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5 priorities for Buccaneers to improve this offseason

By Joshua Omoregie

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Miami Dolphins during the preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Miami Dolphins during the preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 17: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hypes the crowd during the first half of a football game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 17: Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hypes the crowd during the first half of a football game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

2.  Re-sign Suh, Barett, Perriman/Lure JPP back to Tampa

Before I address the former (which I believe is more urgent), I’ll address the latter because of JPP’s likeness in the Tampa Bay community. Securing JPP this offseason would be wise as the 30 year is proving time after time (and injury after injury), that he can still produce at a very high level.

After fracturing his neck in an accident back in March and missing the first seven weeks of the season, Pierre-Paul would go on to record eight and a half sacks as well as two forced fumbles down the stretch. His value is up after his performance this year. Think Apple at $10 a share. Bring JPP back as long as the money makes sense.

Now referencing the former, these here are all no-brainers. Breshad Perriman was a late season addition to this list as he really stepped up his play and production filling in for injured Buc wideouts Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Shaq Barrett came into Tampa Bay and broke the single-season sack record (19.5 sacks) in his first year as a free agent on a one year, four million dollar deal.

Pay the man. While Ndamakung Suh might not be a favorite people want to see, what can’t be questioned is how quickly young defensive tackle, Vita Vea, has developed since pairing the two. A one year team-friendly deal for Suh would be a huge steal.

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