The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter 2026 surrounded by contract drama, trade demands and a surprisingly low 7.5-win total. Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—and Stephie Smalls recorded this 2026 team preview just as the news broke. Smalls is joined by Buccaneers fan Jay Huffman, founder and CEO of Champ AI, to break down whether Baker Mayfield can turn a chaotic offseason into another NFC South title. They discuss: • Baker Mayfield’s contract standoff • Vita Vea requesting a trade • The impact of Mike Evans leaving Tampa Bay • How injuries destroyed the Buccaneers’ 2025 season • Todd Bowles entering 2026 on the hot seat • Tampa Bay’s rebuilt defense and secondary • Bucky Irving, Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker • Emeka Egbuka’s potential breakout season • The Buccaneers’ chances of winning the NFC South Stephie and Jay also give their favorite Buccaneers futures and player props, including Tampa Bay over 7.5 wins, Baker Mayfield over 25.5 passing touchdowns a...