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baker mayfield He signed a new contract with the Bucs on Wednesday, keeping the quarterback in Tampa Bay for the next three years. The deal is reportedly worth up to $115 million, according to the Associated Press.
Baker Mayfield, second from the left, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter of the wild card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
In Wednesday’s press conference, Mayfield was asked about the price and whether he thought the Buccaneers would “keep some money aside” to strengthen and solidify the roster. kirk cousins The Atlanta Falcons’ $180 million was cited as a comparison.
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“For me, I said this right after the loss to Detroit, we’re going to have to make some sacrifices to get back a lot of the key pieces that we need to build a winning team and continue to improve on this record. ”’ Mayfield replied.
“Now, listen, this is life-changing money and I wouldn’t do anything else. It’s something I’ve worked very hard for over the years and years and years of my football life. I’m grateful for that. There’s nothing to say, ‘Well, he got more.’ “That’s not the mentality. Just knowing that we can bring some important pieces back and have a chance to go further in the playoffs, that’s what’s important to me. I’m a winner at heart and I hate losing. So I know we’re going to get a lot out of it.” It’s special to have so many players come back and be able to continue to build on this for years to come. ”
baker mayfield (Perry Knotts/Getty Images/File)
But general manager Jason Licht pointed out that Mayfield’s contract has additional benefits that Cousins doesn’t have. in atlanta.
Baker Mayfield agrees to 3-year contract to remain Bucs’ starting quarterback: Report
“There’s no state tax, and I use it a lot,” Licht said.
Mayfield agreed: “That’s a good point.”
The deal follows Mayfield’s first season with the Bucks and his fourth team in the past three seasons. Following in the footsteps of future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, Mayfield led the Bucs to their third consecutive NFC South title while rushing for a career-high 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns.
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“From the beginning, this organization has made me feel at ease to be the best version of myself. As a quarterback and someone who’s always in the spotlight, there are no words that make me feel more welcome.” he added on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield and head coach Todd Bowles are shown after a game against the Falcons on Dec. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
“Believe in yourself, believe in yourself, believe in yourself that you are capable of everything, have faith in God that all that is in store for you, and be the best version of yourself.” Please. For me, this was a good place that already showed me that I can do it.”
Bucks also retain star receiver mike evans It’s a two-year, $52 million deal, while veteran linebacker Lavonte David is on a one-year, $10 million deal.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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