Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is standing firmly behind quarterback Baker Mayfield, even as the two sides navigate contract negotiations. Speaking to ESPN, Bowles said he 'absolutely' sees Mayfield as his long-term starter, and he downplayed any concerns that slow progress on a deal might be creating distance between them. The comments come as the team and player work through the details of a new agreement.

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