Jason Licht Just Got Smarter Without Lifting A Finger
March 10th, 2025
Playing chess.
Buried in the confetti Bucs fans are throwing while trying to process the giddy hysteria from the Bucs retaining Ben Bredeson and Chris Godwin, and agreeing to terms with Hasson Reddick in the opening minutes of legal tampering, is a transaction that has significance.
In the past few days on social media, former Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis vowed never again to make what he deemed a “mistake” by not testing the free agent waters and instead, re-signing with the Bucs.
Davis said he may have cheated himself out of money by not looking at other offers.
The Bucs last winter shipped Davis and two sixth-round draft picks to Detroit for a third-round pick. Had Davis not been traded, he would have gone to free agency as he did this week. And this afternoon, Davis and the Patriots came to an agreement.
Had the Bucs not traded Davis, they would have gotten bupkis for him after Davis agreed to play forh New England. Nothing.
By trading Davis and two sixth-round picks for a third-round pick to Detroit, the Bucs used that to draft Jalen McMillen.
The way McMillen played in the final games of last season it sure looks like the Bucs got an upgrade for Davis.
Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht ended up smelling like a rose. Again.
March 10th, 2025 at 1:36 pm
Licht is one of the best GMs in the league.
March 10th, 2025 at 1:37 pm
Your overall point is correct, but I’m pretty sure we get compensatory picks in this situation.
March 10th, 2025 at 1:37 pm
Jason is the man
March 10th, 2025 at 1:38 pm
3 years 60 mil smh. You never go full retard.
March 10th, 2025 at 1:42 pm
@Pewter941
You Nailed it. I was laughing so hard when I read Davis is getting that much.
March 10th, 2025 at 1:44 pm
Yeah it’s time after all the re-signings and intelligent moves this man has made that he gets his due as one of the best GM’s in not just football but pro sports. It’s a testament to how people grow and learn, surround themselves with good people and reward people that produce. Not just players but the staff as well. It is kind of a throw back philosophy that “if you do your job you will get recognized and rewarded” which is all anyone can ask. Not to mention how everyone talks about the forthrightness and honesty of this organization to it’s people. This has been transformed into one of the best operations in football, it does irk me that all the talking heads produce man chowder over Roseman and others and slight what happens here but the revenge is multiple championships.
March 10th, 2025 at 1:46 pm
Now go get em…
March 10th, 2025 at 1:55 pm
out of curiosity what will be available at position of need for bucs 1 rd pick linebacker or cb at 19? seems like bucs would get a top guy at one of those positions?
March 10th, 2025 at 1:56 pm
sign a vet corner
March 10th, 2025 at 1:56 pm
I thought I was hearing things when his deal details were announced.
I mean, good for him. Seems like a really good guy. But…..wow
March 10th, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Interested to see if we make any additional big moves and what our cap situation looks like.
March 10th, 2025 at 2:04 pm
And if the Bucs didn’t draft McMillen, would they have gone WR in the 4th rd instead of RB Bucky Irving? Fortunately, we’ll never have to worry about that.
March 10th, 2025 at 2:16 pm
Players of high character who love football and have the required talent mean excellence. The stuff of champions. We have a class organization. We can compete.
Go Bucs!!
March 10th, 2025 at 2:18 pm
Davis and SMB both got big deals. I know guys want Dean out of town but he is not over priced and he’s a decent starter. Whoever said we would have got a comp pick for Davis is not entirely correct. Comp picks depend on a plus minus of players added to gained.
March 10th, 2025 at 2:21 pm
sign Charvarius Ward
March 10th, 2025 at 2:23 pm
Yup
March 10th, 2025 at 2:28 pm
I would love to see JL get Ward and/or Greenlaw as FAs from the 49ers. Then go draft an Edge, ILB and CB i rds 1-3 of the draft to build depth and towards the future.
March 10th, 2025 at 2:29 pm
i agree about if bucs can keep dean and draft a cornerback would be sweet
March 10th, 2025 at 2:44 pm
That was me, and yes, that’s a valid point.
March 10th, 2025 at 2:50 pm
Dean and Davis are both man corners, and we’ve done mostly zone for the last 3 years. Makes absolutely no sense to have those guys paying them all that money
March 10th, 2025 at 2:57 pm
Perine for over 7 per don’t like that move but will see
March 10th, 2025 at 3:06 pm
think perine was a fake tweet
March 10th, 2025 at 3:11 pm
Still need an ILB and CB. I’m expecting at least one more signing this week, maybe two.
March 10th, 2025 at 4:13 pm
Just as I always said about Davis. He’s only good enough to be a starter on a bad team. Not championship quality.
March 10th, 2025 at 4:23 pm
“Had the Bucs not traded Davis”
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They would have had Davis for the entire year, and the defense would have been better.
March 10th, 2025 at 4:24 pm
Jack Burton Mercer Says:
March 10th, 2025 at 4:13 pm
Just as I always said about Davis. He’s only good enough to be a starter on a bad team. Not championship quality.
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The Bucs literally won a SB with him as the #1 corner.
WOW, swing and miss.
March 10th, 2025 at 4:31 pm
They would have been better but for the five games that he missed, which is his average
March 10th, 2025 at 5:12 pm
Buc since88. Bowles wiĺ never winplays not to lose⅘
March 10th, 2025 at 7:09 pm
Definitely looked like a good move.
Dean is hurt too often, but if they can re-sign him for half the price, I’d keep him for the depth
Tells you what you need to know about Davis though… Leaving a Super Bowl contender for the money. I’m not in his shoes but I think I would take 15 mil per year on a Super Bowl contending team over 20 million per year on a team that will not make the playoffs
March 10th, 2025 at 8:09 pm
Not so fast on Reddick. His performance last season was abysmal. Makes one wonder what he has left in the tank. I am only cautiously optimistic on him. Its a gamble. But Licht made it clear he was not going all in on spending lots of money for a DE. If I were the Bucs, I’d still draft a DE at 19 just for insurance.
March 10th, 2025 at 9:41 pm
David Says:
Leaving a Super Bowl contender for the money.
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LOL! The Lions lost yet again in the playoffs.
Detroit isn’t ever going to win anything, and they’re not a SB contender, unless you think winning the regular season means anything.
March 11th, 2025 at 8:55 am
I liked Davis. Like Dean, he had difficulty remaining healthy. He wasn’t as talented as Dean but more consistent… that being said, his dad is an A-hole. He would get on Buc Facebook groups and act like an entitled moron… its hard to like a player when it gives an idiot relative a reason to gloat and behave poorly.
March 11th, 2025 at 9:26 am
Lmao @Brandon – dude is funny for sure!