We are proud to be among the first, if not the first, to publish full projections for the upcoming season, going live just days after the Super Bowl. Publishing detailed projections in early February comes with trade-offs, not the least of which is a near-total lack of clarity on how free agency, cap transactions, and the NFL draft will reshape rosters.
We've been updating our projections in near real time, including during the recent onslaught of free-agent transactions. This version will remain largely stable until we can layer in the April NFL draft, but stable projections don't mean settled debates.
We have a staff of sharp analysts with sharp takes of their own, so I thought it would be worthwhile to solicit their views on the key coin-toss situations that will shape each team's outlook in the coming months. These are important questions where reasonable, informed people can credibly land in very different places. I asked my colleagues to weigh in with one assumption: they were answering strictly through the lens of a standard 0.5-PPR redraft league.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coin-Toss Questions
- Can Zac Robinson Lift the Buccaneers' Fantasy Outlook?
- Is Mayfield a High-End QB2 or a One-Year Wonder?
- Will Gainwell Push Irving Off the Fantasy RB1 Map?
- How Do You Rank the Buccaneers Receivers?
The Buccaneers have a new play-caller for the fourth consecutive season, in Zac Robinson. Do you expect improvement from last year's 18th-place finish?
Andy Hicks: The Bucs were without Mike Evans, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan for stretches last season, often all at once, which dragged production down across the board. There's clear room for improvement in this offense, though the range of outcomes cuts both ways. How the unit adjusts to the new scheme will be a key storyline in training camp. For now, a rise of up to six spots from last year seems reasonable.
Maurile Tremblay: I expect modest improvement. Robinson's scheme looks like a better fit for Baker Mayfield's under-center/play-action strengths. Mayfield was banged up in 2025, Bucky Irving lost explosiveness after injuries, and the offensive line was not intact. If Mayfield rebounds and the line is healthier, Tampa should be better than 18th. That said, I would expect a step forward into the low- to mid-teens, not a return to the 2024 peak. Mike Evans' departure and a fourth coordinator in four years still cap the upside.
Jeff Haseley: Yes, I expect to see improvement with Zac Robinson. He comes from the Sean McVay coaching tree, which usually means more creative spacing and a better run-pass balance. I can see the Buccaneers benefiting from his presence and offensive pedigree.