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Heading into training camp, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are crafting their plans on how to defend the NFC South title. But as the Buccaneers strategize, Tampa Bay is without one of their free agent additions on defense. Randy Gregory did not report to training camp on Tuesday. While the reason for his absence has yet […]

A lot of uncertainty clouds the relationship between Todd Bowles and Randy Gregory. The former San Francisco 49ers edge rusher made a move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While he was a welcome addition to the Baker Mayfield-led squad, it seems like he didn’t want any part of the program. In fact, he has not […]

The Roast of Tom Brady was an event like no other. The three-hour show featured a laundry list of former New England Patriots and celebrities cracking jokes at the greatest quarterback of all time. Since the event focused on the majority of Brady’s career, there wasn’t as much attention paid to his time with the […]

For the casual football fans who watch out of familial or social obligation, a good story might be needed to hold genuine interest for an extended period of time. Look no further than the comeback campaign of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. The former No. 1 overall draft pick was flirting with bust territory […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have finally found their footing post-Tom Brady. More importantly, Baker Mayfield is finally starting to live up to his first-overall pick expectations. It took some faith from Todd Bowles and a lot of help from Dave Canales but it paid off. Now, the quarterback is getting a lot of love after […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off of a playoff season in which they didn’t win a ton of games but went further in the playoffs than most people expected. Now star linebacker Lavonte David is just one of several Bucs of interest this offseason including Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield. The makeup of the […]

The Penn State Nittany Lions’ star defensive end Chop Robinson turned heads at the NFL Draft Combine as most scouts expected he would, and now appears to have anchored himself firmly in the first round discussion. Chop Robinson was considered to be one of the most athletic defensive linemen entering the combine and showed out. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot going on this offseason, starting with re-signing Baker Mayfield. Wide receiver Mike Evans is also a free agent, and the team has already started redoing the roster by cutting veteran Shaq Barrett. As the Bucs offseason rolls on, head coach Todd Bowles is speaking out on all the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made it to the divisional round of the NFC Playoffs last season only to get knocked off by Coach Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions. New offensive coordinator Liam Coen came up from Kentucky football and has now made two key hires for his offensive staff. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs have been […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reflect on their eventful 2023 NFL season, which included a hard-fought battle in the NFC Divisional Round, the focus now shifts to the upcoming 2024 season. With tough decisions looming, the Buccaneers must strategically sculpt their roster for another shot at the championship. This article delves into three players who […]

Todd Bowles is looking to build around the success that he and Baker Mayfield had this postseason. Before strengthening any other parts of their offense, he made sure that their quarterback had a pocket that won’t collapse next season. This is where Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen comes in as he brought New […]

As the curtain fell on the 2023 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers closed with a 9-8 record and a playoff exit in the Divisional Round. Looking forward to the upcoming 2024 NFL offseason, the Buccaneers face the imperative of fortifying their roster to mount another playoff push next season. Among the array of potential […]

It was not the ideal ending for Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They got to the Divisional Round but struggled against the Detroit Lions. Now, they have to endure shake-ups as Dave Canales headed to the Carolina Panthers to mentor Bryce Young. All of this leaves a lot of uncertainty for the team […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were defeated by the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff on Sunday. Tampa Bay played a competitive game but ended up losing 31-23. Baker Mayfield’s future with the Bucs has been a subject of discussion, but head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield can return if he wants to. “He (Mayfield) […]

For much of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ NFL Divisional Round clash against the favored Detroit Lions, the Buccaneers kept in stride. After three periods, the score was tied, and at that point, it remained anyone’s ballgame. Alas, the game went away from Baker Mayfield and company in the end, with Mayfield essentially sealing the Buccaneers’ […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were not widely considered a serious contender for the Super Bowl in the 2023 NFL season even when they made it to the playoffs. Nevertheless, the Bucs deserve the praise they’re getting for seemingly overachieving in their first season of the post-Tom Brady era. That being said, it’s still Super Bowl […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are out of the playoffs after dropping a 31-23 game to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield didn’t have his best game, throwing two interceptions including one to Derrick Barnes late that effectively ended the Bucs’ comeback hopes. After the game, star receiver Mike Evans released a […]

Cold weather has played a big part in these NFL Playoffs, with freezing temperatures and even snow affecting the Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins game and the Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers matchup. But when a reporter asked Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles if he was worried about the cold when his team takes on the Detroit […]

The Comeback Player of the Year award is not short of any candidates this coming season. Everyone saw the insane recovery process of Damar Hamlin. An old Joe Flacco came back to the league and started scorching defenses. But, only one person has managed to be consistent and give their team a massive boost. Coming […]

Who knew that Baker Mayfield would be able to steer the Tampa Bay Buccaneers past the reigning NFC champions in his first season with the team as successor of Tom Brady? The Bucs’ decision to take a chance on the former No. 1 overall pick has been returning great dividends to Tampa Bay, which is […]

Baker Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. But even more than Mayfield, it was the Buccaneers’ defense that really got the job done. Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles talked about a vow […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the NFC South division for the third season in a row, and this one was arguably the most surprising, as many expected them to be one of the worst teams in the league this season. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles spoke about the achievement and the work involved to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their crucial Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. As their playoff hopes now on the rocks, Todd Bowles certainly wasn’t impressed with how the Buccaneers played. Tampa Bay lost 23-13, dropping them to 8-8 on the season. The loss couldn’t have come at a worst time, against the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 34-20 defeat of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field last Sunday marked a career game for quarterback Baker Mayfield and offensive coordinator Dave Canales, who was emotional this week recalling the victory. “First and foremost, I want to make [head] coach [Todd] Bowles proud,” Canales according to Rick Stroud of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned a hard-fought win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14, taking down their division rival 29-25. After the game, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles gave a lot of credit to the mentality of his veteran quarterback, Baker Mayfield. “I’ve been bragging about his mettle all year. He’s a guy that […]

In the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ last game against the Carolina Panthers, star receiver Chris Godwin didn’t record a single catch. It was an odd sight to see, as it seemed like the offense geared away from one of its top players. After the game, Todd Bowles claimed injuries were why Godwin was not more involved. […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had zero catches and just three targets in the team’s Week 13 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers, although he did have one 19-yard rush for a touchdown. After the game, head coach Todd Bowles said it was because of Godwin’s limited playing time due to a litany […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a tough loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season. Despite being favored to win, the Buccaneers fell short, losing 27-20. While there were certainly some positives to take away from the game, there were also several personnel who were most to blame for the […]

Despite holding a 4-6 record, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are just one game out of the NFC South lead. However, things will get tougher for the Buccaneers in Week 12 if they’re without some of their key defenders. If Tampa Bay had to play on Wednesday, head coach Todd Bowles admitted that linebacker Lavonte David […]

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped to 3-5 on the 2023 NFL season with a crushing road loss at the hands of the Houston Texans. This game was a wild contest, as both the Buccaneers and Texans had moments where it looked like they were in prime position to win; however, a late touchdown […]

We have a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 7 game scheduled against the Atlanta Falcons. After a disappointing loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 6, the Buccaneers will try to bounce back and secure a win against the Falcons. As the Buccaneers prepare to face the Falcons, here are four bold predictions for the game […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive backfield may get a big lift ahead of a Week 3 matchup with Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles. Bucs coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Saturday morning that stalwart cornerback Carlton Davis will be a game-time decision for Monday’s contest at Lincoln Financial Field as […]

Don’t tell Todd Bowles that Baker Mayfield isn’t the answer at quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coming off the Buccaneers’ 20-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, Bowles spoke glowingly about what Baker Mayfield has done for the team. Mayfield’s stats weren’t overly impressive against the Vikings. The Buccaneers’ quarterback completed 21 […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a key decision about their special teams unit on Monday that could determine the fate of their season at one point or another. Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers made the decision to cut Rodrigo Blankenship, leaving Chase McLaughlin as the only kicker on the roster. The Buccaneers aren’t done yet […]

On Wednesday morning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw one of their best players go down with an injury. Russell Gage, one of Tampa Bay’s top wide receivers, suffered a non-contact leg injury during their joint training with the Jets. The injury is a brutal one, with officials expecting the WR to miss the entire season. […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles will continue to take his time before naming Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask the starting quarterback. Baker Mayfield got the start Friday in the Buccaneers’ preseason opener. Trask will start in the second preseason game against the New York Jets. It remains to be seen if Bowles will […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are used to having talented quarterbacks, but none quite like their most recent Super Bowl winner Tom Brady. The Buccaneers’ next starter is expected to be former Oklahoma Sooners gunslinger Baker Mayfield. Mayfield has been a journeyman thus far over the course of his NFL career instead of the star most […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a legitimate QB1 battle on their hands between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Todd Bowles announced Wednesday that both guys will start a game apiece to begin the preseason and by the sounds of his latest comments, perhaps Mayfield does have the upper hand, although Bowles won’t openly say it. […]

NFL Training Camps are designed to elevate the play styles of quarterbacks and their receivers. Although, defensive linemen and sack specialists also aim to do the same. This creates huge competition between players during days of practice. This is exactly what happened to the Todd Bowles-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is giving Baker Mayfield a […]