This isn’t quite Joe Namath calling a Super Bowl victory for his heavily-underdog Jets 50 years ago.

And it’s not Greg Schiano publicly expecting double-digit sacks for Da’Quan Bowers.

But is a public prediction from a Bucs rookie who clearly feels the pain of the fan base, the years of baggage that’s about to add another carry-on. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting put his foot down this morning on Twitter.

Just hold on Bucs fans! We will be better. I promise 🤞🏽 — Sean Murphy-Bunting (@MrSeanyB1) October 7, 2019

Good for Bunting. Joe loves when players interact with fans.

Joe believes the more players understand how much they mean to fans the better they will be.

Yes, the Bucs will be better. Joe will guarantee it. Just don’t ask Joe to wager on the year.