Buccaneers draw attention as a real competitor NFC

Buccaneers draw attention as a real competitor NFC Originally appeared on Sports Athlon.

The Buccaneers of Tampa Bay had a hard time being taken seriously as the NFC contenders for the last two seasons, despite the playoffs under Baker Mayfield.

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But now, maybe people get up and pay attention to what Todd Bowles builds with the offense as a centerpiece.

Baker Mayfield leads a well -balanced attack with a multitude of stud farmers, a good racing game led by Bucky Irving and Rachaad White, and a solid offensive line.

For Brian Baldinger of NFL Network, which was in a recent practice of Buccaneers OTA, when he spoke of contenders in the NFC, he thinks that you should mention Tampa Bay.

“They won the division under Todd Bowles four years in a row, I think it’s going to be five years old”, ” Baldinger said. “I think it’s a team that can participate in the NFC. There is Philly, The Rams, Green Bay, Detroit, Minnesota, there are good teams in the NFC, you cannot talk about the NFC and which could be released this year, including Washington, and not to talk about Tampa Bay.”

It cannot be denied that Buccaneers have the list to compete, as they did last year, but the injury bug sank their teeth in the list, leaving Bowles with a huge mountain to climb.

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And it was the one he did, leading the team at the playoffs before being rebounded by Washington commanders.

Now, with Emeka Egbuka as another reception option, Haason Reddick to strengthen the rush to the passes, and Benjamin Morris and Jacob Parrish to solidify the local position, the Buccaneers have a list capable of making noise in 2025.

And for Baldinger, this noise will be deafening.

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This story was initially reported by Sports Athlon On June 8, 2025, where he appeared for the first time.