For the first time since I started this writing thing, it doesn’t feel like the Buccaneers need a huge trade to boost this team. Last year they had so many holes on defense it felt like Swiss cheese. But this year, I would argue they don’t need that big piece. There is no need to get Trey Hendrickson because he isn’t necessary. It would be nice sure, but the edge rushers are doing a good job on their own. That being said, I think a few moves would be nice just to solidify depth.
Let’s first address the one trade a lot of people have been suggesting. That is Mark Andrews. It not only will not happen, but it should not happen. It is not necessary to trade for a TE on the way out when this team has plenty of TEs that are playing well. I don’t care that Cade Otton’s receiving numbers aren’t good, he has been playing perfectly well.
There’s also the fact that the Buccaneers would likely take on at least half of his salary, so about $5.5 million. It’s just not worth it. PFF also for whatever reason has the Bucs in on every single edge rusher on a bad team. Which, as I have already mentioned, is not necessary. Haason Reddick and Yaya Diaby have been playing good football. Neither of them are elite, but unless they trade for Maxx Crosby, none of the guys are really a true upgrade.
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Even though Sirvocea’s play has gotten better, his play overall has still not been great. Deion Jones is not that much better. So, I would like some improvement. When looking at trade targets, look to the teams that suck ass. Enter our Floridian neighbors in the Miami Dolphins. Surprisingly the suck Florida team is not the Jacksonville Jaguars. But Miami has a pretty good player in Jordyn Brooks. He is not an elite LB by any stretch of the imagination. However, he is starting caliber, and that would be perfect for the Bucs. He is third among LBs in sacks (2), has the most solo tackles (44), and only has 3 missed tackles despite playing 389 snaps.
His deal is also not terrible to work around as he was signed to a 3 year $26.25Â million contract. Because he is signed through the 2026 season, he may demand a higher price than other guys of his playing caliber. On top of the fact that he is relatively young at 27. However, Miami feels ready to blow everything up. Barring a surprising turnaround, they are more than likely going to fire McDaniel, Grier, and move off of Tua. That sort of team probably shouldn’t turn down a deal for a slightly above average LB.
I think one that may be more realistic is LB Jamal Adams. Surprisingly, Jamal Adams has actually been pretty good at LB. He seems to be excelling in coverage, which is easily the Bucs biggest weakness from that position. He only has 157 snaps, but if the Bucs want to use him in a platoon role, they have done that before and with some success.
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The reason I think this one could be realistic is the versatility. Bowles loves his versatile players. Jamal fits that perfectly. He could play in the box, at slot, even along the d-line, or maybe even safety again. There’s also the fact that the Bucs have the connection between Spytek and Licht. Those sorts of connections have proven to be important when you talk about trades.
If the Bucs were to make any sort of trade, I would expect it to be along the defense. They really don’t need to trade for a WR as most of their guys will be coming back soon. I would also suggest a RT, but it is incredibly difficult to find a starting caliber tackle as a trade candidate. Most teams don’t want to give one up. Also Charlie Heck has been pretty alright, so it feels less necessary. The Buccaneers could also be looking at guys like Geno Stone for safety depth so they don’t have to spin a wheel to figure out where Tykee and Christian Izien play.
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