No, the Buccaneers did not repeat as champions last season. But for them to have another shot at making it to the NFL’s biggest stage in 2022, it was important to get the majority of the players and coaches back this season.
Not everyone was able to stick around. Offensively, Tampa Bay was looking at huge turnover that began with the retirements of guard Ali Marpet and quarterback Tom Brady. Fortunately for the Bucs Brady decided to come back although Marpet did not change his mind.
However, we all know how big of a piece to the puzzle Brady is alone and that does not go without saying for offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs.