Bucs Wire has been pretty vocal this offseason in that the team has to address the edge rusher position. They must find someone who can consistently create pressure and produce 10 to 15 sacks within a season. The team has tried their hand at finding some through the NFL Draft, and while they have built up a strong rotation, they haven’t found the ace of the squad.
On Monday, a pass-rushing ace became available when Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett publicly requested a trade.
While a handful of teams have been tied to the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, the Bucs have somehow avoided any connection. With that in mind, we want to fix that because the Bucs should be all in on acquiring the All-Pro pass-rusher.
Garrett has secured 14 or more sacks in four straight seasons, all while totaling a whopping 102.5 sacks in his career. The cherry on top of his dominance is Garrett just turned 29 this past December, meaning whoever acquires him will get someone with plenty of gas left.
Since Khalil Mack was traded from the Raiders to the Bears, there has not been a dominant pass rusher of his caliber on the market. In 2018, the Bears had to cough up a first—and sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and a first—and third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
For the Bucs, who have spent those types of picks and more on finding a dominant pass rusher, why not spend them on a sure thing?
This Bucs team has the offense to compete with anyone in the NFL. The defense was hurt in 2024 but has key pieces to be able to make plays. Adding Myles Garrett not only helps the pass rush but also helps the hurting secondary, as they would not be required to provide pass coverage for as long as they have in the past.
Young corners like Zyon McCollum and Tykee Smith have shown promise, adding Garrett furthers their development in the best way. For every aspect of this team that Jason Licht has built, they are potentially one piece away from contending for a Super Bowl again.
Be aggressive, get Myles Garrett, and be ready to hoist a Lombardi Trophy again.