The Deuce

Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Griffin has picked up a lot of fans over his many years in Tampa.

That’s what happens with backup quarterbacks. Their mystique grows, especially as the main man struggles.

But Griffin seems locked in to that No. 3 QB role now after serving as the No. 2 all last season behind Jameis Winston.

Blaine Gabbert is a personal favorite of Bucco Bruce Arians, and he noted after practice today that Gabbert certainly is the guy behind Tom Brady after a full week of practices in pads.

“He’s pretty much entrenched in it,” Arians said of Gabbert, noting the 10-year veteran had a good day and knows the offense inside and out.

There’s no reason to think this will change, or that there’s any real competition.

If Tom Brady goes down, football gods forbid, it’s Gabbert in to save the Bucs. If that happens, hopefully he finds some Fitzmagic.