Jason Licht

C+

Top 48% — above averageCVI

Around averageSentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Fan Votes

12 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#24

Sentiment Rank

of 32 GMs

#20

Most Active

31 moves

Contract Value

C+

Fair market contracts

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 22 contracts, 7 grade out as good value and 6 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Josh Williams (A+) at $4.0M/yr — getting running back production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Damarion Williams (D-) at $1.1M/yr — the cornerback market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

Mixed reception

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had mixed results under Jason Licht this 2026 cycle, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 31 graded moves, 10 landed well with the fanbase, 8 drew mixed reactions, and 13 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Miles Killebrew (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the John Bullock cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.