The 2025 season is a crucial one for the franchise and they cannot afford to waste anymore time with the way their roster is built.

The Buccaneers have asserted their dominance in the NFC South over the past four seasons, winning the division whether it’s Tom Brady or Baker Mayfield at quarterback. Todd Bowles enters his fourth season as the Bucs’ head coach (and seventh total) looking to continue as a perennial playoff team with a mix of veterans and young guys who could hopefully play right away.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield lays out the road ahead for the Buccaneers while at training camp to overcome obstacles that have hindered their postseason runs in the past.

So, what exactly defines success for Tampa Bay in 2025?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t chase headlines this offseason, and that was the point. While teams around the NFL made splashy trades and big-money signings, the Bucs took a quieter, more calculated route.

Jefferson is joined by Lane Johnson, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, and Myles Garrett. While Jefferson may be missing time during training camp and the preseason, he is at least making his impact felt on video game players on the virtual field.

Emeka Egbuka was a surprise first-round pick for the Bucs but he is proving everyone why he was deserving of it.