NFL: The Insiders on Baker Mayfield

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Baker Mayfield who played for and lobbied for his job this offseason. He finally got it this week agreeing to a deal that gets him $110 million in new guarantees

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Baker Mayfield signs $110M extension with Bucs

Mayfield signed a deal worth $110 million in new guarantees, keeping him in Tampa Bay through 2029; he remains motivated to prove himself despite the contract.

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Baker MayfieldNegativeValue

Baker Mayfield has 0 trade value, minimal asset status.

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Mayfield's health return is critical to Bucs' playoff narrative and Bowles' job survival.

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Mayfield had MVP buzz last year; shows futures volatility.

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Baker MayfieldPositiveRole

Mayfield's return boosted Bucs offense; Irving scored 20+ points in two of three games.

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Baker MayfieldNegativeInjury

Mayfield's 64-yard return raises health and readiness concerns.

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Mayfield returned but limited to 11 pass attempts in Week 7 win.

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