Buccaneers Urged to Seek New Franchise QB Despite Mayfield's Playoff Runs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are advised to make a significant quarterback investment to compete with Baker Mayfield next offseason, despite making the playoffs in both seasons with him as starter. The team's offense has cratered since Week 7, with a 2-4 record and ranking 29th in success rate (36.8%) and 30th in EPA per dropback (-0.21). Mayfield is seen as capable in the right circumstances but unable to carry an offense amid mounting injuries, prompting the need to identify a future franchise quarterback.