The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense has been a source of excitement for years, but as the 2026 NFL Draft wraps up, questions are swirling about just how potent this unit can be.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield remains the wild card. Over the last two seasons, he's been a rollercoaster—starting 2025 as an MVP frontrunner before the offense sputtered down the stretch. The receiving corps is still loaded, even without Mike Evans, and a revamped running back room brings fresh energy. Yet, Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon isn't buying the hype just yet.
In his post-draft power rankings, Gagnon slots the Bucs at No. 22 in offensive efficiency. His reasoning? New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson didn't exactly light it up in Atlanta, and while Evans was a Tampa Bay staple for 12 years, his departure leaves a void. "The injury bug hit hard last year," Gagnon notes, "but at 31, Mayfield may have hit a wall that caps this offense in 2026."
The real x-factor is Robinson. As the play-caller, he holds the key to unlocking a talented but inconsistent roster. How he schemes around his weapons—and whether he can reignite Mayfield's early-season magic—will determine if the Bucs' offense becomes a powerhouse or a puzzle in the year ahead.
