Vita Vea Trade Drama, Baker Mayfield Contract Battle & Bucky Irving Breakout: The Bucs Are Getting Interesting

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with three major storylines as training camp continues.Vita Vea wants a trade, but GM Jason Licht says the Bucs have “no plans” to trade their Pro Bowl defensive tackle.Baker Mayfield still doesn't have a long-term contract, despite Licht publicly saying Tampa Bay considers him a franchise quarterback.And while those two situations dominate the headlines, Bucky Irving is turning heads under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who believes the young running back is an “explosive play waiting to happen.”On this episode of the Bucs MinuteCast Podcast, Dan Holmi breaks down all three stories and explains what they mean for Tampa Bay's 2026 season.SUPPORT 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.