Devin White Says 'It's Super Bowl or Nothing' for Buccaneers in 2022 NFL Season

For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 2022 season is Super Bowl or bust, according to veteran linebacker Devin White. 

"It's Super Bowl. Right now, it's Super Bowl or nothing," White said Wednesday, per NFL.com. "We know that. I'll say that in front of all the cameras. That's the only goal. That's what we want. That's what we after. We know we're not there yet because it's a long season, long way to go. But that's what we're fighting for."

White's comments come as little surprise as the Buccaneers know Tom Brady's time with the franchise could be nearing an end. And, after all, Brady gives the team its best shot at winning another Super Bowl. 

Brady announced his retirement from football this offseason before deciding to return for a 23rd season, citing "unfinished business." While he could continue playing football beyond the 2022 campaign, there's no guarantee he returns to the Bucs. 

The 44-year-old, who will turn 45 in August, is entering the final year of his contract with the Buccaneers, and there were reports this offseason that he was interested in playing for the Miami Dolphins. 

That said, the Bucs have done some roster retooling ahead of the 2022 season in hopes of improving for another deep playoff run, signing wide receiver Russell Gage, offensive lineman Fred Johnson, safety Keanu Neal, cornerback Logan Ryan and defensive tackle Deadrin Senat and trading for guard Shaq Mason.

Tampa Bay also re-signed a number of notable players, including running backs Leonard Fournette and Giovani Bernard, wide receiver Breshad Perriman, cornerback Carlton Davis, center Ryan Jensen and wide receiver Chris Godwin (initially franchised-tagged). 

The Bucs traded out of the 2022 NFL draft's first round but selected some notable players in the second and third rounds. Defensive lineman Logan Hall and guard Luke Goedeke were drafted in the second round, while running back Rachaad White was selected in the third round.  

The Buccaneers won the Super Bowl in Brady's first season with the team but fell short of the ultimate goal during the 2021 season, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round. 

With Brady looking to end his storied career on a high note, the Bucs enter the 2022 season with the second-best odds to win the Super Bowl at +700, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Only the Buffalo Bills have better odds at +600. 

That said, they'll face a difficult battle for the NFC title with teams like the Rams and Green Bay Packers hungry for a championship.

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