Buccaneers Bucs QB Baker Mayfield refuted MVP talks and said that his focus is on continuing the success his team has had early on in the season. “It’s Week 6,” Mayfield said, via ESPN. “So, got a big one next week. It’s awesome to have support, don’t get me wrong. But we’re just getting started.” Bucs WR Sterling Shepard, Mayfield’s college teammate, admitted that he was in … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Jeff Ulbrich, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Expected To Open Extension Talks With Baker Mayfield After Season
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield will have extension talks with the team after the season. Russini notes that this will give the early MVP candidate time to focus on this current season and what might be next for him in his career. Mayfield, 30, was drafted by the Browns with the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma in 2018. He played out … [Read more...] about Buccaneers Expected To Open Extension Talks With Baker Mayfield After Season
NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Tez Johnson, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers The Buccaneers pulled off another win in Week 6 with multiple receiver injuries that led to rookies Tez Johnson and Kameron Johnson stepping into bigger roles. Tez Johnson outlined how the two Johnsons have formed a bond as a seventh-round pick and an undrafted free agent rookie in a talented receiver room. “(We’re) the Johnson and Johnson brothers,” Tez Johnson … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Tez Johnson, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
NFC Notes: Lavonte David, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers The Buccaneers are off to a 4-1 start to the season despite missing several key players at different points, including OT Tristan Wirfs, WR Chris Godwin Jr., OT Luke Goedeke, WR Jalen McMillan, DL Calijah Kancey, and WR Mike Evans. Veteran LB Lavonte David thinks they still left plays on the field after beating the Seahawks 38-35 in Week 5. “All 11 guys out there on … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Lavonte David, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Dave Canales, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers The Buccaneers are currently ranked No. 22 in the NFL on third-down conversions at just 37 percent. When asked about their inefficiency on third downs, Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield said they are still adjusting to new OC Josh Grizzard’s system. “We’ve got to get people out there getting accustomed and we’ve got a different [offensive coordinator]. So everybody is … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Dave Canales, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints