​Baker Mayfield has made it clear he doesn’t want contract negotiations to drag into the regular season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has set a self-imposed deadline of having a new deal completed before the start of training camp, giving both sides a limited window to reach an agreement.Now, with just weeks remaining before that deadline, the timing of Netflix’s Quarterback premiere could prove to be an unexpected factor in the negotiations.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe series gives fans and the football world an inside look at Mayfield’s 2025 season, revealing that he played through far more than many realized. According to the documentary, Mayfield suffered PCL and MCL injuries as early as Week 2, later battled a bicep bruise against the New York Jets, and eventually dealt with an AC joint injury in his shoulder as the season progressed.Those revelations add important context to what many viewed as a disappointing second half of the season. After getting off to another strong start, Mayfield’s production dipped as Tampa Bay’s offense became more inconsistent. Critics pointed to declining numbers and questioned whether he had taken a step backward.The documentary instead shows a quarterback who continued taking the field despite multiple significant injuries, all while the Buccaneers dealt with injuries along the offensive line and inconsistency around him.While Netflix’s series won’t directly influence contract negotiations, it could influence public perception of Mayfield’s season. The documentary reinforces what the Buccaneers already know: that their quarterback never stopped competing despite circumstances that would have sidelined many players. From Tampa Bay’s perspective, Mayfield has done everything the organization could have asked for since arriving in 2023. He helped stabilize the franchise after the Tom Brady era, embraced the leadership role, and repeatedly demonstrated what it means to be a Buccaneer.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Buccaneers have also made it clear they want Mayfield to remain their long-term quarterback.The two sides have expressed mutual interest in getting a deal done, making the timing of Quarterback an interesting subplot as negotiations continue. Whether the documentary ultimately helps accelerate an extension remains to be seen, but it certainly strengthens the narrative surrounding Mayfield’s value to the franchise. Rather than focusing solely on his late-season numbers, fans leaguewide now have a fuller understanding of the adversity he overcame.If Tampa Bay and Mayfield were already close to an agreement, the release of Quarterback may serve as one more reminder of why investing in the veteran quarterback remains the right move for both sides.This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Could the Quarterback series help Baker Mayfield extension talks?