TAMPA — The Browns had the most talent, especially on the defensive line. The Ravens had the winning tradition, with two Lombardi trophies. But Carolina had something that Gerald McCoy couldn’t get by playing for those other teams: revenge.
The news Monday was that McCoy, the former Bucs defensive tackle, had decided to sign a one-year, $8 million contract with the Panthers that could be worth as much as $10.25 million based on playing incentives.
But if you’ve been following how this whole ugly divorce played out, you know there is motive to McCoy’s decision.
Heck, the Bucs practically goaded him into it.