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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield appear to have hurt feelings after the two sides were unable to reach a contract extension before the start of training camp this summer.
Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Buccaneers offered Mayfield a two-year deal worth over $100 million. Mayfield balked at the length of the contract and the amount of guaranteed money.
On Thursday, Mayfield told reporters he felt "disrespected" by the Buccaneers' offer.
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"I wanted a deal done and set the deadline and told them it was gonna be all ball after that," Mayfield said, via NFL Media. "I did mean that, and I don't know if they thought I was just gonna take some of the offers they gave.
"I'm at the point in my career, understanding what I've brought to this franchise -- I'm very, very thankful for the chance they gave me, don't get me wrong about that -- but I also know, I really know what I brought to this franchise, leadership-wise and play-wise... So, disappointing in that regard to not have … to feel disrespected a little bit."
Mayfield said he believed the organization "undervalued" him and didn't give him an offer that's worthy of what other franchise quarterbacks around the league are getting paid.
During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter said the Buccaneers were unhappy with the way Mayfield talked about the organization.
"It almost feels like it's Baker versus the team," Schefter said. "Baker's not happy with them. They're not happy with the way he spoke about the organization. That's not great."
In addition to Mayfield, the Buccaneers have had drama with defensive tackle Vita Vea, who requested a trade earlier this week. It's not ideal for Tampa Bay to have two players unhappy as training camp begins, and that drama could cause distractions for a team that has a legitimate chance to win the NFC South.
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