Bucs 2022 Camp Preview: Quarterbacks

Bucs coaching camp is drawing close to and it’s time to preview the Bucs roster place by place. Pewter Report will and study every roster spot, the gamers on the depth chart and preview the outlook for the 2022 season.

First up within the Bucs 2022 Camp Preview collection is quarterbacks.

Quarterback

In relation to the quarterback place, let’s simply say the Bucs are in a reasonably great spot. Headlining the group is future Corridor of Famer Tom Brady. After a transient retirement, Brady got here again for his twenty third season within the NFL. Additionally returning to the quarterback room is 12-year veteran Blaine Gabbert, and the longest tenured Bucs quarterback, Ryan Griffin. Kyle Trask, final yr’s second-round choose, rounds out the depth chart.

What gave the impression to be a possible battle for the beginning job between Gabbert and Trask was nixed the second Brady got here again proper earlier than free company. As an alternative, the pair will probably be competing for the highest spot behind the GOAT. Gabbert is prone to stay because the backup, however Trask will get each alternative to win the job from the incumbent No. 2 QB. Griffin ought to land on the observe squad once more, and can assist with preparation on – and main as much as – sport days.

Tom Brady

Bucs QBs Tom Brady and Blaine Gabbert – Picture by: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Getting into his twenty third season, Brady is coming off one among his finest statistical seasons of his profession. He was a finalist for the MVP award, was voted to the Professional Bowl, and acquired a second-team All Professional nod. Brady is again with one factor on his thoughts – capturing his eighth Tremendous Bowl title. The Bucs spent a number of sources on offense this yr, including to the offensive line and re-signing and bringing in a number of gamers on the talent positions. With a sizzling begin, Brady may publish even higher numbers than he did in 2021.

2021 Stats: 485-of-719 passing (67.5%) for five,316 yards with 43 TDs, 12 INTs and 28 rushes for 81 yards and a pair of TDs.

Blaine Gabbert

Gabbert steps in because the incumbent No. 2 quarterback. He was the one different quarterback lively for video games final season and noticed motion on the finish of six video games. He ought to resume his function as the highest backup, however will probably be challenged by Trask in coaching camp. Gabbert was pegged to be the starter in 2022 if Brady had not retired and has the utmost belief and confidence of the teaching employees.

2021 Stats: 7-of-11 passing (63.3%) for 67 yards with 0 TDs, 0 INTs.

Kyle Trask

The Bucs threw everybody for a loop final yr after they chosen Trask within the second spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft. Dubbed by some because the potential inheritor obvious to Brady, he spent most of final season behind the scenes studying the nuances of the offense and the NFL sport. Coaches have been very excessive on Trask’s development from his rookie season. He’s anticipated to compete with Gabbert for the backup spot however will seemingly proceed to develop behind Brady and the teaching employees for an additional season.

2021 Stats: N/A

Ryan Griffin

Griffin is the last word clubhouse man within the quarterback room. It’s unlikely he’s going to have a miraculous transformation right into a No. 2 quarterback – not to mention an NFL starter. However he’s the longest tenured quarterback in Tampa Bay historical past and is aware of the offense frontwards and backwards. Destined for the observe squad, Griffin will assist with sport preparation whereas offering useful insurance coverage.