Howard: Buccaneers' offense could be NFL's best

With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski heading to Tampa Bay this offseason, the Buccaneers' offense could be as talented as any unit in the NFL.

Brady will also have at his disposal Pro Bowl receiver duo Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, running back Ronald Jones, and tight ends Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard.

For Howard, few teams can challenge the quality of the Bucs' weaponry.

"You look at us and line us up versus any offense in the league, we're right up there with the top of them," Howard said Tuesday on "Good Morning Football," according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "So only time will tell how good we are. But I think when you put us on paper, we're one of the best in the league, if not the best."

With Jameis Winston under center in 2019, the Bucs ranked fourth in scoring at 28.8 points per game. However, in large part due to Winston's record-breaking turnover issues, the NFC South club was often unable to win close games and finished outside the playoffs with a 7-9 record.

Fortunately for Tampa Bay, Winston was replaced with arguably the most clutch quarterback in NFL history.

"One thing about Tom, I watched him for years in New England, he's always in the game," Howard said. "I think that's something he can bring to our team. No matter what the score is or how it starts in the first half, I think you always have a chance to win when it comes down to the final minutes of the game."