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Mark Schofield

What Tom Brady’s reunion with Shaq Mason means for the Buccaneers

Start clearing your calendars for next January and February, Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan.

Okay, so that might be a bit of hyperbole. But with the news that the New England Patriots are trading guard Shaq Mason to the Buccaneers for a fifth-round pick, Tampa Bay fans should be very happy.

As should their quarterback.

With Ali Marpet’s surprising decision to retire, the Buccaneers suddenly found themselves with a hole along the offensive line. Now? Now that hole is plugged, plugged by a player with experience blocking in front of Tom Brady given their time spent in New England.

Let’s dive into what Mason brings to the NFC South.

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