Just a few days ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ chances of success for the upcoming season looked rather suspicious. Since the confirmed return of Tom Brady on Sunday, a positive domino effect has been felt.
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In the followingmath of the big news, one of the team’s most important free agents, center Ryan Jensen, made a deal with the team to stay home.
The scenario was identical for the excellent young cornerback Carlton Davis, who accepted a pact to stay firmly in place.
Yesterday, the band at Brady continued to handle the checkbook and the contact book with ease. The Buccaneers first secured the services of receiver Russell Gage, a 26-year-old athlete who can play both inside and out. With the Falcons, he caught 72 passes in 2020 and 66 last season.
Hired for three years at a value that might reach $30 million, he will become another weapon for Brady.
Late last season, Chris Godwin was injured in the attack and Antonio Brown was rushed away.
good exchange
Much of the concern on the offensive line has also been attacked. After the retirement of Ali Marpet and the departure of Alex Cappa in Cincinnati, the Buccaneers had to act at the guard position.
They did it by only giving the New England Patriots a fifth-round pick to get Shaq Mason. The latter played from 2015 to 2019 with Brady, who no doubt pushed to see his former protector once more.
In return, the Buccaneers lost the services of safety Jordan Whitehead, who agreed for two years with the New York Jets.
The overall picture, however, seems much more positive than that of a week ago in Tampa.
Strange Gregory Saga
Yesterday was characterized by the move of some big defensive names and the soap opera of the day took place in Dallas.
In the morning, the Cowboys proudly announced the return of their quarterback hunter Randy Gregory. A few hours later, a reversal of the situation, Gregory instead agreed with the Denver Broncos on the basis of a massive contract (5 years, $70 million).
Gregory’s talent is undeniable, but the Broncos are playing big. Since 2015, the defensive end/linebacker has been suspended three times for periods of 4, 10 and 16 games for violating the anti-doping policy.
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