Kellen Winslow believes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can contend for the Super Bowl championship next season. To do so, however, they'll need to keep Aqib Talib, even after the cornerback's latest legal trouble. "We need that guy to win," Winslow told NFL.com on Friday. "Talking about Super Bowls -- we need him really more than anyone besides (quarterback Josh) Freeman. He's that good. He locks down receivers. He's got to iron out what he's got to iron out, but we need him as much as anybody." The tight end reiterated that point a few hours later on NFL Network's "NFL Total Access," saying Talib is "too talented to let go" and citing the cornerback's close relationship with Bucs coach Raheem Morris as a reason he might stay, despite speculation that the team is ready to cut ties after the lockout ends. "Hopefully his situation gets worked out, and we can move on," Winslow said. Source: NFL.com
I just don't think they're there yet. Don't get me wrong, I love this team. I think they are definitely a playoff contender. I just can't see them in a Super Bowl yet.
They might not be near Super Bowl contention yet but they're definitley playoff contenders and getting rid of him would set them back to a below .500 team.
