3 Best Offseason Moves From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the biggest move of the entire NFL offseason, signing the 42-year-old Tom Brady to a two-year contract. While that move understandably dominated the headlines, the Buccaneers have made some other key transactions over the past few months.

With that in mind, let's take a look at the Buccaneers' three best moves from the 2020 offseason.

3. Signing Joe Haeg

Joe Haeg was a great low-cost addition for the Buccaneers. / Justin Casterline/Getty Images

Joe Haeg likely isn't the right tackle of the future in Tampa Bay, but with just a $1.5 million deal, the Buccaneers don't need him to be. He played just 72 snaps last season, but received a solid 71.9 grade from Pro Football Focus, and graded out with a 66.0 grade as a pass blocker over 987 snaps in 2017. Likely to invest in a tackle in the 2020 NFL Draft, Haeg could be an excellent fit as a backup or platoon option.

2. Keep the Defensive Line Intact

Keeping Shaquil Barrett, Jason Pierre-Paul and Ndamukong Suh was a great move for Tampa Bay. / Michael Reaves/Getty Images

In re-signing Jason Pierre-Paul and Shaquil Barrett, the Buccaneers brought back a combined 28 sacks and 53 quarterback hits. Tampa Bay also re-signed Ndamukong Suh, who was a key part in anchoring the league's best rush defense, according to Football Outsiders' DVOA metrics. With a dangerous front seven, Tampa Bay looks poised to field a competitive defense next season.

1. Signing Tom Brady

Signing Tom Brady was the Buccaneers' best move of the offseason. / Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Of course, none of these moves can top the addition of Tom Brady. Last season, the Buccaneers were one of only three teams to finish with a top-five scoring offense and a top-five defense by DVOA. But Jameis Winston's 30 interception constantly put this team in tough positions. Brady, meanwhile, has a combined 29 interceptions over the last four seasons. He might not put up the gaudy numbers that Winston did last season, but he's going to give this team a much-better chance to win next season.

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