The Bucs need to prove they are all in on 2025 by trading for Micah Parsons
Trading for Micah Parsons would have the Bucs ready to compete for a Super Bowl in 2025.
The trade for Parsons would require a gold rush of talent and picks to be sent to the Cowboys to have them consider the move likely. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones told fans not to worry about a trade happening, but could Licht send him an offer that is too hard to pass up?
Doing so would give the Bucs defense an instant star and centerpiece to build around, alongside the likes of Vita Vea, Antoine Winfield Jr., and Calijah Kancey.
With Parsons being just one of the talented pass rushers on the trade block, officially or unofficially, there are moves to be made. Jason Licht just has to go out there and make one happen.
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