The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found their backup for quarterback Tom Brady, and it just so happens to be the same guy who was meant to be Jameis Winston’s backup last season.
Source: Tom Brady has his backup. Blaine Gabbert is going back to the #Bucs on a 1-year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 2, 2020
As crazy as it sounds, Blaine Gabbert knowing Bruce Arians' offense only helps as Tom Brady and BA work to blend their schemes. Plus, Gabbert has 48 starts in his career. https://t.co/7X0tiFt8ER
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 2, 2020
Gabbert was brought in last offseason to backup Winston, but suffered a dislocated shoulder during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and was eventually placed on IR, missing the entire season. Ryan Griffin served as Winston’s backup, which probably explains why Winston was never benched.
Gabbert played for Arians in 2017 with the Arizona Cardinals, so it makes sense the coach would want to keep Gabbert around. As Rapoport notes, having another quarterback who is familiar with Arians’ system will only help Brady.
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