Famous songwriter Neil Young wrote long ago that it’s better to burn out than fade away.
It’s a phrase that can be applied to several life paths – a call to action for living hard and fast, pushing your limits, and testing your creative horizons in pursuit of glory. It’s a philosophy that the Buccaneers should’ve embraced this season to its fullest degree with Tom Brady back for another go-around and a roster full of high-paid, top-tier talent. Instead, the coaching staff found itself treading the “safe” path over and over, and now the lofty dreams of one more Super Bowl run are on life support.