45M a year. Yeah maybe 5 years ago
It’s also 50% more than his current AAY.
The guarantee I offered was DOUBLE that of his last deal.
The numbers put him within Top 11-14.
Per usual, you’re simply talking out of both sides of your mouth.
when playing to his potential, is baker not arguably a better qb than Jordan love, Jared golf, Brock purdy and Trevor Lawrence?
there values were all north of $50M a year
it’s ok. Market value has risen. Clearly im hesitant to give baker that cash without proving that last year was not his norm
debatable Debbie - waiting on your response here with your 4 year, 180M contract offer
Sure, princess.
When playing to their potential, aren't Love, Goff, and Purdy arguably Top 3-5 QB's?
It's almost as if "consistency" matters.
Now, proceed to talk about how many billions of dollars you want to sign Baker for, while also saying you're hesitant to sign Baker for billions of dollars.
Perhaps you can give one of your "10% chance, 25% chance, 50% chance" novels that falls between false realities and mild retardation.
AND if he plays well, your $275 turns in $300m…
If this were to happen, Licht should be fired on the spot and laughed out of town.
Yeah, it was using badabing’s scenario. The point is, the folks wanting to wait to sign Baker until next season aren’t thinking about the salary, new cap, and value other teams will place o. A quality starter.AND if he plays well, your $275 turns in $300m…
If this were to happen, Licht should be fired on the spot and laughed out of town.
Yeah, it was using badabing’s scenario. The point is, the folks wanting to wait to sign Baker until next season aren’t thinking about the salary, new cap, and value other teams will place o. A quality starter.AND if he plays well, your $275 turns in $300m…
If this were to happen, Licht should be fired on the spot and laughed out of town.
Which scenario?
He has about 2 dozen of them at this point. Each one more idiotic than the prior. Lol.
As I've said before, if you're Licht, he's either your guy or he isn't.
And, if he is, then get him signed before the season starts.
Waiting runs the risk of the price tag getting larger.
Yeah, it was using badabing’s scenario. The point is, the folks wanting to wait to sign Baker until next season aren’t thinking about the salary, new cap, and value other teams will place o. A quality starter.AND if he plays well, your $275 turns in $300m…
If this were to happen, Licht should be fired on the spot and laughed out of town.
Which scenario?
He has about 2 dozen of them at this point. Each one more idiotic than the prior. Lol.
As I've said before, if you're Licht, he's either your guy or he isn't.
And, if he is, then get him signed before the season starts.
Waiting runs the risk of the price tag getting larger.
and your price tag fantasy of 45M isn't realistic
so if Baker is your guy, it's 50M per season right now.
Too bad Brady quit on this team before he retired. Understandable, he lost his why.Mike Evans wouldn’t have left tom Brady 🤔
IMHO Mike Evans left Todd Bowles.
And then Brady left, Mike.
Apples & oranges.
I’m sure you’ll love the new Baker deal, eventually.
don't get it twisted, if Baker rebounds this season, i am all for bringing him back. The 4 year, $200M deal. Could be as high as $220M. or the extra year? gatzooks!
if he plays like he did the majority of last year though, it may just be best to clean house. After all, we'd have about 6 wins which would have us drafting in the top 10. a new offensive minded head coach and a package to trade up and land Arch Manning one might suggest?
as it sits today though, Baker needs to prove himself again...a situation he is familiar with you no doubt.
but go ahead and call me names as the Bucs brass doesn't extend him because the guy played himself out of a contract extension last season.
as I am sure some in the Bucs front office is. He played so poorly the last half he played himself out of a contract extension
sure sounds that way lol
"Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times,” Licht said, via JoeBucsFan.com. “All of our plans revolve around Baker, and that’s something that we’ll get to at some point. I have had a lot of discussions with Baker about the team. We texted during the draft about some of the picks. I know he’s excited about the players that we took. We have a great relationship. Listen, nobody here wants Baker playing for [any] other team. So I’ll just leave it at that."
I think you're pretty much on an island. Even JC5100 is starting to wonder about you :-)
coach and GM talk. not that hard to see through
actions speak louder than words my friend
After the 2025 season ended, the Bucs were over the salary cap for the 2026 season. The Bucs reworked a number of contracts to get approx. 25 million under the salary cap. Instead of offering an extension to Baker, the Bucs chose to spend money on free agents.
After the 2025 season ended, the Bucs were over the salary cap for the 2026 season. The Bucs reworked a number of contracts to get approx. 25 million under the salary cap. Instead of offering an extension to Baker, the Bucs chose to spend money on free agents.
Baker was like 4-5 touchdown passes which would have resulted in 2-3 more wins away from getting that contract extension.
football is a game of inches. If there was a guy that had enough grit that you could say would bounce back and bet on himself to earn a new contract next off-season, no one better than Baker to do so!
as I am sure some in the Bucs front office is. He played so poorly the last half he played himself out of a contract extension
sure sounds that way lol
"Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times,” Licht said, via JoeBucsFan.com. “All of our plans revolve around Baker, and that’s something that we’ll get to at some point. I have had a lot of discussions with Baker about the team. We texted during the draft about some of the picks. I know he’s excited about the players that we took. We have a great relationship. Listen, nobody here wants Baker playing for [any] other team. So I’ll just leave it at that."
I think you're pretty much on an island. Even JC5100 is starting to wonder about you :-)
coach and GM talk. not that hard to see through
For most people, yes.
as I am sure some in the Bucs front office is. He played so poorly the last half he played himself out of a contract extension
sure sounds that way lol
"Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times,” Licht said, via JoeBucsFan.com. “All of our plans revolve around Baker, and that’s something that we’ll get to at some point. I have had a lot of discussions with Baker about the team. We texted during the draft about some of the picks. I know he’s excited about the players that we took. We have a great relationship. Listen, nobody here wants Baker playing for [any] other team. So I’ll just leave it at that."
I think you're pretty much on an island. Even JC5100 is starting to wonder about you :-)
coach and GM talk. not that hard to see through
That's a Biggs/DH line.
Except when its . . Coen talking about Rachaad White being a starter! OOF!
POINT: you can dismiss any words you want but dismissing it isn't countering it.
But, whatever . . . if you want to go Biggs more power to you.
I keep waiting for all of you to start a bet on whether or not Mayfield will be extended. I hear Trask is trying to get back to the NFC South, so maybe not!!
as I am sure some in the Bucs front office is. He played so poorly the last half he played himself out of a contract extension
sure sounds that way lol
"Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times,” Licht said, via JoeBucsFan.com. “All of our plans revolve around Baker, and that’s something that we’ll get to at some point. I have had a lot of discussions with Baker about the team. We texted during the draft about some of the picks. I know he’s excited about the players that we took. We have a great relationship. Listen, nobody here wants Baker playing for [any] other team. So I’ll just leave it at that."
I think you're pretty much on an island. Even JC5100 is starting to wonder about you :-)
coach and GM talk. not that hard to see through
For most people, yes.
hahahahaahaha right on cue
Badabing . . you are now officially on the side of "White is RB1" and the Bucs should bench Mayfield for Trask!
as I am sure some in the Bucs front office is. He played so poorly the last half he played himself out of a contract extension
sure sounds that way lol
"Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times,” Licht said, via JoeBucsFan.com. “All of our plans revolve around Baker, and that’s something that we’ll get to at some point. I have had a lot of discussions with Baker about the team. We texted during the draft about some of the picks. I know he’s excited about the players that we took. We have a great relationship. Listen, nobody here wants Baker playing for [any] other team. So I’ll just leave it at that."
I think you're pretty much on an island. Even JC5100 is starting to wonder about you :-)
coach and GM talk. not that hard to see through
For most people, yes.
hahahahaahaha right on cue
Badabing . . you are now officially on the side of "White is RB1" and the Bucs should bench Mayfield for Trask!
If the Bucs were fully bought in on Baker, they would have extended him already. The reason they aren't is because they are actually being smart about it
many reasons to think Baker can bounce back - injuries to offensive line, he was banged up, has a better play caller, etc.
but there is a small percentage where they are thinking, "well shit, what if he just isn't that good and was figured out"...."should we just wait this season to see. very little downside to waiting"
as I am sure some in the Bucs front office is. He played so poorly the last half he played himself out of a contract extension
sure sounds that way lol
"Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times,” Licht said, via JoeBucsFan.com. “All of our plans revolve around Baker, and that’s something that we’ll get to at some point. I have had a lot of discussions with Baker about the team. We texted during the draft about some of the picks. I know he’s excited about the players that we took. We have a great relationship. Listen, nobody here wants Baker playing for [any] other team. So I’ll just leave it at that."
I think you're pretty much on an island. Even JC5100 is starting to wonder about you :-)
coach and GM talk. not that hard to see through
For most people, yes.
hahahahaahaha right on cue
Badabing . . you are now officially on the side of "White is RB1" and the Bucs should bench Mayfield for Trask!
If the Bucs were fully bought in on Baker, they would have extended him already.
There are two sides, right?
You sort of have to pick a lane. if you think the Bucs are in a make it or break it year, Bowles may get fired etc. then wouldn't Mayfield wonder the same thing?
How did it go with all the Mayfield angst last contract?
https://www.pewterreport.com/community/the-red-board/baker-40m/
every contract is different for sure, but that all seemed to work out. Lots of concern about overpaying him etc