David Tepper threw his drink at a jaguar fan (fined for 300,000 dollars)
Why should Baker get paid? They ain't really do anything
They’re still in position to win the division and Baker has been more than solid for them as much as it pains me to admit:
- 8th in pass yards (3907)
- t-4th in pass TD’s (28)
- t-6th in interceptions (10) - among QB’s that started at least 14 games; 4th among QB’s that started all 16 games (so far)
- 9th in QB rating (95.9)
- t-9th in yards/attempt (7.3)
- 7th in yards/completion (11.4)
- 10th in 1st downs via passing (182)
He’s literally been a top-10 QB this year statistically. He likely won’t get $40M/year, but he ain’t re-signing for no $4M/year either. I’d bet he gets at least $15-20M, maybe even a bit higher.
Even funnier looking at Mayfield’s contract, looks like the Bucs might have to be cutting a nice hefty check to him if his stats hold for one more week and/or if they make the playoffs.
- Playing Time Incentives
(doubled with a playoff berth)
$500,000 for 66%
$250,000 each for 75%, 85%
- Passing Stat Incentives
$300,000 each for NFL Top 10/NFC Top 5 in:
Passer Rating
TD Passes
Passing Yards
Completion %
Yards per Pass Attempt
Pretty sure he’s hit all the playing time incentives considering he’s started every game, if they win Sunday then they double from $1M to $2M.
As for the passing stats as it currently stands, Baker is:
- QB rating: 9th in NFL, 5th in NFC
- TD passes: t-4th in NFL, t-4th in NFC
- Passing yards: 8th in NFL, 4th in NFC
- Completion %: 18th in NFL, 9th in NFC
- Yards/attempt: 9th in NFL, 6th in NFC
He’s going to come out slinging that rock on Sunday.