Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield lays out the road ahead for the Buccaneers while at training camp to overcome obstacles that have hindered their postseason runs in the past.

The Buccaneers have asserted their dominance in the NFC South over the past four seasons, winning the division whether it’s Tom Brady or Baker Mayfield at quarterback. Todd Bowles enters his fourth season as the Bucs’ head coach (and seventh total) looking to continue as a perennial playoff team with a mix of veterans and young guys who could hopefully play right away.

The 2025 season is a crucial one for the franchise and they cannot afford to waste anymore time with the way their roster is built.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted former Ohio State wide receiver and national championship winner Chris Godwin with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t chase headlines this offseason, and that was the point. While teams around the NFL made splashy trades and big-money signings, the Bucs took a quieter, more calculated route.

So, what exactly defines success for Tampa Bay in 2025?

Jefferson is joined by Lane Johnson, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, and Myles Garrett. While Jefferson may be missing time during training camp and the preseason, he is at least making his impact felt on video game players on the virtual field.