Tom Brady is attracting free agents to Buccaneers, but who?

Tom Brady is attracting free agents to Buccaneers, but who should they sign?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Melvin Gordon #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers is brought down by Danny Trevathan #59 of the Chicago Bears during the second half of a game at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 16: Prince Amukamara #20 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Chicago 20-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Prince Amukamara, CB

There was a time in Tom Brady’s career where engaging in week to week shootouts was possible. It’s not anymore.

The Bucs have signed Jason Pierre-Paul and franchise tagged Shaquil Barrett, both of whom should lead to a decent pass rush (though more work should be done here – perhaps trading for someone like Kansas City’s Chris Jones). But, the team must also improve the secondary in order to be competitive.

Enter Prince Amukamara.

Sure, he’ll be 31 when the season starts and is no longer one of the top five cornerbacks in the game. But, neither of those are a reason he would not represent a quality piece for the Bucs secondary; a unit that is currently very young (no player over 25) and also very bad (the third most passing yards allowed in the NFL last season).

Amukamara is still a significantly above average defender, and that coupled with his veteran knowledge and know-how provide a perfect compliment to a secondary that the team hopes will grow and mature in 2020.

The Bucs must add secondary help in the form of a veteran if the team is going to improve defensively, and Amukamara represents and excellent addition that does not break the bank.

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