so i'd argue the Bowles and team uncertainty is more for the Bucs. Like if Bowles loses his job because team played poorly, then one would think QB play was not elite. A new head coach, let them decide who they want at QB, particularly if the QB play was mid the last 2 years.
I meant that he might argue for a better or longer term contract specifically because a HC change looks imminent. More security because the team future is uncertain.
Threat of leaving is cute, but he can't leave. Franchise tag bud.
yes he can. He can play through the tag and then be free, right? That would alos be a mess for a team that needs to sing multiple payers back, right?
I just don't see where Baker has any leverage, particularly with how he finished last season.
I get that this is your overarching point, but the entire team disintegrated and they fired an OC so ata. minimum there is a counter.
Anyway, they likely work it out. Fingers crossed
if baker plays good enough that he is our qb for 2027 season as well, I’d think they’d work out a deal on an extension in your scenario that he may leave in 2028
My guess is that they work something out in February 2027 and simply may use the tag if things don’t go according to plan
if baker plays like we know he is capable of playing, I think the Bucs gladly give him 4 years, $220M in February.
my concern is they do something like that now, he throws 25 TDs, 12 INTs, we go 6-11 and have a shit contract on our hands.
Do we really want Derek Carr? bad franchises do that. See tua and Murray contracts
if baker repeats 2025, hell, the franchise tag may be the smart option and you get him on 1 year deal with a rookie QB drafted high in next years draft
you look all flexibility by blowing your load early