Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Can Baker Mayfield lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back to the playoffs while playing on a contract year?

Caroline Fenton and Frank Schwab are joined by Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds to break down why Mayfield and Tampa Bay failed to reach a long-term extension and what Todd Bowles must do to escape the hot seat.

Plus, they evaluate rookie edge rusher Ruben Bain Jr.’s immediate impact and how the offense will navigate Emeka Egbuka’s injury.

00:00 Baker Mayfield did not sign an extension
02:07 Expectations for Todd Bowles
06:36 What's the ceiling for the Bucs?
08:22 Rookie Ruben Bain
11:14 Emeka Egbuka's injury

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