Baker Mayfield Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback in a white uniform runs with the football, successfully evading a low tackle attempt by a San Francisco 49ers defender.

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It’s too early to be talking like this, but Baker Mayfield played an MVP-level game on Sunday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took down San Francisco and are on top of the NFC.

by Carter Brantley October 13, 2025October 16, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-19 on Oct. 12, 2025 and moved into first place in the NFC.

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Things are looking pretty darn good for the Bucs

Fire those damn cannons. It’s good to be a Bucs fan.

by Carter Brantley December 16, 2024May 16, 2025

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There’s still a very real possibility the Bucs make the playoffs

So, you’re saying there’s a chance?

by Carter Brantley November 21, 2024December 13, 2024

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Game Preview: Monday night’s matchup between the Bucs and Ravens will be an absolute shootout

Regardless of the outcome, Bucs fans should take solace in the fact that this will be an absolute joy of a game to witness.

by Carter Brantley October 17, 2024October 30, 2024

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The Bucs were absolutely cooking

Fire those cannons.

by Carter Brantley September 30, 2024March 12, 2025

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The Bucs sneak out a victory over Lions

Fire those cannons, the Bucs are hot and undefeated.

by Carter Brantley September 16, 2024May 17, 2025

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With the Tampa Bay Bucs preseason set to begin, here’s what to expect this year

The Saints are a year older but still mediocre enough to cause problems in the division.

by Carter Brantley August 9, 2024March 12, 2025

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Baker’s back

Re-signing Mayfield was arguably the biggest domino.

by Carter Brantley March 11, 2024October 26, 2024

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With Liam Coen, the Bucs get a Mayfield-friendly OC

The move comes as a bit of a surprise to some.

by Carter Brantley February 5, 2024October 26, 2024

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It was a disappointing end to an otherwise great season for the Bucs

This team played hard, and there are a lot of players that deserve their flowers.

by Carter Brantley January 22, 2024January 15, 2025

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There’s actually a chance the Bucs can limp to the playoffs in the weakest division in football

Their remaining schedule is no picnic.

by Carter Brantley November 13, 2023November 24, 2023

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The Bucs should get a win against the Falcons, if they can hold onto the ball

Expect the Bucs to be able to make some noise on defense against the shoddy QB and a suspect Falcons offensive line.

by Carter Brantley October 20, 2023November 23, 2023

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With preseason over, the Tampa Bay Bucs roster is finally starting to shake out

They head to Minnesota to begin the season against those pesky Vikings.

by Carter Brantley August 28, 2023September 19, 2024

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He Him

Baker Mayfield named as Bucs starting quarterback.

by Carter Brantley August 22, 2023May 18, 2025

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Trask and Bakerfield: Tampa Bay Bucs’ position battles seemingly get some clarity

Fire those cannons (although maybe not as enthusiastically as usual; it is the preseason).

by Carter Brantley August 21, 2023September 3, 2024

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Always counted out, Bucs QB Kyle Trask should get a shot to prove us all wrong

The underdog has won my heart back.

by Carter Brantley August 11, 2023April 2, 2024