The tampering window has opened and #Patriots QB Tom Brady’s agent can hear from teams. My understanding: The #Chargers and #Bucs will inquire, and of course New England wants him back. That is Brady’s market as of right now.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the market for Tom Brady, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
The news should come as no surprise given that the Golden Boy’s name has been linked to Tampa Bay for weeks now. The Bucs can offer Brady the chance to pair up with an experienced head coach in Bruce Arians and two of the game’s best receivers in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Plus, there’s tight end O.J. Howard, who the Patriots inquired about at the trade deadline in October before being told “no” by Tampa Bay.
The Chargers, of course, can provide Brady with the glitz and glamour of playing in Los Angeles, but let’s face it, it’s the Chargers. They aren’t exactly the most exciting team around. Also, Florida has no state income tax, so if Brady wants to get the most bang for his buck, Tampa Bay is the way to go.
Don’t forget, too, that Dianna Russini of ESPN reported last week that any team looking to sign Brady would have to give him a say in the roster and play-calling decisions. Tampa Bay is apparently willing to do both to sign him.
Stay tuned…
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