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The Bucs suit up in their new unis for some photo shoots

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suited up in their new uniforms for picture day.

The 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers won’t just have a new quarterback under center when the season rolls around. The Tom Brady-led squad will also be sporting new uniforms after the franchise underwent a redesign this offseason just six years after their last one.

The team opted to go back to a more traditional look and Brady and new tight end Rob Gronkowski already look the part of a Buccaneer. The team recently suited up in their new uniforms for a little photo shoot that was documented on Instagram.

Take a look at some of the screenshots below.

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This mural outside Raymond James Stadium perfectly captures Gronk

A new banner outside Raymond James Stadium featuring tight end Rob Gronkowski seems to perfectly capture his personality.

While Tom Brady will no doubt be the center of attention once the 2020 season rolls around for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fans are just as eager to see what his former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski can do.

The All-Pro tight end came out of his one-year hiatus to reunite with Brady in Tampa, hoping to bring the “Patriot Way,” or at least the winning part of it, to the bay.

Gronk has a lot to live up to in 2020, namely that 95 rating in Madden NFL 21, but based on this latest mural outside Raymond James Stadium, it seems the party boy is ready for the challenge.

Take a look at this new banner, which seems to perfectly capture Gronk’s personality.

It’s part goofy face. Part game face. All Gronk.

Oh, yeah, and Devin White looks good, too.

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Could this Buccaneer land in the NFL 100’s top 10 next year?

Find out which Buccaneer Peter Schrager of “Good Morning Football” believes will make the jump into the NFL 100’s top 10 next year.

There’s a lot of excitement around the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers thanks to the signing of quarterback Tom Brady and the acquisition of tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Adding two future Hall of Famers to an already stacked offense will make every Bucs game a “must-watch” this season, but the defense could also provide some highlight-worthy moments, too.

One player who seems poised to take a major step forward in 2020, besides from Jame Dean, is linebacker Devin White. The 2019 fifth overall pick stumbled out of the gate last season, but finished strong down the stretch, winning Defensive Rookie of the Month the last two months of the season.

Peter Schrager over at “Good Morning Football” loved what he saw from White last season, and made the bold prediction that the second-year linebacker would find himself in the top 10 of the NFL 100 list next year.

Here’s what Schrager had to say:

And, for what it’s worth, it seems the Buccaneers agree with Schrager’s assessment.

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NFL top 100 list: Bucs LB Lavonte David comes in at No. 100

The NFL Network kicked off its top 100 players list, with Bucs linebacker Lavonte David coming in at No. 100.

The NFL Network’s top 100 list is a sign that the regular season is just around the corner.

As teams prepare to kick off training camp this week, the countdown to the No. 1 player has already begun, with some like Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen already voicing their displeasure about their ranking.

Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, who has a 90 rating in Madden NFL 21, found himself at No. 100 on the list this year.

Per NFL.com:

“David ends a four-year absence in the Top 100 after leading the Bucs in tackles in 2019, which has been the case in seven of his eight seasons. David, who just eclipsed 1,000 career tackles, was ranked as high as No. 35 in 2014 after his only All-Pro season.”

David and fellow linebacker Devin White could easily be the best linebacker duo in the game today. White came on strong in the second half of last season, and playing alongside a guy like David should only help his maturation and development in Year 2 of his NFL career.

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Lavonte David and Devin White hilariously react to teammates’ Madden ratings

Watch as Buccaneers linebackers Lavonte David and Devin White react to some of their teammates’ ratings in “Madden NFL 21.”

The Buccaneers already have the look and feel of a team straight out of Madden NFL 21, but they’ll have to put up or shut up on the field if they hope to end their postseason drought in 2020.

With Tom Brady under center and the team going back to a more traditional look, the Bucs seem ready to begin a new chapter in their franchise history, and a star-studded offense will certainly have people excited to watch this team in action.

While Brady may be a 43-year-old quarterback when the season starts, the people over at EA Sports felt confident enough in the six-time Super Bowl champion to award him with a 90 rating in the latest version of Madden, set to be released next month.

Brady joins three other Buccaneers in the 90 club, including tight end Rob Gronkowski (95), wide receiver Mike Evans (92) and linebacker Lavonte David (90).

Another Bucs linebacker who could find himself in the 90 club down the road someday is Devin White, who had a strong second half to his rookie season, which gave fans a glimpse of what the future may hold for the former LSU Tiger.

Both White and David recently reacted to some of their teammates’ Madden ratings. Check it out below.

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I agree with both these guys that Evans should be around 96. The guy is just so good. 92? Please.

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Devin White documents his rookie year on Instagram

Buccaneers linebacker Devin White took to Instagram to document the journey of his rookie year.

Bucs linebacker Devin White faced big expectations entering his rookie year last season. Not only was the former LSU linebacker the fifth overall pick in the 2019 draft, but he was the first linebacker taken in round one by the Buccaneers since Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks back in 1995.

White’s season got off to a rough start, however, due to illness and injury, but he righted the ship in the second half to establish himself as a bright young star in this league.

The linebacker took to Instagram recently to document the journey of Year 1.

Take a look.

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Devin White is pumped and ready to go

Bucs linebacker Devin White posted his excitement on Instagram for the upcoming 2020 season.

The Buccaneers defense will need to play up to par with their high-powered offense in 2020 if Tampa Bay is going to make a serious run at a championship.

Tom Brady is in at quarterback, and the Bucs are hoping the soon-to-be 43-year-old QB will be able to get them back to the postseason for the first time since 2007.

On defense, the Bucs retained key veterans like Ndamukong Suh and Jason Pierre-Paul, and have reigning sack champion Shaq Barrett returning after he signed his franchise tag tender offer.

But the biggest cornerstone for this Bucs D is linebacker Devin White, the fifth overall pick in the 2019 draft. White had a strong second half to his rookie season last year, and seems to be everything the team had hoped for.

The star linebacker and cowboy took to Instagram today to show his excitement about the upcoming season.

Take a look.

And it seems his new quarterback was feeling this post, too.

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Marc Sessler believes this Bucs rookie will be a Pro Bowler in 2020

Find out which Buccaneers rookie Marc Sessler of NFL.com thinks could wind up as a Pro Bowler in 2020.

The Buccaneers’ third-ranked offense got a major upgrade this offseason with the additions of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, former champions with the New England Patriots who will reunite together in Tampa.

Not only that, but the Bucs added some great young talent in the draft, including offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs, who the team hopes will be a foundational piece along their O-line.

But one of the Bucs’ other big moves was taking talented safety Antoine Winfield Jr. in round two. The former Minnesota star and son of three-time NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield Sr. is ready to live up to his family name.

Marc Sessler over at NFL.com is such a fan of Winfield that he predicted he’d be a first-time Pro Bowler after his rookie year.

Per Sessler:

“The vast majority of Tampa’s starry offensive parts have already made the Pro Bowl. If we can tear ourselves away from Tom Brady and friends for just a second, I present to you the case of Antoine Winfield Jr. His 5-foot-9 frame and notable injury history are talking points, but so are his unteachable instincts, closing speed, versatility and NFL bloodline. Winfield doubled as a safety and slot corner at Minnesota and said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he patterns his game after Tyrann Mathieu. Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles helped unleash Honey Badger in Arizona and knows exactly what path to follow with Winfield.”

Bucs fans are eager to see what Winfield can bring to this Bowles-run defense. He’ll hopefully add more strength in the secondary, which came on strong in the second half of last season.

While I think Winfield will be an immediate impact player, I’m surprised Sessler didn’t go with linebacker Devin White as his pick for a first-time Pro Bowler. White seems poised to take a major step forward this season on a team and defense with championship expectations. I think he’ll answer the call.

Plus, he’s already told Tom Brady he’s got his back on defense.

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Jets S Jamal Adams adds the Buccaneers to his list of preferred trade destinations

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has requested a trade from the team and put the Buccaneers as one of his preferred destinations.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a team for the ages heading into 2020, headlined by quarterback Tom Brady and new tight end Rob Gronkowski, who will be joining an already stellar offense featuring both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

The Bucs’ defense also seems to be headed in the right direction, thanks to the re-signing of Ndamukong Suh and Jason Pierre-Paul along with using the franchise tag on last year’s sack leader Shaq Barrett.

But veterans aren’t the only reason to be excited about this defense. The Bucs also have young stars in linebacker Devin White and cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. And, they used their second-round pick in April’s NFL draft to take standout safety Antoine Winfield Jr. out of the University of Minnesota.

With excitement building around this group, it’s no surprise that players want to come play for the Bucs now, and you can add New York Jets safety Jamal Adams to that list now that the he’s requested a trade from the Jets.

Any other year, Adams would be a welcome addition to the Bucs’ defense, especially since he’s played for defensive coordinator Todd Bowles before when Bowles was head coach of the Jets. But the Bucs drafted Winfield to be their safety of the future, and Adams is also looking for a big payday, which might not be in the cards for him with the Bucs. Tampa Bay has to take care of Godwin’s contract and still need to try and work out a long-term deal with Barrett.

Still, the fact that a player of Adams’ caliber wants to join the Bucs shows just how far this team has come since Bruce Arians took over.

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Devin White wishes his teammate a happy birthday on Instagram

Bucs linebacker Devin White went on Instagram today to wish his fellow teammate a happy birthday.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball heading into the 2020 season. Tom Brady, along with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Rob Gronkowski, will be tasked with leading the charge on offense, while linebacker Devin White has told Brady he’ll hold things down on defense.

White was the Buccaneers’ first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, and proved towards the end of his rookie year that he’s a star in the making and a franchise cornerstone for this D heading into the future. Along with White, the Bucs also have a talented young cornerback they picked up in the same 2019 draft in Sean Murphy-Bunting.

Today, White took to Instagram to wish his brother and teammate a happy birthday.

Take a look.

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