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Licht: Bucs offered more to Evans, but he chose a new chapter with the 49ers
sports23 days ago

Licht: Bucs offered more to Evans, but he chose a new chapter with the 49ers

Jason Licht said Tampa Bay’s initial offer to Mike Evans was significantly higher than the 49ers’ deal, but Evans wanted a fresh chapter after last season’s playoff miss. Licht cited Evans’ competitiveness, a crowded Bucs receiving room, and the addition of Emeka Egbuka as factors in the decision, and emphasized the team did all it could to keep him. Evans signed a three-year, $42.4 million contract with $14.3 million guaranteed with San Francisco.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#jason-licht#mike-evans#nfl-contracts
Licht: Evans sought a new challenge after leaving the Buccaneers
sports23 days ago

Licht: Evans sought a new challenge after leaving the Buccaneers

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Mike Evans could have re-signed with Tampa Bay, but Evans chose a new challenge with the San Francisco 49ers after last week’s free-agent move. Licht emphasized there were no hard feelings and that Tampa had done everything possible, while the club now looks to the future with Emeka Egbuka and other receivers.

via NBC Sports|
#jason-licht#mike-evans#nfl-free-agency
Bucs Open to Baker Mayfield Extension, No Timeline Yet
sports1 month ago

Bucs Open to Baker Mayfield Extension, No Timeline Yet

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said everything is on the table for a Baker Mayfield contract extension, with no timeline but plans revolving around Mayfield; he praised Mayfield's leadership and toughness and noted his presence helps attract free agents, comparing it to having Tom Brady. The team is projected to have about $23 million in cap space for 2026 and emphasizes flexibility to extend players they want.

via NBC Sports|
#baker-mayfield#cap-space#contract-extension
"Lavonte David: The Standard of Loyalty for the Buccaneers"
sports2 years ago

"Lavonte David: The Standard of Loyalty for the Buccaneers"

Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht expresses confidence in 34-year-old linebacker Lavonte David, signing him to a new contract worth $9 million for the upcoming season, citing his exceptional performance and leadership as vital to the team's success. Despite his age, David continues to play at a high level and is expected to maintain his starting position for the Bucs in the coming seasons.

via NBC Sports|
#buccaneers#contract-extension#jason-licht
"Bucs GM Calls Baker Mayfield 'a 10 on the Prick Scale' Before Signing $100M Deal"
sports2 years ago

"Bucs GM Calls Baker Mayfield 'a 10 on the Prick Scale' Before Signing $100M Deal"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht called quarterback Baker Mayfield "a 10 on the prick scale" as a compliment to his toughness and leadership, to which Mayfield humorously responded, "I'll take that." Head coach Todd Bowles praised Mayfield's qualities and the team's decision to re-sign him, highlighting his impact on the team's success in the 2023 season. Mayfield, who had a standout season with the Bucs in 2023, has decided to make Tampa his permanent home as he and his wife expect their first child.

via Yahoo Sports|
#baker-mayfield#jason-licht#nfl
"Buccaneers Sign Baker Mayfield to $100M+ Deal, Mayfield Thanks GM for 'Prick' Comment"
sports2 years ago

"Buccaneers Sign Baker Mayfield to $100M+ Deal, Mayfield Thanks GM for 'Prick' Comment"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht called quarterback Baker Mayfield "a 10 on the prick scale" as a compliment to his toughness and leadership, to which Mayfield humorously responded, "I'll take that." Mayfield, who re-signed with the Bucs, had a successful season in 2023 and is praised by head coach Todd Bowles for his qualities. Mayfield and his wife have decided to make Tampa their permanent home as they expect their first child.

via Yahoo Sports|
#baker-mayfield#jason-licht#nfl
"Mike Evans' Agent Addresses Contract Demands and Free Agency Plans"
sports2 years ago

"Mike Evans' Agent Addresses Contract Demands and Free Agency Plans"

Mike Evans' agent, Deryk Gilmore, expressed that Evans wants to play with an elite quarterback in an offense that showcases him and be paid like a top wide receiver, emphasizing that he doesn't want to play with a rookie QB and winning a Super Bowl is a priority. This aligns with Bucs GM Jason Licht's statement that Evans likes Baker Mayfield and doesn't want to mess around with a quarterback he doesn't trust. The Evans and Mayfield camps seem to be positioning themselves as a package deal in free agency for Tampa Bay, with the franchise tag deadline approaching on March 5.

via JoeBucsFan.com|
#baker-mayfield#deryk-gilmore#jason-licht
sports3 years ago

Bucs GM Jason Licht Considers Drafting "Special" Running Back in First Round.

Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht said he's open to using the team's top pick on a running back in the upcoming NFL draft if he feels the player is "special, special." Licht also stated that he's not opposed to drafting another quarterback later in the draft. The Bucs are set to pick 19th in the first round, and former Texas running back Bijan Robinson is the consensus top running back in this year's draft.

via NBC Sports|
#draft#jason-licht#nfl
"NFL Free Agency 2023: Winners, Losers, and Future Predictions"
sports3 years ago

"NFL Free Agency 2023: Winners, Losers, and Future Predictions"

Football Outsiders gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a failing grade for improving their roster during free agency due to their limited cap space and inability to retain key defenders. However, they believe that with the team's ample resources in 2024, Bucs GM Jason Licht will have the team back on track. The Bucs received a C+ for using their resources well and an A for having a coherent plan. The team added Baker Mayfield and Chase Edmonds for relatively low costs, but their biggest expense was retaining star corner Jamel Dean.

via JoeBucsFan.com|
#football-outsiders#free-agency#jason-licht
sports3 years ago

Bucs' Jason Licht defends decision to sign Baker Mayfield as QB.

Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht said he has no regrets about the $35.1 million salary cap hit for Tom Brady this year and the dead cap hits for other veterans they signed with the intention of winning with Brady. The Bucs won the Super Bowl in Brady's first year in Tampa Bay, had a very good team in his second year, and even in a disappointing third year, they still won the NFC South. Licht said he would do it all again and that the Bucs will pursue another Super Bowl.

via NBC Sports|
#buccaneers#jason-licht#nfl