![]() Lavonte David and rising star Devin White were the top two tacklers a season ago, followed by safety Antoine Winfield. Last year, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka was brought in as Tampa Bay began to get younger in the pass-rush department. The Buccaneers used their first pick on Logan Hall. If he is healthy, he will team with Vita Vea to give Tampa Bay two powerhouses in the middle of the defense. The biggest news - in more ways than one - was the signing of defensive tackle Akiem Hicks. There were some concerns about the shape of leading rusher Leonard Fournette when he reported to camp, so the running back situation is worth monitoring now that Ronald Jones headed to Kansas City. The NFL picks have just six running backs with better odds to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award than White. This time it is Rachaad White, and two years ago it was Ke’Shawn Vaughn. The Buccaneers continue to add young running backs. He should continue to man the right side with Donovan Smith playing the left tackle position. Tristan Wirfs continues to improve and is considered to be one of the best young tackles in the game. Rookie Luke Goedeke could work in at a guard spot. The Buccaneers traded for Shaq Mason, a former key blocker for Brady when both were in New England. Already having to replace guards Marpet and Alex Cappa, the absence of Jensen could be a big deal. The offense suffered its first loss of the season when center Ryan Jensen went down with what looked like a long-term injury. Mike Evans will be ready for a ninth straight year with 1,000 receiving yards. When that happens, this offense could be downright frightening. It is uncertain when receiver Chris Godwin will be at 100 percent. Cameron Brate is the top returning tight end so keep on eye to see if his production goes up without Gronkowski and Howard around. Receivers Julio Jones and Russell Gage as well as tight end Kyle Rudolph signed with Tampa Bay while tight end Cade Otton was added through the draft after Gronkowski retired and O.J. Brady will be back and he’ll have some new targets with which to work. It will be interesting to see how the offense looks now that Bruce Arians stepped aside and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles has taken over. Award candidates: Tom Brady, +3300 in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds Shaquil Barrett, +5000 in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds Rachaad White, +5000 in the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds Logan Hall, +6000 in the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds Devin White, +6000 in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds Lavonte David, +8000 in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds Mike Evans, +8000 in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds Leonard Fournette, +8000 in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds Chris Godwin, +8000 in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds Cade Otton, +10000 in the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds.Howard, OL Alex Cappa, OL Ali Marpet, DL Ndamukong Suh, DL Steve McLendon, LB Jason Pierre-Paul, LB Kevin Minter, CB Pierre Desir, S Andrew Adams, CB Richard Sherman. Key losses: TE Rob Gronkowski, RB Ronald Jones, S Jordan Whitehead, TE O.J.Key newcomers: WR Julio Jones, WR Russell Gage, DL Akiem Hicks, OL Shaq Mason, OL Fred Johnson, TE Kyle Rudolph, S Keanu Neal, CB Logan Ryan, DL Logan Hall (second-round pick), OT Luke Goedeke (second-round pick), RB Rachaad White (third-round pick), TE Cade Otton (fourth-round pick), P Jake Camarda (fourth-round pick).Playoff teams on 2022 schedule: HOME – Cincinnati, Green Bay, Kansas City, Los Angeles Rams AWAY – Arizona, Dallas, Pittsburgh, San Francisco.Season opener: at Dallas Cowboys, Sept. ![]() Playoff result: Lost to the Los Angeles Rams 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Round.Tampa Bay (+750) has the best odds among NFC teams in the odds to win the Super Bowl, according to the NFL playoff odds. Tampa Bay is coming off its first division title since 2007 and now the Buccaneers are trying to win back-to-back division championships for the first time in franchise history. The Buccaneers (-325) are favored in the odds to win the NFC South Division title according to the NFL predictions.
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