There is no question that when free agency options up and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers turn from talking about their newest coaching staff to conversations about the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft class, the main priority will be beefing up a defense that was one of the worst in the league last season and has so many holes littered across its front seven.
However, the Buccaneers are missing one key piece on offense, too, to boost Baker Mayfield's supporting cast from great to elite. Impending free agent tight end Cade Otton had a rather disappointing season, completely lacking a playmaking dimension whlie leaving points on the board in the red zone and performing well below the NFL average as a blocker.