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Brady brings another banner: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers story
Franchise era
2020—2022
Brady brings another banner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The story in one sentence
Brady chose Tampa Bay, attracted veteran help and led three road playoff wins before routing Kansas City in the franchise's home stadium.
A veteran quarterback turns potential into a title
Tom Brady, Mike Evans and Lavonte David gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for the baker mayfield continuation.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2020
What came before
Evans and David produced elite careers through losing seasons while the franchise assembled pieces that would become vital to a sudden contender.
2021-01-17
Divisional Round: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
2021-01-24
Conference Championship: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers
2021-02-07
Super Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After 2022
What came next
Mayfield revived his career and helped the remaining title core keep winning the division after Brady's retirement.
The core