[](https://www.joebucsfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LichtBrady.png)Ian Rapoport is one of the NFL super-insider reporters. And it certainly helps him to work for NFL Network, which is partly owned by the league itself.
Joe knows Rapoport’s calls and texts for information get answered, and Joe suspects Rapoport is not offering romantic getaways and poolside time for information.
So Joe has to share what Rapoport said yesterday on _The Insiders_ show on NFL Network. Speaking about the Baker Mayfield contract extension, Rapoport did not sound optimistic.
“They have had extensive talks. It does not feel to me like they are close. And this deadline is coming,” Rapoport said.
The “deadline?” Baker Mayfield said weeks ago he’s not negotiating once training camp begins. That’s in 11 short days.
Mayfield’s three-year contract expires after this season.
Per Rapoport, 12 NFL quarterbacks have contracts averaging $50 million or more per season, and Mayfield wants to join that club.