CBS Sports: Buccaneers Likely to Pursue Former MVP Quarterback

According to CBS Sports, the Buccaneers are likely to pursue Lamar Jackson after his trade request.

In a series of tweets on Monday, Baltimore Ravens' superstar quarterback, Lamar Jackson, officially confirmed that he indeed requested a trade from the franchise on March 2nd after five seasons.

Lamar Jackson's message to fans, letting them know he requested a trade on March 2. pic.twitter.com/D396y1qhMQ

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 27, 2023

The former NFL MVP spent five seasons with Baltimore Ravens after being drafted out of the University of Louisville. During his time with the Ravens, Lamar put up staggering numbers amongst the numerous oooh and ahhh plays that dazzled the gridiron. 

Since the beginning of his NFL career, Jackson has completed 1,055 passes for 12,209 yards and 101 touchdowns to just 38 interceptions as well as adding 4,437 yards and 24 touchdowns on the ground.

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Jackson has become one of the NFL's most elite and talented players since his arrival and now will become one of the most sought-after quarterbacks on the market.

According to CBS Sports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are an ideal landing spot and are likely to make a run at Jackson to become the organization's starting quarterback.

"Tom Brady is retired "for good," the Bucs aren't fully pivoting to rebuild mode after three straight playoff runs, and Jackson would still have top weapons like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, not to mention while playing in his sunny home state. Yes, they're financially strapped, but that hasn't stopped them before. And the low-cost investments in Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask shouldn't prohibit them from considering a much bigger swing at the position."

The Buccaneers have shown a tendency to go "all-in" on a franchise quarterback, as evidenced by convincing Tom Brady to come to Tampa Bay, but as things stand now it could seem like a bit of a longshot considering the team's moves up to this point.

After the signing of Baker Mayfield, the newly hired offensive staff and front office, have seemingly made it known that they intend to give both Mayfield and Trask a shot at becoming the team's next starting quarterback sans Tom Brady.

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With the statements made by all sides, it is clear the Buccaneers have an idea on what their plan is heading into the 2023 season. Yes, Lamar Jackson is a once-in-a-lifetime talent, but is it worth bringing him in when you have already laid out a clear-cut plan on what is to be expected this offseason? Even then, would it be worth changing your entire offense to fit a particular quarterback that you do not necessarily have experience tailoring to? I don't think so.

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