Bucs guard Cody Mauch: Baker Mayfield is "100 percent" a franchise quarterback
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Key Points:
- Buccaneers guard Cody Mauch publicly affirmed that quarterback Baker Mayfield is "one hundred percent" a franchise quarterback despite contract disputes.
- Mauch emphasized that Mayfield’s dissatisfaction with his contract will not impact his performance on the field, noting Mayfield’s focus remains on playing.
- The contract issue is seen as a temporary distraction, with players encouraged to concentrate on the current season and the team's goals through 2026.
- Mauch expressed confidence that Mayfield will perform well and eventually secure a better contract, possibly leading to his departure from the Buccaneers by 2027.
- The evolving NFL landscape encourages players to focus on short-term performance, a mindset Mauch suggests the Buccaneers adopt amid the contract situation.
