Baker Mayfield and Tampa Contract Standoff, Falcons QB Injuries, and WNBA All-Star Momentum

Joy Taylor discusses Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers failing to reach a long-term deal, with Mayfield seeking a contract that matches his performance and noting he isn’t worried about a potential franchise tag in 2027; Taylor questions why Tampa Bay hasn’t locked in a proven starter, especially with other team frustrations like Vita Vea requesting a trade. She then shifts to the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback uncertainty after letting Kirk Cousins walk, as Michael Penix Jr. recovers from an ACL injury and Tua Tagovailoa misses practice with a back flare-up, prompting Atlanta to bring in backup Cooper Rush while coach Kevin Stefanski downplays concern. Finally, Taylor recaps a positive, record-setting WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago and discusses how the league can sustain momentum by focusing more on on-court stories amid ongoing off-court controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.