Report: Front Office Suits In New England Like Baker Mayfield
March 1st, 2024
“I should have thought of this last year.”
OK, maybe Joe has found another team that has Bucs free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield on its radar.
Joe always suspected the Dixie Chicks would make a run at Mayfield. Given that their new offensive coordinator, Zac Robinson, was Mayfield’s quarterback coach in Los Angeles in 2022, the dots can be connected.
But it seems the team formerly known as the Belicheats is eyeing Mayfield. Yeah, Joe knows the Patriots front office is full of guys who were working in Cleveland when Mayfield was drafted.
But now a long-time Patriots beat guy has put his name to a story suggesting a link between Mayfield and New England. Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald says there may be some smoke that New England is kicking the tires on Mayfield.
Mayfield has supporters from within the Patriots’ organization, per sources, but there are some impediments to signing him. It’s not a surprise that Mayfield is liked by members of the staff. He was drafted by a front office that included current Patriots de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and coached by offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt and quarterbacks coach T.C. McCartney with the Browns. Patriots senior personnel advisor Pat Stewart and senior offensive assistant Ben McAdoo spent time with Mayfield with the Panthers, as well.
One of those “impediments” is the Bucs want Mayfield back. Another is New England has the No. 3 pick in the draft. They are in prime position to get Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels.
If New England plans on drafting a quarterback at No. 3, why the hell would they then sign Mayfield unless New England wants to have the rookie sit a year or two?
And would Mayfield sign with a team where he knows he’s a placeholder if not a babysitter? At least with the Bucs if he plays OK, Mayfield knows he’s not going to lose his job for a couple of years.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:03 pm
Joe says:”If New England plans on drafting a quarterback at No. 3, why the hell would they then sign Mayfield unless New England wants to have the rookie sit a year or two?”
Because NE can get a boatload trading #3 for picks/ vets
^^mtn^^
since’76
March 1st, 2024 at 1:09 pm
If they sign Baker and draft Harrison Jr they could be set for 7-10 years.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:10 pm
Can’t be. Oneilgirl assures us all that Baker is trash, as she thought Tom Brady was. Girl knows quarterbacks, don’t argue with her.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:11 pm
Well too damn bad for them! QBs go from NE to TB, not the other way around 😉
March 1st, 2024 at 1:11 pm
Can’t be. We are assured by JL’s private QB consultant that Baker is no good.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:16 pm
No chance of losing Baker to NE. It’s TB or ATL with MIN and LV maybe lurking. MIN and LV domes with good WRs. No way Baker is going back to cold weather and taking a weapons downgrade. He has to be thinking about not just this contract but the next one as well at 32-33 years old. Best way to do that, stay where it’s warm and have continuity with coaches/WRs.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:19 pm
If they pass on a QB sitting at #3 they should all be fired. Patriots don’t pay anyone. I take that back, hand jobs the owner is willing to pay, but I’d bet not more then 20 bucks.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:20 pm
“Dewey Selmon Says:If they sign Baker and draft Harrison Jr they could be set for 7-10 years”
This too.
They could keep Mac on his rookie contract to ‘compete/ back up -win, win situation
^^mtn^^
Since ’76
March 1st, 2024 at 1:21 pm
I’m a baker fan, but he wants to play this out then let him go. It would destroy his career if he joined another bad situation.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:33 pm
We will find out who is offering the most .Does Baker really want to stay with the Bucs or will he chase the money. Also how much does Evans play into this equation? Fun times ahead.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Slow day at Joe Bucs . Com??????
No way Baker goes to NE when NE has the #3 overall pick—-NO WAY.
March 1st, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Baker wants to win, and TB gives him the best opportunity if they get interior lineman and a consistent defense. I think the new playcaller is a significant upgrade. Go Bucs!
March 1st, 2024 at 1:56 pm
(NE lost their chance when they passed on him when HE elected to leave the terrible Panthers.)
March 1st, 2024 at 1:59 pm
New regime passes on a top three in the draft Qb to Pay 30+ million?
Gm would have to have some big ones to take that career risk.
long shot. I’d more see Steelers making a play.
March 1st, 2024 at 2:18 pm
I hope baker gets his money that he deserves in NE. Not here. Give players that consistently play well week in and week out.
March 1st, 2024 at 2:39 pm
“sources” = Mayfield’s agent?
March 1st, 2024 at 2:45 pm
Never cared for rumor (lie) season weeks before free agency!
March 1st, 2024 at 2:56 pm
Baker would be chewed up and spit out in NE. Way worse than Cleveland. If he goes there he better get a lot of guaranteed money.
March 1st, 2024 at 3:05 pm
trying to remember what DICK on here told me there was NO WAY Mayfield would get $40M, which my prediction was 35 to 38 without competition and 40 to 45 with competition. I will have to see who that was once he is signed so I can rub his ignorant nose in it. Fess up now, it could of been Marine Buc or Boss Buc
March 1st, 2024 at 3:08 pm
Shane Callahan Says:
March 1st, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Baker wants to win, and TB gives him the best opportunity
………………
Not really…. Atlanta, Minnesota, Raiders, Stealers are all poised to have a great team if Baker chooses them over the Bucs, especially if Evans is not around.
March 1st, 2024 at 3:27 pm
Bucs will get Evans and Mayfield by tag or contract.
March 1st, 2024 at 3:39 pm
They will not tag Mayfield…..that is a 36M hit for this year. They will give him a contract that will hit about 2M the 1st year on cap money with the rest being bonus money. That way they can sign the other 4.
March 1st, 2024 at 3:39 pm
There’s nothing like being desired by many suitors. Licht has to overpay a bit to avoid a bidding war. The question is which team will gaurantee a 5 th year? Licht may have to sweeten the signing bonus to offset say, the raiders, offering a guaranteed 5 th year. It won’t happen, but I’d love to see the bidding war unfold.
March 1st, 2024 at 3:44 pm
New England has $90M in cap space!
Baker and Evans. That would be a major play. Funny too after the Bucs landed TB12 and Gronk.
March 1st, 2024 at 4:03 pm
SlyPirate could be onto something there. That would be ironic. I sure hope not. They both need to stay here. I also agree with Dewey and ^^mtn^^ too. More possibilities.
March 1st, 2024 at 4:39 pm
In other news. Center Nick Gates has been released by Washington. Sounds a little like Jenson. Plays past the whistle.
March 1st, 2024 at 5:05 pm
Since 76 says I wish u r posts were consistent enough to send u to another site to post stupid stuff that’s the only thing u do regularly good post stupid stuff u r obviously an old man with grandpa brain cells old & worn out like those jokers Wade& willis
March 1st, 2024 at 5:09 pm
Of course, if the Pat would sign Mayfield, they may be able to get a boatload of picks for that number 3 draft pick, and fill some other needs. I see nothing that would make me think that pick would stand in the way of a Mayfield deal.
March 1st, 2024 at 5:16 pm
I like it. If the Pats sign him, another QB will slide further. Let them! Sign Russel Wilson as a bridge and draft one!
March 1st, 2024 at 5:21 pm
Pats sign Mayfield and draft Marvin Harrison Jr. All of a sudden they are pretty good
March 1st, 2024 at 5:53 pm
@ Baker Fan
Sorry to disappoint you buddy but I have been saying 3 years @ $90M with $45M guaranteed with an additional 4th year option (non-guaranteed) at @ $40M.
Been saying the same thing for several months now and I’m still hoping for the same thing.
You got me mixed up because I made fun of you wearing Star Wars pajamas…
March 1st, 2024 at 5:57 pm
Let bake walk right to NE…
Hope mike goes with him…..
They can have lovie too…..
March 1st, 2024 at 6:04 pm
Lol.
Now everybody was predicting 40 mil a year.
I was laughing 2 weeks ago, when everyone here was predicting 15, saying 20 mil was way to much.
Its always been 40 mil. If We’re lucky.
March 1st, 2024 at 6:06 pm
“Marine Buc Says:Star Wars pajamas…”
Oh, thought BakerFan was in Whinnie The Pooh PJs. Thanks for the correction, will make a note.
Seriously tho, Bucs gave a 4th or 5th to NE for Gronk but yes, we’ll see if ME & BM go for the $ or the Bucs there SlyPirate
^^mtn^^
Since ’76
March 1st, 2024 at 6:07 pm
Who’s that homeless looking slob om the thumbnail?
March 1st, 2024 at 6:12 pm
Not sure of the timing for that front office staff leaving Cleveland vs Mayfield leaving but if those are the same guys who bailed on Mayfiled in Cleveland, he is not signing up with those guys.
March 1st, 2024 at 6:23 pm
Bonzai… 10 teams wanting QB’s in the first round…most of them ahead of us. So don’t count on one team being out of that race to make a substantial impact, unless we find a golden nugget in a mound of clay. As I said last year…with the playoffs that ship sailed.
March 1st, 2024 at 6:35 pm
@ mark
Michael Pratt from Tulane in the 4th round would be OK with me.
But we have K. Trask for one more season as a back-up QB so I highly doubt it will happen.
Our GM doesn’t like to admit his mistakes…
March 1st, 2024 at 7:03 pm
Baker seems like a smart man. He will avoid Mandarin Bob like the China flu.
March 1st, 2024 at 7:41 pm
“and senior offensive assistant Ben McAdoo spent time with Mayfield with the Panthers, as well.”
You have to know the history of Mayfield to know why those last two names tanks the whole idea.
it was Mcadoo’s offense that nearly ended Baker’s career. Mayfield wants no part of anything to do with the panthers.
March 1st, 2024 at 8:03 pm
mark2001, you are probably right.
But I’ve been hearing how this draft is deep with QBs. To me, that means we could take one say, in the 3rd round, and have a slight chance to strike gold. I believe we have three 3rd rounds? (I think)
I do believe Mayfield earned a spot on the roster here…and I believe he absolutely earned more than he made last year.
But…there is still uncertainty with him. If $40m is really the number being discussed, I would rather franchise him or let him walk.
He is still a HUGE gamble.
March 1st, 2024 at 8:18 pm
Baker thru a lot of picks in 2019, no way the Pats should sign him
March 1st, 2024 at 8:26 pm
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March 1st, 2024 at 9:20 pm
Just read on PFR that Evans fully intends to hit free agency and listen to offers.
March 1st, 2024 at 10:12 pm
In order of priority with resign money 1 Wirfs young elite player @ premium position 2 Winfield young elite player 3 ME older consistently elite player 4 LVD even older consistently elite player.5 No reason to reach for Mayfield. Use other $ to sign rush help, proven LG, and TE who blocks and receives. Sign or draft Bruiser RB. Draft a C, ILB, S and a flyer QB. Oh and resign our PK. Put a strong team out there and if Mayfield gets too expensive – let him go. With that solid of a team we can find a QB who can win the South.
March 1st, 2024 at 10:17 pm
If I were him, I’d wanna know too
March 1st, 2024 at 10:23 pm
If we can get Baker long term for around $40 million per year that would be a smart investment…this time next year the $$$ numbers will be higher and will be going up every off season…lock him up 5 years $200 million….if he continues to play at a competitive level the bucs have a great bargain at QB and can continue to build around him….of course he would have to agree
March 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 am
Ramblin_Man said: “Just read on PFR that Evans fully intends to hit free agency and listen to offers.”
Oh no, here we are. I researched and saw it now. What a big loss it would be. Very sad if that happens.
March 2nd, 2024 at 9:34 am
That pic of Belichick is priceless. He does, indeed, look homeless in that pic.
March 2nd, 2024 at 9:56 am
Mike should go nowhere. Would have been nice if we could have extended him last year, before he had a great season. Or maybe Baker with a two year incentive laden deal last year. But again like the higher draft pick, all water under the bridge.
March 2nd, 2024 at 9:57 am
In spite of all the “lower tax” and “paid in sunshine” stuff, it is obvious these guys all want to be paid. And frankly, if I was in their shoes, the number of years to get a huge contract are limited. And I don’t blame them.
March 2nd, 2024 at 10:06 am
David Pear. Again you are one of the biggest cheerleader for Baker Mayfield. And to talk trash like you do on a key board shows you ain’t nothing but a coward. Again I’ve never said Baker was trash he’s average at best and you ain’t winning a superbowl with a one read quarterback or less you have the 02 bucs defense. Which we don’t have and I don’t ever remember you being on here until Baker Mayfield came.
March 2nd, 2024 at 2:29 pm
There is little sense in discussing Mayfield and Evans. They both seem determined to hit FA and I don’t blame them one bit. Baker seems to have more than money to convince him to stay, but we don’t know how much his family stole from him. Mike has never tested free agency and he probably feels that he should do it this late in his career. I strongly believe that they will both wait out the contract signing.
March 2nd, 2024 at 8:49 pm
I’m sure ME isn’t taking it personally.
And Bucs were wise not to commit to him at beginning of season due to absorbing so much cap, waiting to see how certain players panned out like Bake, Devin & ME too as he hit his 30s.
Just too many unknowns having so much cap hit in Brady, Shaq & Jensen.
Still, don’t count NE out (per Bake’s agent 😉 )
^^mtn^^
Since ’76
March 3rd, 2024 at 12:03 am
Patriots will be a sub 500 team for the next 20 years. Nobody wants to play there. No coach no qb. . No receivers. Only way a free agent goes there is to cash in
March 4th, 2024 at 2:24 am
Ol’ onei is a tough one, but I do agree with him saying Baker is one of the top 10 qbs today. It’s interesting that you say Baker is a one read qb but the superbowl winning coach Kyle Shanahan says the complete opposite about Baker. Mmm I wonder who knows what they are talking about?