of you Weasels write about.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:40 pm
Look at what happened to the dolphins ijs
June 5th, 2026 at 4:49 pm
“trent dilfer won a sb c’mon Baker trying to shake down the Bucs”
He started 8 games that season that he was Tony Banks’ backup lol
Y’all gotta let this one go
June 5th, 2026 at 4:53 pm
Mayfield’s play was average at best last year. Bucs need to sit tight and wait the season is over before signing Mayfield. Make him proved he’s worth top tier QB money. Let’s not make the same mistake like we did by overpaying Zyon McCollum and Antoine Winfield. Both players were signed early and their performance was nowhere near the level of their salary.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:57 pm
I wonder if it’s more about the length than the dollar amount. seems like he wants to plant roots and the team could be trying to do another 3 year contract.
June 5th, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Let’s face it. Baker sucks.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Wyoming Joe Says:
“I’m almost hoping that Baker doesn’t sign so I don’t have to read the crap that some of you Weasels write about.”
We’ll still have Bowles and Licht to talk about.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:00 pm
My views have been stated for months now. To me it all comes down to this;
1. Baker decides to gamble and play out this contract.
2. Baker folds and accepts a deal not of his liking.
3. Baker stands his ground and the Bucs give in.
4. OR something totally unexpected by almost everyone happens.
Time will tell.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:04 pm
Impossible listeninging to the lunatics commenting on baker. Just want him out of Tampa and bon voyage to Pittburgh. Pitts pays Baker $65mil/3yr for total of $195mill guaranteed 3 year.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:09 pm
The jig is up baker lol…no more coddling lol
Make the NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME or up root the family and become a career backup lol
BUCS are doing the right thing….his Dec performance was horrible and we won’t be fooled by a fast start this year…
It ain’t how you start it’s how you finish
GO BUCS
June 5th, 2026 at 5:12 pm
Gipper Says:
June 5th, 2026 at 5:04 pm
Impossible listeninging to the lunatics commenting on baker. Just want him out of Tampa and bon voyage to Pittburgh. Pitts pays Baker $65mil/3yr for total of $195mill guaranteed 3 year.
^^^^^^
You must have been reading my posts.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:13 pm
5-12 and everyone’s gone. Baker, Bowles, and Zac etc.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:13 pm
Wow, not looking good. Apparantly he is feeling disrespected or trying tell the Bucs to get their head out of you know where.
Well he was upfront definately not a great way to start. A bad defense coupled with a unhappy QB, huh yes a little disconcerting I will say. I think you have to pay the Man. The Bucs knew this going in. He was not going to be cheap. THey have no one to replace him. He is one of the better qb’s in the nfl and he is loved by the fans. Yes he was bad toward the end of the year. However, so was everyone else except maybe ME, who saw the writing and split real quick
June 5th, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Sounds like baker is ready to pout!!!…he’s still immature…another reason why they should wait
GO BUCS
June 5th, 2026 at 5:21 pm
“They can let Baker walk if they want to. Just remember high draft picks don’t guarantee performance.“.
Funny because you’re talking about letting a former 1st overall pick who’s struggled with maintaining a high level of performance throughout his career walk, while also saying high draft picks don’t guarantee high performance.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:21 pm
You’re a wise man Gipper. Actually, I think I want Baker to play without a contract this year, get pissed off, tear the League up and then move on. Let Tampa go with the undrafted rookie. I never liked the Steelers but will with Baker.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:24 pm
The more I think about it the Rams trade for Garrett just proved that anything can happen this summer. They gave up the proverbial 1st born son and the next one as well along with others from the litter.
I don’t think the Steelers would hesitate to trade Rodgers and some cash and maybe a couple of picks down the road to get Baker. And Baker is already signed so that gives them time to work out a new deal. It could all happen quickly before each team hits camp.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:26 pm
Just don’t forget folks where all the Rodgers trade for Baker started.
It started with Sal Volatile some months ago.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:29 pm
This is an easy decision. Let it play out in 2026.
If Baker actually rises to the occasion you can always franchise tag him for one year.
And I would still draft a QB in round one no matter what. 2027 draft class is loaded.
If Baker does the same tired .500 ball, say goodbye and we can get a solid veteran to teach the rookie.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:32 pm
I posted months ago that Baker and the Bucs coaching situation was out of sync. The timelines don’t fit. The owners have never signed a QB to a market level deal per Chris Simms. The 2027 QB class is a good one. I may be wrong but I can see the train coming and Bakers first words today sounded like the whistle and bell.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:41 pm
This is very simple. For those terrified that he will hit FA, you should rest easy. It will only happen if he plays horribly. If mayfield plays well or even solid without getting an extension he’ll be tagged. That’s it. Case closed.
The correct way to do this (and I have no doubt Jason is) is to find middle ground where the team is protected and baker gets a nice bump.
It’s smart to extend him but only at a certain price. Price included dollars and guarantees. Guaranteed years are much more important than the dollar figure.
You cannot tie yourself to him for more than a couple years due to his streaky nature. Hey, if he goes unextended and balls out this year, he’ll get a gigantic contract.
June 5th, 2026 at 5:45 pm
????…if the Steelers trade for baker they’ll finish 3rd in the division and miss the playoffs lol…it’ll be their first losing season since tomlin took over lol…please Rooney’s do it lol
GO BUCS
June 5th, 2026 at 5:46 pm
So the owners have agreed to cough up about a third of a billion to renovate RayJay. What are the odds they will cough up 100-150mil guaranteed to Baker ?
June 5th, 2026 at 5:50 pm
I attempt to analyze and view the situation with objectivity.
The haters are just “smart alecks”.
June 5th, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Glazers haven’t learned from past mistakes
June 5th, 2026 at 6:51 pm
There are 2 more threads to post on.I haven’t seen the 2 people that only show up on Baker threads yet.
I don’t care if he is extended or not. He is here for 2026. If he leaves so be it. On to the next chapters of Bucs failures.
June 5th, 2026 at 7:08 pm
“There are 2 more threads to post on.I haven’t seen the 2 people that only show up on Baker threads yet”
JBF hall-monitor
June 5th, 2026 at 7:11 pm
Sign him 45-50 for 4 years ,,, 1) for those that say let him play this year and prove it, well if he stinks it was the right call and you let him walk , if he proves it then he walks ,,, so no contract means he’s gone in 2027,,, I would rather take my chances with Baker then Gino Smith , Mac jones , Jimmy G,, (cause this is the type of guy that will be available ),, Get him a damn Defense , a running game , a legit OC and a healthy OLine and he can win! You guys don’t want him,, but there is no replacement that will be better ,, Josh Allen, Lamar or Joe Cool ain’t coming here boys ! I’m also pretty sure Josh Allen wouldn’t have taken us to the playoffs last year either.
June 5th, 2026 at 7:35 pm
WBL really don’t care what you think. Just in case you’re paying attention, one of those people made a point to call out people and saying they only show up to back Baker on threads about him. Guess if you’re paying attention you know who it is.
June 5th, 2026 at 7:45 pm
Well you ain’t getting Josh Allen ,,, now maybe we could talk Houston into a straight up trade for CJ Stroud ,, I’d like to see Baker w Houston’s defense instead of beating them alone like he did last year
June 5th, 2026 at 7:54 pm
Anyone who thinks Mayfield had a bad season last yearWHEN THE TEAM WAS STARTING 2 ROOKIES AT WR,
Knows so little about football, that they should be banned from posting about football for life.
But, since that wouldn’t help Joe,
Let me Just inform you that you are simple minded.
I know so of the uneducated fans here question Bakers talent. Despite him going to the playoff twice, and going to the probowl.
I believe he has already decided to leave.
And when you spend the next 15 years, watching the team spending 5 year periods- building around a rookie that flops.
You’ll miss a Qb that can win.
Do any of you notice that Mayfield has had to learn a new offense, every year he’s been here?
Or did any of you see that we lost both guards last year- and the team had trash behind them?
No. Of course not.
Don’t worry. You’ll have plenty of bad days to think about it
June 5th, 2026 at 8:17 pm
I guess we were watching different playoff games last year ,, when any other QB in the country (high school, college or pro) would have beat the Pats that day. And sure he’s 3-3 in the playoffs with the best D we have seen in 20 years ,, not 1 great edge rusher but 2,, Stroud literally could have taken a knee every play that game and it would have given Houston a better shot at winning ,,,, Baker made a 5 or 6 bonehead plays in that 2-7 stretch but Stroud made 10 in that game
June 5th, 2026 at 8:39 pm
WBL. Spent 12 hours in and out of airports yesterday and I won’t have much time for comments these next 6 or 7 days. Nice vacation, just me and my wife. I’m reading the JBF stories, not so much the comments. You saying all the Baker fans only comment on Baker makes you full of shlt. Or more full of shlt. I’m not reading anymore comments this week, don’t want to spend my vacation pi$$ed off. I’m going to head back on down from this 11th floor overlooking the beach and breathe some of this fresh ocean air now. All of us can’t be lucky enough to live on the beach. One thing before I go. We’re a good football team and we’re gonna win alot of games this year.
June 5th, 2026 at 9:23 pm
I get it , BBB you would rather throw Gino Smith out there the next 3 or 4 years and pray you get a top 10 QB somewhere ,,, of course we have that now,,, If our D is half as good as Houston we go 13-4 ,,, this discussion won’t be answered for 5 to 7 years when we can look back and both say , Baker was a dud or Baker won the Super Bowl (probably w someone else) ,, I think he makes the Bucs fun to watch not only for us but for the entire country, if they tune into see a Bucs game , they aren’t tuning in to watch Bucky or Cade ,, it’s all about the Bake show! That alone should be worth 50 a year to the Glazers
June 5th, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Guys right now I would replace Baker with,, Josh, Patrick ,Joe Cool,, Herbert, Lamar,,, that’s about it ,, maybe Caleb , but Caleb was trash before he got Johnson,,, other than that I would extend and we may never agree on Baker ,, my best friend is a Browns fan that wishes Baker was still in Cleveland so I guess it’s all perspective , we have won 2 SBs so we think that just happens ,, but I can tell you Buffalo and Cleveland would sell their souls to have 2 SBs right now
June 5th, 2026 at 11:01 pm
Dudes acting like they are worth anywhere near these stupid NFL salaries is sickening. Over $2M a week to play. I should care if he makes 1.8M a week or 2.1M or whatever? Pound sand.
June 5th, 2026 at 11:07 pm
Interesting….
June 5th, 2026 at 11:36 pm
They will work it out Jason Knows what Baker means to this team an we love Baker he wants to be here they will work it out he’s a Top 10.QB in the NFL so pay him like it also he should give the Bucs a little discount like Brady use to so he can have a great team around him
June 6th, 2026 at 12:14 am
“I’m reading the JBF stories, not so much the comments. You saying all the Baker fans only comment on Baker makes you full of shlt. Or more full of shlt. I’m not reading anymore comments this week, don’t want to spend my vacation pi$$ed off.”
You’re going loopy old man, you’ve got me confused with somebody who said what you think Í said. Make sure you kick rocks on your next walk.
June 6th, 2026 at 8:08 am
It is the 328. Nothing else matters.
June 6th, 2026 at 3:31 pm
@ ocala – absolutely ABSURD. He demanding TOP $$$$ NOW. So, just how “significantly” much MORE do YOU think that number could possibly even be NEXT offseason!? And, oh… I see that “WYOMING” is back hahahah lmaoooo. It’s the only time he (and a few others) ever comment on here at all, is when it’s about BAKER LoL. It’s because THEY are not “Bucs Fans.” They are weird “adult” fan bois, or FAMILY of Baker’s. Hahahah will become a STEELERS FAN if/when Baker goes there… Yeah, SCREW the Bucs LoL. And, I say… EXACTLY. Cause, why would YOU PEOPLE give a DAMN if the Bucs make a stupid reckless move by giving BAKER a 5yr/$250+MIL contract RIGHT NOW, and potentially blowing TF UP their salary cap FOR YEARS (bringing along ANOTHER “Lost Decade”), on an aging, often beat up and banged up, inconsistent and distracted QB. Because, YOU don’t care. YOU only care about your own weird “adult” feelings towards a ‘professional’ ATHLETE, who doesn’t even know or care about YOUR OWN EXISTENCE. Or, YOU ARE FAMILY. Either/or, YOU could not care ANY LESS about what the hell happens to the BUCS, longterm. It’s some REAL WEIRD sh!t following around, and giving such a BIG F about a ‘professional’ ATHLETE like that, the way you do. VERY WEIRD. Sad.
June 6th, 2026 at 3:48 pm
@ jug1 Says: “They have not problem extending a pitiful, subpar coach….just sayin.”
THAT was nothing other than, just trying to save face after the Coen DISASTER. THAT was ALL that was. ?
And, by the way… Whatever happened to all the Baker Bois, constantly preaching that it’s NOT about the $$$$ with Baker, and he will take a discount and all that complete GARBAGE. It was just more DELUSIONAL nonsense. It’s FANTASY. Just as I’ve said on here DOZENS of times… There are NO “DISCOUNTS.” He is NOT taking any “discount.” He didn’t the first go around… He took what HE COULD GET. Every last PENNY of it. And, he will do the exact same thing AGAIN, for this go around. I’m tellin’ ya… It’s a freaking FANTASYLAND. Coming from clueless fricking people, who don’t have even the FIRST CLUE about how this sh!t works.
June 6th, 2026 at 4:24 pm
@ StPeteMatt Says: “Baker is tremendously gifted and talented. He’s not a middle of the road quarterback. Ask *any* scout about his passing ability.”
Totally, irrelevant. LOTS of talented BIG-arms. It’s THE NFL. Between the ears, being a LEADER, and many MANY other ‘intangibles’ are way more important. And, Baker is NOT very accurate at ALL, downfield. He is a “system” QB, who has MANY struggles (and ‘negatives’). He is now 9-YEARS in… Just LOOK at his career (and the tape). He is who HE IS. He’s all about BAKER-FIRST. He wears on teammates, and becomes jealous when someone else, begins to take ALL the ‘attention’ off of HIMSELF, and away from HIM. He has “Short Man’s Disease.” You are being FOOLED (which is very easy to do for people like you). NONE of it is organic. It’s all drummed up and forced. It’s FAKE. And, that is NOT “Leadership.” It’s all a false narrative, that he is. And, one more thing… One of THE STUPIDEST arguments for re-signing him LONGTERM (to a 5yr/$50+MIL contract), is that there is “NO ONE ELSE.” I mean, I’m not even going to get into all of it right now (and “I” HAVE given PLENTY of options before, including an actual LONGTERM PLAN), but that is one of THE DUMBEST statements (as your reason) that you could possibly MAKE. On just soooo many levels. It shows such shortsightedness and the inability to even THINK (any further than the tip of your nose and what is just there in front of your face). ZERO depth.
June 6th, 2026 at 4:46 pm
@ DS Says: “45MM 47MM Max he was a BIG part of the problem and he didn’t produce sure the offensive line wasn’t great the defense wasn’t great either but if you look over the tape he didn’t play well.”
So, even though, you’re saying that he played like crap… You’re STILL wanting to GIVE HIM $200+MIL LONGTERM!? A 3-year/$130-MIL +some incentives, and about $80-MIL guaranteed, is ALL I’d be willing to go up to right now. And, let’s remember… “I” was ? DEAD ON the money, during the last go around. I SAID, a 3-year/$100-MIL TOPS. That, I’d be willing to make it $105-MIL + a few incentives (like for a Super Bowl), just in order to get a deal done. TOPS. Not one-cent more… That you have to be willing to just WALK-AWAY. There has to be a certain point, where if it doesn’t make sense, then it doesn’t make SENSE. Let someone ELSE do it. You have to move on. And, you had people on HERE, screaming mad and DEMANDING the Bucs to pay WHATEVER IT TAKES… $50-$60 MILLION. Those people are NOT Bucs Fans. Those people are freakin STUPID. Just Ignorant, DELUSIONAL individuals.
June 6th, 2026 at 5:12 pm
@ White Tiger – It is NOT just “one season.” It has been HIS CAREER. Up and Down, and Inconsistent. It is WHY he only got a “prove-it” 3-year (mid-level) deal the last time, that was REALLY just a 2-year deal, that they could move-on and get out from under of after only 1-SEASON, if need be. I mean, that 1st-year under Canales was NOT great. He struggled mightily through the first 2.5-3 Quarters, of almost EVERY game that season. Where they could NOT move the ball, pick-up 1st-Downs, or SCORE for loooong stretches of ballgames. And, ANOTHER extremely WEAK Division and late schedule, being THE ONLY thing that saved them. Last season was just ANOTHER extension of exactly THAT. He now has a PROVEN track record and 8-YEAR CAREER of it!!!! It just is what it is. EVERYONE with EYES can see-it! He is who HE IS. There’s a very good REASON that he continues to find HIMSELF, in this exact same position, over and over again.
June 6th, 2026 at 5:24 pm
@ Hodad Says: “They really like Daniels, and if he shines in preseason, well things will get real interesting…”
GTFO. This is just NONSENSE. Clown Show Material. These people in these comments do not have even the FIRST fricking clue. I mean, this is LAUGHABLE. Dude seriously, believes EVERY freaking thing HE IS TOLD.
June 6th, 2026 at 5:33 pm
@ Sal Volatile Says: “My views have been stated for months now. To me it all comes down to this;
1. Baker decides to gamble and play out this contract.
2. Baker folds and accepts a deal not of his liking.
3. Baker stands his ground and the Bucs give in.
4. OR something totally unexpected by almost everyone happens.
Time will tell.”
Oh, REALLY!? This is YOUR’S… I mean, YOU came up with this all on YOUR OWN!? Wow. Now, that is quite the “HOT TAKE” there, Lmao. I believe you’ve got it ALL covered LoL. Hahahah yep, only time will tell. Geez. Lmao.
June 6th, 2026 at 5:35 pm
Whoa, Sal Volatile really went waaayyy out on a limb there, with that “Hot Take” Lmao. Shew. LoL
June 6th, 2026 at 5:42 pm
@ Sal Volatile Says: “Just don’t forget folks where all the Rodgers trade for Baker started.
It started with Sal Volatile some months ago.”
Just pure IDIOCY. Delusional. Some real Fantasyland stuff. No need to worry. If “I” were YOU… I’d be praying they FORGET THIS BS immediately, as in right now. It’s total complete GARBAGE. I mean, REALLLLL STUPID.
June 6th, 2026 at 5:49 pm
I will agree with MJ in the range 45-50 for 4 years ,, as far as the if not walk away thing,,, not in agreement as walk away to what??? I don’t want to watch three or 4 years of Jacoby Brissett or Gino Smith while we are searching for a QB,,,, I’ll take my chances w Baker ,,, Maybe cause you guys all know he won’t perform in the playoffs we should do 45 with incentives 10 mil to get to NFC Championship, 20 mil to get to Super Bowl,, money that will never come into play , right !
June 6th, 2026 at 6:03 pm
NO. Absolutely, NOT. You don’t draft a QB in the 1ST-ROUND in 2027, no matter WHAT happens. UNLESS, it’s in the Top-2 Picks, AND it is a ‘generational’ talent, that you just CANNOT afford to pass on. Otherwise, you BUILD. The. ROSTER. FIRST. There are waaaayyy too MANY ‘ELITE’ Talents stacked FULL, at other positions, to REACH on ANY one player. Period. End of STORY. If you’re picking at #3 or #4, then you would be REAL STUPID then, not to STEALLLLL “Jeremiah Freaking SMITH,” there!!!! You BUILD THE ROSTER. Stack-It. And, then hire a ‘middle of the road’ VET on the CHEAP, as your BRIDGE, with your brand new HC and GM. You pick your spots and at the right timing, to make your move at DRAFTING your young ‘franchise’ QB on his ‘rookie’ deal. You put HIM in the very best situation and position to SUCCEED, as humanly POSSIBLE. And, right at the perfect timing, when you have to PAY all of the FREAKING STARS you have on your roster. So, ENOUGH with all of this constant PANIC over having to DRAFT a 1st-Round QB just because. Now, THAT is NOT a freaking “PLAN.” That, is having ZERO amount of actual ‘real’ THOUGHT and NO STRATEGY. Just draft whoever… it doesn’t matter WHO… Just a QB. ANY QB. Now, THAT is fricking STUPID AF.
June 6th, 2026 at 6:08 pm
@ Lightningvinny1 – a brand new HC and GM will have THEIR OWN plan. THE ‘dumbest’ argument EVERRRRRRR, is no one else is any better. It is WEAK AF. And, it is having ZERO vision, for the future of your franchise. It’s just a whoooole LOT of things… ALL not good. And makes NO SENSE, whatsoever.
June 6th, 2026 at 9:48 pm
Melvin is the one that’s ignorant and delusional. Sign Baker for whatever it takes. This team will be toast without him and we have the talent right now to make a run. Sign him!