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ArticlePros and Cons of a Baker Mayfield Extension
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After missing the playoffs in embarrassing fashion, it is safe to assume Head Coach Todd Bowles enters 2026 on the hot seat and he likely won't survive a second straight year without a playoff appearance. Any new coaching or general manager candidate would now be stuck with Mayfield as their signal caller for 2027 and likely 2028 as well.
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Extension locks in Mayfield despite coaching/GM uncertainty; could hamper future hires.

Extending Mayfield now creates organizational risk given uncertainty around Head Coach Todd Bowles and General Manager Jason Licht. Bowles is on the hot seat after missing the playoffs in embarrassing fashion and likely won't survive a second straight year without a playoff appearance. If the team performs poorly enough to fire both Bowles and Licht, any new coaching or GM candidate would be stuck with Mayfield as their signal caller for 2027 and 2028, making it a tough sell to external candidates.

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