\nOn the field, the changes have been just as significant. Mike Evans is gone<\/a> via free agency, and Lavonte David has retired<\/a>. The team didn\u2019t make a splash to land a dominant pass rusher, instead opting for solid depth pieces along the defensive front. The concern? Many of those additions are north of 30, which always raises the question of whether their best football is behind them.<\/p>\n
Most of the veterans brought in were signed to short-term deals\u2014one or two years\u2014which suggests a clear underlying plan: if this doesn\u2019t work in 2026, a full rebuild could be coming.<\/p>\n
That puts enormous pressure on the key figures in this organization.<\/p>\n
Todd Bowles and Baker Mayfield are essentially in \u201cprove-it\u201d situations. Their performance this season will go a long way in shaping the future of the franchise. If the Bucs return to the playoffs and win a game or two, it likely means Baker has bounced back\u2014something that would track with the up-and-down pattern he\u2019s shown throughout his career.<\/p>\n
Zac Robinson<\/a> is also under the microscope. After Bowles placed much of the offensive struggles on the previous coordinator, Robinson now has the opportunity\u2014and expectation\u2014to turn things around.<\/p>\n With so much uncertainty surrounding this team, there\u2019s only one mindset that makes \u201cShow Me!\u201d<\/p>\n For more from Greg click here<\/a>, then make sure to follow him on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow, Like and Subscribe to Bucs Report<\/a><\/p>\n
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