Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Why trading up for QB Joe Burrow is worth it

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers 42-25 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers and Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers celebrate with the trophy their 42-25 win over The Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

1. Automatically in the playoff hunt

Even with what the Buccaneers would likely have to give up to get Burrow, one thing’s for sure: The organization would automatically be in the playoff hunt.

Though you’d lose some options, there’s no reason to believe that Tampa Bay couldn’t replace those positions and the franchise would have more cap space moving forward with Burrow on his rookie contract.

The Buccaneers would be set for runs to the playoffs for years to come with the addition of Burrow and that- in and of itself- is a reason to at least consider the move.

Is it likely to happen? No.

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Though the Bengals are shopping around the pick, they would be absolutely crazy to give it up. Still, there’s nothing wrong with reaching out and exploring options.

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