How Far Have The Bucs Fallen In The NFL?
We’ve all understood that things are going to look different for the Bucs next season after Tom Brady’s retirement and the team’s many, many contracts coming off of the books. But just how bad is it?
ESPN came out with their “way too early” NFL rankings for the 2023 season and the Bucs find themselves very low. Of all the 32 teams across the NFL, Tampa Bay ranks 25th. That’s a far cry from a year ago when they were once again looked at as Super Bowl contenders.
A group of national reporters from ESPN came up with the rankings and Tampa’s own Jenna Laine gave her review of the Bucs’ 2023 objective.
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2022 record: 8-9
Offseason in three or fewer words: Fill Brady void
“It’s an impossible task, replacing a seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, not only in terms of play but leadership. But to keep their window for contention open and maximize the time they have receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin and linebackers Lavonte David and Devin White all together, the Bucs will need to find a veteran replacement or strike gold in the draft at No. 19. — Jenna Laine
