Bucs' Mayfield: Contract talks 'not anywhere close...

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Baker Mayfield told the Buccaneers on Wednesday that contract extension negotiations have stalled far short of his expectations. Speaking publicly for the first time this offseason, the quarterback said talks "are not anywhere close to what we were thinking" and insisted "it's time to get something done long-term." Mayfield is entering the final year of his deal after a strong 2024 season in Tampa Bay. The impasse suggests potential friction between the star quarterback and the organization as the offseason progresses.