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What’s the return policy on an NFL quarterback contract? We’re asking for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n On Sunday, the Bucs fell at home to the Cleveland Browns<\/a> in an inexplicable 23-19 loss, dropping to 0-2. The bleak start to the season is compounded by quarterback Baker Mayfield’s recent extension. Rather than solidifying Tampa Bay at the position for years to come, his $165M pact<\/a> could soon become one of the league’s most onerous contracts.<\/p>\n Through two games, Mayfield, 31, has failed to justify his $55M per year price tag set to kick in next season, instead proving Tampa Bay’s initial hesitation at giving him a lucrative extension correct.<\/p>\n On Sunday, he was out-dueled by Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, which is a statement that should never be typed in the year 2026.<\/p>\n Mayfield finished 21-of-34 for 182 yards (5.4 yards per attempt), one touchdown and one interception. Watson, meanwhile, was 24-of-30 for 238 yards (7.9 yards per attempt) and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n During the first quarter, Mayfield remained careless with the football on a poor pass intercepted by cornerback Myles Harden, giving the veteran quarterback four turnovers through two games.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nBaker Mayfield’s recent extension already aging poorly for Tampa Bay<\/h2>\n