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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Buccaneers Super Bowl MVP Defends 2025 Draft Class
Dexter Jackson wasn't the best player on the historical Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense in 2002. He became an overnight hero with one game, though. The Super Bowl XXXVII MVP recorded two interceptions in the game that would give the Buccaneers their first Super Bowl in franchise history. While the Buccaneers were able to win another title almost 20 years later, the team is trying to get back to those championship aspirations. Advertisement And the 2025 draft class might be the perfect chance to do that. Jackson, in his own accord, believes that the team's previous work in April could be a massive step forward for Tampa Bay. 'They got a great receiver in the 1st Round to add to an already great receiving group,' Jackson said. 'They added two cornerbacks and a linebacker (Benjamin Morrison, Jacob Parrish, & David Walker) with their next three picks, which were all positions of great need.' 'While it's hard to say if all these picks will work out, they definitely did a good job of picking players in positions they needed. Hopefully, they turn out to be the correct choice.' Advertisement Four of the six draft picks made by the Buccaneers were on the defensive side of the ball. It's an obvious decision for the team that had one of the worst pass defenses in the league last year. If Egbuka, as a receiver, can step up offensively, and the additions on defense improve the group overnight, the Buccaneers 2025 draft class could be in line for a historic season. Related: Buccaneers Sign Small Quarterback With Big Dreams Related: Ex Bucs Coach Jon Gruden Awaits Major Lawsuit Ruling
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Super Bowl MVP has bold take on Patriots' potential in 2025 season
Super Bowl MVP has bold take on Patriots' potential in 2025 season Former Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson is encouraged by the New England Patriots' young talent heading into the 2025 season. The team has undergone an extensive makeover on both sides of the ball under newly-hired head coach Mike Vrabel. They've upgraded in the trenches with an influx of young, talented defensive tackles and offensive linemen. The team has also added multiple new offensive weapons, including four-time Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs, rookie receiver Kyle Williams and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson. Jackson is so impressed with the upgrades that he believes the Patriots could potentially win the AFC East division in 2025. "The AFC East is not a strong division right now. If they can develop their young players, the Patriots could win this division in 2025," said Jackson, via RotoGrinders' Ben Mendelowitz. It's certainly not out of the realm of possibility for the Patriots to make the playoffs. They'll be playing a favorable schedule with a much-improved roster. The AFC East division isn't as scary as it was a couple of years ago, either. If the team plays up to its potential, it could be on the verge of a dramatic turnaround season. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
