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Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:05 PM EST

From l-r., Dale Shaw, Bart Longson, Derick Bowers, Steve Novak, Chad Hill, Bruce Stritesky and Terrence Miles pose for their Officials Portrait before the start of the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Football team, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 1/9/2021

Jan. 09, 2021 08:08 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 01:12 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) spikes the football after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Looking on is tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) and offensive guard Ali Marpet (74). (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Antoine Winfield Jr., wearing cap, celebrates after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Bucs acquire more help for Tom Brady on Day 2 of NFL draft.

By Fred Goodall Apr. 24, 2020 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, in Nashville, Tenn. Mason knows who's starting at running back, wide receiver and tight end. Now the Vanderbilt coach has to pick his starting quarterback with the start of fall practice, the quicker the better. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Coach Mason eager to see what QB battle does for Vanderbilt

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 01, 2019 06:36 PM EDT