(Tampa) When Tom Brady is in the pocket, he has a group of wide receivers who are possibly the most talented of his career.
Mike Evans is the only player in history to have at least 1,000 receiving yards in his first seven seasons.
Chris Godwin has exceptional hands, and Rob Gronkowski is one of the most productive tight ends of all time. Let’s not forget Antonio Brown, who joined the Buccaneers mid-season and had his say in how far we have come.
Tampa Bay is gearing up for Sunday’s National Championship game in Green Bay.
Tight end Cameron Brate has also been a reliable target for Brady. Add late-drafted Scotty Miller and Tyler Johnson, who are about twice as young as the 43-year-old quarterback.
Against the Saints, a skillful 15-yard catch from Johnson (on a third down and 11 yards) and 29-yard catch from Miller (a third down and five) paved the way for the field goal that gave the Bucs the moving forward permanently, last weekend.
“He sees these guys working so hard in training and it made a strong bond with each of them, Scotty even more,” said coach Bruce Arians. Tyler, there are few players who can catch this pass. Tom was confident when he tempted her. Tyler has a very bright future. ”
Including running backs Ronald Jones, Leonard Fournette and LeSean McCoy, Brady can count on game makers of a caliber he has little or nothing known about since 2007, when he and Randy Moss were sparkling in New England.
The Buccaneers come to Lambeau Field having won six straight games.
“I would say I’ve come a long way and at the same time we’re going to keep improving,” said Brady, author of 40 touchdowns this season. Football is complex and it takes a lot of coordination. The more time we spend together, the more of that connection, the better. ”
Against New Orleans, Brady was limited to 199 passing yards but has joined eight different players, none more than five times.
Miller, 23, was selected in the sixth round in 2019 (Bowling Green). Johnson, a 22-year-old (Minnesota) rookie, is a fifth-round pick who settled for 12 receptions in the regular season. They could play a notable role again, especially since Brown has knee discomfort.
“That’s the key: when you get chances, you have to make the most of them,” Arians said. These young people made big games. They did their job. As a team, that’s what we need to do. We have what it takes to beat anyone. ”
