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2022 Buccaneers Mock Draft Roundup 7.0 As free agency wraps up, all eyes turn to the 2022 NFL Draft

APRIL 4, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Mike Bianchi: Bruce Arians didn't just win games for Bucs, he blazed trails for minority coaches With all the wild, rampant speculation as to why Bruce Arians stepped down as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week,...

APRIL 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tyler Johnson - Outlook muddled by signings Johnson (ribs) will have to compete with free-agent signee Russell Gage and the returning Breshad Perriman (abdomen) for snaps behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin (knee) in 2022, Sc...

Impact Johnson posted seven tallies of at least three receptions during the 2021 season and added another five grabs during the Buccaneers' two-game playoff run. The second-year wideout undoubtedly made strides while logging 38 more targets and 328 more snaps than in his rookie 2020 campaign, but the signing of Gage gives him some more experienced competition. The former Falcons wideout produced a 138-1,556-8 line across the last two seasons alone, and in addition to Gage, Johnson also will have to deal with the presence of Perriman, who has experience in the offense and brings some coveted deep speed. Godwin's likely absence early in the season will give Johnson a clearer path to meaningful snaps no matter where he ends up in the pecking order, but he'll have to make a notable impact to ensure that remains the norm once his teammate is healthy.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stoke the Fire: Updated NFL Draft Needs for Buccaneers It’s looking like a two-horse race on paper, so where does Tampa Bay turn in April to help them unseat the Rams in 2022?

APRIL 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tom Brady or Todd Bowles: Who is under more pressure?

With Tom Brady returning and Tampa Bay in "win-now mode," there is a lot of pressure facing Todd Bowles.

APRIL 2, 2022

Bruce Arians didn't just win games for Bucs, he blazed trails for minority coaches ' Commentary With all the wild, rampant speculation as to why Bruce Arians stepped down as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week,...

APRIL 2, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Tom Brady - Should have continuity on offense Brady should remain in what is now a familiar offensive system despite the retirement of Bruce Arians, as he'll still be working under offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, Jenna L...

Impact The future Hall of Famer's brief retirement came to an end shortly before Arians' sudden decision to call it a coaching career himself. However, Brady certainly won't have to adapt to a new offensive system, despite the architect of the one he's thrived in the last two seasons no longer donning a headset. In Leftwich, Brady will still be working under the same coordinator that's helped the legendary signal-caller rack up 9,949 yards and 83 touchdown passes across his last 33 regular-season games. Moreover, with new head coach Todd Bowles almost certain to give Leftwich significant autonomy over the offensive side of the ball, it's highly conceivable Brady will have an even bigger voice in the overall scheme during the coming season.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Did Tom Brady force Bruce Arians out as Bucs' head coach? Was Bruce Arians’ departure as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head coach orchestrated by Tom Brady?

APRIL 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

New Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says he learned from Jets mistakes Todd Bowles plans on using what he learned from his failed stint with the Jets to succeed as the Buccaneers’ new head coach.

APRIL 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Predicting the positions the Bucs will target in the 2022 NFL Draft Defense will likely be the top priority for the Bucs in this year’s NFL draft.

APRIL 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'He literally changed the game': Before retiring from coaching, Bruce Arians opened doors for women in the NFL As head coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arians prioritized improving diversity in the NFL coaching ranks.

APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Veteran running back returning to Tampa Bay on one-year deal Excellent value signing for the Buccaneers.

APRIL 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bruce Arians Gave the N.F.L. a Diversity Blueprint It Shouldn't Ignore His tactical retirement plan as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach created an opportunity for Todd Bowles and left a pipeline of experienced Bla...

APRIL 1, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Report: Buccaneers Keep RB Giovani Bernard The running back was injured for a majority of the 2021 season and saw little playing time in Tampa Bay.

APRIL 1, 2022 • SI.COM

Bucs re-sign RB Giovani Bernard to 1-year deal The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back veteran running back Giovani Bernard on a new one-year deal

APRIL 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Todd Bowles on Bruce Arians' Impact, Coaching Philosophy ' Slice Watch new Bucs head coach Todd Bowles talk about the impact Bruce Arians has had on his career as well as his coaching philosophy that he wi...

APRIL 1, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Giovani Bernard - Staying with Tampa Bernard is re-signing with the Buccaneers on a one-year contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 30-year-old RB reportedly fielded offers from multiple teams before deciding to stay in Tampa Bay, where he had eight carries and 23 catches in 12 games last season. Bernard should continue to have a role on third downs, though Leonard Fournette -- also re-signed this offseason -- has proven capable of handling much of the receiving workload out of the backfield. The Bucs did lose Ronald Jones to the Chiefs in March, but he and Bernard were never competing for the same snaps anyway.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Todd Bowles talks about potentially adding Tyrann Mathieu to Tampa Bay Bucs This would be a major move.

APRIL 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Succession Plan Was Long-Time Dream for Bruce Arians After Tom Brady elected to return to the Buccaneers, Bruce Arians realized it was the perfect time to hand over the reins and put his succes...

APRIL 1, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Who Do Experts Predict the Bucs Will Take in Round One? ' Road to the Draft Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith and Team Reporter Casey Phillips discuss topics leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft.

APRIL 1, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs' Bruce Arians loves his new job title (whatever it means) “Whatever my title means, I’m there,” the former Buccaneers coach said Thursday.

APRIL 1, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Omar Kelly: Todd Bowles needs to succeed with Buccaneers to create favorable change for minority coaches FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Mike Tomlin is the gold standard for hope, the possibility of fairness, and a catalyst for change in the NFL.

APRIL 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM