For Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the rich got richer on Monday.
The defending Super Bowl champion signed Cincinnati Bengals year-old Giovani Bernard as a one-year deal, adding an already solid backfield with Leonard Fournette, Ronald Jones and Ke’Shawn Vaughn.
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According to the NFL network, Brady and head coach Bruce Arians, both recruited Bernard personally for the Buccaneers. Bernard, who is 29 years old, is one of the best backs in the NFL. Since his rookie season in 2013, he has had 342 receptions at an average of 8.4 yards per catch.
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Another NFL network report states that Bernard was also interested in the Kansas City Chiefs.
When Joe Mixon was injured for the Bengals in 2020, Bernard takes on a bigger role and it is a viable option for Joe Burrow, newcomer.
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Bernard, a product in North Carolina, had 771 yards with six touchdowns. He also had 47 receptions, and he would have to contribute to the Bucs right away, especially with passing.