Baker Mayfield Contract Talks Heat Up: Will the Bucs Pay Their Franchise QB Before Training Camp?

The pressure is on in Tampa Bay.Baker Mayfield's contract negotiations with the Buccaneers are reportedly about to heat up, with training camp rapidly approaching and Mayfield previously making it clear that he doesn't want contract talks continuing once camp begins.In this episode of the Bucs MinuteCast, Dan Holmi breaks down the latest Baker Mayfield contract news and asks the biggest question facing the Buccaneers: Should Tampa Bay make Baker one of the NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks?We dive into the potential $165 million three-year contract range, the possibility of a deal averaging around $55 million per year, why the quarterback market matters, and why the Bucs could regret waiting if Mayfield has another strong season.Plus, we examine what happens if Tampa Bay can't reach an agreement before training camp and why securing Baker Mayfield could be the most important offseason move the franchise makes.The Bucs have their quarterback. Now they have to decide what he's worth.Topics covered:Baker Mayfield contractBaker Mayfield extensionTampa Bay BuccaneersBucs contract newsBucs training campBaker Mayfield $55 millionBaker Mayfield $165 million contractJason LichtBuccaneers 2026 seasonTampa Bay Bucs newsNFL quarterback contractsBucs MinuteCast#GoBucs #Bucs #TampaBayBuccaneers #BakerMayfield #NFL #BucsNationSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Download Upside with my link or use my code DAN77949 to get 50¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 20% extra cash back on your first restaurant or grocery purchase! UPSIDEGet $20 off your first SEATGEEK purchase over $50 with code MINUTECAST at SEATGEEK.Need a high-protein snack? Righteous Felon delivers premium, pasture-raised Black Angus beef with bold flavors and 10g of protein per serving. Keto-friendly, gluten-free, and sustainably sourced—get 15% off with code MINUTECAST at RIGHTEOUS FELON.