Josh Queipo’s Bucs Battle Plan For 2023
QB Jacoby Brissett — 1 year, $5.5 million
Brissett has shown himself to be a capable starter if need be, who can effectively back up a younger quarterback. He is the perfect quarterback to push Kyle Trask to earn the starting job. And if Trask can’t win the job Brissett provides a high floor to allow head coach Todd Bowles to still try to win the division. As a bonus, Brissett operated last year out of a similar offensive system to the one the Bucs will employ this year.
WR Marquise Goodwin — 1 year, $1.165 million
Goodwin provides two things the Bucs would be interested in. The first is speed. Even at 33 years old Goodwin can still move. The second is a familiarity with Canales’ new system. And with the Bucs Goodwin would not have to be a WR3 like he was in Seattle. He would fill a depth role where he can help the other receivers learn the offense as a mentor/deep threat.
DT Matt Ioannidis — 1 year, $4.5 million
Ioannidis doesn’t have the high-end ceiling of an Akiem Hicks from a year ago. But he also provides a much safer floor. With 69 pressures over the past two seasons, he can provide a more consistent pass rush partner to pair with Vita Vea.
OLB Efe Obada — 1 year, $1.08 million
Obada is a terrible run defender. But with 97 pressures and 15 sacks for his career, Obada can be a very effective pass rush specialist.
DT Hassaan Ridgeway — 1 year, $1.25 million
Ridgeway is coming off of a year where he played as a part of the vaunted 49ers defensive line, and while his play grades weren’t fantastic, as a depth signing he can help play as part of a rotation.
K Greg Zuerlein — 1 year, $2 million
Zuerlein isn’t a pro bowler, but he is reliable and provides a bigger leg than Ryan Succop. For his career Zuerlein has hit 55% of his kicks from beyond 50. Last year he matched that number. Zuerlein isn;t flashy, but he is reliable.
QB Josh Johnson — 1 year, $1.165 million
It was too much fun not to do. Bring Johnson back to the Bay to finish what he started all those years ago. Anyone filling in this spot is going to be on a minimum deal anyway.
Queipo’s 2023 Bucs Draft Picks
Round 1 – Alabama S Brian Branch • 6-0, 193 • Junior
Branch brings a high level of play and versatility to a secondary that is turning over quickly. He is twitchy and instinctual and has a nose for the ball. Branch can play well in the slot, the box or up top. He has shown to be a talented blitzer. What’s more is that in a Todd Bowles defense he and Antoine Winfield Jr. can both be used as chess pieces, creating nightmares for opposing offenses.
