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“Baker Mayfield shouldn’t see the field again”: Asante Samuel serves Todd Bowles & Bucs GM a brutal reality check to “save the season”

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-4 to start the season. The Todd Bowles-coached team secured its first win of the season on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys.

By Nick Igbokwe · Sportskeeda

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 12:23 AM

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Asante Samuel stated that Baker Mayfield should not play again to help save the Buccaneers' season.
Samuel directed his comments toward Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles and the team's general manager.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the season with a 1-4 record.

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Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel has criticized Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, claiming he should not see the field again. Samuel directed his comments at head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht in an effort to urge changes to save the team's season.

The Buccaneers started the season with a 1-4 record. Todd Bowles' team recently managed to secure its first victory of the campaign in a Thursday matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

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