Buccaneers Bet Big on Mayfield | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Baker Mayfield just got a massive three-year, $55 million annual extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — but is this move really setting them up for a Super Bowl run or locking them into mediocrity? Already earning $33M/year, Mayfield’s payday comes as the team struggles to break through elite status, with a defense slipping in rankings and a record hovering around .500. With the QB eating up most of the cap, building a championship roster becomes nearly impossible. The Bucs are betting big on Mayfield and coach Todd Bowles — but many wonder if this deal signals commitment or a costly gamble on a “good enough” quarterback who’s never quite reached the promised land. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5881d1aeddeac324