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Ndamukong Suh Rumors: Opposing Team Believes Brady Signing Led to Bucs Contract
Rey Del Rio/Getty ImagesThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the re-signing of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Thursday for a reported one year and $8 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.”I think the first signing that illustrates how much a player wanted to play with Tom Brady was Ndamukong Suh’s one-year, $8 million deal with the Bucs,” NBC…
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the re-signing of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Thursday for a reported one year and $8 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
“I think the first signing that illustrates how much a player wanted to play with Tom Brady was Ndamukong Suh's one-year, $8 million deal with the Bucs,” NBC Sports' Peter King wrote on Sunday. “One team talking with Suh believes playing with Brady was the tipping point in Tampa Bay's favor.”
Brady departed the New England Patriots to join the Bucs on a two-year deal, and the move became official on March 20:
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Tom Brady's contract details with Tampa, sources tell ESPN: 2 years, $50 million deal, all guaranteed, that also includes another $9 million in incentives – $4.5 million in incentives per year. The contract also prohibits and trades.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @Buccaneers
All in ✍️
#GoBucs https://t.co/F0sZAZ08w4
Suh originally landed in Tampa on a one-year deal in March 2019.
The Baltimore Ravens reportedly had interest in adding Suh, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.
Suh recorded 2.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries for touchdowns and 41 tackles (22 solo) across 16 regular-season starts for the 7-9 Buccaneers. Tampa sported the top-ranked run defense, 30th-ranked pass defense and 15th overall defense last season.
Brady replaces 2015 top overall pick Jameis Winston under center:
B/R Gridiron @brgridiron
Jameis Winston isn't expected to land a starting QB job this season, per @AdamSchefter
Jameis last season:
No. 1 in passing yards
No. 2 in TDs
No. 1 in picks https://t.co/yRrwTRrXK0
ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
What if I told you…
Jameis Winston is the first player in NFL history to throw 30 passing touchdowns and 30 interceptions in the same season.
His final pass of the season was a walk-off pick six by Atlanta's Deion Jones. https://t.co/yeMTMBS2Po
Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell
Jameis Winston’s first pass under his rookie contract with the Bucs was a pick-six.
Jameis Winston’s last pass under his rookie contract with the Bucs was a pick-six.
And head coach Bruce Arians believes the ensuing reduction in turnovers will go a long way toward making his team a Super Bowl contender:
Scott Smith @ScottSBucs
Bruce Arians says he thinks the Bucs are capable of going from 7-9 in 2019 to Super Bowl contention in 2020. He says talent is not an issue; the problem last year was turnovers.
Suh must also be a believer.
Winston threw an NFL-worst 30 picks last season, while Brady has thrown 29 total interceptions dating back to the 2016 season.
The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer has won a record six championships, and the stage is set for more history as Super Bowl LV will be played at Tampa's Raymond Jones Stadium. No team has ever played the Super Bowl in its home stadium.
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