Davin Joseph Wants to Remain With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offensive lineman Davin Joseph of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has made it very clear that he has a strong desire to return to the team. Joseph is one of the top offensive guards in the league and has been in Tampa Bay since they drafted him in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

“I’ve been here for five years and love the coaches, love the direction and love the community,” said Joseph.

Joseph should already have been a top priority for the team, but his eagerness to remain with the team should be rewarded. Not only does Joseph hope to return, but he hopes the team decides to bring back other key free agents who have helped the Bucs start to turn around their fortunes.

“There are so many different variables that go into coming back,” Joseph said. “It’s hard when it gets down to the money, and guaranteed money and how long your contract is. That’s tough. … We all know it’s a business, and that’s why we’re in a lockout now.

“If (the Bucs) were to say they were committed to signing back guys that we played with last year, it would definitely (encourage) me to stay, guys like (Jeremy) Trueblood, guys like James Lee, guys on defense like Barrett Ruud. If you’re bringing guys like that back, then I know you’re about winning.”

Tampa Bay needs to prove to Joseph that they want to keep winning and improving the team. If they can bring back their stud offensive lineman and some key defensive players, the Bucs turnaround will not be short-lived.