The New England Patriots sent Tom Brady some interior line help on Tuesday. Per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, the Bucs are acquiring offensive guard Shaq Mason.
#Patriots trading G Shaq Mason to the #Buccaneers, sources tell me and @RapSheet
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2022
Mason was a fourth-round pick of the Patriots back in 2015. He made 98 starts in New England’s trenches, helping pave the way for two of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl titles. The move couldn’t come at a better time, after Tampa Bay lost Ali Marpet to retirement and Alex Cappa to Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
The football world reacted to the deal on social media.
“The Bucs are sending a 2022 fifth-round pick to the Patriots for Tom Brady’s old friend Shaq Mason,” added Tom Pelissero.
The #Bucs are sending a 2022 fifth-round pick to the #Patriots for Tom Brady’s old friend Shaq Mason. https://t.co/GQg1EOuQF4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2022
“Karras and Mason out… I know they have Onwenu but ummmmm…” Cover 1 contributors said of the Patriots.
Karras and Mason out… I know they have Onwenu but ummmmm… https://t.co/N4eFWLOWVN
— Air Raid | Off-Season (@TheBillsGuys) March 15, 2022
“Oh my god the Buccaneers are just remaking a god tier offensive line for free,” another user said.
Oh my god the #Buccaneers are just remaking a god tier offensive line for free https://t.co/wGGZV63sSN
— Trouble With The Snap Fantasy Football (@TWTSFantasy) March 15, 2022
“Ok this one hurts :(” Pats Militia tweeted.
Ok this one hurts 🙁 https://t.co/t6YqX8xcOL
— Patriots Militia (@PatsMilitia) March 15, 2022
“Who needs blocking when your QB throws 2 yard passes to the running back every play.”
Who needs blocking when your QB throws 2 yard passes to the running back every play. https://t.co/FT3eq2kb76
— TJDMCR – 716 OG (@TJDMCR) March 15, 2022
“Hate to say I told you so, but…” tweeted USA Today‘s Henry Coffey McKenna.
Hate to say I told you so, but… https://t.co/tTfq14wYIq
— Henry Coffey McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) March 15, 2022
“For a fifth, and the Bucs take on the last two years, $16M of his deal,” noted Ringer’s Nora Princiotti. “Didn’t have his best year in 2021, but that feels like a steal for Tampa.”
For a fifth, and the Bucs take on the last two years, $16M of his deal. Didn’t have his best year in 2021, but that feels like a steal for Tampa. https://t.co/G9FFfHhmaz
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) March 15, 2022
Brady and Mason will be looking to make it a fourth Super Bowl appearance in 2022.
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