Don't blame Baker

They should not rush Mayfield back, but they probably will

"The Buccaneers did not place Mayfield on injured reserve Saturday, and they do not think their quarterback will need to be added to IR, even if the injury does sideline him longer than four weeks, according to sources.

For the time being, the Bucs are willing to gamble that Mayfield's absence is closer to three games rather than the five to six games that they privately have worried about.

The organization also believes in Mayfield's replacement, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, who will become the first rookie quarterback this season to start a game."