Mayfield’s Big Contract Odds | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, word is, Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers might not lot down a new contract before the season kicks off. But one analyst is putting money on Mayfield getting a massive deal down the line, projecting something like a 4-year, 215 million. Dollar agreement to keep him in Tampa. This projection comes after Mayfield's solid run with the team. He's made two pro-Bulls in three seasons, snag two division titles, and put up some serious numbers through the air, racking up over 12. Thousand yards and 95 touchdowns. He even had a standout year in 2024, throwing for 41 touchdowns and hitting a rare trifecta of 4,000 passing yards. Forty touchdowns and a 70% completion rate. Still, there's a question mark hanging over the team's ceiling with Mayfield and coach Todd Bulls. Last season, they missed the playoffs at eight wins and nine losses, and they haven't pushed past the division around in his tenure. It seems like the front-office might be waiting to see how this year shakes out before committing to a long-term deal.

1:03Perhaps aiming for that super. Bull contention vibe they had with Tom Brady. But let's be real, the stats show Mayfield is a franchise quarterback. It's a tough road to find and develop another guy in the draft who can match his production. He's already throwing more touchdowns over the last three years than almost anyone else, and he's set to be one of the top free agents in 20. 27. He's also a captain and a leader in the locker room, which is huge, especially as the Bucks navigate their first season without some veteran anchors. If Tampa Bay makes the playoffs again, and Mayfield plays like he usually does, it's hard to imagine them letting him walk away in his prime. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.