Tom Brady Joins Buccaneers Wins Seventh Super Bowl in 2020 Season

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off their 2025 season, advanced stats highlight their offensive strength, particularly in passing efficiency and success rate, contrasting with the Dixie Chicks' weaker defense and blitzing ability. The Bucs' defense, however, is seen as needing improvement to match their offensive prowess. Tom Brady, who joined the Buccaneers in 2020 and led them to a Super Bowl victory that year, nearly signed with the Las Vegas Raiders instead, but coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike Mayock decided against pursuing him, a move later regretted by Raiders owner Mark Davis. National analysts predict the Bucs will win their division but face a tough challenge in winning postseason games at home, putting pressure on coach Todd Bowles to improve his playoff record. Meanwhile, two former Indiana University players, Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Myles Price, have secured significant roles on the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings, respectively, as the NFL season begins. Additionally, a documentary preview revealed insights into the Bucs' history, including the complicated story behind Brady's signing and coach Bruce Arians' appeal, contrasting with the Raiders' rejection under coach Gruden.