Tag: Chris Godwin

Do the Buccaneers have too much star power to be successful?

This stat from the NFL’s research department shows the Bucs may have too many cooks in the kitchen.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most exciting team in the NFL heading into 2020, something that would’ve sounded crazy just a year ago.

But after the Bucs’ tumultuous 2019 season, where they saw quarterback Jameis Winston throw for 5,109 yards, 33 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, the team went out and signed six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, who ended his 20-year run with the New England Patriots.

And, the week of the NFL draft, the team traded for retired tight end Rob Gronkowski, adding the future Hall of Fame tight end to a roster that already includes star receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. With all that talent, the Bucs seemed destined for a return to the postseason, right?

Well, not so fast.

There’s no doubting the talent this roster possesses. The question is whether they can make it work on the field. The coronavirus pandemic has made this offseason one unlike any other for NFL players, and for guys like Brady and Gronk who will be joining new teams, a missed offseason could have an impact on how they start out of the gate.

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Chris Godwin continues showing off his photography skills on Instagram

It’s been a busy offseason for Bucs WR Chris Godwin, but he’s picked up an impressive new hobby.

Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin had a breakout season in 2019, finishing with 86 receptions for 1,333 yards and nine touchdowns, career highs across the board. The receiver earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl and was named Second-Team All-Pro, cementing his status as one of the rising stars in the NFL.

But this offseason has been just as busy and exciting for the former Penn State star. He’s gotten engaged, given his No. 12 jersey to new quarterback Tom Brady, and, he’s picked up a new hobby: photography.

Take a look at some of the posts Godwin has made on his Instagram account, showing off his new skills:

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Be at peace with yourself.

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Distancing

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A little silence never hurt

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Tom Brady reposts this Mike Evans image on his Instagram story

Tampa Bay Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans took to Instagram recently to let everyone know the Bucs are coming, and TB12 was all about it.

Tom Brady will have the benefit of working with two Pro Bowl wide receiver in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin when he gets under center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this fall.

Brady, the six-time Super Bowl champion, is hoping to make it ring number seven in 2020, and to do that he’ll have to guide the Bucs back to the postseason for the first time since 2007. And if he gets all the way to Super Bowl LV, he and the Bucs will become the first team in NFL history to play the Super Bowl in their home stadium.

While we’ve yet to see the talented trio of Brady, Evans and Godwin on the field together, Evans is letting everyone know the Bucs are coming. The wideout took to his Instagram story today to post the below image.

Take a look.

Brady reposted the image on his own Instagram story, adding a few emojis for emphasis.

You’ve been warned, NFL. Tampa Bay’s time is now.

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CB Sean Murphy-Bunting is changing his jersey number

Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting is switching numbers. See which one SMB will wear now.

It’s been an offseason of changes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, from getting a new quarterback in Tom Brady to (thankfully) getting new uniforms that are a callback to the team’s glory days. We’ve also seen wide receiver Chris Godwin change his jersey number from 12 to 14 so that TB12 could still be… well, you know.

With all the changes, why not throw one more into the mix? Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft, will be switching from 26 to 23, which was worn by Deone Bucannon last year when Murphy-Bunting was a rookie. Bucannon was cut from the team last October.

I’ll admit, SMB23 does have a nice ring to it. And again, how great are the uniforms?

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After playing imaginary LeBron, Gronkowski joins Brady on Bucs

A few days after the tight-end shared a video of him dunking a basketball, he came out of retirement to join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay.

Earlier this weekend, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski showed off his current athleticism while playing on an outdoor basketball hoop and throwing down some sweet dunks against his “imaginary friend LeBron.” And while Gronkowski isn’t going to try out for an NBA team, he is going to return to the NFL and join his former Pats teammate Tom Brady in a move that many are likening to an NBA-type players-first partnership in Tampa Bay. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday afternoon that the Patriots have agreed to trade Gronkowski to the Buccaneers.

This is what Gronkowski and “LeBron” were up to this weekend.

@robgronkowskiPlaying against my invisible quarantine friend, LeBron. I should be in the quarantine NBA 🤣🏀 ##quarantine ##boredathome ##quarantinebasketball

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Brady joined the Buccaneers in free agency shortly after the free-agent period in the NFL opened, leaving the New England Patriots after playing there for 20 seasons.

Gronkowski is apparently feeling much healthier now than he was before. He addressed some of those health problems and his recovery on an appearance on HBO/UNINTERRUPTED’s The Shop.

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Chris Godwin talks about his conversations with Tom Brady

Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin spoke about his new quarterback Tom Brady and how their relationship has been so far.

Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has had a busy offseason. He’s gotten engaged, picked up a new hobby, and even switched jersey numbers, graciously giving his No. 12 uniform to new quarterback Tom Brady.

Godwin had a career year in 2019, earning his first Pro Bowl selection and being named Second-Team All-Pro. Now, with Brady as his quarterback, he could be in for even bigger things in 2020.

The wideout recently spoke about Brady and what their conversations have been like so far. Take a listen below, courtesy of the Bucs’ official Instagram account.

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#ItsAlways12szn #1fo

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Chris Godwin’s fiance posts touching message to the receiver on Instagram

Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin recently got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, who took to Instagram to reflect on their time toegther.

It’s been a busy offseason for Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, who’s coming off a career year in 2019. Godwin posted career highs across the board, totaling 86 receptions for 1,333 yards and nine touchdowns in just his third year, establishing himself as a viable threat and the perfect compliment to teammate Mike Evans.

Now, Godwin will have a future Hall of Famer tossing him deep balls in Tom Brady, who graciously accepted Godwin’s offer to take No. 12 (Godwin will wear No. 14 next year).

But Godwin also took another big step in his life this offseason by getting engaged to his longtime girlfriend Mariah DelPercio. The two have been together since their high school days, and DelPercio took to Instagram recently to reflect on their time together and what the future holds for them.

Godwin reposted his fiance’s touching message on his own Instagram story.

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Life is more than just about football. It’s about family and love first and foremost. Congratulations to the happy couple!

Also, no word yet on if DelPercio plans on changing her Instagram name to _missfourteen.

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Chris Godwin shows off his new threads and number on Instagram

Take a look at Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin’s latest Instagram story where he puts his new uniform on full display.

When Tom Brady decided to make Tampa Bay his new home, Bucs fans everywhere were thrilled at the thought of having a six-time Super Bowl champion under center for their team. Plus, Brady would have Mike Evans and Chris Godwin at his disposal, both of whom had over 1,000-receiving yards last season.

But, Brady’s arrival also created a somewhat awkward situation for Godwin. The receiver was the owner of Brady’s infamous No. 12 jersey, and had worn the number since his high school days in Delaware and while at Penn State.

Fortunately, Godwin and Brady worked things out, and the receiver gave the future Hall of Famer the number and switched over to No. 14. Now, with the Bucs unveiling new uniforms for 2020, Godwin posted the below image on his Instagram story, showing off not only his new threads, but new number, too.

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Chris Godwin still feels he can be so much better

See what Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had to say on Instagram about his goals going forward.

Chris Godwin’s 2019 season can be dubbed his coming out party. The third-year wide receiver out of Penn State burst onto the scene, finishing the year with 86 receptions for 1,333 yards and nine touchdowns — career highs across the board. Godwin earned Second-Team All-Pro honors and his first Pro Bowl selection.

But if you thought that’s the best Godwin has to offer, think again. The wide receiver posted the below video on his Instagram account, showing off some highlights from this past season. And in Godwin’s own words, he tells you what his goals are.

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Godwin may not be No. 12 anymore, but he’s still got plenty left in the tank.

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Tom Brady shows Chris Godwin love on Instagram

See what Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had to say to wide receiver Chris Godwin on Instagram after Godwin gave him the No. 12 jersey.

The debate about who will wear No. 12 next season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended yesterday when wide receiver Chris Godwin gifted the number to six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

TB12 left the New England Patriots after 20 years and nine Super Bowl appearances, and his arrival in Tampa Bay is already being heralded as the greatest free-agent signing ever by the franchise. Now, we officially know what number he will don as a member of the Buccaneers.

Godwin, who switched to No. 14, had worn 12 since his high school days, but clearly had no problem giving it to the future Hall of Famer. Godwin even took to Instagram to celebrate the news.

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New number, same mentality ! 😤 #ItsAlways12szn #1fo

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Best of all, both Brady and Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans chimed in to comment.

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