“Hopefully, We Get Him Back”: Mike Evans Makes a Wish for Baker Mayfield’s Return to Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield might return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as his one-year contract comes to an end. After a successful run last season, the quarterback enters free agency and might find a new home if a new contract isn’t finalized soon. Head coach Todd Bowles had affirmed that Tampa Bay would be trying to retain Mayfield.

Another Buccaneers star wishes for the return of their quarterback. Recently, wide receiver Mike Evans has talked about his experience playing with Mayfield. Evans hopes that he will play alongside the No.1 pick of the 2018 Draft in the 2024 season.

Mayfield “played really great” per Mike Evans

Mike Evans signed a two-year deal with the team worth $41 million as per NBCSports. With one star player of the Buccaneers set to return before the next season, all heads turn toward Mayfield. Evans feels “confident” about his teammate’s return to the team and praised the quarterback, as per Jenna Laine of ESPN. He praised Mayfields’ performance in the last season and quoted how Tampa and the players “love him.” Evans concluded by acknowledging that despite everyone’s wishes, the quarterback should make a decision for his own good.

Finally, the wide receiver said he trusts the general manager, Jason Licht, and the team’s management team to make the right decision. Judging by this year’s Scouting Combine, the Tampa Bay staff might agree with Evans’ wishes.

Baker Mayfield is “top priority” for the Buccaneers

The Buccaneers have several hard decisions to make as multiple players stand on the brink of free agency. But the Head Coach Todd Bowles made it clear who the top focus is, at the NFL Scouting Combine. Bowles was all praise for Mayfield and feels that the quarterback fits well with the offense. The HC labeled him to be “an extremely high priority” and hoped that “things get worked out“.

The general manager, Jason Licht, also echoed Bowles’ views. While he clarified that the team isn’t eliminating the possibility of drafting a quarterback, retaining Mayfield is the top priority at the moment. After having played with four teams in the six years of his career, the QB might be more inclined towards Tampa Bay, where he had his career-high season.

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After being picked first in the 2018 draft by the Cleaveland Browns, Mayfield has come a long way. In 2023, the quarterback had his best season with 64.3% completions, 4044 yards, and 28 touchdowns.