# Mayfield's $50M Contract Standoff & Daryl's Odd 'Backup Guard' Logic

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Podcast: [Afternoon Drive on The Fan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/afternoon-drive-on-the-fan-200563)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:39:23+00:00
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## Resource

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's discussion centers on Baker Mayfield's contract negotiations with the Buccaneers and whether he deserves top-tier quarterback money compared to peers like Daniel Jones. They also critique Daryl Ruiter's unusual logic regarding a two-million-dollar difference in negotiations and share a hilarious clip from Shannon Sharpe's podcast. 01:00 - Baker Mayfield's Contract Value 02:10 - Comparing NFL Quarterback Salaries 06:09 - Daryl's Backup Guard Argument 11:22 - Rising Quarterback Market Trends

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