Booger McFarland names Buccaneers best team in NFC South

Tampa Bay must still resolve Baker Mayfield's contract.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 221 min read

"I think the Bucs are the best team in the [NFC] South." @ESPNBooger has high hopes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 👀 htt Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Analyst Booger McFarland identified the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the top franchise in the NFC South.

Why it matters: The organization enters the 2026 campaign looking to build momentum while managing key offseason business. Management continues to navigate unresolved contract talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield.

What to watch: Tampa Bay will open training camp in the coming weeks.

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@ESPNNFL 2026-07-22T21:40:30.667638+00:00

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