Leverage happens when you don’t have power, or one side has more than the other. The only leverage (power) the Bucs have is the franchise tag. They ...

Could be that you are right, that the leverage from suitors is nil. I think it will increase his value. It could also be that other teams are intere...

So, to be clear, you don’t think a 37 y/o quarterback, having his 2nd ACL tear, is a concern? Regarding the article by SR I referenced, options/suit...

Options (suitors) = leverage. How much he has is about to be determined. Some of the teams listed in the article have a lot of money, and either hav...

It’s not just me saying it. Maybe you missed it, so I’ll give you another point of reference:

With this franchises long history, it’s hard to convince long-term fans that the the way of operating we had prior to the GOAT era, will be what we re...

All good points, I’d add to your list: a team that can be competitive and get to the post-season. At this stage of his career, he wants to be able com...

No, I did not. I actually suggest the opposite. That Baker Mayfield will take something less, in order to help sign Mike Evans, because he knows their...

Great point. I’ve done this a long time, but I’ve been pretty happy with the big decisions Licht has made and how that surprisingly resulted in wins. ...

Yep, it supposedly raises our cap space by $13m. I think the Bucs new cap space is $43m (+).

Do you actually think this team will be so loaded, any FA/QB will win more than he loses, and will easily take us to the playoffs? if so, I’m saying...

I see that you qualified your statement with “if” - so please note I’m not attacking your position. I’d say that taking Baker’s own statement that ...

Lets hope you’re right, I’m good if you are, which would make this an easy negotiation, but a case can be made for it. There is precedence. Also, T...

Apparently, Bucs & Bake’s agent may be meeting at the combine next week. So, to the threads point, what is a fair market deal (in light of the n...