The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have managed to avoid making questionable moves during free agency, unlike some of their NFC South rivals. Here are three moves made by other teams in the division that have amused Bucs fans:
1. Falcons signing Kirk Cousins to a massive deal: Atlanta Falcons signed 35-year-old Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract worth $180 million, believing he could make them contenders. However, given Cousins’ age, recent injury, and limited playoff success, Bucs fans find this move laughable, especially considering the hefty price tag and potential repercussions due to pre-free agency communications.
2. Panthers trading Brian Burns for minimal returns: Carolina Panthers declined a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Rams for Brian Burns, only to later trade him to the New York Giants for a much lesser return of a second and fifth-round pick. Bucs fans find it amusing that the Panthers passed up on two first-round picks for Burns and then settled for less.
3. Saints signing Nathan Peterman as a backup QB:Following the departure of Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints have struggled to find a reliable backup quarterback. After overpaying for Derek Carr last year and losing Jameis Winston to the Cleveland Browns, the Saints signed Nathan Peterman as a backup. Bucs fans see this move as comical, given Peterman’s lack of success as a starting quarterback and the potential disaster if he were to see significant playing time.
Overall, Bucs fans find humor in the questionable moves made by their NFC South counterparts, believing that these decisions could work in favor of the Buccaneers during the upcoming season.
GET MORE NEWS HERE