The Buccaneers could be taking a big risk with Baker Mayfield
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a potential standoff as contract extension negotiations with quarterback Baker Mayfield remain stalled.
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The brief
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with Baker Mayfield. Reports indicate a gap exists between Mayfield's asking price and the team's latest offer.
Coverage from NFL Network, CBS Sports, and ProFootballRumors emphasizes that the two parties are not close to a deal. NBC Sports describes the team's current position as a potential big risk, while FanSided characterizes the situation as the team "dropping the ball." Attention now turns to whether Mayfield and the Buccaneers can find middle ground on the extension.
Additionally, NFL Network reports that the team is not close to an extension for Vita Vea.
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Quick answers
What is the primary issue regarding Baker Mayfield's contract?
There is a remaining gap between Mayfield's asking price and the extension offer made by the Buccaneers.
Which other player is mentioned as being far from an extension deal?
Vita Vea is also reported by NFL Network to be not close to an extension.
How is the Buccaneers' approach being characterized in the media?
NBC Sports suggests the team could be taking a big risk, and FanSided describes the handling of the situation as dropping the ball.
Coverage (6)
- Buccaneers Not Close To Extension Agreement With DT Vita Vea NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 3h ago
- NFL Rumors: Bucs dropping the ball with Baker, Packers-Clowney buzz and more FanSided · 3h ago
- Gap Remains Between Baker Mayfield’s Asking Price, Buccaneers’ Latest Extension Offer NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com · 3h ago
- Agent's Take: Can Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers find middle ground on a contract extension? CBS Sports · 3h ago
- NFL Network: Buccaneers not close on Baker Mayfield, Vita Vea extensions NFL.com · 3h ago
- The Buccaneers could be taking a big risk with Baker Mayfield NBC Sports · 3h ago
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