The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a historic run of success over the last two years but unfortunately fell short in the 2022 season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a historic run of success over the last two years but unfortunately fell short in the 2022 season. Despite winning the NFC South for the second year in a row and making a third consecutive trip to the playoffs, the team ended with an 8-10 record, marking the first losing season of quarterback Tom Brady’s illustrious 23-year NFL career.
The major cause of the Buccaneers’ disappointment this season was attributed to their offense, which performed significantly worse than in the previous two years. Many analysts including Troy Aikman pointed to a lack of consistency and cohesion among the offensive players, leading to a struggle to score points and win games.
The lion’s share of the blame for Tampa Bay’s frustrating season was laid on the offense, which had a drastic decline in performance when compared to the previous two years.
One of the key issues was the lack of a reliable receiving threat, as the team’s leading receiver, Mike Evans, had a down year, and injuries to key contributors such as Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown also took a toll. Additionally, the offensive line struggled to protect Brady, resulting in a high number of sacks and pressures on the quarterback.
What happened to Tom Brady?
After changing his mind about retirement, Tom didn’t have the kind of fresh start he would’ve hoped so and it’s mainly down to the team performance of the Buccaneers. Hardly anything seemed to go right for them, despite the 45-year-old giving his all, it’s those certain games and certain errors of other players that led to this horrible season of the Buccaneers which ultimately reflected negatively on Brady. It’s hard to blame Brady for such a downfall of his team as he actually had a decent season.
Despite the disappointing outcome, the Buccaneers are already looking to bounce back next season and make another run at the playoffs. The team will likely make some changes to their offensive personnel and coaching staff in an effort to improve their performance and give Brady the support he needs to succeed. Fans are optimistic that with some adjustments, the team can return to the level of success they enjoyed in previous years.
