Baker Mayfield Turned Down Offer From AFC Contending Team

New Buccaneers' quarterback, Baker Mayfield, reportedly turned down an offer from an AFC North contender.

Earlier this week, Ravens' quarterback, Lamar Jackson, publicly announced that he requested a trade out of Baltimore. The speculation surrounding what team could and would land the superstar quarterback began with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers being tabbed as one of the favorites.

Shortly after the speculation surfaced surrounding the Buccaneers, head coach, Todd Bowles, put the rumors out to bay stating that the team would not be entering the Jackson sweepstakes.

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With the rumors still swirling about, JoeBucsFan.com decided to drop a little nugget surrounding the Buccaneers' most recent quarterback signing of Baker Mayfield turning down an offer to sign with the Baltimore Ravens.

"Mayfield’s focus at the time of the Ravens’ offer was on a starting opportunity. When he passed on the Ravens job, it appeared Jackson would return for his sixth season in Baltimore to build on his 45-16 record as a starter."

It was clear from the get-go that Mayfield was looking for a starting gig in the NFL and eventually wound up in Tampa Bay. Now that Jackson has officially requested a trade it appears that the Buccaneers' move to land the 'Bake Show' looks better than ever and paid off.

"If true, the Ravens move to sign Mayfield should feel awfully good to Bucs fans. The Ravens have a shrewd front office and a roster with a lot offer — as do the Bucs."

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