The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made notable moves this offseason to bolster their roster, but according to one analyst, the team's quarterback situation still hasn't earned a full vote of confidence from the national media.

Bleacher Report recently listed the Bucs among teams that could face lingering questions under center, even after the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite a busy offseason, Tampa Bay focused most of its energy on shoring up other areas of the roster rather than aggressively pursuing a new quarterback.

The team's draft class was heavily tilted toward defense, with the front seven receiving significant upgrades. Offensively, the Bucs largely kept the band together around Baker Mayfield, signaling internal belief in the current setup.

But while the front office may be confident, the outside perception hasn't fully shifted. Nationally, Tampa Bay is still seen as a solid playoff contender rather than a team with an untouchable, long-term franchise quarterback. That distinction matters in the NFL, where teams with established elite signal-callers rarely face questions about their future under center.

What makes this situation interesting is how the Bucs behaved during the draft. They didn't act like a team worried about the quarterback position. Instead, they prioritized strengthening the roster around Mayfield rather than resetting at the most important position in sports.

That approach puts pressure on the current structure to deliver results. In the NFL, winning consistently is the only thing that truly changes the conversation. For now, the Bucs have their guy—but the national skepticism remains.