Bucs had 'a lot of turmoil' going on this season, star linebacker says
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Following the Buccaneers’ heartbreaking 30-27 loss to the Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday night, Tampa Bay’s star linebacker Lavonte David revealed that the team was dealing with a handful of issues behind closed doors.
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after getting a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
"We had some mishaps here and there, guys bump heads. We had a lot of turmoil going on in our organization," David said, via The Associated Press. "Guys getting injured, guys who were a huge part of our success."
It’s unclear what David was referring to when he said "turmoil", but the organization had its off-field issues with wide receiver Antonio Brown, and the Bucs also had a handful of key injuries, including wideout Chris Godwin and offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs, among others.
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Devin White #45 and Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend as Cam Akers #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball in the second quarter of the game in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay’s season came to an end, despite also pulling off a comeback for the ages.
Brady and the Bucs trailed 27-3 in the second half, but with the