The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the hotter names to lure Tom Brady away from the New England Patriots in free-agency this offseason.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made it clear over the course of this offseason that they are considering every option when it comes to filling the quarterback position.
Though the most likely scenario for the Buccaneers involves bringing Jameis Winston back- either through the franchise tag or on a short-term extension- there has been more talk from national and local media members as of late about the possibility of bringing in veteran QB Tom Brady.
ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported that he would be ‘stunned’ if Brady stayed in New England at this point, and Ian Rapoport reported that Brady’s agent Don Yee is in Indianapolis meeting with other teams.
Though it’s uncertain whether Brady would truly leave New England- or consider Tampa Bay– here are three reasons why it would be an absolute perfect fit for the Buccaneers.
3. Brady would excel in the system
For those saying that Tom Brady wouldn’t excel in Tampa Bay’s offensive system, you clearly haven’t watched Brady play.
Brady would make the Buccaneers’ offensive line look better because he’d be getting the ball out quicker. In addition, he would have one of the most talented wide receiver cores in the league to work with- something he has never been able to have in his arsenal in New England.
All of that would lead to him smoothly directing Bruce Arians’ offense and making Tampa Bay a potent threat for any defense.
2. The NFC South favorites
Ultimately, the goal is to win.
If the Buccaneers sign Tom Brady, they’re automatically the favorites to win the NFC South.
Who cares if New Orleans brought back Drew Brees?
When you combine Tom Brady- one of the greatest QBs in NFL history- with the Buccaneers’ wide receiver core, and then add on that Tampa Bay defense, you are talking about a team with all the pieces in place to make the playoffs and compete.
Brady would elevate the talent around him and would be a guy that Tampa Bay could rely upon to make the plays to win close games.
1. The future would be set
In this situation, the Buccaneers would likely be signing Brady to a two-year, or potentially three-year, deal.
With him in place as the starter for the next couple of seasons, Tampa Bay would be able to be selective in the draft and find that future franchise QB.
Could it be a guy in this draft like Justin Herbert or Jacob Eason? Potentially.
Could it be a QB in the 2021 NFL Draft? That would certainly be a possibility, as well.
The future franchise QB would have the opportunity to learn under Brady and be brought in slowly, rather than just being thrown into the fire. That’s how you set yourself up for success in the future.
Honestly, this all still just seems like a pipe dream. There are going to be plenty of other potential suitors for Brady and Tampa Bay’s chances of landing the veteran QB are slim, but it’s certainly something worth pursuing.