Bucs GM reaffirms he wants to see one player with the team beyond 2026

The Bucs found their diamond in the rough at the quarterback position through free agency, something that doesn't happen often. Baker Mayfield has helped the team transition from Tom Brady to the current era they find themselves in, and while the results have been mixed, he has played at an MVP level at various moments.

However, due to his mixed results on the field, the team will have to decide how much to pay him before his contract expires after the 2026 season. Bucs GM Jason Licht was asked in an appearance on The Drive with TKras by 95.7 WDAE this week whether he and the team had started talking to Mayfield as it relates to his next contract.

He explained, "Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times. 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... we have a great relationship, and listen, nobody here wants Baker to be playing for any other team. So, I'll just leave it at that."

During his three seasons with the Bucs, he has a record of 27-24 and has passed for 12,237 yards and 95 touchdowns. The offense is built around him and his dynamic ability to distribute the ball, but the playcallers he has been with have changed each year.

Zac Robinson is next up to get the most out of Mayfield and how he plays in 2026 will likely dictate how well he is rewarded by the front office.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs GM Jason Licht wants Baker Mayfield with the Bucs long-term