Buccaneers Quarterback Crisis
Buccaneers Add Quarterback Depth While Baker Mayfield Sidelined For Three Games
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The proposed Mason Rudolph trade would reportedly cost Tampa Bay a sixth-round pick. The analysis argues Pittsburgh could part with him because he is in the final year of his deal and younger backups Will Howard and Drew Allar offer the Steelers more developmental upside.
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Brett Rypien has made four NFL starts, winning two, and recorded four touchdowns and nine interceptions. With Tampa Bay also carrying Easton Stick, the article says Rypien could become a meaningful option if Jalon Daniels struggles in his first starts.
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The running-back analysis says Florida’s 230-pound Jadan Baugh could help protect the quarterback as well as add power; it suggests considering him around pick 15 if top pass catchers are off the board. BYU’s LJ Martin is presented as a possible second- or third-round alternative.
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The receiver analysis identifies Indiana’s Charlie Becker and Texas A&M’s Mario Craver among potential draft targets, and says quicker-separating or contested-catch receivers could also help address pass-protection problems by giving the quarterback faster options.
Baker Mayfield will miss the next three games with injury, leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scrambling for reliable quarterback depth. The team signed Brett Rypien to its practice squad and elevated rookie Jalon Daniels to start, but analysts are pushing Tampa Bay to pursue a veteran backup — potentially Pittsburgh's Mason Rudolph — to avoid relying solely on a developmental prospect Roundtable.
The Buccaneers face longer-term offensive needs as well. The team is considering 2027 draft targets at running back — like Florida's Jadan Baugh or BYU's LJ Martin — and hunting for a dependable outside receiver to pair with their current group and shore up pass protection Roundtable.
Rypien Joins Practice Squad as Backup Option
Brett Rypien has logged four NFL starts with a 2-2 record and posted four touchdowns against nine interceptions. Adding him to the practice squad gives Tampa Bay an experienced name alongside Easton Stick Roundtable. If rookie starter Jalon Daniels struggles early, Rypien could become a meaningful emergency option during Mayfield's three-game absence.
Mason Rudolph Trade Could Cost Sixth-Round Pick
Analysts suggest Tampa Bay target Pittsburgh's Mason Rudolph as a more proven stopgap. The proposed trade would cost a sixth-round pick, according to reports Roundtable. Pittsburgh can afford to part with Rudolph because he is in the final year of his deal and younger backups Will Howard and Drew Allar offer the Steelers more developmental upside. A veteran presence could steady the offense while Mayfield recovers.
Draft Targets at Running Back and Receiver
For 2027, Florida's 230-pound Jadan Baugh could fill a power-running role and help protect the quarterback in pass protection. Analysts suggest considering Baugh around pick 15 if top pass catchers are unavailable Roundtable. BYU's LJ Martin presents a second- or third-round alternative with similar upside.
At receiver, Indiana's Charlie Becker and Texas A&M's Mario Craver are potential targets Roundtable. The analysis highlights quicker-separating and contested-catch specialists who could give the quarterback faster options and reduce pressure in the passing game. Tampa Bay needs a reliable outside No. 1 target to build a sustainable offense.
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