Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarter Century Team: Quarterbacks and Running Backs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first 25 years of the 21st century represent their most successful period, transforming the franchise from its historically painful past into one of the NFL's more respected teams, highlighted by two Super Bowl victories.

Starting the all-quarter-century offensive roster with quarterbacks, Tom Brady is unquestionably the Buccaneers' QB1. Despite initial skepticism about his move from New England after 20 years and 6 championships, Brady decisively answered critics by leading the Bucs to their first winning season in 10 years, first playoff appearance in 13 years, and a Super Bowl win. In just three seasons (50 games), he accumulated 14,643 passing yards, 108 touchdown passes, only 33 interceptions, and a 32-18 record, setting single-season franchise records for touchdown passes (43), yards (5,316), and game-winning drives (5, twice). Brady also sparked a cultural rejuvenation, making the Bucs one of the NFL's most consistent teams over the last five years.

Baker Mayfield represents the next significant quarterback in recent Buccaneers history. His resurgence has allowed the team to seamlessly continue the success of the Brady era. In just two years, Mayfield has led prolific offenses, totaling 8,544 yards and 69 touchdowns (leading the NFL in touchdowns during that timeframe), along with 541 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. His performance earned him two Pro Bowl nods and provided the team with the swagger and high ceiling it lacked for many years.