The Buccaneers’ locker room is back to normalcy after Tom Brady returned to the field this week. While uncertainties are looming over his unavailability for the past 11 days, the quarterback happens to be in good form and is expected to start the third preseason game for the Buccaneers. Moreover, the team has been suffering from a myriad of injuries to the offensive line. It remains to be a primary concern for the side moving ahead.
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The Buccaneers’ head coach Todd Bowles came forward for the press conference ahead of the third preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. He notified that all the healthy players will take over the field, including Tom Brady at the quarterback position. As of now, the offensive line of the team is suffering from season-ending injuries. When the training camps went successful for other teams, the Buccaneers lingered with several obstructions.
One of the most important athletes that Tampa Bay lost is the center Ryan Jensen, who incurred a serious knee injury. He was carted off from the training session. Similarly, left guard Aaron Stinnie incurred a torn ACL and is expected to stay out for a few months. Luke Goedeke, the rookie, will start at left guard for the Bucs in the upcoming game.
Tom Brady’s arrival rejoiced the NFL fans after numerous theories were floating surrounding his unexpected exit. He left the training camp citing ‘personal’ reasons, and no further revelation was made thereafter. There has been a lot of drama going on since Bowles refused to give a fixed date for Brady’s arrival.
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Per the head coach, these leaves haven’t affected Brady or his overall performance. Even if he would have been available, the quarterback wasn’t going to play in the first two games. Moreover, he has only missed three practice sessions in this period.
Fans react to Tom Brady taking on Indianapolis Colts
It will be an interesting game on August 28th when the Tom Brady-led unit will face the Indianapolis Colts. The reason behind his early arrival on the field is to build chemistry with the new offensive line. And certainly, this remains a matter of worry inside the locker room.
This user was not ready to accept the fact inside the locker room.
This team has no business starting Brady with Josh Wells as their RT. That’s coaching malpractice. Did they not watch the last game against the Rams? Wells was a turnstile.
— MkeDavis (@Mike_davismix) August 25, 2022
While another user was sticking with Tom Brady’s retirement.
My opinion Tom needs to retire and stop being greedy he already got enough money to last 10 lifetimes he got six or seven rings so what's the problem you like the others be a man about it and retire with dignity and style and that's all I can say go Chiefs hooah
— Vernon Hudspeth (@VernonHudspeth3) August 26, 2022
One user seemed happy about the decision.
Good idea! Especially for a team that’s lost most of their starting O-Line!
— GHam (@GHam_Chill12) August 25, 2022
While this user is already vesting high hopes for the match.
Former almost 1st round pick for the Indy Colts Tom Brady will get a chance at revenge to shred this Colts team apart Saturday.
— AlecZeoli (@CarBombs4Evry1) August 25, 2022
Tom Brady is back from the masked singer says another user.
He is back from masked singer!!!
— 🖤 Allison Waite 💜 (@nosilla38) August 25, 2022
This user mentioned the need of a guard as early as possible.
Bucs need a vetted guard asap
— Dunbar 🇺🇸 (@dillondunbar_) August 25, 2022
Another was still sticking to the masked singer theory.
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Masked singer legend
— X (@NegronamedX) August 25, 2022
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The seven-time Super Bowl champion is gearing up to play in his 23rd NFL season. The upcoming campaign might prove to be his last season in the league. Thus It becomes an untold responsibility for Brady to end his career on a high note.