1. Fennelly: Will Bucs Reap Rewards with Revis?

    Retirement parties, ring of honor announcements … so much to do, so little time. It's less than 10 days until the next Bucs organized team workouts and less than three months ...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 9 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  2. Bucs' Position Battles Will Heat Up During Offseason Practices

    The Bucs have been ramping up their offseason workouts in recent weeks, with players now permitted to work on the field with coaches and their position groups...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 9 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  3. Versatile Watt, Powerful Ngata, Wilfork Best of Defensive Linemen

    It's not enough to refer to defensive linemen as simply defensive linemen. In fact, it's not enough to call tackles just tackles and ends just ends. There is a lot more to the job description...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 9 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  4. The Bill Buckner of the NFC South?

    One theme emerged in Friday's NFC South chat that really surprised me. Multiple readers seem unable to forgive former Carolina kicker John Kasay for his out-of-bounds kickoff late in Super Bowl XXXVIII...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 9 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  5. Happy with Hayward?

    The only holdover from the Monte Kiffin years on the Bucs defense, linebacker Adam Hayward, managed to earn — and hold onto — the starting the strongside linebacker starting job after Quincy Black went down injured last season...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 9 days ago 97 reads 0 comments

  6. Eight in the Box: Key Offseasons

    Atlanta Falcons: Drafted in the first round in 2009, Peria Jerry was supposed to be a dominant defensive tackle. That got thrown off track very quickly when Jerry tore up his knee in the second game of his rookie season...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 12 days ago 56 reads 0 comments

  7. Being Overlooked Motivated Bucs' Steven Means

    TAMPA — Steven Means Sr. was watching his favorite team, the Oakland Raiders , on television in the living room of his Buffalo home when his then 5-year-old son Steven joined him...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 12 days ago 77 reads 0 comments

  8. Bucs Beat: Barber Tabs McCoy as Team’s Next Leader

    TAMPA - Since Hardy Nickerson re-lit it 20 years ago, the mantle of leadership within the Buccaneers locker room – that proverbial torch everyone talks about – has been left behind more often than it has been passed on...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 12 days ago 44 reads 0 comments

  9. Ronde Barber's Best Five Games

    Ronde Barber has been a part of some of the Bucs' greatest moments, games and seasons. What's more, he often has been at the center of the action, making the play that propelled them to victory...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 12 days ago 54 reads 0 comments

  10. Barber Announces His Retirement After 16 Seasons

    Ronde Barber announced his retirement after 16 seasons during a new conference this afternoon at One Buc Place. Tearing up, his voice quivering, Barber said he made the decision to retire about a month ago...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 13 days ago 73 reads 0 comments

  11. Ronde Barber Retiring Instead of Playing Backup for Bucs

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  12. Bucs Will Bid Farewell to 'Iconic' Barber on Tuesday

    Yes, veteran cornerback Rondé Barber will retire after 16 NFL seasons. On Thursday, the Buccaneers will make it official via a 2:00 p.m. ET press conference...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 14 days ago 3,164 reads 0 comments

  13. Ronde Barber Will Be Missed off the Field More Than on in 2013

    Ronde Barber , the last bastion of defensive prowess from the golden era of Tampa Bay Buccaneers football, told Fox Sports' NFL analyst Jay Glazer Wednesday that he is officially retiring...

    Knox Bardeen Written by Knox Bardeen about 14 days ago 1,504 reads 4 comments

  14. Double Coverage: Schiano-Belichick Link

    “It's pretty fascinating to watch. Coming into the NFL , Schiano talked about how much he respected Belichick and viewed him as his mentor. Turns out, that wasn't just lip service...

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 14 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  15. Ronde Barber Ends Career on Own Terms

    The 38-year-old cornerback told Fox Sports' Jay Glazer on Wednesday that he's retiring after 16 seasons. Considering that every one of those seasons was spent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , it's hugely important that it was Barber who made the call.

    Rob Stevenson Written by Rob Stevenson about 14 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  16. Ronde Barber Retires: Is Bucs CB Bound for Hall of Fame?

    After 16 seasons in the National Football League, the last of the Barber twins is calling it a career, setting the stage for the debate as to whether or not he should merit consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in five years...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 14 days ago 6,362 reads 41 comments

  17. Josh Freeman Welcomes Mike Glennon, Is 'fired Up' for 2013

    Bucs draft pick Mike Glennon isn't a threat to incumbent starting quarterback Josh Freeman, according to general manager Mark Dominik and coach Greg Schiano...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 14 days ago 78 reads 0 comments

  18. Bucs Have No Interest in Abraham or Freeney

    Since the departure of last year's leading sacker, defensive end Michael Bennett, who had a career-high nine QB captures before moving on to Seattle in 2013, some have suggested the Bucs look to bring in some veteran help to replace him...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 14 days ago 40 reads 0 comments

  19. Da'Quan Bowers Has Vowed to Get Past His Previous Troubles

    Da'Quan Bowers claims to have dug the hole all by himself, yet he can't tell you how deep it is. Doesn't matter, really. All that does matter is that Bowers eventually digs himself back out...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 14 days ago 229 reads 1 comments

  20. Is 2013 a Do-or-Die Season for Josh Freeman?

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved on a 4-11 season in 2011 to go 7-9 in 2012. With the emergence of Doug Martin as a star running back and the acquisition of Darrelle Revis, it's safe to say that the Buccaneers have a deep playoff run in mind...

    Dan Tylicki Written by Dan Tylicki about 15 days ago 1,913 reads 18 comments

  21. Bucs Sign Five Tryout Guys, Including Former Panthers DT

    With more teams using tryout contracts as a chance to see more players, more of them are making a good impression...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 16 days ago 149 reads 0 comments

  22. Early Projections for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Final 53-Man Roster

    It's only May, but it's never too early to make predictions for what the Tampa Buccaneers roster will look like in September. Nice cuts have been made and the total number of players has been trimmed down to 53...

    Caleb Abner Written by Caleb Abner about 16 days ago 7,137 reads 17 comments

  23. Warren Sapp Was the Beginning of a New Era for a Generation of Buccaneers Fans

    As a child of the '80s, I don't remember much of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they donned creamsicle uniforms with a winking pirate, lovably named Bucco Bruce, on the helmet...

    J.J. Rodriguez Written by J.J. Rodriguez about 19 days ago 1,585 reads 12 comments

  24. Buccaneers Rookie CB Banks Inspired by Toddler Son

    TAMPA - On the football field, Johnthan Banks prides himself on being an intense competitor. But when the final gun sounds, the second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers turns into an admitted softy...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 19 days ago 80 reads 0 comments

  25. Bucs Rookie Mike Glennon Utilizing Lessons from Russell Wilson

    A popular storyline this week has been Bucs third-round pick Mike Glennon's succession of current Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson after Wilson left N.C. State...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 19 days ago 127 reads 0 comments