The second quarterback that has been heavily linked to come in and replace Jameis Winston is the greatest quarterback of all time; Tom Brady.
Brady has an NFL resume that is as good as it gets and he would bring a substantial amount of playoff experience to a very young Buccaneer team. No one just lucks their way into six Super Bowl wins.
The Buccaneer offense under Brady would likely be a full change in almost every way possible. In his age, Brady doesn’t have the arm to play the long game but this would also be one of the best receiving corps that he has played with during his long career. This creates an interesting dilemma.
Tom Brady would be a great fit with players like Chris Godwin, O.J. Howard, and Cameron Brate. Mike Evans would likely have to tailor his game a little bit as he wouldn’t get as many deep passes but would still easily be a 1,000-yard receiver under Brady.
With Tom Brady at the helm, the Bucs would have fewer turnovers and touchdowns but likely more touchdowns than the team would have with Philip Rivers. Brady struggled with the lack of offensive talent in 2019 and still has some gas left in the tank.
The offense itself would shift towards being one that focuses on shorter to mid-range throws while also giving more touches to the running back. This move more than any other would completely change the identity of the team.
This would not give the Buccaneers a long-term solution at quarterback but it certainly would sell seats in Raymond James Stadium while also providing some consistency and finesse at the position.