If you want to be a legendary offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first thing you should do is request the No. 74 jersey.
That number has been kind to the Bucs in the offensive trenches over the years, as the two best blockers (for now) in franchise history have both sported those digits.
Legendary left tackle Paul Gruber was one of the few bright spots in a long stretch of losing seasons for Tampa Bay, and left guard Ali Marpet lived up to that standard as one of the NFL’s best players at his position for his entire career with the Bucs.
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The greatest O-lineman number in Bucs History? #74.
Thanks to these two legends. pic.twitter.com/PwnAtW53uv— Liam Mitchell (Bucs Vault) (@BucsArchive1976) June 26, 2024
Tristan Wirfs could end up making the No. 78 the best offensive lineman number in Bucs history at some point down the line, but for the time being, Gruber and Marpet have that No. 74 jersey at the top of the list.
