Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaq Barrett is prepping for the Pro Bowl this week, his first appearance in the NFL All-Star game.
Barrett came over to the Bucs last offseason after signing a one-year deal, and he more than outperformed his contract. Now, he’s in line for a big payday this offseason, and he’s made it clear that Tampa Bay is the place he wants to stay.
After a season in which he led the league with 19.5 sacks and broke the Bucs’ single-season franchise record, it’s not surprising to hear him say that. He had a career year playing for Todd Bowles, and, according to Barrett, he doesn’t feel like moving again.
And, as ESPN’s Dan Graziano points out, Barrett’s signing was one of the five best moves of last offseason.
“Tampa Bay’s signing of the former Broncos linebacker to a one-year, $4 million contract generated barely a ripple on the free-agent market, but it may have been the steal of the season. Barrett needed 10 sacks to trigger a $1 million incentive clause, and he got nine in the Bucs’ first four games. He ended up leading the league with 19.5 sacks on the season and should fare considerably better in free agency this time around.”
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