Buccaneers to Reportedly Consider Tom Brady’s Replacement in First Round Pick

Some of the NFL greats are responsible for putting their franchises on the map. And the GOAT quarterback, Tom Brady is definitely one of them. He first did it with the Patriots, and then he did it for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s mere presence at Tampa Bay uplifted the Bucs and their chances for the Super Bowl. However, the fairy tale for the Bucs ended when Brady decided to retire from football. Furthermore, even his ex-teammates might not want him back. However, the organization has had huge shoes to fill with Brady’s retirement. And it seems they have someone in mind.

The Bucs might have found someone to replace Brady. NFL Insider, Ian Rapoport went on to reveal who the Bucs might be considering to take Brady’s place on the field in the coming season.

Can Tom Brady truly be replaced?

It might be a while before the league sees a talent like Brady. However, the show must go on and Tampa Bay needs a quarterback they can pin their hopes on. Just as speculations ran high, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport went on to reveal on Twitter that the Bucs might be considering Baker Mayfield. The Bucs have their eye on Mayfield as a potential option for QB1.

Interestingly, the current QB2, the well-liked Kyler Trask was next in line after Brady left. However, the possibility of him starting next season might be slim with the Bucs pursuing Mayfield.

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Furthermore, fans went on to absolutely go berserk in the comments as this news went viral.

NFL fans go crazy over the potential change in QB for Tampa

Fans of the league went on to state their unadulterated opinion on this interesting development. They had a polarized reaction to this news. One fan showcased their support for Mayfield.

Furthermore, there were comments about how Trask might be feeling right now.

Furthermore, some fans showcased their support for Mayfield.

However, there were fans who were against this signing.

Finally, there were comments showcasing support for Trask.

All in all, the fans have had a mixed bag of reactions after this recent development came to light. While fans have had different reactions, one thing has become clear. Fans have accepted the fact that Brady has retired and even the organization has begun moving on.

While the departure of Brady has definitely left a huge talent vacuum in Tampa Bay, the team is trying their best to replace him. Only their record in the upcoming season will reveal how well they’ve replaced Brady’s efforts.

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