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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/obvious-tampa-bay-buccaneers-trade-candidate-entering-2025-training-camp');   ga('set', 'title', '1 obvious Tampa Bay Buccaneers trade candidate entering 2025 training camp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-obvious-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-trade-candidate-entering-2025-training-camp.jpg"></figure><h1>1 obvious Tampa Bay Buccaneers trade candidate entering 2025 training camp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T20:05:53-07:00">June 26th, 8:05pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T20:05:53-07:00">June 26th, 8:05pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are entering the 2025 training camp with one of the deepest offensive rosters in the league. It’s the kind of depth that most general managers and coaches dream of. The flip side is it forces front offices to start thinking of tough decisions. Tampa, of course, isn’t in rebuild mode. This is a team gearing up for a serious playoff push with a loaded offense and a veteran quarterback who found his groove.</p><p>That said, there is one major question mark: what happens to the talented players who might not have a clear path to touches? One name stands out as the most obvious trade candidate: running back Rachaad White.</p><h2><b>A Crowded Offense Returns</b></h2><p>The 2025 Buccaneers return with an embarrassment of riches on offense. They brought back every single player who caught a pass or took a handoff last season. The team retained essentially 100 percent of their 7,000+ scrimmage yards. That continuity alone is impressive, but it actually undersells <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/tb">how deep this roster is</a>.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Buccaneers-news-Chris-Godwin-explains-why-he-missed-Baker-Mayfield_s-heave-on-nearly-miraculous-Hail-Mary-play.jpeg"></figure><p>Chris Godwin was on pace for nearly 1,400 receiving yards before a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-gets-surprise-update-after-ankle-surgery">season-ending ankle injury</a>. He is back on a new three-year, $66 million deal. In his absence, rookie Jalen McMillan and tight end Cade Otton stepped up admirably. Neither will be heavily relied on in 2025 thanks to the arrival of first-round pick Emeka Egbuka. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-emeka-egbuka-endorsement-fire-up-fans">The highly touted rookie</a> gives Tampa insurance at wideout and even more flexibility in how they deploy their weapons.</p><p>Egbuka’s addition raised an eyebrow about Mike Evans’ future. Evans is entering the final year of his two-year deal. He started slow in 2024 but finished strong. He eclipsed 1,000 yards for the 11th straight year and ranked top-five in ESPN’s receiver score. Still, Baker Mayfield’s contract is set to spike, and Godwin is locked in long-term. As such, Egbuka could offer Tampa leverage in any tough negotiations <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-comments-fire-up-fans">with their franchise icon</a>.</p><p>The Bucs don’t need Egbuka to be an instant star or Godwin to be 100 percent right away. They’re built to withstand injuries and rotate talent. That makes Tampa one of the NFL’s deepest, most versatile offenses entering training camp. It also puts pressure on the front office to maximize the value of any surplus.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the obvious Tampa Bay Buccaneers trade candidate entering 2025 NFL training camp.</p><h2><b>The Obvious Trade Chip</b></h2><p>With so many weapons on this team, Rachaad White might be the one left standing with no real opportunity in sight. He has said that he intends to make the most of the final year of his rookie contract.</p><p>White is saying all the right things. In fairness, his 2024 production backs up his confidence. He averaged a career-high 4.3 yards per carry and topped 1,000 total yards. However, the reality is that he ceded lead-back duties to rookie Bucky Irving. The latter looked like a long-term answer at the position. Irving racked up over 1,100 yards on the ground and averaged 5.4 yards per carry. The Buccaneers can talk all they want about rotational backfields and depth. Still, actions speak louder than words. Their actions suggest that Irving is now the engine.</p><p>With that, White becomes the classic case of a “good player in the wrong place at the wrong time.” He’s too valuable to simply bury on the depth chart. That said, he is not essential enough to justify the carries that would slow down Irving’s development. The final year of a rookie contract also means the clock is ticking.</p><h2><b>Trade Now, Not Later</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Buccaneers-news-Rachaad-White-the-victim-of-alleged-extortion-attempt.jpg"></figure><p>White is not going to bring back a first- or even second-round pick. However, he doesn’t need to. For teams dealing with backfield injuries during camp or preseason, he could be the perfect plug-and-play option. He runs with purpose, catches passes well, and doesn’t need to be coached up on the basics of a professional offense. Dealing White now avoids the risk of losing him for nothing in 2026. It would also give the front office some capital to address other roster needs—either now or at the deadline.</p><p>It’s not personal. It’s just business. And in this case, it’s obvious.</p><h2><b>Clear Depth, Clear Choice</b></h2><p>The Buccaneers have one of the most enviable offensive arsenals in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. With such riches comes the responsibility to make hard choices. Trading Rachaad White is one of them. It’s not a knock on his talent or production. It’s a reflection of how Tampa’s priorities are shifting with Bucky Irving emerging as the clear lead back.</p><p>White deserves a bigger role than what’s likely available in this crowded backfield. Tampa Bay doesn’t need to wait for a perfect offer. It just needs the right one from a team in need. And when that opportunity arrives, expect White to be the first domino to fall. This would quietly signal that the Bucs are all-in on a new offensive era.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 obvious Tampa Bay Buccaneers trade candidate entering 2025 training camp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-rewards-todd-bowles-jason-licht-new-contracts');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers reward Todd Bowles, Jason Licht with new contracts');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Todd-Bowles-on-Dec.-29-2024.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers reward Todd Bowles, Jason Licht with new contracts</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T05:59:50-07:00">June 26th, 5:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T05:59:50-07:00">June 26th, 5:59am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ready for another successful season in 2025. The Buccaneers made it back to the playoffs in 2024, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-most-blame-wild-card-loss-commanders">suffered a brutal Wild Card loss against the Commanders</a>. Tampa’s ownership rewarded the team’s head coach and general manager after multiple seasons of sustained success.</p><p>The Buccaneers have <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1938209387278926164" rel="noopener">agreed to multi-year contract extensions</a> for both Todd Bowles and Jason Licht, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.</p><p>Tampa Bay has won three straight NFC South division titles under the leadership of Bowles and Licht. The Buccaneers are also the only NFC team to reach the playoffs every season over the last five years.</p><p>The NFC South may not be the toughest division in the NFL, but dominating a division for that long is still an achievement. It is also important to note the variety of teams the Buccaneers have won the division with.</p><p>Licht was the general manager during the Tom Brady years in Tampa. He is not only responsible for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-tom-brady-wins-7th-super-bowl-outplays-patrick-mahomes-and-chiefs">building a championship team around Brady</a>, but also quickly rebuilding the team after Brady’s retirement. He even has the equivalent of a coaching tree, mentoring other front office figures who eventually land general manager jobs themselves. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-hire-broncos-scout-as-assistant-gm-under-john-spytek">John Spytek, the general manager of the Raiders</a>, is the best example.</p><p>Meanwhile, Todd Bowles has been an excellent head coach over the past three seasons. He has a regular-season record of 27-24 since 2022, though has a 1-3 record during the postseason.</p><p>Buccaneers ownership may raise the expectations for Bowles and Licht now that they have new contracts.</p><h2><b>Can the Buccaneers make a deep playoff run during the 2025 NFL season?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Todd-Bowles.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There is only one way the Buccaneers can improve upon their last two seasons.</p><p>Tampa needs to go on a deep playoff run in 2025 to show that the team is actually making progress year over year.</p><p>But will the Buccaneers be able to take that leap forward in an NFC that is growing more and more competitive?</p><p>There are a few reasons for optimism, primarily on the offensive side of the ball.</p><p>Tampa has a star-studded offense that added multiple pieces this offseason. Rookie <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-emeka-egbuka-endorsement-fire-up-fans">Emeka Egbuka should add some firepower</a> next to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The Buccaneers will also start the season with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-bucky-irving-surpasses-vita-vea-mike-evans-impressive-honor">Bucky Irving as their starting running back</a>, after slowing increasing his role in 2024.</p><p>If Todd Bowles can keep the defense at an average level, then the Buccaneers have a great chance to go on a run in the playoffs.</p><p>Buccaneers fans will have to wait until training camp to get a look at this year’s team.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers reward Todd Bowles, Jason Licht with new contracts

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-emeka-egbuka-endorsement-fire-up-fans');   ga('set', 'title', 'Baker Mayfield’s Emeka Egbuka endorsement will fire up Buccaneers fans');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Buccaneers-QB-Baker-Mayfield.jpg"><figcaption>© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Baker Mayfield’s Emeka Egbuka endorsement will fire up Buccaneers fans</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-24T14:39:53-07:00">June 24th, 2:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-24T14:40:08-07:00">June 24th, 2:40pm</time><address><a>Benjamin Adducchio</a>Benjamin Adducchio is a journalist and writer with more than a decade of experience in covering sports news. Ben is a passionate sports fan who loves college football, basketball, and the New York Yankees.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to dominate in the NFC South this season. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-why-emeka-egbuka-stood-out-like-a-sore-thumb-during-draft">Buccaneers drafted a wide receiver</a> in the first round to help them do just that, in Emeka Egbuka. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is giving Egbuka <a href="https://x.com/ESPNFantasy/status/1937613882303840624" rel="noopener">a glowing review so far</a>.</p><p>“Right now, I think we could plug-and-play (Emeka Egbuka) at any receiver spot,” Mayfield said, per ESPN.</p><p>The Buccaneers selected Egbuka 19th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Egbuka was a vital part of the Ohio State football team last season, that won a College Football Playoff national championship. The wideout joins a Tampa Bay team looking to return to the playoffs in 2025, and win games in the postseason.</p><p>Egbuka finished his final season of college football with 1,011 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He had two 1,000-yard receiving seasons while playing for the Buckeyes.</p><p>Tampa Bay lost in last year’s NFC Playoffs to the Washington Commanders in a Wild Card game.</p><h2><b>Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield is bonding with Emeka Egbuka</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-gm-baker-mayfield-reaction-emeka-egbuka-pick">Mayfield has gone out of his way this offseason to welcome Egbuka</a>. The Buccaneers quarterback offered to pick up Egbuka at the airport when he arrived in Tampa after the draft.</p><p>Mayfield has been looking for some more weapons in the passing game. Last season, the Buccaneers quarterback threw for career-highs in passing yards and touchdowns. He threw for 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns, in what was an incredible season.</p><p>The Buccaneers and their fans would love to see Egbuka provide even more high-powered offense to the team. While Tampa Bay has made the postseason regularly in recent years, the team hasn’t won the Super Bowl since Tom Brady left. Egbuka might be the X factor that helps give the team that extra boost.</p><p>Egbuka joins a group of Tampa Bay wide receivers that include veteran Mike Evans. Mandatory training camp for NFL teams starts in July, so Egbuka will get more opportunities to bond with his teammates.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Baker Mayfield’s Emeka Egbuka endorsement will fire up Buccaneers fans

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/perfect-tampa-bay-buccaneers-move-roster-2025-training-camp');   ga('set', 'title', '1 perfect Tampa Bay Buccaneers move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-perfect-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-move-to-fill-out-roster-before-2025-training-camp.jpg"></figure><h1>1 perfect Tampa Bay Buccaneers move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-22T22:55:23-07:00">June 22nd, 10:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-22T22:55:23-07:00">June 22nd, 10:55pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With training camp fast approaching, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in a promising position. They have continuity on offense, defensive upgrades across the board, and a culture that’s increasingly confident in its core. The Bucs are also one of the few NFC South teams with stability at quarterback and head coach. Still, no front office should mistake “almost complete” for “complete.” There’s still one move left to make to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/tb">truly optimize this roster</a> before Week 1. It comes in the form of veteran help up front.</p><p>If Tampa wants to protect Baker Mayfield and preserve its momentum from last year’s playoff run, the perfect pre-camp addition is clear: sign free agent guard Dalton Risner.</p><h2><b>Strong, Balanced Offseason</b></h2><p>It’s fairly easy to like what the Buccaneers did this offseason. General manager Jason Licht once again prioritized continuity. They <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-murky-week-1-injury-prediction-new-contract">retained core veterans like wideout</a> Chris Godwin and linebacker Lavonte David. With Godwin still recovering from a season-ending ankle injury, Licht turned to the draft to bolster the receiving corps, selecting Emeka Egbuka in the first round. The former Ohio State standout brings explosiveness and route-running polish.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mike-Evans-and-Chris-Godwin-celebrate-on-the-field.jpg"><figcaption>© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On the defensive side of the ball, the Bucaneers made deliberate moves to address their shortcomings. They finished 29th in pass defense in 2024, and Licht responded <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-gm-freak-admission-haason-reddick-signing">by signing star edge rusher</a> Haason Reddick. They also drafted cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish. The hope is that a bolstered pass rush and more reliable coverage units can elevate a defense that ranked 18th overall last season.</p><p>Offensively, the promotion of Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator may prove to be one of the most pivotal changes. After losing yet another OC to a head coaching job, the Bucs turned inward. They tapped the well-respected Grizzard to take the reins. It was a move rooted in trust and chemistry. Grizzard was a key architect of last season’s third-ranked offense and has earned the confidence of key players.</p><p>With Mayfield entering <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-gm-baker-mayfield-reaction-emeka-egbuka-pick">another year of a career renaissance</a>, Mike Evans continuing to defy age, and most of the offense returning intact, Tampa’s offensive outlook is strong. The Bucs should expect fiercer competition from their division rivals. That said, with their offseason moves, they remain the favorites in the NFC South heading into camp.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the perfect Tampa Bay Buccaneers move to fill out their roster before the 2025 training camp.</p><h2><b>Guard Remains a Need</b></h2><p>Even with all their progress, the Buccaneers still have a soft spot in their armor: left guard. Ben Bredeson is now on his third team in five years. He is penciled in as the starter. However, that doesn’t mean he should be locked in. Bredeson has been serviceable, not spectacular. With a quarterback like Mayfield, interior protection is paramount.</p><p>This is where Dalton Risner comes in. Still unsigned as of late June, Risner remains one of the better pass-blocking guards available. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed just one quarterback hit and zero sacks across 345 pass-blocking snaps in 2024. That level of reliability in the trenches is exactly what Tampa needs to safeguard its investment in Mayfield.</p><p>Risner brings experience, toughness, and football IQ. He spent four solid years with the Denver Broncos before joining the Minnesota Vikings. Though injuries limited him to just eight starts last season, when healthy, Risner has consistently proven to be a steady presence.</p><h2><b>A Depth Move That Could Pay Dividends</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Minnesota-Vikings-OL-Dalton-Risner.jpg"><figcaption>Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Signing Risner wouldn’t just be about upgrading Bredeson. It would be about fortifying a unit that needs more depth. Tampa’s offensive line has dealt with injuries in recent years. The drop-off between starters and backups has been costly. At 30, Risner wouldn’t need to start immediately. However, he would raise the floor of the position group and provide insurance if injuries or inconsistency strike again.</p><p>With another straight playoff appearance on the table and Super Bowl ambitions slowly resurfacing, this is not the time to rely on “maybe” at a premium position. Tampa doesn’t need a splash. They need a smart, strategic addition. Risner checks every box: proven, still available, and fits a need.</p><h2><b>Don’t Leave the Door Ajar</b></h2><p>Jason Licht has earned the benefit of the doubt, but the best GMs know how to finish strong. Tampa Bay isn’t rebuilding. They’re contending. The team’s identity is clear, the quarterback is thriving, and the defense is catching up. Now is the time to round out the roster with smart depth and dependable veterans.</p><p>Risner may not make headlines, but he could very well make the difference between a strong team and a great one. The Bucs have done the heavy lifting. Now, it’s time for that final foundational brick.</p><p>Dalton Risner to Tampa Bay? It’s not flashy. It’s just perfect.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 perfect Tampa Bay Buccaneers move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-shilo-sanders-roasts-shedeur-sanders-speeding-tickets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Shilo Sanders roasts Shedeur Sanders over speeding tickets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Buccaneers-defensive-back-Shilo-Sanders.jpg"><figcaption>© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Shilo Sanders roasts Shedeur Sanders over speeding tickets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-22T13:34:17-07:00">June 22nd, 1:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-22T13:34:34-07:00">June 22nd, 1:34pm</time><address><a>Benjamin Adducchio</a>Benjamin Adducchio is a journalist and writer with more than a decade of experience in covering sports news. Ben is a passionate sports fan who loves college football, basketball, and the New York Yankees.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie defensive back Shilo Sanders is poking fun at his brother Shedeur. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/browns-news-shedeur-sanders-breaks-silence-speeding-tickets">Shedeur Sanders has twice been cited for speeding</a> since he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft. Shilo Sanders made light of that fact <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v_X9OrP5Ac" rel="noopener">in a recent episode</a> of his YouTube podcast.</p><p>“I know we out here in Tampa we got to be careful crossing the street, especially if Shedeur is out here,” Shilo said jokingly on the YouTube show. He made the comments in a video titled Tampa Food Tour.</p><p>In both instances, Shedeur Sanders was driving well over the speed limit. He <a href="https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/shedeur-sanders-ticket-for-allegedly-speeding-over-100-mph-wasnt-his-first-since-joining-browns-ive-made-some-wrong-choices-191336991.html" rel="noopener">was pulled over</a> on June 5 for going 91 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone, per Yahoo Sports. Then on June 17, he was going <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06/shedeur-sanders-was-pulled-over-for-speeding-less-than-two-weeks-before-latest-citation.html" rel="noopener">more than 100 miles an hour</a> in a 60 mph speed limit zone.</p><p>“He is taking care of the tickets,” Cleveland Browns spokesman Peter John-Baptiste said, per Cleveland.com.</p><p>Browns fans certainly hope so. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/browns-news-shedeur-sanders-elite-evaluation-cleveland-reporter">Shedeur Sanders is seen as a possible future starter for the Browns</a>. He was one of two quarterbacks drafted by the team in this year’s draft, with Dillon Gabriel.</p><h2><b>Shilo and Shedeur Sanders both hope to make a mark this season</b></h2><p>Shilo Sanders and his brother Shedeur are both trying to find the field in 2025. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-agree-contract-shilo-sanders-after-nfl-draft">Buccaneers agreed to a deal with Shilo after he wasn’t drafted in the 2025 Draft</a>. Shedeur Sanders was selected in the fifth round by the Browns, after being considered by many a first round selection.</p><p>Both players played for their dad, Coach Deion Sanders, at Colorado. Shilo Sanders had 67 total tackles in each of the last two seasons. He also posted a sack and a forced fumble in 2024.</p><p>Shedeur Sanders had a terrific final season at Colorado. He threw for more than 4,100 passing yards, helping lead the Buffaloes to a 9-win season. He also tossed 37 touchdowns for the squad.</p><p>Time will tell if both Shilo and Shedeur Sanders can excel with their new teams.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Shilo Sanders roasts Shedeur Sanders over speeding tickets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/3-buccaneers-veterans-whose-roles-will-be-pushed-by-rookies-in-2025');   ga('set', 'title', '3 Buccaneers veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in 2025');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-Buccaneers-veterans-whose-roles-will-be-pushed-by-rookies-in-2025.jpg?w=1024"></figure><h1>3 Buccaneers veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in 2025</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-21T16:37:08-07:00">June 21st, 4:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-21T16:37:08-07:00">June 21st, 4:37pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In 2025, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/3-hottest-tampa-bay-buccaneers-takes-coming-out-2025-minicamp">Tampa Bay Buccaneers are once</a> again looking to capture the NFC South and make a postseason run. Last season ended in a somewhat surprising Wild Card Round loss to the Washington Commanders, spoiling the feeling a fourth straight division title brought. Now, general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles have a roster that almost ready for the grind of an NFL season.</p><p>New additions include veteran edge rusher Haason Reddick and the 2025 NFL Draft class. That class is led by first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and second-round cornerback Benjamin Morrison. A lot of league analysts questioned the team’s selection of Egbuka due to the presence of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan. It wasn’t a question of Egbuka’s talent and fit, just more of the fact that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/tampa-bay-buccaneers-2025-nfl-mock-draft">the Bucs had other pressing needs.</a></p><p>One of those big needs was the secondary. The unit sustained a high number of injuries last year. Both Licht and Bowles recognized the need for more talent. Hence the selection of not only Morrison, but Kansas State’s Jacob Parrish in the third round as well. At the moment, the starting cornerbacks look like they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-jamel-dean-big-step-return-from-injury">will be veteran Jamel Dean</a> and the rising Zyon McCollum. However, questions surround Dean at the moment. Is his spot under pressure from the incoming Morrison?</p><h2><b>Will Jamel Dean play for Buccaneers after 2025?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bucs-CB-Jamel-Dean.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>At the moment, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-agrees-to-52-million-contract-to-retain-key-defender-jamel-dean">Dean is still the team’s</a> number one cornerback. McCollum might have had the better season in 2025, but Dean has been playing at a higher level for much longer. Now entering his seventh season with the league, the Bucs are the only team that the former Auburn Tiger has known in the NFL. He’s respected in the locker room and is one of the leaders of the defense.</p><p>However, it has come time to question whether he’s worth the money he makes. He’s entering the third year of a four-season contract in which <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/29130/jamel-dean" rel="noopener">his cap hit is $13 million.</a> He’s also never played a full season, playing in only 12 games last year. Furthermore, he does have an out in his contract. If Morrison or Parrish can step up and challenge his spot, would Licht and Bowles want to keep Dean around to ensure their depth stays solid? Or would they try and recoup more cap space to use in the future? At the moment, the future is just a bit cloudy for Dean. That could change quickly based on just how much the rookies impress moving forward.</p><h2><b>Anthony Nelson’s Buccaneers role threated by draft picks</b></h2><p>Nelson is a veteran edge rusher more known for his ability to play the run. He’s a solid, experienced defender who plays a regular role in Bowles’ defensive line rotation. Licht has already resigned him in free agency once before, and he’s <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/29155/anthony-nelson" rel="noopener">scheduled to be a free agent</a> once again next year.</p><p>However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-jason-licht-truth-bomb-potential-2025-nfl-draft-trades">Licht also doubled up at</a> edge rusher in the draft. The longtime Bucs GM selected Central Arkansas’ David Walker and SMU’s Elijah Roberts in the fourth and fifth rounds back in April. For the past couple of seasons, Tampa Bay’s defense hasn’t had the same ferocious pass rush that it used to possess. Reddick was brought in to help with that. So were Walker and Roberts. Would either rookie force Nelson out before his contract expires? It certainly wouldn’t be the most surprising turn of events to happen at One Buc Place.</p><h2><b>Trey Palmer’s time with Buccaneers could be almost up</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bucs-WR-Trey-Palmer.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Much has been made <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-gm-jason-licht-drops-a-major-hint-on-nfl-draft-plans-for-this-key-position">about Licht’s drafting record,</a> and for good reason. The majority of this Bucs roster was one built by the draft. The biggest external addition he’s made since Tom Brady retired was his successor at quarterback, Baker Mayfield. The receiving core of Evans, Godwin and McMillan were all taken in the first three rounds of their respective draft classes. McMillan’s rookie season was a successful one, particularly after his late season mini breakout.</p><p>Trey Palmer, unfortunately, does not fit the bill of a traditional Licht hit. He’s entering his third season in the league, and found himself fall down the depth chart during a rocky 2024 campaign. Now, with Egbuka on board, the 2023 6th round pick is really going to have to prove himself in order to get snaps. Despite the rash of injuries at receiver last year, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-football/nebraska-football-news-cornhuskers-star-trey-palmer-makes-huge-nfl-draft-decision">Palmer regressed when given more</a> opportunities. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Egbuka seize hold of the third or fourth spot wideout spot. If that happens, don’t be surprised to see Licht try and move Palmer for a late round pick. Sooner rather than later.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 Buccaneers veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies in 2025

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/3-hottest-tampa-bay-buccaneers-takes-coming-out-2025-minicamp');   ga('set', 'title', '3 hottest Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes coming out of 2025 minicamp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-hottest-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-takes-coming-out-of-2025-minicamp.jpg"></figure><h1>3 hottest Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes coming out of 2025 minicamp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-20T08:21:43-07:00">June 20th, 8:21am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-20T08:21:43-07:00">June 20th, 8:21am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Minicamp is often dismissed as little more than glorified stretching and route-running. Sometimes, though, it tells you something deeper. It shows a team’s mindset, its chemistry, its future. If you were anywhere near One Buccaneer Place during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 minicamp, one thing was clear: this is not the same Bucs team that stumbled through stretches of 2024. This version is loud, confident, ultra-competitive, and possibly deeper than it’s ever been during Todd Bowles’ tenure.</p><p>With returning veterans, key offseason additions, and some rookies already making serious waves, there’s a palpable energy in Tampa Bay. It might just be the difference between another average season and a legitimate Super Bowl run. Here are the three hottest takes coming out of Bucs minicamp and why they matter.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baker-Mayfield-2.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2><b>Stability, Firepower</b></h2><p>The Buccaneers came into the 2025 offseason with a clear vision. They needed to build continuity, patch defensive holes, and inject fresh talent. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jaguars-news-trevor-lawrence-speaks-up-on-change-since-liam-coens-takeover">They lost offensive coordinator</a> Liam Coen to Jacksonville, but that was the only major departure from a 2024 team that narrowly lost in the Wild Card Round. More importantly, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-lavonte-david-returns-tampa-10-million-deal">they retained core veterans</a> Lavonte David and Chris Godwin. Those are two pillars of leadership and production.</p><p>Free agency saw Tampa Bay swing big. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-gm-freak-admission-haason-reddick-signing">They landed star edge rusher</a> Haason Reddick to elevate a pass rush that too often sputtered. Then came a strong draft class headlined by wideout Emeka Egbuka, cornerback Benjamin Morrison, and nickel dynamo Jacob Parrish. That’s three potential starters or high-usage contributors. It was an infusion of talent and youth at positions of need.</p><p>The front office also hopes 2023 fifth-rounder SirVocea Dennis can take the next step at linebacker. With reinforcements in place and continuity at key spots, the Bucs enter 2025 as a team with both upside and urgency.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the three hottest takeaways that are coming out of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 minicamp.</p><h2><b>1. The Vibe Is Real</b></h2><p>There’s a different tone in Tampa, and it starts with energy. All throughout minicamp, there was constant chirping between offense and defense. It was competitive. When one unit made a play, the celebration wasn’t subtle. From wide receivers dancing after deep grabs to linebackers flexing after blowing up screens, the Bucs looked like a team enjoying the grind.</p><p>It might sound cliché, but chemistry can be the tiebreaker. That is something this team has in spades. Nearly every major contributor from 2024 is back, and the familiarity shows. Players talked openly about how the spirited camp fostered growth and accountability.</p><p>This kind of culture doesn’t guarantee wins. However, it does suggest that the Bucs are aligned in a way they haven’t been in recent years. Players are not just showing up but showing out. In the NFC South, that edge could be the deciding factor.</p><h2><b>2. Wideout Wealthy</b></h2><p>The Buccaneers might have the most congested wide receiver room in the NFC. Godwin remains the alpha, but behind him, it’s a traffic jam of talented pass catchers. Many of them have impressed this offseason.</p><p>Rookie Tez Johnson has turned heads with his quickness and hands, earning public praise from head coach Todd Bowles.</p><p>“He’s forcing us to find ways to use him,” Bowles said.</p><p>The problem? Emeka Egbuka, the team’s second-round pick, has also looked polished, professional, and already in sync with the offense. Don’t forget Jalen McMillan, who had arguably the best day of any offensive player on Day 2 of minicamp.</p><p>There’s only one football to go around, and figuring out how to divvy up targets among Godwin, Egbuka, McMillan, Johnson, and returners like Trey Palmer will be no easy task. Bowles will need to be creative with formations and personnel groupings.</p><p>Still, it’s better to have too many good receivers than not enough. With defenses forced to cover multiple polished route-runners, Tampa’s passing attack could be sneaky dangerous.</p><h2><b>3. Behind the Lines</b></h2><p>The biggest surprise of minicamp might just be the Bucs’ inside linebacker room. It might also be the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/tb">deepest unit on the roster</a>. Lavonte David is still the heartbeat of the defense, but he’s far from alone. Anthony Walker Jr, a veteran with 571 career tackles and a Swiss-army knife skillset, has looked sharp and physical. Walker also praised the younger SirVocea Dennis for his awareness and third-down instincts.</p><p>Throw in Deion Jones, plus up-and-coming talents like Antonio Grier Jr and Nick Jackson, and suddenly this group has depth, experience, and flexibility. It’s no wonder Bowles called them the “deepest” group on defense.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lavonte-David-returns-to-Tampa-on-10-million-deal.jpg"></figure><p>The unit will need to be productive. Tampa Bay’s 2024 defense was bend-but-break too often, particularly over the middle. With Walker’s coverage ability and Dennis’ growth, the Bucs now have the personnel to be more aggressive.</p><p>If this group lives up to expectations, the entire defense could level up. Bowles might finally get the kind of linebacker play his scheme demands.</p><h2><b>A Team on the Verge</b></h2><p>Minicamp isn’t everything, but for the 2025 Buccaneers, it offered a revealing look at a team that believes it can contend. The energy is there. The depth is real. And the internal battles — at wide receiver, linebacker, and elsewhere — are only making them stronger.</p><p>If the Bucs can carry this chemistry and competition into training camp and the regular season, don’t be surprised if Tampa Bay makes noise in a wide-open NFC South. The foundation is set. Now it’s about execution.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 hottest Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes coming out of 2025 minicamp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-comments-fire-up-fans');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mike Evans’ latest comments will fire up Buccaneers fans');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mike-Evans-i.jpg"></figure><h1>Mike Evans’ latest comments will fire up Buccaneers fans</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-16T13:59:34-07:00">June 16th, 1:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-16T14:11:07-07:00">June 16th, 2:11pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Mike Evans is looking to make history in his age-32 season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-extends-1000-yard-record">extended his incredible 1,000-yard receiving seasons streak</a> in 2024, tying Jerry Rice for the all-time lead with 11 straight. Evans hopes to set the record with his 12th-consecutive 1,000-yard campaign in 2025. But the future Hall of Famer will have <a href="https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1934692910307631342" rel="noopener">plenty of competition</a> for passes this season.</p><p>Evans believes the Buccaneers’ current WR room is the best he’s been a part of in his career, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov on X. High praise considering the elite group that teamed up with Tom Brady to win Super Bowl 55.</p><h2><b>Mike Evans set to lead strong WR group for Buccaneers in 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mike-Evans-ii.jpg"><figcaption>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In 2025, Chris Godwin will line up opposite Evans. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-leaves-20-million-table-66-million-contract">Buccaneers retained Godwin</a> on a $66 million extension this offseason. Despite interest from multiple teams, including the New England Patriots who aggressively pursued the Pro Bowl wideout, Godwin opted to remain in Tampa Bay. The ninth-year receiver even <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-reveals-motivation-taking-pay-cut-to-stay">left money on the table</a> to sign with the Bucs.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-admission-chris-godwin-brutal-injury">Godwin is coming off a brutal season-ending knee injury</a> that limited him to seven games in 2024. But when healthy he’s proven to be an All-Pro-caliber wideout for the Buccaneers.</p><p>The Evans-Godwin tandem is among the league’s best, providing Tampa Bay with elite pass-catching production. But the team did not stop with re-signing Godwin.</p><p>The Buccaneers used their first pick in the 2025 draft to select Emeka Egbuka 19th overall. The former Ohio State standout was one of the top prospects in the draft class and the third receiver taken after Travis Hunter and Tetairoa McMillian.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-emeka-egbuka-chris-godwin-comparison">Evans has been impressed with Egbuka</a> during OTAs. The 12th-year veteran praised the rookie, saying he can catch like Godwin but looks like a running back with the ball in his hands.</p><p>Evans, Godwin and Egbuka figure to feature heavily in three-wide sets, forming a formidable trio of pass catchers for opposing teams to defend. However, the Buccaneers boast impressive depth behind the big three.</p><p>Second-year wideout Jalen McMillan is looking to build on a strong rookie campaign in which he scored eight touchdowns. Dependable veteran Sterling Shepard is valued for his on- and off-field contributions. And the speedy Trey Palmer is always a home run threat. Additionally, the Buccaneers doubled down on the position in the 2025 draft, taking Tez Johnson in the seventh round. The Oregon product has already impressed, being <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-new-baker-mayfield-weapon-named-nfl-draft-sleeper">named a draft sleeper</a> for the team.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mike Evans’ latest comments will fire up Buccaneers fans

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/3-tampa-bay-buccaneers-in-danger-of-getting-cut-minicamp');   ga('set', 'title', '3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/3-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-in-danger-of-getting-cut-after-2025-minicamp.jpg"></figure><h1>3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-15T12:09:33-07:00">June 15th, 12:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-15T12:09:33-07:00">June 15th, 12:09pm</time><address><a>RB Hayek</a>RB Hayek has been writing about sports for over a decade and is currently a member of ClutchPoints' editorial team after primarily focusing on betting content. In addition, he is also a published author of thriller novels, available on Amazon.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had another solid season, winning the NFC South for the fourth consecutive year and advancing to the NFL Playoffs. However, they fell again in the playoffs, losing to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Wild Card Round.</p><p>Now, they look to bounce back, but some might not be around to enjoy the season. Three players on the Buccaneers roster are in danger of getting cut after the 2025 minicamp concludes, and must perform well to stay on the team.</p><p>There are a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/tampa-bay-buccaneers-underrated-sleepers-who-could-break-out-2025-nfl-season">few Buccaneers players who can surprise</a> this season. Yet, there are also a few who might struggle to make the roster. For them to make it, they must put in the work and beat out several others who are competing for the same spot. Alas, they must perform to the best of their abilities and prove to the coaching staff that they can contribute to the Bucs’ Super Bowl goal.</p><p>NFL minicamp is all about showing teams what you’re worth. Yet, some cannot do it. These three players on the Buccaneers roster are in danger of not being around when the 2025 season starts.</p><h2><b>Jamel Dean cannot overcome the minicamp battle</b></h2><p>Jamel Dean was a third-round draft pick in 2019. However, he has had issues maintaining his health. Considering that the Buccaneers’ secondary has been inconsistent, Dean would have to be really bad not to make the Buccaneers roster. Yet, there is a distinct possibility it happens.</p><p>It was just two years ago that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-jamel-dean-has-words-for-ohio-state-football-after-tampa-bay-deal">Buccaneers re-signed Dean to a new contract</a>. Unfortunately, injuries have hampered him. Dean played 12 games last season and <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DeanJa00.htm" rel="noopener">made 59 tackles and seven pass deflections</a>. Overall, he has not lived up to his contract since signing the extension. The fact that he has not played much puts his spot in danger. The Buccaneers also used two draft picks on the secondary, which is a telling sign of the direction they might take.</p><p>Dean may likely make the team, but it is not a guarantee at this point. The word in Tampa Bay is that Todd Bowles is demanding more takeaways from the defense, specifically the secondary, which had just seven last season. Dean needs to separate himself from the pack, or else he might not be on the Buccaneers roster when the season begins.</p><h2><b>Deion Jones cannot reclaim his NFL stardom</b></h2><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-signs-former-pro-bowler-practice-squad">Bucs signed Deion Jones to the practice squad</a> last season. Notably, the former 2016 second-round draft pick was once a Pro Bowler. But time has hindered him, and Jones has also bounced around. The Buccaneers are his third team in three seasons, and he hopes to stick around.</p><p>Jones was once a beast, including three interceptions, two of which were pick-sixes, in his rookie season with the Atlanta Falcons. Additionally, he had three more picks in his second season. His next three seasons were decent, and Jones was still contributing.</p><p>The decline began in 2021, and he was no longer the same player he had been in his rookie season. Then, the Falcons cut him, and Jones bounced to the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers before the Bucs signed him.</p><p>For Jones to make the Buccaneers roster, he has to beat out Chris Brasell and SirVocea Dennis. Of course, Lavonte David, Haason Reddick, and Anthony Walker Jr. are the entrenched starters while Jones is a rotational piece. However, he still needs to put in a great effort to win the brass over at the Buccaneers minicamp.</p><h2><b>No room for Antonio Grier Jr. on the Buccaneers roster</b></h2><p>The battle for the secondary linebacker spots at Buccaneers minicamp is among the best. As noted above, the Bucs have entrenched starters. They also have some solid secondary pieces, including a former Pro Bowler (noted above), competing. Therefore, it will be challenging for Antonio Grier Jr. to make the Buccaneers roster.</p><p>Grier was an undrafted player out of Arkansas in 2024. Initially, he started his NFL career on the practice squad. The Bucs promoted him to the main roster after Dennis sustained an injury. Despite the promotion, he only played on special teams and did not make a notable difference on the defensive side of the football. That said, the Bucs waived him twice over the final months of the 2024 season before re-signing him again in January 2025.</p><p>There is no guarantee that Grier makes the Buccaneers roster. Currently, he is on an uphill climb, as he is battling former Pro Bowlers and promising younger players. For Grier to make the team, he needs to demonstrate to Bowles and the team that he can produce on defense and make a valuable contribution. If he cannot, then Grier will likely not be on this roster when the season is underway.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-emeka-egbuka-chris-godwin-comparison');   ga('set', 'title', 'Mike Evans makes eye-opening Emeka Egbuka-Chris Godwin comparison');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mike-Evans.jpg"></figure><h1>Mike Evans makes eye-opening Emeka Egbuka-Chris Godwin comparison</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-13T17:56:21-07:00">June 13th, 5:56pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-13T18:15:23-07:00">June 13th, 6:15pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already boasted one of the best wide receiver tandems in the NFL with Pro Bowlers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The Bucs scored a major victory by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-leaves-20-million-table-66-million-contract">re-signing Godwin on a $66 million deal</a>, securing the wideout amid interest from multiple teams around the league. But with both veteran pass catchers set to return this season, the Buccaneers surprised insiders by using their first-round pick in the 2025 draft on yet another receiver.</p><p>Tampa Bay selected Emeka Egbuka 19th overall in the draft. And while the addition of another wideout may seem like overkill to some, Evans is a <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-evans-on-emeka-egbuka-looks-like-a-running-back-but-catches-like-chris-godwin" rel="noopener">fan of the decision</a> – especially after practicing with the former Ohio State standout.</p><p>“I didn’t [expect to draft a receiver] either, but you know [general manager] Jason [Licht] has always been great in drafts, and we wanted to pick the best players available, and from what I’ve seen so far, he was definitely the best player available… So, looking forward to a great year for him, Emeka,” Evans said, per Kevin Patra of NFL.com.</p><p>The 11-year veteran has been particularly intrigued by Egbuka’s ability with the ball in his hands. “He looks like a running back, but I mean, he catches like Chris Godwin… He’s a very polished, very well-rounded player,” Evans added.</p><h2><b>Can first-round WR Emeka Egbuka elevate the Buccaneers’ passing game?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Emeka-Egbuka.jpg"><figcaption>Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While it appears the Buccaneers have an embarrassment of riches at the position, with second-year player Jalen McMillan, veteran WR Sterling Shepard and the speedy Trey Palmer for depth, there are certain caveats. Still, if Evans can continue to dominate in his age-32 season, and Godwin returns to full health, and Egbuka hits the ground running in the pros, Tampa Bay’s passing offense could actually improve in 2025 after ranking third in the league last season.</p><p>Quarterback Baker Mayfield enjoyed a career year in 2024 despite facing obstacles in the passing game. A hamstring injury forced Evans to miss time and nearly prevented him from achieving a historic feat. But despite being sidelined for three games, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-extends-1000-yard-record">Evans extended his streak of 1,000-yard receiving seasons</a>. He now has 11 straight 1,000-yard campaigns, tying Jerry Rice for the most all-time. Evans has reached 1,000 receiving yards in every season since entering the league as the seventh overall pick in 2014.</p><p>While Evans was able to return to the field after his hamstring issue, Godwin was not so lucky. The Buccaneers lost the eight-year wideout to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-admission-chris-godwin-brutal-injury">gruesome season-ending injury</a>. Godwin dislocated his ankle and required surgery. Ultimately he missed 10 games in 2024.</p><p>Fortunately for the Buccaneers, he’ll be back with Tampa Bay for his ninth NFL season. And Godwin proved his commitment to the team by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-chris-godwin-reveals-motivation-taking-pay-cut-to-stay">taking less money in free agency to remain with the Bucs</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mike Evans makes eye-opening Emeka Egbuka-Chris Godwin comparison

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-chris-godwin-jr-reveals-heartwarming-reason-for-jersey-name-change');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Jr. reveals heartwarming reason for jersey name change');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Buccaneers-WR-Chris-Godwin.jpg"><figcaption>Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Jr. reveals heartwarming reason for jersey name change</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-12T09:00:38-07:00">June 12th, 9:00am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-12T09:01:27-07:00">June 12th, 9:01am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Chris Godwin will look slightly different once he returns to the field in 2025. Personally, nothing will change for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-buccaneers-gm-drops-encouraging-chris-godwin-injury-update">Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver in his ninth season</a>, but the 29-year-old will now have his jersey represent his legal name, Chris Godwin Jr.</p><p>Godwin, whose full name is Rod Christopher Godwin Jr., wants fans to recognize his father’s impact on his life. The former All-Pro <a href="https://x.com/Buccaneers/status/1933178729804804281" rel="noopener">penned a heartfelt message</a> explaining the jersey name change in honor of his father, which the Buccaneers released on social media.</p><p>“As a kid, I enjoyed an amazing relationship with my dad, Rod Christopher Godwin Sr.,” Godwin wrote. “I lost my pops in January of 2024, and Father’s Day last year was a time of reflection and introspection… As a professional athlete, you are always recognized for the name on the front of your jersey, but I also play for the name that’s printed on the back. That’s why I’ve chosen to add “Jr.” to my name in honor of the man who gave so unselfishly of himself to others and helped mold me into who I am today. Love you, pops!”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Why <a href="https://twitter.com/CGtwelve_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CGtwelve_</a> changed the name on the back of his jersey 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/AJSQmxYCRz">pic.twitter.com/AJSQmxYCRz</a></p><p>— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/1933178729804804281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Godwin added that the recent birth of his son, Ace, further influenced his decision. Now a father himself, Godwin’s love and admiration for his dad have only increased in the last year.</p><p>The Buccaneers posted their receiver’s message three days before Father’s Day. The league tends to honor every holiday, but Father’s Day is special to the players who spend a large portion of the fall away from their children.</p><h2><b>Chris Godwin Jr. returns to Buccaneers in 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Chris-Godwin-1.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Once he debuts his new jersey name, a lot will be on the line for Godwin in 2025. The veteran is still rehabbing a brutal fractured fibula and ankle sprain that limited him to just seven games in 2024. Despite the injuries, Godwin re-signed with the Buccaneers in the offseason, inking a three-year, $66 million deal.</p><p>The salary is a high price for a 29-year-old receiver returning from a significant injury, but Godwin could have left free agency with even more money. Months after his re-signing, reports surfaced claiming the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-patriots-chris-godwin-hard-buccaneers-return">New England Patriots offered him a significantly larger deal</a>, which he rejected to remain in Tampa Bay.</p><p>So far, all signs point to a full recovery in 2025. Though still without a targeted return date, the Buccaneers still expect Godwin to lead their pass attack with Mike Evans, as he has done for nearly a decade.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Jr. reveals heartwarming reason for jersey name change

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/tampa-bay-buccaneers-underrated-sleepers-who-could-break-out-2025-nfl-season');   ga('set', 'title', '2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers underrated sleepers who could break out in 2025 NFL season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-underrated-sleepers-who-could-break-out-in-2025-NFL-season.jpg"></figure><h1>2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers underrated sleepers who could break out in 2025 NFL season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-11T22:43:22-07:00">June 11th, 10:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-11T22:43:22-07:00">June 11th, 10:43pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Every NFL season delivers its fair share of surprises. Sure, fans and analysts often focus on high-profile stars and headline-grabbing rookies. However, it’s the under-the-radar contributors who often tilt the season’s outcome. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2025 could be the year when a couple of quiet contributors finally break through. Tampa Bay has remained competitive in the NFC South <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/tb">with savvy roster management</a> and internal development. This year, two potential breakout stars are poised to elevate the Bucs’ defense into a true difference-making unit.</p><h2><b>A Productive but Cautious Offseason</b></h2><p>Tampa Bay’s 2025 offseason strategy focused on continuity, targeted reinforcements, and maintaining locker room leadership. The team’s only major loss was offensive coordinator Liam Coen. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-tampa-bay-blocks-another-liam-coen-jaguars-request">He the same role with</a> the Jacksonville Jaguars. Otherwise, general manager Jason Licht held serve and made a few calculated bets to keep the Bucs in the playoff mix.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Baker-Mayfield-reveals-Todd-Bowles-%E2%80%98close-message-after-Chiefs-loss.jpg"></figure><p>Key veterans Lavonte David and Chris Godwin were retained. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-gm-freak-admission-haason-reddick-signing">In a high-upside free agent swing</a>, the Buccaneers landed edge rusher Haason Reddick. The former Pro Bowler is coming off a career-low one-sack season with the Jets. It was a forgettable year that was mired in a contract standoff. He has yet to report to OTAs, but head coach Todd Bowles downplayed the absence. He has expressed confidence that Reddick will be ready when it counts.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Buccaneers’ draft class earned praise for its immediate impact potential. First-round pick Emeka Egbuka <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/buccaneers-news-why-emeka-egbuka-stood-out-like-a-sore-thumb-during-draft">could be a high-end complement</a> to Mike Evans and Godwin. Meanwhile, defenders Benjamin Morrison, Jacob Parrish, David Walker, and Elijah Roberts will challenge for starting or rotational spots. Another player the Bucs are excited about? Linebacker SirVocea Dennis. He is expected to compete for snaps in a unit that ranked 22nd in the NFL in PFF’s grading system last season.</p><p>Still, the defense’s success in 2025 may hinge on two returning players ready to turn potential into production: Yaya Diaby and Calijah Kancey.</p><h2><b>1. EDGE Yaya Diaby: Quiet Dominance on the Verge of Stardom</b></h2><p>Yaya Diaby isn’t a household name—yet. However, inside league circles and on advanced stat sheets, his 2024 season was more than just solid. It was the sign of something brewing.</p><p>Despite not posting eye-popping sack totals last season, Diaby was one of the most efficient edge rushers in football. His 18.1 percent pass-rush win rate placed him among the top 10 at his position. Additionally, his 70 total pressures were more than several Pro Bowlers. What held him back from broader acclaim? A lack of flashy finishing plays that typically capture headlines.</p><p>However, as seasoned pass-rushers know, pressure is the leading indicator. And Diaby’s high-pressure rate means positive regression is on the way. Note that Reddick coule be potentially slow to integrate due to OTA absences and past health concerns. As such, Diaby could find himself in a more prominent role earlier than expected. His versatility and strong burst make him an ideal fit in Bowles’ system.</p><p>Diaby is still refining his hand technique and counter moves, but the building blocks are there. Don’t be surprised if he ends 2025 with double-digit sacks and a much larger spotlight.</p><h2><b>2. DT Calijah Kancey: Interior Disruptor with Rare Upside</b></h2><p>Calijah Kancey entered the NFL with questions about his size but few doubts about his explosiveness. At just 6’0 and around 280 pounds, the Pitt product was considered undersized for an NFL defensive tackle. Yet two seasons in, Kancey is turning that perceived weakness into a strength. He has shown signs he might be the next great interior pass rusher in Tampa Bay.</p><p>Kancey notched 7.5 sacks in just 12 games last season. He flashed elite get-off and twitchy athleticism that overwhelmed slower interior linemen. When healthy, he’s nearly unblockable in one-on-one situations. Kancey’s upside is as valuable as it is unique.</p><p>The biggest hurdle? Health. Kancey missed several games in each of his first two seasons, raising durability concerns. However, if the Buccaneers can manage his snap count and keep him on the field for 15+ games, they may finally have an interior game-wrecker on their hands. That’s something they haven’t truly had since Warren Sapp.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Buccaneers-DL-Calijah-Kancey.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Bucs also upgraded their surrounding front seven talent. That should give Kancey more favorable matchups. With Vita Vea eating double teams and Reddick and Diaby working the edges, Kancey will get plenty of clean looks inside.</p><h2><b>The Quiet Stars of Tampa’s Defensive Reboot</b></h2><p>The Buccaneers enter 2025 with tempered but genuine playoff hopes. Their defense has a chance to return to top-10 form, and while much attention will go to veterans like David, Vea, and Antoine Winfield Jr., the real X-factors may be emerging from the shadows.</p><p>Yaya Diaby and Calijah Kancey aren’t just sleeper picks—they’re quietly becoming foundational pieces. If both take the leap, Tampa Bay’s defense could be more than just respectable. It could be dangerous.</p><p>And in a division still looking for a dominant force, that might be all the edge the Bucs need.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
20-29 YDS	30-39 YDS	40-49 YDS	50+ YDS	EXTRA PTS MADE	POSITION RANK
18.8	11.9	11.7	13.7	92.2	5

2024 SEASON STATS
20-29 YDS	30-39 YDS	40-49 YDS	50+ YDS	EXTRA PTS MADE	POSITION RANK
18.8	11.9	11.7	13.7	92.2	5

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