The Bucs built it, Tom Brady came. Now what? Inside the GOAT's ultimate gamble
Tampa Bay is 34-62 since Jason Licht took over as general manager. That doesn't matter now -- the franchise has Tom Brady.
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7-9, 2nd in NFC South
For rent: 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, only title winners allowed
It's the house The Captain built and now the GOAT will live there. But will Derek Jeter charge Tom Brady the estimated $44,000 rent?
Source: Brady rents Jeter's waterfront mansion
New Bucs QB Tom Brady has rented the 30,000-plus-square-foot home belonging to Marlins CEO Derek Jeter on Davis Islands, located just a short drive from the NFL team's facility.
ESPN Daily: Big Lessons Of NFL Offseason
Tom Brady is a Buccaneer. DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal. And Cam Newton is still looking for a new home. NFL free agency in 2020 has been a wild ride so far, all while the uncertainty of this sports hiatus plays out in the background. ESPN NFL Insider Bill Barnwell joins the show to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has affected team decisions in the offseason, and the successes and failures in team deals so far.
Did Godwin give Brady number 12 to keep him happy? (1:16)
The team Stephen A. thinks benefits the most by expanding the NFL playoffs (1:43)
TB12, continued: Godwin gives number to Brady
Tom Brady will continue to wear No. 12 with the Bucs after new teammate Chris Godwin made the decision to switch to No. 14, the team announced.
Deflategate science fair project haunts Bucs fan
Ace Davis, an 11-year-old Bucs fan who lives in Kentucky, did a science fair project last year that raised the question, "Is Tom Brady a Cheater?" based on Deflategate findings.
How did Sean Payton feel about Brady joining the Bucs? (1:09)
Godwin: Jameis gets undeserved blame for INTs
Bucs receiver Chris Godwin says Jameis Winston "got more of the blame than he deserved" for throwing 30 interceptions this past season.
Nats' spring facility latest to convert to testing site
The Nationals' spring facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, is the latest sports venue to be repurposed into a coronavirus testing site.
Bucs GM: Brady made sales pitch to join team
While the Buccaneers were openly interested in signing Tom Brady, Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht said the 42-year-old quarterback gave the Bucs his best sales pitch in their first phone call.
Why the numbers suggest Brady might have a clear advantage over Belichick (1:56)
Is this the best time to expand the NFL playoffs? (1:06)
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus where each team stands after free agency
The Chiefs are still on top, while the additions of DeAndre Hopkins and Tom Brady have their new teams on the rise.
Brady isn't the only reason Stephen A. likes the Bucs (1:33)
Bucs GM reveals pitch Brady made to join TB (1:34)
Would a 14-team playoff be a good thing for the NFL? (1:04)
'Why am I nervous??': Tom Brady rewatches Super Bowl LI comeback
Brady rewatched the Patriots' epic Super Bowl LI comeback win on Sunday and had some fun with it on social media.
Barnwell's best grades of NFL free agency: Nine signings, including three QBs
Bill Barnwell graded more than 100 deals over the past two weeks, and these are his favorites, including Brady, Brees and Rivers.
Is the door completely shut on AB to the Bucs? (1:51)
Arians says AB on Bucs won't happen; 'not a fit'
Bruce Arians said that signing Antonio Brown was "not gonna happen," partly because the receiver is "not a fit in our locker room."
Montana: Pats 'made mistake' letting Brady go
Joe Montana doesn't understand how the New England Patriots could have let Tom Brady get away.
Is Tom Brady still a deep threat? Stephen A. weighs in (1:54)
2019 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 458 | 341 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 381 | 399 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 458 | 449 |
| Carolina | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 340 | 470 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards302.81st
Rushing Yards95.124th
Points For28.63rd
Points Against28.1