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Tampa Bay Buccaneers not Showing Much Interest in Bringing Roy Miller Back
February 11th, 2013 at 12:27 PM
With free agency looming, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no doubt looking for players that can help them improve upon their 7-9 season last year. And while the Bucs may be looking for another weapon or two on offense, it's the defensive side of the ball that needs the most...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Part Ways with Another Assistant Coach
January 16th, 2013 at 9:21 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the NFL's best rush defense in 2012. But that doesn't mean they played great defense. In fact, there were plenty of things wrong with Tampa Bay's defense last season. One of those was the pass rush, or lack thereof. The Bucs had just 27 sacks last...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Will Have Another Pro Bowler
January 14th, 2013 at 6:13 PM
When the Pro Bowl rosters were announced a few weeks ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers only had one player named to the NFC team. Well, now that the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers have made the NFC Championship game, we know that defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will be joined by...

Gerald McCoy Gets Deserving Pro Bowl Nod, Ronde Barber Gets Snubbed
December 26th, 2012 at 10:41 PM
It's not always about numbers. Sometimes, a player can't be judged simply by what's on the stat sheet. Instead, it's their hard work and excellence on the field that tells the story. That's the case with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who was selected to the 2013 Pro Bowl as...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Ronde Barber on Pace to Make the Pro Bowl
November 14th, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Ronde Barber has made the Pro Bowl quite a few times (five to be exact) during his 15 seasons at cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This season, Barber made the switch to free safety and his great play is being recognized by the fans. The NFL gave an update Wednesday on...

Monday Musings: 5 Thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Win Over the San Diego Chargers
November 12th, 2012 at 5:54 PM
1. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated America's heroes - the military and veterans - on Sunday, but it was some unlikely heroes that won the game for them against the San Diego Chargers. Tight end Dallas Clark and wide receiver Tiquan Underwood only combined for three catches, but two of...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2012 Midseason Awards
November 9th, 2012 at 9:30 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 4-4 midway through the season for the second straight year. But unlike last season, the arrow is pointing up for this team. With eight games left to play, It's time now to give out some midseason awards to the players. Buccaneers Midseason MVP Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson...

First Quarter Review: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Improving Despite Losing Record
October 6th, 2012 at 1:59 AM
You may not be able to tell just from looking at their 1-3 record, but this Tampa Bay Buccaneers team is improving. They are not the same team that got blown out nearly every week last season during their 10-game losing streak. These Bucs have more fight in them, and that has...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Struggle Offensively in 16-10 Loss to Dallas Cowboys
September 23rd, 2012 at 4:54 PM
For the second straight week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped out to an early lead on an NFC East team while on the road. And for the second straight week, the Bucs squandered that lead and lost the game in frustrating fashion. Despite sacking Dallas quarterback Tony Romo four times and causing...

Monday Musings: 5 Thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Loss to the New York Giants
September 17th, 2012 at 10:12 PM
1. Buccaneers101.com has no problem with how head coach Greg Schiano handled the end of the game with the Giants on Sunday. Everyone is making a big deal about the Bucs going after Eli Manning and trying to strip the ball when he was attempting to kneel down in the...

Monday Musings: 5 Thoughts from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win Over the Carolina Panthers
September 10th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
1. Kudos to head coach Greg Schiano and defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan for making weakside linebacker Lavonte David the defensive playcaller. Even though he is just a rookie, David is the best linebacker Tampa Bay has. That's why he is on the field for all three downs; he can do...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. Carolina Panthers: Most Valuable Players
September 9th, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Just like that, the stench of their 10-game losing streak is gone and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have given their fans something to look forward to after their impressive 16-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Buccaneers101.com likes what it saw on the field during the Bucs' opening day victory...

Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Davin Joseph to Land on Injured Reserve with Knee Injury
August 24th, 2012 at 11:34 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned an impressive 30-28 victory over the New England Patriots on Friday night, but it came at a big price. Pro Bowl guard Davin Joseph suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and had to be carted off the field. It looks as though the injury is season-ending...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. Miami Dolphins: What to Watch For
August 10th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
On Friday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take the field for the first time in the Greg Schiano era. The Bucs kick their preseason schedule off against the Dolphins in Miami and Buccaneers101.com is here to tell you what to watch for. 1. Demar Dotson stepping in for Donald Penn...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Looking to Fix Troubles Along the Defensive Line
August 2nd, 2012 at 11:51 PM
To say that the Tampa Buccaneers have invested heavily in the defensive line in the past few seasons is an understatement. The Bucs spent two first- and second-round selections on defensive tackles (Gerald McCoy and Brian Price) and ends (Adrian Clayborn and Da'Quan Bowers) in 2010 and 2011. But Tampa Bay's...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ranked No. 26 in ProFootballTalk.com’s Preseason Power Rankings
July 13th, 2012 at 12:35 AM
Profootballtalk.com has released its preseason power rankings and it's little surprise that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are near the bottom of the list after a dreadful 4-12 campaign in 2011. The Bucs got demolished every week during their 10-game losing streak to end the season, which led to widespread changes...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thin at Defensive Tackle During First Day of Minicamp
June 12th, 2012 at 4:29 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suddenly look thin at a position that they have had injury problems with over the past few seasons. Absent from practice at the first day of the Buccaneers' three-day minicamp was defensive tackles Brian Price and Amobe Okoye. Head coach Greg Schiano told the media on Tuesday...

Pewter Points: the Latest Tidbits on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 30th, 2011 at 10:00 AM
What Will Tampa Bay Do With First Round Pick? Picking in the Top 5 of the NFL Draft is not something teams look forward to. It means things didn’t go their way the previous season. Well, that is exactly where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed after a particularly disappointing year in 2011. While...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Assessment Vs. New Orleans Saints
November 7th, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Defensive Line: Acknowledging the lack of performance by the Buccaneers defensive line is very easy to do. New Orleans, a team that usually relies heavily on the arm of quarterback Drew Brees, ran the ball right at the Bucs with great success. After the loss of Gerald McCoy to a bicep...

Report: DT Gerald McCoy Lost for Season
November 6th, 2011 at 5:12 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were ousted by the Saints on Sunday and fell to .500 after their 27-16 loss. But they may have been dealt an even bigger loss. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who made a first start since injuring his ankle in Week 5, suffered an arm injury in the first...