The phrase “a rising tide lifts all boats” perfectly signifies what could happen for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their newfound national prominence. Overall relevance makes individual Buccaneer players more likely to receive individual accolades.
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have made the Bucs one of the most talked-about franchises in the NFL, and that is not to mention the likes of Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, and Lavonte David.
It is lost on no one that the Pro Bowl is predominantly a popularity contest. Often, the quality of play on the field is only a small part of the equation that goes into a player’s selection.