???? Post-Brady: Draft is the first step for Buccaneers not to be in limbo

A new era begins in Florida. Tom Brady’s short reign has come to an end and now the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will need to find new life without the greatest of all time. It’s not an easy mission. In addition to the talent on the field, the quarterback attracted players to the franchise, as any lucid player wants to play alongside him.

With nine draft picks, including two in the top-50, perhaps Tampa Bay has one of the most mysterious drafts this year. Baker Mayfield arrived and 2021 second-round pick Kyle Trask was primed to, in theory, take the heat at a time like this. Would you claim, however, that the franchise will not select a new passer if given the chance?

That there are greater defensive needs is obvious, however, this is an important year for the franchise. It’s Tampa Bay’s opportunity to show that even without Brady, there’s still life and hope for the team. If failure comes, fans become demotivated and the downward spiral begins. Recruiting well is the first step to avoid entering limbo.

Between opportunities and needs

As stated above, the Buccaneers have multiple actions that can be taken on Thursday. The team’s Draft point even influences this. In the 19th position of the first night, there are several options to be taken. The main one, in the end, involves the chance of acquiring a new quarterback.

First of all, you need to understand why Tampa Bay needs a new shifter. Mayfield, in five years in the league, has shown himself to be a limited quarterback. Can you break the branch this year? Of course, but it is far from being the name that will make the team dream of a fight for the postseason. At most, it will put the Buccaneers on a not-so-negative record. Trask? Same thing with the difficulty of not having even 10 passes in his NFL life.

It’s possible to live without a quarterback this year, but you can’t ignore the opportunity if it arises. We’re tired of seeing prospects inexplicably drop on draft night. If that happens to one of the passers this week, Tampa Bay can’t miss the opportunity. Risking a trade up would be well worth it for the team if one of the top rookies drops out of the top 10. Any one of them, today, represents a better situation for the franchise in future thinking, in addition to bringing a fresh name that will encourage the fans in search of new airs.

At the same time, however, the defense has several shortcomings and should be a focal point in recruitment. With Todd Bowles maintenance, don’t expect the unit to be neglected. Last year’s pass rush was a problem and the secondary needs reinforcements. That’s where the franchise’s dilemma lies: looking for an opportunity or reinforcing the biggest needs? Whether with EDGEs, cornerbacks or safeties, there are interesting options that match current holes.