The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of questions heading into the offseason, primarily focused on their roster situation. Despite GM Jason Licht’s effective leadership, there are still concerns about whether the team has enough talent to contend.
ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz made a bold prediction for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offseason, focusing on bolstering their defense. Specifically, Schatz suggested the Bucs target veteran linebacker Kaden Elliss, who could provide a significant boost to their inside linebacker position.
“Big prediction for the offseason: With help required at inside linebacker, the Bucs will steal Kaden Elliss from the rival Falcons in free agency. He would be perfect in those Bowles blitz packages after 3.5 sacks in 2025.”
Aaron Schatz predicts the Buccaneers will snatch Kaden Elliss from the Falcons in free agency, citing his potential to excel in Todd Bowles’ blitz packages, especially after Elliss’ 3.5 sacks in 2025.
Acquiring Kaden Elliss from the Falcons would be a notable move, particularly given their divisional rivalry. While Elliss is a capable linebacker, he’s not the definitive solution to the Buccaneers’ linebacker concerns. Combining him with a drafted player could, however, significantly improve the unit.
The Buccaneers’ linebacker corps was a significant liability in 2025, so early predictions of improvement will likely be welcomed by fans. Addressing this issue could greatly benefit the team’s overall performance.
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