Market Value Madness
March 13th, 2025
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht.
So one could argue Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Baker Mayfield will play this season for a combined $40 million under market value.
Jason Licht doesn’t even have compromising photos of these guys.
The Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager is killing it with below-market-value contracts. That saved money is paying for a hell of a lot on the Bucs’ roster. Jamel Dean should send each of those guys a Rolex.
This is another example of why the Bucs should be in win-now mode in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. These financial benefits can’t last forever.
Evans is in the final year of his contract. Mayfield could march into Licht’s office after this season and demand justice.
Regardless, the Bucs are in a unique situation with three Pro Bowl-level players taking one for the team.
It sure does speak to the Bucs’ culture that Licht gets to play with 10 or 15 percent more cap room than other teams because of what’s been crafted inside the walls of One Buc Palace.
Joe wonders how long Licht himself will be willing to work for below market value.
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