Mayfield's debut for the Buccaneers went well, losing to the Steelers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in no rush to declare a winner in the contest to land Tom Brady's old job.

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Baker Mayfield was faster than Kyle Trask in Friday night's preseason-opening 27-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Coach Todd Bowles hasn't said that either candidate has taken the lead.

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Mayfield shared better statistics in a quarter and a half against the Steelers.

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The coaching staff monitors backups and youth players who hope to make the final roster.

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Puckett showed speed, but the Bucs made only one regular start on defense.

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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said, "I thought we saw some things we wanted to see."

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