5 bold predictions for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019

These Tampa Bay Buccaneers bold predictions are hotter than the sun that hovers above Raymond James Stadium, so be sure to handle with caution.

Extreme caution is advised: hot takes are right around the corner! The fanbase of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is nothing but bold, so we have decided to follow suit with our own bold predictions as well. The Buccaneers enter the 2019 season a much different team, top to bottom, than they were a year ago.

Longtime defensive tackle, former third overall pick, and six-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy is no longer a Buccaneers, and Ndamukong Suh has taken over his spot on a one-year deal. Former players of Arians’ in Arizona such as Deone Bucannon, Andre Ellington, and Earl Watford have joined him in Tampa Bay.

Young players will be asked to fill massive voids, a new head coach will take over in his inconsistent quarterback’s contract year, and the defense will feature a handful of rookies after overhauling the defensive side of the football. This year will truly be a make-or-break season for the Buccaneers, as the reset button could be hit early on if the train falls off the tracks early.

With training camp just about two weeks away, here are five bold predictions for the Buccaneers, who are entering a new season full of mystery and uncertainty.