Bradbury is 31 years old in a couple weeks, has had an ok career honestly. Overdrafted a bit probably, but been a starting center his whole career. He's no superstar and has his limitations and it probably appears his time as a starter is over.

I believe Darnold is going to be paid closer to $45-$47mm this year?

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TAMPA, Fla. -- Speaking publicly for the first time this offseason, Tampa Bay Buccaneersquarterback Baker Mayfield said that contract extension talks "are not anywhere close to what we were thinking" and that it's "time to get something done long-term."

General manager Jason Licht has said multiple times this offseason that there isn't a specific timeline the Bucs are working off of. But Mayfield said he and his agent, Tom Mills, provided one: by training camp, which will open in late July.

"Obviously, yes, I would love to have a long-term deal done, but they know my deadline: As soon as training camp starts, we're not doing any contract stuff. It's all ball," Mayfield said. "It's not up to me when that gets done by. So hopefully before that. If not -- still going to have a good year."

Mayfield is entering the third year of a three-year contract extension signed in 2024.

We'd love to be here long-term. And as of right now, that's not exactly the case, but I'm under contract for 2026," Mayfield said. "And the guys in that locker and the staff know that I'm still going to be me. I'm still going to do everything I can to help this team win a Super Bowl. And to me, that's the priority. Everything else will take care of itself."

Mayfield and his wife, Emily, just welcomed their second child, Maverick, this offseason. They've become fixtures in the Tampa community, supporting local diaper banks and early childhood learning programs, donating equipment to a high school football team and awarding college scholarships to walk-on athletes.

But Mayfield is averaging $33.33 million per season -- 16th in the league in terms of quarterback pay. It should be noted, however, that fellow journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold, who just won a Super Bowl, is making $33.5 million. But Mayfield wants to be rewarded with long-term security.

"I think first and foremost, regardless -- we've built roots here in Tampa," Mayfield said. "We love the community. We love to be here. They've embraced us, and we enjoy being here and obviously going to raise kids here. But yeah, contract stuff -- it's happening, it's starting, the talks and whatnot, but not anywhere close to what we were thinking."

Mayfield also called the loss of franchise scoring leader Mike Evans in free agency "disappointing" and said he thought Evans would remain with the team his whole career, having already spent 12 seasons there. Instead, Evans signed with the San Francisco 49ers.

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purplefaithful wrote:

Mayfield and his wife, Emily, just welcomed their second child, Maverick, this offseason.

That entire article and all I could think was "Poor Kid". Maverick Mayfield.... Ouch

comet52 wrote:

Well living in Wisconsin (do you too?) I can tell you there is a fan belief that he's really some big star but injuries and whatever are the reason his numbers are pedestrian. I think it's a fantasy but apparently Packers management feels different.

The thing is even when he's been healthy he hasn't been anything special. He's been overrated since he was drafted. And, yes, I get that contracts are not about what you've done as much as what you're expected to do, but at some point you have to snap out of it and admit your dawg might just be a dog.

badgervike wrote:

$25M per year...with $31M guaranteed...for this?

$31M guaranteed isn't that much. Can't tell what it comes to in terms of real money until the details come in.

New NFL Rumors on A.J. Brown's 'Angst' Playing with Jalen Hurts & Timeline of Eagles-Patriots Trade

While A.J. Brown downplayed any serious friction with quarterback Jalen Hurts during their final season together, the veteran wide receiver did grow frustrated with the Philadelphia Eagles star.

"A good bit of his angst stemmed from the play of Hurts, league sources said, in part because of Hurts' perceived reluctance to target Brown on tight-window throws against zone coverage," per a report Monday from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Sarah Barshop, Mike Reiss, Daniel Oyefusi and Tim McManus.

Brown's 66.9 yards per game were his fewest since 2021, and his 12.9 yards per catch were a career low. Whether it was part of the game plan, a lack of trust in Hurts' downfield ability, or the QB not feeling comfortable on deeper throws, the Eagles didn't utilize the three-time Pro Bowler to his fullest capabilities in 2025.

According to ESPN, Philly discovered this offseason there wasn't a realistic path to running it back with Brown and Hurts together.

"The Eagles didn't want a situation in which it felt like they weren't in it together, knowing they've been at their best when team chemistry is right," the report said. "Through conversations between Brown and management, it became apparent early in the offseason that Brown wanted out of Philly, believing it was best for the next stage of his career."

Chatter about a Brown trade began in February, with the New England Patriots starting to seriously consider the idea at the NFL Scouting Combine, which ran from Feb. 26 through March 1.

By April, Philadelphia and New England acknowledged the potential for a deal, and from there it was a matter of hammering out the terms. The Pats relented on their reluctance to include a first-round pick, while the Eagles were content to accept a 2028 first-rounder rather than one in 2027.

The pressure is now squarely on Hurts after his team traded Brown, used a first-round pick on Makai Lemon, and hired a new offensive coordinator (Sean Mannion).

Hurts will probably never be a prolific passer in the mold of Matthew Stafford or Patrick Mahomes, but he needs to return to the QB who nearly threw for 4,000 yards in 2022 and 2023.

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SurfnRide wrote:

That entire article and all I could think was "Poor Kid". Maverick Mayfield.... Ouch

Will he be called Mav or Rick 🤔

MaroonBells wrote:

The thing is even when he's been healthy he hasn't been anything special. He's been overrated since he was drafted. And, yes, I get that contracts are not about what you've done as much as what you're expected to do, but at some point you have to snap out of it and admit your dawg might just be a dog.

Ted Thompson was a scout and a grinder, pretty good at finding talent. In fact Zulgad said after Teasley was hired that that's who he reminds him of. I'm not sure Gutekunst is in TT's league. The Packers don't have an owner which can be good--there's no rich guy doing impulsive stuff and Mark Murphy has to answer to a board of directors. But it also means they tend to hire a g.m. and he becomes like a guy with a lifetime job. TT only left because his health declined or he'd probably still be there.

Hard to say whether their slide from NFCN dominance to a little above average is about the decline and departure of Karen, or the g.m. change, or McCarthy leaving. It all sort of happened around the same time. But I think over a generation going back to Ron Wolf they developed an organizational belief (bordering on arrogance) that they know what they're doing. And if in fact they've slipped a bit, it can take a while to recognize and admit that and make changes. They might be in green denial, so to speak, about Watson and other things.

comet52 wrote:

Ted Thompson was a scout and a grinder, pretty good at finding talent. In fact Zulgad said after Teasley was hired that that's who he reminds him of. I'm not sure Gutekunst is in TT's league. The Packers don't have an owner which can be good--there's no rich guy doing impulsive stuff and Mark Murphy has to answer to a board of directors. But it also means they tend to hire a g.m. and he becomes like a guy with a lifetime job. TT only left because his health declined or he'd probably still be there.
Hard to say whether their slide from NFCN dominance to a little above average is about the decline and departure of Karen, or the g.m. change, or McCarthy leaving. It all sort of happened around the same time. But I think over a generation going back to Ron Wolf they developed an organizational belief (bordering on arrogance) that they know what they're doing. And if in fact they've slipped a bit, it can take a while to recognize and admit that and make changes. They might be in green denial, so to speak, about Watson and other things.

I'll say. Their last three 1st rounders, Matthew Golden, Jordan Morgan and Lukas Van Ness have been major disappointments.

comet52 wrote:

Ted Thompson was a scout and a grinder, pretty good at finding talent. In fact Zulgad said after Teasley was hired that that's who he reminds him of. I'm not sure Gutekunst is in TT's league. The Packers don't have an owner which can be good--there's no rich guy doing impulsive stuff and Mark Murphy has to answer to a board of directors. But it also means they tend to hire a g.m. and he becomes like a guy with a lifetime job. TT only left because his health declined or he'd probably still be there.
Hard to say whether their slide from NFCN dominance to a little above average is about the decline and departure of Karen, or the g.m. change, or McCarthy leaving. It all sort of happened around the same time. But I think over a generation going back to Ron Wolf they developed an organizational belief (bordering on arrogance) that they know what they're doing. And if in fact they've slipped a bit, it can take a while to recognize and admit that and make changes. They might be in green denial, so to speak, about Watson and other things.

This is what they did....period. Not bad, for sure, but their organizational arrogance begins and ends here.

This is how I know that I'm not part of the target demo any longer....

Pat McAfee & ESPN are in talks regarding a $60M per year deal.

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— Kalshi Football (@KalshiGridiron) June 9, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

This is what they did....period. Not bad, for sure, but their organizational arrogance begins and ends here.

Yup...

34 years in a row of straight-up, HOF QB excellence.

Pretty big drought between the 60's and Bert, but they got that very corrected with these 2.

Rogers may be the better of the two as well.

Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten is turning heads at minicamp, per @_John_Shipley “Tuten left the defense firmly in his dust on several big runs in team drills, and he continues to look like one of the most explosive elements of the entire offense.”

— SleeperNFL @SleeperNFL Jun 9, 2026

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Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten is turning heads at minicamp, per @_John_Shipley “Tuten left the defense firmly in his dust on several big runs in team drills, and he continues to look like one of the most explosive elements of the entire offense.”

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Yabbut, can he cover punts.

JustInTime wrote:

https://twitter.com/nflrums/status/2064428371304489067

The Chiefs held the No. 28 overall pick and were targeting Lynch to be their future quarterback, but could not match the trade offer to move up because the NFL had stripped them of a third-round pick for tampering. [@espn/video/7362169958794677550">1, @frankhrelja/video/7361956190567419178">2]

Because Lynch was off the board, Kansas City traded back and ultimately drafted Chris Jones instead. The Chiefs then found their franchise quarterback a year later, moving up in the 2017 draft to select Patrick Mahomes. [1, 2, @espn/video/7362169958794677550">3]

The Dallas Cowboys were also extremely interested in Lynch and were forced to pivot to Dak Prescott when he was taken by Denver. [1]

Sources: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes to make over $500M in reworked deal

The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomes' contract in a reworked contract that ties him to Kansas City through 2033 at a value of $504.75 million, sources told ESPN, a value that makes it the first NFL deal valued at over half a billion dollars.

Equity Sports CEO Chris Cabott and Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and his staff put the finishing touches on the landmark agreement Wednesday.

The new money on the deal is worth $239.05 million, with the total value now at $504.75 million from 2026 through 2033, with the first four years being guaranteed at signing. All $504.75 million becomes guaranteed through contract mechanisms.

Mahomes can make up to $522.25 million through incentives and escalators. Beginning in 2027, when the new money begins, the deal averages $64 million per year, setting an NFL record for average annual value.

This is the third time in six years the Chiefs and Mahomes have reset the quarterback market. All three of those contracts were led by Cabott and Veach.

The Chiefs, led by Clark Hunt and the Hunt family, have now committed $689.05 million in new money to Mahomes from 2022 to 2033, in hopes of extending one of the great dynasties in NFL history.

"Over the last decade Patrick has become one of the most iconic, beloved sports figures of all time," said Clark Hunt, the Chiefs' chair and CEO. "He has helped lead our franchise to five Super Bowl appearances and three championships; he has been instrumental in shaping the Chiefs brand and putting Kansas City on the world stage; and on top of it all he has been an outstanding role model in the community. Patrick is a generational talent and an elite human being, and I'm so excited he will continue to lead our team into the future."

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Have we ever had a generational QB? Perhaps Tarkenton but the phrase "generational talent" was coined decades after his playing career.

Boooooo......somebody finally got smart. Why not just use this guy up? Ride with this guy for the next 3 years hardcore, I can't believe he hasn't been a bigger part of their offense before. Look like those days are done.

Detroit Lions OC Drew Petzing on what RB Jahmyr Gibbs will look like in the offense 👀

“He does so many things at a HIGH LEVEL, that I don’t think there’s a CEILING or CAP on what that can look like…”

BIG YEAR INCOMING FOR JAHMYR GIBBS 🔥

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— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) June 4, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

Boooooo......somebody finally got smart. Why not just use this guy up? Ride with this guy for the next 3 years hardcore, I can't believe he hasn't been a bigger part of their offense before. Look like those days are done.
https://x.com/woodwardsports/status/2062596813157290038

Detroit chose Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th pick, delivering one of the first significant surprises of the night. The Gibbs selection came four picks after the Atlanta Falcons made Bijan Robinson the first RB off the board.

Earlier in the draft, the Lions traded back from the sixth pick via a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, netting pick Nos. 12, 34 and 168 selections for 6, which Arizona used on offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., and 82.

At pick 18 the Lions drafted Jack Campbell...

What a draft!