The Bucs, Baker Mayfield And Finding A New Offensive Coordinator
February 1st, 2024
How involved is he?
Yeah, Joe guesses this may make the anti-Baker Mayfield crowd upset, but Joe nonetheless lives in reality.
There is no position in football more important than quarterback. Sure, there are Neanderthals out there who live sheltered lives who will holler, “It’s a team game!” and try to convince you a left guard is equally important.
No, it’s not.
Good luck trying to win without a quarterback. Besides, a good or better quarterback can carry a team.
So Joe wonders as the Bucs are interviewing propsective offensive coordinators if Mayfield is in the loop. And if so, how much?
Is Mayfield a part of the offensive coordinator search? Joe talked about this on the Ira Kaufman Podcast and it crossed Joe’s mind while reading a piece at The Athletic typed by Zack Rosenblatt and Dianna Russini about the dysfunction of the J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets.
It’s not uncommon for team decision-makers to consult star quarterbacks on potential roster additions, but the perception around the league was the Jets went beyond the norm. “Rodgers isn’t the assistant GM,” one AFC general manager said. “Joe Douglas is the assistant GM.”
One reason choke artist Aaron Rodgers was traded by the Packers to the Jets last year was because Rodgers was frustrated the Packers didn’t seek his input into personnel matters.
Look, the Bucs want to bring Mayfield back. If the Bucs are going to sink $30-40 million a year into a dude, shouldn’t they want his feedback on whether he can work with the new offensive coordinator or not?
It’s foolish business to force feed a quarterback to work with a coach who may not be a good fit. Depending on the contract, the team may light $100 million on fire if the offensive coordinator and the quarterback are oil and water. Worst of all, that could lose games.
Joe doesn’t see any negative in having Mayfield involved in the coordinator hiring process. It probably would increase the chances he re-signs with the Bucs.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:02 am
Agreed. Let’s get one of those.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:05 am
Russell Wilson >>>> Baker
I dont think the Bucs should reset their entire future on Baker Freakin Mayfield.
Dude is an Average QB that had an ok season
Would much rather draft a QB and reset
February 1st, 2024 at 9:09 am
Mayfield played well in what 5 games. We lost 2 who won the other games. I disagree This ” team” went to the playoffs in spite of inconsistent offensive play due to the QB. This team is really good and if the bucs can find their consistent brad Johnson this team will roll. Now the Baker or nothing fan club will say how negative I am. Joe can you start Joebakerfan.com site for these guys.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:09 am
Stop! LOL
February 1st, 2024 at 9:11 am
Sign Mayfield for, one hundred million for 3 years.The draft is a crap shoot,we got our guy!
February 1st, 2024 at 9:14 am
Star QB show me where you called him a star prior to last year lets call it how we see it he had a decent season, i saw him average at best!
February 1st, 2024 at 9:17 am
Baker Mayfield is a keeper and the Bucs are lucky that things worked out to have him as their starter for the next few years. He is a Top 15 QB. The Bucs pass Defense stunk this past year because they had no consistent pass rush. Upgrade that part of the team and this team will win 10 games a year going forward.
Any chance or removing the 2 guys kissing ad? I personally find it offensive.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:20 am
No QB is effective while running for his life. Love and Jackson showed that
February 1st, 2024 at 9:24 am
Russel Wilson is a poser imposter.
He read a book somewhere on how to unauthentically win a locker room.
Instead of Wirfs saying, “Hems a DAWG,” he’s say (about Russel), “He’s dog sh*te!”
So I’m with Joe, “Stop!”
February 1st, 2024 at 9:25 am
Regardless of who is hired as O/C, Bowels will still have final say on the play calling. That is the problem!!!!
February 1st, 2024 at 9:26 am
Joe, are you saying the Bucs have a “star quarterback?”
When the Jets gave Rodgers some input they did so because he had multiple MVPs. When the Bucs gave Brady some input they did so because he had multiple MVPs and multiple SBs.
Which current Bucs QB has credentials like that? I’ll wait for your response. I’m actually curious to hear your honest (not snarky) take.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:28 am
Truth be Told says.
Any chance or removing the 2 guys kissing ad? I personally find it offensive.
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10-4 with that, my kid will come up while I am on the computer.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:29 am
Once the Bucs get down to their top 2 or 3 candidates, there’s no harm in asking Evans and Baker what they know or what they think about the candidates. You’re not seeking approval but just an opinion. If we want Evans and Baker back next year at a reasonable price, that’s a good strategy. Some players also have friends who may have played under the new candidate, and these friends can give insider info. I liked the way Canales was a positive role model for his offense.
I just hope the new OC won’t want to run on 1st down all the time like Canales did earlier this season. Let’s focus on scoring points rather than time of possession.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:31 am
And in summary … Mike Evans moving on. So will Baker Mayfield. On to Plan B.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:31 am
I agree with consulting your Franchise QB on who he will work with each day for a season. In this case, Bucs do not even know who their QB is. If we believe what has been written, they have not even discussed yet (I don’t believe that).
Baker you move on and let Trask deal with it.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:31 am
Guys kissing!?
I’ve been hearing a lot of you make comments on suggested and pushy adds of all types for a good while now. I am So Greatful that I haven’t seen even one of Any Ads since I went go.duck . Not One of Anything! Also, you have the ability to erase your browsing history with the touch of a button. Which of course keeps my phone unclogged, fast, and free of boys kissing boys!
It might be worth a try for you too. Your Welcome
February 1st, 2024 at 9:37 am
Obvious Says:
February 1st, 2024 at 9:31 am
Guys kissing!?
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this is on home computer, went to duckgo and the same thing, ads on the left me, ads to the the right of me….. here I am stuck in the middle
Steelers Wheel for all the young ones.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:39 am
I am just wondering why, when I post something that says Baker should move on, immediately that post will not go up and never to be seen?
February 1st, 2024 at 9:42 am
They don’t think it be like it is, but it do.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:45 am
If they intend to sign mayfield to a multi year multimillion contract, then yes they should get his “opinion “. Not necessarily his approval though.
February 1st, 2024 at 9:55 am
“Sure, there are Neanderthals out there who live sheltered lives who will holler, “It’s a team game!” and try to convince you a left guard is equally important.”
As a resident Neanderthal I’m disappointed that you felt the need for a cheap shot with a dose of Hyperbole!
FIRST…I haven’t read anybody here who thinks a LG is as valuable as a QB.
SECOND…I haven’t read anybody here who doesn’t concede that QB is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT position!!!
I have written that there is more than ONE way to reach the SB. The Bucs own history PROVES that!!! 2 SBS”a 9th rounder and a 6th rounder at QB!!!
Johnny Football..and worst of all a guy who cost the franchise 5 freaking years of embarrassment and underachieving Famies Jameis show the ENORMOUS risks in placing your bet on a college kid. Yes he had the talent but not the smarts, class, or character. A #1 overall pick so out of control the Bucs literally couldn’t promote him on the RayJay outer wall!
I do not believe a LG can win a division. I DO believe…see the 49ers…that the right 5 OL can make a MAJOR impact on winning. I don’t believe we disagree about the DL nor the fact that the Bucs need pass rushers.
So…the Bucs can GAMBLE…Johnny Football/Jameis/Mariota and hope to get the next Mahomes/Allen etc. OR they can increase their odds by building a great team around a GOOD QB.
I have supported Mayfield all season. I DO NOT believe however he is yet a STAR. I loathe Rodgers as much as the next guy but he was a STAR!
One QB in this year’s SB is a STAR, one is a very good QB on an excellent team.
I think Mayfield/ Trask? can lead a very good team to the SB again.
If I may borrow a phrase…”there are Neanderthals out there who live sheltered lives” who simply can’t see what Bobby Beathard preached his entire life.
Ironically, Lynch the guy who built the Niners juggernaut wasted THREE freaking first round picks to get Trey Lance. How did that work out? Lynch is a SMART guy and even he failed at the draft dartboard. His backup for that failure was a great team to help ‘Mr Irrelevant” reach the SB.
Just so there’s no mistake. QB is CLEARLY the most important position on the TEAM but NOT the ONLY position. Successful QB’s can come from FA or even developed. Perhaps Trask is the real deal?
February 1st, 2024 at 10:00 am
Since76 Says:
Now the Baker or nothing fan club will say how negative I am.
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Nah…We no longer care what garbage you write because we have proven its garbage by the results.
and because no one in the front office or coaching staff agrees with you so your opinions are irrelevant to anything that matters.
Carry on….
February 1st, 2024 at 10:03 am
If you’ve ever had a boss consult you about personnel decisions, you know how much it makes you feel appreciated. It also makes you feel invested in a positive outcome. That’s a win for everyone.
If I was the head coach, my QB would have one on one interviews with all potential OCs as well as assistants, and key offensive players. He wouldn’t have the final say, of course, but he’d have a say.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:04 am
The dilemma may be a chicken or the egg scenario…..any OC is going to want some idea of who the QB will be, Mayfield will want some idea of who his OC will be as well as what his market value is. This could drag on for another two months.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:04 am
“Joe doesn’t see any negative in having Mayfield involved in the coordinator hiring process.”
Ever been led on by a girl and then later realize she didn’t give a sh*t about you? And how you felt toward her after that?
February 1st, 2024 at 10:04 am
So while we still wait for an OC what’s left out there somebody’s 5th, 6th or 7th choice? We should be fine right?
February 1st, 2024 at 10:09 am
Aceofaerospace, I agree totally!
February 1st, 2024 at 10:15 am
I agree with consulting your Franchise QB on who he will work with each day for a season. In this case, Bucs do not even know who their QB is. If we believe what has been written, they have not even discussed yet (I don’t believe that).
Baker you move on and let Trask deal with it.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:19 am
Let Baker be involved
Another solid season for him will get whoever is OC a job as a HC someplace else
With a defensive HC who doesn’t call plays, the OC will be a year to year turnover
February 1st, 2024 at 10:23 am
Grow up. Human beings kiss. Your kid already knows this.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:24 am
If your seeing ads for 2 guys kissing it’s a reflection of your browser history. A couple of you just outed yourselves lol. Now back to Buccaneers football.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:28 am
What’s on your browser history? 🙂
February 1st, 2024 at 10:32 am
As Joe stated in the story, if you are going to sink $100 million into a guy — not $100, but $100 million — don’t you want to make sure the new coordinator and the quarterback are a good fit for each other? That’s just Business 101.
Don’t you want to get the best out of your quarterback to not only justify the investment but win games?
Hell, the Bucs brought Dirk Koetter up to Tallahassee for Florida State’s pro day when Koetter was the OC for him to get to know Jameis and find out if Koetter could work with him. (Koetter spoke about this openly.)
February 1st, 2024 at 10:44 am
Yes, but our QB has a very up-and-down career. The NFL is littered with players that stood out one year then came back down to earth. Mayfield had an up year. Maybe he’s starting to turn his career around. Maybe not. Maybe he joins the rest of the league’s one-year wonders. I’m not interested in giving a huge bag to a player in that position. Definitely not going to confer with a player that has only 1 year of experience with our team, and is a pending free agant. Sign the best OC that fits what the HC wants to do.
The best logical decision is the franchise tag. Prove it again and we’ll sign you. That’s my mindset. But given the team’s cap situation, the QB tag is a pretty difficult pill to swallow.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:46 am
If you started working at your job less than a year ago, do you really think they’re going to ask you who they should hire to be your boss?
February 1st, 2024 at 10:48 am
realistic-optimistic Says:
February 1st, 2024 at 10:23 am
10-4
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shut your damn mouth and don’t ever post back to me. In your sick world they do, not in mine.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:50 am
Oh yeah. Pro-Baker fan full of hate. Who would have thought? lol
February 1st, 2024 at 10:51 am
That’s what Joe thinks you are not understanding. Joe gets that *you wouldn’t* re-sign Baker Mayfield but the Bucs are not of your mindset (good or bad).
So why not try to prevent the down that comes after the up?
So if one is going to make a massive financial commitment like that (which, honestly, is the going rate for QBs), why not do something so simple and so cost-effective (as in it won’t cost a dime) to see if the QB (most important player on the field) is on the same page as his OC?
This is just common sense and honestly, damn smart.
But, Joe guesses you would be happy to force Mayfield to play for a guy who is a terrible fit, Mayfield implodes, the Bucs lose and the loot that went to Mayfield would have been better spent on an even worse QB, a guard and a center while the Bucs had the ball off 40 times a game and march their way to a 12-loss season.
But you will feel good about yourself because the Bucs went old school and told Mayfield, “You will like it or else, Mister!”
February 1st, 2024 at 10:53 am
realistic-optimistic Says:
February 1st, 2024 at 10:50 am
I always had an idea of what you were all about from just your nonsensical postings now you have confirmed it. Calling me a hater or whatever will not bother me one damn bit. We all now know what you are made of.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:55 am
Sh!t yeah! If you are the most important employee and the company not only has a lot riding on you but a major investment, they will want to make sure the guy you work with enables you to get the most out of your talents.
That’s Business 101.
Again, this happens all the time in the NFL. The Bucs did this with Koetter and Jameis before the draft. Not sure why you think this is such an evil theory.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:55 am
@Bakerfan I had the same ad and it wouldn’t let me report it or remove it like I have had done to other ads in the past.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:00 am
That’s some misdirected rage. A player with an up-and-down career is not who you need advice from. You want Tom Moore’s advice? Tom Brady’s advice? Bruce Arian’s advice? Sure, seek it. Not a guy scrapped by the NFL just last year. Not a pending free agent with less than 1 year in your organization. If he can perform well in back-to-back seasons, sure, see what he thinks.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:03 am
His position is the most important. That’s doesn’t mean he’s the most important.
Also, at the moment, the company does not have a “major investment” in him. That’s a projection.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:06 am
The Buc’s would be crazy not to re-sign Baker Period!
Dude is an above average QB clearly you can win with.
There are like a dozen teams that would have killed to have him this year.
Buc’s owners are smart and Mayfield will be back almost guaranteed!
February 1st, 2024 at 11:13 am
Baker is the right QB at the right time! Keep him here.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:19 am
“realistic-optimistic Says:
February 1st, 2024 at 11:00 am
But you will feel good about yourself because the Bucs went old school and told Mayfield, “You will like it or else, Mister!”
That’s some misdirected rage. A player with an up-and-down career is not who you need advice from. You want Tom Moore’s advice? Tom Brady’s advice? Bruce Arian’s advice? Sure, seek it. Not a guy scrapped by the NFL just last year. Not a pending free agent with less than 1 year in your organization. If he can perform well in back-to-back seasons, sure, see what he thinks.”
I think you are missing the point.
You are assuming that Baker is being given veto power. Doubt that. But…. his opinion will be factored in, and it should be. All signs are he’s coming back. So in that light, doing everything you can to make sure he succeeds is smart. It’s a no cost action that makes total sense.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:20 am
Russ has accomplished more than Baker. Nearly 2 Superbowl rings because of Pete Carrol. Russ may be corny and a simp. But, winning the Superbowl and winning games are more important than meaningless stats while sitting at home hosting the Superbowl passing nachos chips to guest.
But, who am I kidding. Stat wins awards, but wins get the Superbowl. There’s several good and great players in all sports put up stats. Everyone that didn’t win it all at the finals, they regret not having a ring with the stats.
The cult prefers stats over wins. Baker stare down his receivers sometimes, which lead to picks or near picks. But, Dave Canales suck, o line suck, Mike Evan should be traded, Chris Godwin should be traded, defense suck, and running back can’t run. Some of the excuses are crazy and overboard and some are true. What is true Baker haven’t put up 3 tds more than 5 times this year. That’s not consistent winning football in today’s NFL.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:24 am
As much as I want to see Trask finally get his shot, Baker over Wilson all day long.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:25 am
<blockquote Joe says:
the Bucs brought Dirk Koetter up to Tallahassee for Florida State’s pro day when Koetter was the OC for him to get to know Jameis and find out if Koetter could work with him.
Joe, this is the opposite scenario. Of course a coach should be comfortable with a potential player. That’s not the same thing you’re talking about in this article.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:30 am
Hey Realistic: Looks like you’ve taken over the job of being the irrelevant stooge on this site. Must remind you of your high school days, lol…
February 1st, 2024 at 11:35 am
Nah, I’m just not rolling through here with blind optimism and a Baker tattoo on my neck.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:36 am
Baker is not elite but he is one of the better QBs. Might be better next year. Give him some money and let’s get what we need in the draft and move on. Russell Wilson? Well, yeah. Maybe 5 years ago.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:44 am
Bowles getting the final call on plays is some real BS , we need someone to dig up the crap playbook from 1976 and burn it. We always seem to have some crap play that gets blown up almost every time we get into a kinda desperate situation. Trick plays usually seem like some highschool stuff. We need someone that has the proven track record of more success than failure. Let’s look back at the way Brady would have a look on his face like “Really” ??? and reluctantly go ahead with it. Ok it might be good to draft let’s say Penix because the Bucs apparently hate Trask. We need a new bench warmer, and to let Trask out of pergatory. He’s becoming a lawn ornament.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:57 am
Realistic: I’m sure that the Baker tattoo isn’t the only thing on your neck. Just keep on rolling…
February 1st, 2024 at 11:59 am
BoJim: This is an honest question: Who do you believe are the “elite” QB’s in the league and what makes them elite?
February 1st, 2024 at 12:12 pm
Might as well make Bakefield QB/OC to go with HC/DC.
February 1st, 2024 at 12:34 pm
@HC Grover that’s what Terry Bradshaw did. He called his own plays. Brady did too at times. Would be nice for the game to get back to its roots and have QB’s who could do that again.
February 1st, 2024 at 12:49 pm
“What is true Baker haven’t put up 3 tds more than 5 times this year. That’s not consistent winning football in today’s NFL.”
“Stat wins awards, but wins get the Superbowl.”
Which one is it? You’re making rando stat arguments then talk about winning games.
Guess who lead the NFL in TD’s last year ? Dak Prescott. Not looking like much of a winner.
Mayfield had more TD passes than Mahommes. What a piece of sh1t lol
February 1st, 2024 at 1:01 pm
Let’s be honest Bowles probably only delayed being fired an it’ll come next year. He’ll find something desperate for the opportunity
February 1st, 2024 at 1:11 pm
I don’t care what business you’re in. If you’re making a critical hiring decision and don’t consult a key employee who’s going to be working closely with the person, you’re an idiot.
February 1st, 2024 at 1:21 pm
@joe – if you pay Baker any significant money the team will be over! If any fan thinks Baker can carry a team you’re insane fr. You have to spread the money out or the Bucs will be a perennial loser with a high paying qb.
@joe do you really think Baker can carry a team like he’s Mahomes?? If not don’t guarantee no more then 15 a year. If the Bucs don’t get this right this can mess up the franchise. Just because the QB position is the most important doesn’t mean Baker is the best player on the team. Pay him accordingly or let him walk fuck that
February 1st, 2024 at 1:22 pm
Logic escapes the cult again. lol. TD or point win games. Football 101.
February 1st, 2024 at 1:46 pm
Or Joe, maybe before signing Baker they ask the new O.C. if he wants to work with Baker! The new guy might say, hell no, get me someone with upside. Baker is a .500 Q.B. at his best! Why would we want his input on hiring? Think Licht has that job covered.
February 1st, 2024 at 2:15 pm
The Franchise tag makes a lot of sense from ‘make sure this year wasn’t a fluke’ perspective but not from a salary cap one. The entire amount is counted in that year against the cap. If that $$ number is ok, sign him to a 3 yr $100MM contract and structure it so you can sign/keep other talent. But that will mean some guarantees that are real and not smoke an mirrors. Likely most of the first two years guaranteed, even if the money is back end loaded.
February 1st, 2024 at 3:11 pm
We agree. But Mayfield is not a “key employee.” He’s a one-year rental who did ok and probably deserves a raise. Not a big raise, just a raise. The “key employee” would be the OC. Hire that person and ask them who they want at QB. Not the other way around.
February 1st, 2024 at 3:27 pm
Two guys kissing? Not to be seen on my PC.
Sure you Baker bois weren’t on Joebuttsfan.com beforehand and your Google advertising preferences followed to here?
February 1st, 2024 at 3:39 pm
They need to interview Eric Bieniemy, he just got shafted a HC job with Washington. He would bring some good offensive schemes, and works well with QBs.
February 1st, 2024 at 5:20 pm
No dudes kissing on my browser either. Not that it’s a big deal. Some people are gay. Always have been, always will be (around 10% of the population – something to think about next time you’re in a group of randoms)
February 1st, 2024 at 5:26 pm
Pretty dumb discussion after a pointless post by Joe. Baker isn’t on this team. He may decide he doesn’t want to be on this team. Why would the Bucs ask him anything until he is signed and even then it is questionable.
February 1st, 2024 at 6:08 pm
I don’t know who needs this explaining to them, but wins are not a QB stat for good reason.
February 1st, 2024 at 6:16 pm
Seems like the Baker fans don’t like the ad, while the Bsker haters are all okay with it.
Not sure what it means …
February 1st, 2024 at 6:27 pm
Some of us haven’t got the advertisement. But what does it matter? Some folks are gay. Big deal.
February 1st, 2024 at 6:37 pm
Johnny Manziel was probably unsavable from drugs and alcohol. Having said that he was forced on a HC who wanted a game manager not an air raid QB. If he had landed with Klingenberry or Air Coryell he might have thrived despite the partying. Look at hard drinking Ken Stabeler. My point is the Oc and the HC have to sync with the QBs skill set. So yes consult. Rogers was pissed the Pack let Van Pelt go.
February 1st, 2024 at 6:41 pm
Real optimist is Dave or Mike,
Guy came into Cle and broke rookie TD record, took Browns to PO for first time in 25 yrs and then gets hurt, plays hurt, sht #’s and then goes to Carolina and you keep incorporating all these career #’s when half of them don’t mean sht. STFU
Guy can play, has proven it, proven commodity, how many 1st rd picks have u seen come in and command an offense in this league.
By the way, how did McCaffrey make out in Carolina, FO RO
February 1st, 2024 at 6:45 pm
Canales got success out of Mayfield by taking the thinking out of the equation.
No QB should not be in the hiring process especially ann unsigned free agent.
OC might want to go in a whole different direction at QB.
One NFC Pro Bowl QB discounted himself @ 4 million plus, was a game over .500, and is looking for 30-40 million x3.
One AFC Pro Bowl QB made 3.5 million plus, was a game over .500, and would be elated to sign for 10 million x 2.
Can buy a whole lot of Offensive Help with an extra 40-60 million over the next two years.
February 1st, 2024 at 6:49 pm
All Canales huh, I don’t think so. Oh that thinking like figuring out Vikes signals, right.
February 1st, 2024 at 6:51 pm
There’s something about a locker room, that knows they can go out and compete with anyone. Everyone knows who shows and who doesn’t.
February 1st, 2024 at 7:36 pm
Did anyone see that canales said b.young was a special talent just look at last year I kid u not I just read that before I hit this site.si this is how he is going to turn the Panthers around telling a guy how good he was last year even that little midget knows better he got 3 reads rite last season I for 1 am very happy that screwball canales is no longer on the bucs squad.now it’s time to deal with u baker haters I wud say we r way better off with the guy that had a 158.3 passer rating in green bay so u shud thank u r lucky stats bakers in this hiuse
February 1st, 2024 at 8:08 pm
realistic-optimistic: If mgt isn’t committed to holding on to Baker, then they shouldn’t ask him; if they are, then they should. My sense is that they are, but I don’t have any inside info and could certainly be mistaken.
February 1st, 2024 at 8:31 pm
baker 3 yrs 90 M guaranteed, ME 2 yrs 30M incentives.
February 1st, 2024 at 8:49 pm
HAHAHAHA @BakerFan just outed himself. Targeted marketing means you really are protesting a bit too much. Use a private browser next time you get “curious”, might help with your little ad problem.
February 1st, 2024 at 8:52 pm
Buc’s gonna offer Mayfield 4 year $150 million and he’s gonna turn it down and go to another team for same money better fans….Mark it down
February 1st, 2024 at 8:56 pm
Baker Mayfield the new winner of the pro bowl precision passing competition! #FranchiseQB
Remember that “fake” QB competition? HA!
February 1st, 2024 at 10:28 pm
Alex Van Pelt signed elsewhere
February 1st, 2024 at 10:32 pm
Bienemy? No thanks. Washington’s offense wasn’t really good. All he did by taking that job was proving it was all Andy Reid.
Don’t think he got ‘shafted’ – teams are taking a hard pass on this guy for a reason.
Better off sticking with someone off of the McVay or Shanahan tree.
February 1st, 2024 at 10:59 pm
This is probably why they interviewed Kentucky OC and former ‘22 RAMs OC Liam Coen. He didn’t call plays in LA so that’s why he left to go back to OC at KY. He was once thought to be on the fast track to becoming a NFL HC. If Baker really likes thus guy he maybe a good choice.
February 1st, 2024 at 11:15 pm
Right now it would just be nice to have an OC candidate that doesn’t consider the Bucs as their last option for employment. Seems like when an interview is scheduled the candidate signs with another team before they even interview. I’m hoping there is someone on the Niners or Chiefs the Bucs are waiting on.
February 2nd, 2024 at 6:48 am
I just hope the new OC won’t want to run on 1st down all the time like Canales did earlier this season. Let’s focus on scoring points rather than time of possession.
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If Leftwich did it an Canales did it, what’s the common denominator? Bowles!! that’s why he can’t get an OC to come here because he will interfere with the offense too much. He will end up having to give someone a promotion from a qb coach or running backs coach like he did last season
February 2nd, 2024 at 7:16 am
Oh! This is the Joe that censors negative comments about Baker
February 2nd, 2024 at 7:18 am
Bienemy? No thanks. Washington’s offense wasn’t really good. All he did by taking that job was proving it was all Andy Reid.
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If you paid attention the Chiefs offense wasn’t nearly as explosive as when Biennimie was there.