What the Bucs Offered Baker Mayfield That Left Him Feeling 'Disrespected'
Summary
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is unhappy that the team did not meet his contract deadline before training camp. The Buccaneers offered him a two-year deal worth just over $100 million, which Mayfield feels undervalues him compared to other top quarterbacks.Key Facts
- Baker Mayfield set a deadline for the Buccaneers to finalize his new contract before training camp.
- Mayfield said he feels undervalued and disappointed after the team missed his deadline.
- The Buccaneers offered Mayfield a two-year contract worth slightly more than $100 million total.
- This offer averages to just under $50 million per year.
- Mayfield is currently the 16th highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, earning about $33.3 million per year.
- He compared his pay to other quarterbacks like Daniel Jones, Deshaun Watson, and Jalen Hurts, who all earn more.
- Mayfield believes he should be paid more based on his performance and status as a franchise quarterback.
- The Buccaneers disagreed publicly, likely because the offer was seen as competitive.
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