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Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers coach Bruce Arians looking to repair Tampa Bay's offensive line

One of Bruce Arians’ first orders of business as new Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach will be addressing the offensive line, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. “I think offensive line, looking outside in, is an area we need to work on,” said Arians. “Some guys that have talent need to get better and […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers HC Bruce Arians didn't like constant QB changes Tampa Bay made in 2018

Tampa Buccaneers new head coach Bruce Arians has stated his intentions to make quarterback Jameis Winston going into the 2019 season. Arians clearly believes in Winston, which is something Tampa Bay’s previous coaching staff did not always feel that way about the former 2015 first overall draft pick. Bruce Arians on the Bucs changing QBs […]

New York GiantsDwayne Haskins posts images of himself in Giants, Jaguars, Redskins, Dolphins, Buccaneers jerseys

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins grew up in New Jersey, so it would make sense that he would really love to be drafted by the New York Giants. Haskins isn’t trying to hire his desire to play for the Giants, either, posting an image on Twitter of himself in a Giants jersey (which he […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersByron Leftwich will call plays for Buccaneers, per Bruce Arians

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has appointed former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to become the new offensive coordinator of the Bucs heading in 2019. As part of the role, he will call plays. Bryon Leftwich will be calling plays for the #Bucs, Bruce Arians says on @RichEisenShow. — Thomas Bassinger (@tometrics) […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersTodd Bowles officially agrees to deal as new Buccaneers defensive coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found their next defensive coordinator as they officially agreed to bring on former New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles as their defensive play caller. Todd Bowles headed to the #Buccaneers as defensive coordinator officially. Deal agreed to, as @mortreport said. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 9, 2019 Buccaneers just […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers coach Bruce Arians will build 'everything' around QB Jameis Winston

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to bring Bruce Arians out of retirement to become their new head coach. It appears he is already sold on Jameis Winston as the team’s future franchise quarterback. It is no secret that Tampa Bay has a long way to go before getting into playoff contention. Arians said during an […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers coach Bruce Arians makes it seem like Todd Bowles will indeed be his defensive coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were reported to have agreed to terms with former New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles to fill in as the team’s defensive coordinator heading into the 2019 season. Newly appointed head coach Bruce Arians believes he will indeed be sharing the sidelines with his former defensive coordinator from their days […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersSkip Bayless loves the Buccaneers' hiring of Bruce Arians

Skip Bayless actually likes somebody, and that’s perhaps press-worthy in and of itself. The sports commentator took time out of his day in between complaining about new Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and comparing every other NFL head coach to him (and, apparently, letting us all know that everyone else is Tom Landry […]

NFLBuccaneers sent sixth-round draft pick to Arizona in Bruce Arians deal

The days of Bruce Arians the retired head coach is over. That’s after he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a deal that makes him the newest head coach of the franchise on Tuesday. But before the agreement was finalized and approved officially by the NFL’s office, the Buccaneers needed to satisfy a […]

NFLReport: Byron Leftwich will be Buccaneers' new offensive coordinator

It appears that new Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has found his offensive coordinator, with Byron Leftwich reportedly set to take on the role. Arians was hired as Tampa Bay’s new coach on Tuesday, and he quickly started to put together his staff. With Todd Bowles reportedly set to be the team’s new […]

NFLBuccaneers finalizing contract to bring in Todd Bowles as defensive coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing in Todd Bowles as their new defensive coordinator, per Trevor Sikkema of the Pewter Report. Can confirm that #Bucs new head coach Bruce Arians will be bringing former #Jets head coach Todd Bowles on staff as defensive coordinator. Team finalizing Bowles' contract now. https://t.co/LGHXcOedes — Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January […]

NFLBuccaneers signing Bruce Arians to four-year deal with fifth-year option as head coach

Bruce Arians is back. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to make Arians their new head coach. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network says that the pact will be a four-year contract with a fifth-year option. Rapoport adds that Arians is also hoping to finalize deals with several […]

NFLTodd Bowles in play for defensive coordinator job under Bruce Arians

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hire retired former Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians as their new head coach, Todd Bowles may be coming with him. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Bowles would join the coaching staff as his defensive coordinator. Arians seems to be the Buccaneers’ top choice for head coach, as negotiations […]

NFLReport: Buccaneers 'focusing on hiring' Bruce Arians as their new head coach

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are zeroing in on former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians to take over the vacancy left by the fired Dirk Koetter: Sources: The #Bucs are focusing on hiring former #AZCardinals coach Bruce Arians as their new coach and the strong interest is mutual. Negotiations are likely to begin soon. Here […]

NFLFalcons offer former Bucs coach Dirk Koetter offensive coordinator job

Dirk Koetter has a new job if he wants it. According to  D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach may be moving a little further north to Atlanta, after the Falcons offered him the offensive coordinator position not long ago. Koetter quickly became the front-runner for the Falcons’ position […]

NFLBucs WR Mike Evans replaces Julio Jones on Pro Bowl roster

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was initially named as an alternate for this year’s Pro Bowl. However, it appears he will be able to take part in the festivities due to the current status of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Jones has opted to skip the Pro Bowl due to the hip […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersRumors: 'All signs' point to Bruce Arians as new Bucs head coach

It looks like that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are inching closer toward officially hiring Bruce Arians as the franchise’s next head coach. In an appearance on Good Morning Football on Monday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network said that the talks between Arians and the Bucs are trending positively and that there could be a […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers interested in Georgia coach Kirby Smart

Bruce Arians may be the frontrunner to land the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head-coaching job, but that does not mean the Buccaneers won’t still be weighing their options. One such option could be University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Smart has been at Georgia for three years, […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersReport: Bruce Arians the 'front-runner' to be Buccaneers' head coach

Bruce Arians is the frontrunner to land the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head-coaching job, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The good news for the Buccaneers is that they will not owe Arians’ former Arizona Cardinals club compensation if he earns the job. While Arians retired from the Cardinals last season with time left on […]

Pittsburgh SteelersMike Evans fires back at Peter King for saying Antonio Brown isn't a top-20 WR

Peter King has long been one of the most respected NFL writers around, but he recently made a pretty strange proclamation, saying that he could not include Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown in his list of top 10 or 20 wide outs this season. Obviously, such a statement would be met with some resistance, […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBruce Arians has been interviewed for Buccaneers head coaching vacancy

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers interviewed Bruce Arians for their head-coaching job on Saturday, according to Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers’ official team website. Arians is the third candidate to be interviewed for the position this offseason. He is familiar with Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht, as the two worked together while with the Arizona Cardinals […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers rumors: Bleacher Reports suggests a potential Leonard Fournette to Tampa Bay trade

The 2018 campaign was not kind to Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, and Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report suggests that the Jaguars could trade Fournette to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason as a result. Fournette played in just eight games this season due to a hamstring issue that plagued him throughout the year […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersNFL insider predicts Le'Veon Bell will sign with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in need of a running back, and what do you know? One of the best running backs in the league will be available via free agency this offseason in Le’Veon Bell. According to Albert Breer of The Monday Morning Quarterback, Bell will be the next starting running back for the […]

New York JetsBuccaneers QB Ryan Fitzpatrick says OC Todd Monken has 'It Factor' to be head coach

Todd Monken, who was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator this last season, led one of the leagues most explosive offenses. He is getting a lot of interest around the league to be an offensive coordinator for other teams and even some interest to be a head coach and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick thinks he has […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersReport: Buccaneers have interest in Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly interested in current Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly for their vacant head coaching position. Tampa Bay fired former head coach Dirk Koetter earlier in the week after going 19-29 overall in his three years on the job. Now, like several other teams around the NFL, the Bucs are […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers' Jason Pierre-Paul says team has a lot of guys who 'don't keep it real'

Jason Pierre-Paul doesn’t appear to be too happy with some of his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates. Pierre-Paul knows that playoff teams focus on doing everything for each other instead of themselves, and that is something he’s not sold the Buccaneers are about: “I think the difference between certain teams that reach the playoffs and (ones […]

Minnesota VikingsReport: Buccaneers request interview with Vikings DC George Edwards

Current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards may be heading to the Sunshine State: The #Bucs have requested an interview with #Vikings DC George Edwards for their head coaching job, per sources. Trusted assistant of Mike Zimmer, has a big role in game planning. Interviewed with #Bears last year and impressed. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersWhy the Buccaneers should give Jameis Winston another season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Dirk Koetter following the team’s 34-32 season-ending loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 30. The same will not be said about starting quarterback Jameis Winston. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Winston will return as the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback in 2019. Several experts and fans questioned […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBucs have 'a lot of faith' in QB Jameis Winston

It is no secret that the 2018 NFL season was a disappointing one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, it appears they are still optimistic about the future of quarterback Jamies Winston. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Winston’s future under center. Bucs general manager Jason Licht said during an appearance on 95.3 WDAE […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBruce Arians interested in coaching Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bruce Arians may not be out of football for very long. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Arians would consider the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head-coaching job, as he has a good deal of respect for Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. Oddly enough, the Buccaneers would still need permission from the Arizona Cardinals to interview […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersREPORT: Bucs fire Dirk Koetter

Head coach Dirk Koetter is out in Tampa Bay, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Post-season firings are underway: Buccaneers relieves HC Dirk Koetter of his duties, source tells ESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2018 Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer reported that Koetter would be fired be fired earlier today, and the Buccaneers’ ownership wasted […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers WR Mike Evans shares support for head coach Dirk Koetter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter may be on his way out, but wide receiver Mike Evans voiced his support for Koetter after the Buccaneers’ season-ending loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: WR Mike Evans says he loves playing for Coach Koetter. “He’s taken my game to new heights.” pic.twitter.com/CIQgl1rSqd — Carmen Vitali […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers WR Mike Evans breaks franchise records for single-season receiving yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans passed Mark Carrier for the most receiving yards in a single season in franchise history against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, as he now has 1,481 yards on the year. Mike Evans passes Mark Carrier for the most single-season receiving yards in Buccaneers history. Evans now owns the […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter will be fired after Week 17

Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer is reporting that Dirk Koetter, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will be fired after week 17. Glazer on coaches who will be fired: Bowles, Gregg (Two G) Williams, Marvin Lewis, Vance Joseph, Joe Philbin, Dirk Koetter, Steve Wilks. — mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) December 30, 2018 Koetter was […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers plan to bring back Jameis Winston as starting QB for 2019

Even after a season where he got benched in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick multiple times, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still plan on making Jameis Winston their starting quarterback in 2019, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Tampa Bay drafted Winston with the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, and the 24-year-old is due $20 […]

Philadelphia EaglesBleacher Report predicts DeSean Jackson will end up back with Eagles

Thursday evening John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia tweeted out that DeSean Jackson is looking to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles. “I’m told DeSean Jackson would really like to return and play for the Eagles next season,” Clark tweeted. “He has a pending sale on his house in Tampa. ESPN reports he wants out.” I’m told […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBucs HC Dirk Koetter ends radio show with cryptic sign off

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are about to finish their 11th consecutive season of missing the playoffs and third straight in as many years under head coach Dirk Koetter. This has seemingly put Koetter’s job on the hot seat with the offseason just around the corner. With that in mind, he may have dropped a hint […]

Philadelphia EaglesDeSean Jackson wants to play for the Eagles again

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson reportedly has a pretty good idea of where he wants to play during next season, and it may be with his former team. Rumors have been swirling recently regarding Jackon’s future with the Bucs, with reported suggesting that he wants to head elsewhere due to ongoing frustrations with […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBucs are the team Mike McCarthy has been linked most to

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly set to make a coaching change after the season, it sounds like former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy could be in play. It hasn’t been an ideal season for current Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter, as the team has posted a 5-10 record after winning just five games […]

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneers coach Dirk Koetter says Jameis Winston has toned down his demeanor

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter says that quarterback Jameis Winston is maturing and is learning how to lead without theatrics, according to Eduardo Encina of The Miami Herald. “I think he’s done a good job of that,” said Koetter. “He’s improved in that area.” Known for his strange pregame speeches of years past, […]

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