The warning bells that had been flashing on Tampa Bay’s dashboard of late turned an engine billowing smoke as all four tires flattened.
The Buccaneers were winning, but the rattles were real. Tom Brady all but signaled it when he not only pressed for the signing of troubled wideout Antonio Brown, but he let him move into his house. TB12 knew they needed help. The call was coming from the inside.
On Sunday, it became apparent to everyone.
New Orleans 38, Tampa 3, the worst beatdown of Brady’s two decade-plus NFL career.