Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback coach Clyde Christensen plans to "keep
the offense the same" this season, with the addition of "a [Tom] Brady
influence." Christensen says it will remain head coach Bruce Arians’ offense, guided
by free-agent addition Tom Brady.
The Buccaneers passed on 62% of their downs last season,
seventh-most in the NFL. Arians loves having his quarterbacks air the ball out.
Brady fared well in his deep passes last season. According to Pro Football
Reference, Brady was one of 14 QBs to post a passer Rating over 100 on throws at least 20 yards downfield.
Brady has two of the best receivers in the NFL by his side
in Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. The acquisition of longtime target Rob
Gronkowski should help Brady and the Bucs become one of the most pass-friendly
teams in the league.
The Bucs relied on the passing attack heavily last season, even with
turnover prone Jameis Winston under center. When tied or leading, the Bucs
passed 55% of the time, according to Sharp Football Stats. The Bucs will
likely be ahead more this season than last, but that does not necessarily mean
they will pass less often.
Brady, who is entering his age-43 season, has some of his
best offensive weapons in a long time and will have plenty of passing opportunities.
Sitting second all-time in passing yards and TD passes (trailing Drew Brees in
both categories), Brady can pile on to his statistical greatness with
the Bucs.
