Start clearing your calendars for next January and February, Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan.
Okay, so that might be a bit of hyperbole. But with the news that the New England Patriots are trading guard Shaq Mason to the Buccaneers for a fifth-round pick, Tampa Bay fans should be very happy.
As should their quarterback.
With Ali Marpet’s surprising decision to retire, the Buccaneers suddenly found themselves with a hole along the offensive line. Now? Now that hole is plugged, plugged by a player with experience blocking in front of Tom Brady given their time spent in New England.
Let’s dive into what Mason brings to the NFC South.