No Deal Yet? Rock Riley Reacts to Baker Mayfield’s Honest Take on Contract Talks

**Podcast Description:** Rock Riley steps in for TKras on WDAE and dives into one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into the 2026 season: Baker Mayfield’s contract situation. After Mayfield revealed that extension talks with the Bucs are “not anywhere close” to where he expected them to be, Rock breaks down what the quarterback’s comments mean for both sides and whether Tampa Bay should lock up its franchise signal-caller now or wait. The show examines Mayfield’s value to the organization, the potential financial hurdles in negotiations, and what a new deal could look like as the Bucs prepare for another playoff push. Plus, listener reactions, analysis of the team's offseason outlook, and what this contract standoff could mean for Tampa Bay’s future. ([the-sun.com][1])