Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask continued to step up and deliver despite being named the backup to open the season. The 25-year-old spent a majority of the preseason competing with Baker Mayfield for the starting gig in Tampa Bay. The Bucs ultimately decided to go with Mayfield as their starter. Despite that, Trask continued his strong preseason versus the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Trask completed 19-of-31 passing attempts for 192 yards and a touchdown in the win. He has been able to limit the turnovers and make some big plays on offense. The former second-round pick is set to backup Mayfield, but will be the next man up off the bench.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask lost his battle for the starting job under center to Baker Mayfield, as head coach Todd Bowles announced on Tuesday that Mayfield will open the 2023 regular season as the team's starter. It doesn't mean that Trask won't play meaningful snaps under center for the Bucs this year, but he won't get the starting nod on Sept. 10 against the Minnesota Vikings. Mayfield was the favorite all along, but Trask impressed the coaching staff in training camp and went 20-for-28 for 218 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions in Saturday's preseason win over the New York Jets. If the second-rounder in 2021 does end up starting games for Tampa at some point this year, he'll be a low-end QB2 option for those in superflex leagues.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask was tasked with making the start under center versus the New York Jets on Saturday. The 25-year-old served as the QB2 during the preseason opener, but appeared as the starter this time around. Trask was able to do his job and take care of the football during this game. He completed 20-of-28 passing attempts for 218 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Jets. Baker Mayfield remains the favorite to win the starting job, but Trask has made this a legitimate competition after his performance on Saturday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask came in to relieve Baker Mayfield during Friday's preseason opener versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 25-year-old threw an interception on his first drive. It didn't get much better from there as he took three sacks over the next three series. He completed 6-of-10 passing attempts for 99 yards and zero touchdowns during the loss. After one game, it appears Mayfield has the edge in the battle for the starting QB gig. However, it's worth noting that Trask was named the starter for their second preseason contest. Hopefully, things will go better for the former second-round pick during that game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told media members that quarterback Kyle Trask will start the team's second preseason game against the New York Jets. The Bucs have yet to name a Week 1 starter at QB between Trask and Baker Mayfield. Bowles is giving the more experienced option (Mayfield) the first start in Friday's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers; he has 69 starts, 1,386 completions, 102 TDs and 64 interceptions under his belt. Trask has just nine pass attempts to his name in the NFL. Offensive coordinator Dave Canales said coming into training camp that Mayfield had the slight edge because of his command of the offense, but Trask has made things more interesting in the QB competition this summer. Preseason games could end up being the deciding factor in this battle.
Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask Co-Starters On Initial Depth Chart
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have listed Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask as co-starters on their initial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday. Mayfield and Trask have been locked in a head-to-head competition for the starting QB role during training camp, and remain neck-and-neck as the Bucs kick off their preseason slate of games. Mayfield appeared to be in the lead early on in camp but has reportedly struggled with interceptions of late. Trask has reportedly shown improvement this summer and has gained ground on Mayfield due to his strong decision-making and big plays in camp. Trask remains in the mix to win the job over Mayfield if he performs well in the team's three preseason contests. Stay tuned.
At mandatory minicamp seven weeks ago, it looked like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback job was Baker Mayfield's to lose by a wide margin. However, Kyle Trask has come to training camp considerably improved. He's much more decisive with the ball, is making quick decisions and big plays each day and is closing the gap between himself and Mayfield considerably. Mayfield and Trask are alternating first-team repetitions and will do the same for preseason starts before the team comes to a decision eventually during the preseason. Mayfield has the experience edge in the NFL, but Trask has a better understanding of the offense. Either way, whoever wins the job to begin the season will be nothing more than a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues with a low fantasy ceiling.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask is reportedly closing the gap on Baker Mayfield in the team's competition for the starting quarterback role. According to Bailey Adams of PewterReport.com, Trask has taken care of the football and is looking impressive during training camp. "While Mayfield may have been the early favorite because of his experience in the NFL and his familiarity with (offensive coordinator) Dave Canales' style of offense, Trask has made strides and closed the gap in the last few days," Adams wrote. "What he lacks in experience, he's made up for by being decisive and not turning the ball over." Mayfield has reportedly thrown five interceptions at camp, while Trask has thrown just one. If Trask can win the starting job, he could be a fantasy football sleeper with two stud receivers in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask Splitting First-Team Reps This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear ready to hold a true quarterback competition to decide who will take over as QB1 after Tom Brady's retirement. Both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask have been splitting first-team reps this offseason, with both getting equal reps according to head coach Todd Bowles. While neither signal-caller is a very inspiring fantasy option, they will have a solid offensive core around them, led by Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Fantasy managers rostering Godwin and/or Evans should be pulling for Mayfield to win the job as he at least has a track record of supporting decent WR production back in his Cleveland days.
Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask To Compete In Training Camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles called "game on" for Baker Mayfield versus Kyle Trask at quarterback in training camp this summer. "Some competitive juice to go along with Trask. Baker's won in college, he's been to the playoffs as a pro, and he brings us a lot of leadership. I think this style of offense will fit him really well. I think it will be a good battle between him and Trask to see who will win," Bowles said when asked what Mayfield brings to the team. The Bucs seem to really be high on Trask, but Tampa will make this a straight up QB competition in training camp. Mayfield, 27, is the higher-profile signal-caller as a former first-rounder and has much more experience, as Trask has only attempted nine pass attempts in his career.
