Tagged: Kyle Trask (12 Results)
Bucs name Mayfield as starting quarterback
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Tuesday that sixth-year veteran BAKER MAYFIELD will be the team’s staring quarterback heading into the season opener on September 10th against the… More Minnesota Vikings. Mayfield had been in a head-to-head battle with third-year quarterback KYLE TRASK, who the Bucs picked with the last pick of the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. With Mayfield officially named as the starter, Trask heads for the backup role with his ballcap and clipboard. Less
Source: Team Website
Bucs still have no timetable to name starting quarterback
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Minnesota Vikings in the regular season opener for both teams in a matter of weeks, but the team still has no timetable to announce a… More starting quarterback according to head coach Todd Bowles. While BAKER MAYFIELD started the opener, KYLE TRASK started and played Saturday’s game against the New York Jets. He played a large portion of the game due to fellow quarterback JOHN WOLFORD suffering an injury, while Mayfield did not play in the game. Bowles indicated that both Mayfield and Trask will play in the preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens. Less
Source: CBS Sports
Bucs QB competition between Mayfield, Trask continues
Tampa Bay quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD got the start in Friday’s preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers but was only marginally better than fellow signal caller KYLE TRASK, with both players taking… More part in a “sloppy” offensive performance. Trask will start this weekend’s preseason game against the New York Jets, with Mayfield coming off the bench. The team insists that third string quarterback JOHN WOLFORD, who led the Bucs with 111 yards passing and a touchdown against the Steelers, is also part of the ongoing quarterback competition. Less
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Bucs QB competition has “absolutely” tightened
The quarterback battle in Tampa Bay between BAKER MAYFIELD and KYLE TRASK appears to be tightening according to offensive coordinator Dave Canales. When asked this week if the battle is tightening,… More Canales responded that it “absolutely” has. While Mayfield was generally expected to win the battle due to his experience, Trask has reportedly closed the gap. Canales also said that the third quarterback on the Bucs roster, JOHN WOLFORD, can’t be left “out of the deal”, as he presumably has been competitive as well. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: NFL.com
Bucs LB David says QB Mayfield “great for our locker room”
Tampa Bay quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD has taken his fair share of heat since being selected with the top overall pick back in 2018, but teammate and defensive captain LAVONTE DAVID said… More recently that Mayfield has been “great for our locker room”. David would go on to praise Mayfield for his “ready-to-work mentality” and experience in leading a team to the playoffs. While Mayfield is competing for the starting gig with fellow quarterback KYLE TRASK, he is believed to be the leader early in the competition. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Team Blog
Bucs WR Evans to be red zone priority in 2023
Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles said this week that reestablishing veteran wide receiver MIKE EVANS as a red zone threat is a main priority for the Bucs heading into the… More upcoming season. During his first two seasons with future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, Evans dominated in the red zone. Unfortunately for Evans and his fantasy owners, his numbers within the 20-yard line plummeted last season. While the red zone goal for Evans is admirable, fantasy owners should note that he will be catching passes this season from either BAKER MAYFIELD or KYLE TRASK with Brady now retired. Less
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Bucs WR Godwin feeling like old self
Tampa Bay wide receiver CHRIS GODWIN said recently that he feels like his “explosion is coming back” after returning last year from a torn ACL suffered late in the 2021 season.… More Godwin caught a career-high 104 passes for 1,023 yards and three touchdowns last year, but he said that offseason rehabbing has him feeling more comfortable. Godwin added that he feels a “night and day difference between last year and this year”. A fully healthy Godwin in 2023 will be good for whomever wins the quarterback competition between BAKER MAYFIELD and KYLE TRASK this summer. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Bucs OC won’t rush starting QB decision
New Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Dave Canales indicated earlier this week that he is not concerned about an offseason quarterback competition between BAKER MAYFIELD and KYLE TRASK extending deep into training… More camp. Canales managed a similar situation last season in Seattle with quarterbacks GENO SMITH and DREW LOCK. Canales said that “quarterbacks preparing as if they are the starter for six months makes the entire team better in the long term”. Canales did not address the impact of fantasy owners having to adjust draft boards late into the preseason. Less
Source: NFL.com
Bucs sign QB Mayfield
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD to a one-year deal reportedly worth $8.5 million. A former top overall pick by the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield spent last season with… More two different teams that included a disastrous stint with the Carolina Panthers followed by a slight improvement with the Los Angeles Rams. Mayfield is expected to provide a veteran presence for the Bucs who will compete with youngster KYLE TRASK for the starting gig. Less
Source: Team Blog
Bucs to target free agent QB Mayfield?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly expected to target veteran quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD once they are allowed to begin negotiating with free agents from other teams beginning today. Mayfield opened last… More season as the starting quarterback in Carolina and ended the year as the starter for the Los Angeles Rams after being waived by the Panthers. KYLE TRASK is currently the only quarterback under contract in Tampa, and head coach Todd Bowles has said that the 2021 second-round pick will compete to be the starter as the Bucs prepare for the upcoming 2023 NFL season without TOM BRADY. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Andy Richardson: Deep Dynasty Adds
Every other Monday -- more frequently if there's stuff going on, less frequently if there isn't -- I plan to run some dynasty content in this space, looking at players who may not necessarily put up big numbers in 2022, but might have long-term value in dynasty leagues. I'll start with a trip though my own dynasty league's waiver wire. more »
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Bucs coach Arians has high praise for rookie QB Trask
Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians said this week that rookie quarterback KYLE TRASK’s mental acumen is on par with that of retired quarterback ANDREW LUCK. While Arians was clear to… More say that Trask is not Luck, he went on to praise the young signal caller as being really sharp. Fantasy owners may recall that Arians worked with Luck as a rookie when they were both in Indianapolis. Less
Source: NFL.com