TAMPA, FL—In a bold move meant to rattle the very foundations of football strategy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles offered an unfiltered assessment of quarterback Baker Mayfield’s recent performance, suggesting the embattled signal-caller “maybe just try throwing to our team for a change.”

With the Buccaneers now teetering on the brink of playoff elimination, Bowles did not mince words during his weekly press conference. “Statistically, Baker has been as likely to hit an open defender as an open receiver. That kind of randomness keeps the fans on their toes, but it’s really hell on my blood pressure,” Bowles declared while mainlining Pepto-Bismol from a Gatorade bottle.

Sources say Mayfield, in response to the critique, attempted to shrug but accidentally threw a clipboard into defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers’ hands. “That’s the most accurate pass I’ve seen from him all month,” Rodgers noted, before quietly returning the clipboard to ground zero.

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was diplomatic but concerned. “I keep running my routes, but I’m starting to wonder if I should wear a referee jersey just to get his attention,” Evans told reporters. “At this point, anybody in stripes is more likely to get the ball.”

Team owner Joel Glazer was philosophical, stating, “We support Baker as long as he keeps selling those sweet, sweet jerseys. If we can’t make the playoffs, we might as well make the Pro Bowl for merchandise returns.”

As the playoff picture continues to fade, Bowles confirmed his next tactical adjustment: “We’re considering switching Baker’s uniform mid-game, so he thinks every play is a reverse.”