The 2020 NFL regular season is still months away, but after the first wave of free agency it’s clear the landscape of the league has changed dramatically.
Philip Rivers bolted the Chargers in favor of the Colts, and six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady rode off into the sunset in New England, only to board the ship in Tampa Bay to join the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay finished just 7-9 last season, but with a solid defense and one of the best receiving corps in the game, Brady’s addition instantly makes them contenders in the NFC.
With Brady now teaming up with Bruce Arians, the alleged quarterback guru, who, unfortunately, wasn’t able to work his wonders in helping Jameis Winston cut back on his turnovers, Tampa Bay finds themselves entering a season with heavy expectations for the first time in over a decade.
Big things are expected of the Bucs in 2020, and ESPN’s panel of experts seem to agree on that, as NFL Nation has Tampa Bay ranked at No. 10 in their latest 2020 NFL Power Rankings.
Per Jenna Laine of ESPN:
“The Bucs are over-the-moon excited right now after landing six-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady. But they still need a starting right tackle to replace Demar Dotson and to possibly groom into a replacement on the left side if Donovan Smith doesn’t work out. They’ll also need to address the ground game, getting a running back who can help Brady in the screen game, which in turn helps slow down an opposing pass rush.”
Remember, Brady will be 43 when the season begins. He’s in great shape both mentally and physically, but, as the saying goes, “Father Time is undefeated.” Hopefully, Brady can hold him at bay for a few more years (at least long enough to get the Bucs back to the playoffs).
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