Tom Brady was looking for a change of scenery, so like any well-to-do Northeasterner nearing retirement, he set his sights on Florida. It was a shocking development when the six-time Super Bowl winner left the Patriots for the Buccaneers in March. When he was joined by the newly unretired tight end Rob Gronkowski, it became clear Tampa Bay was having a moment. Today, The Ringer is breaking down all things Bucs, from Brady’s learning curve with a new team to the great Gronk revival to whether a moribund franchise can resurrect itself with Brady at the helm.
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September 1, 2020
Rob Gronkowski Could Be the Buccaneers’ X Factor
The all-time great tight end may never reach his peak again, but there are still plenty of reasons to think he could provide a boost for Tom Brady and Co.
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September 1, 2020
The Bucs Are Just One of Many Historically Terrible Teams That Could Make a Playoff Push in 2020
Tampa Bay hasn’t made the playoffs since 2007, but with the addition of Tom Brady, the team looks like a contender. What other woebegone franchises could be playing deep into January?
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September 1, 2020
Tom Brady and the Art of Reinvention
The NFL’s most successful quarterback went to Tampa in search of a new challenge
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September 1, 2020
How Does This Buccaneers Defense Compare With Past Patriots Defenses for Tom Brady?
The former Patriots quarterback could usually count on solid performances on the other side of the ball in New England. Luckily for him, this Tampa Bay unit has the makings of something special.