When the news that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were moving All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs from right to left tackle broke there were plenty of skeptics. Those skeptics might want to have a seat.
The Bucs took a calculated risk this offseason when they released longtime left tackle Donovan Smith and decided to replace him by transitioning All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs to the left side.
The Bucs defense has embraced the identity of coach Todd Bowles, and the offense looks to be doing the same under quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Each week after every Bucs game, we’ll take a closer look at the snap count distribution for Tampa Bay on offense and defense. We’ll assess what we can learn from who played the most and least from the game.
WFLA News Channel 8 sports anchor Dan Lucas sits down with Bucs head coach Todd Bowles after each Tampa Bay game to assess the outcome in a segment called Bucs With Bowles.
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Who is the Buccaneers’ MVP so far?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Please take our surveyHeading into the bye week and now through a quarter of the season, the Bucs are 3-1 and lead the NFC South. The team has performed better than most expected,
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles and OC Dave Canales both praised QB Baker Mayfield for his performance against the Saints on Sunday. “Baker’s tough,” Bowles said, via Buccaneers.com.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is understandably impressed with Baker Mayfield but wants the quarterback to take fewer hits following the team's bye week.
Four weeks into the year, and we're most definitely starting to get a clearer picture around the quality of each team. As with every year, there are some surprises. YB's Griffin Carroll brings his best bets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will have an MRI to determine the severity of a hamstring injury he sustained Sunday in a win over the New Orleans Saints, ESPN reported Tuesday.
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Looking at Tampa Bay’s divisional foes.
The Buccaneers are on a bye this week. However, the lines are set for their division rivals so we’ll check in on where the Bucs may be as they return from their bye week .
The Carolina Panthers will be on the road this week as they travel to Detroit to take on the Lions. Carolina has struggled this season behind rookie quarterback Bryce Young and sit at a record of 0-4. Detroit, however, has had a good season...
With the Bucs off to a 3-1 start ahead of their Week 5 bye, their Week 6 matchup on Oct. 15 at Raymond James Stadium against the 3-1 Lions is a much bigger game in the landscape of the NFC.
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Bucs Nation’s thread for MNF.
The Seattle Seahawks will be taking on the New York Giants tonight for some Monday Night Football action. Seattle is coming in as the favorite over the Giants tonight in New York. You can see all of the odds and props for tonight’s games at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Check out our staff picks below and enjoy each other’s comments below!
A Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey worn by Tom Brady from the December 12, 2021 win over the Buffalo Bills sold for $1.2 million at a charity auction at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City on Saturday night.
At times it feels like the Bucs can’t get through a game without a significant injury. They didn’t even the start the season without a player going out.
Todd Bowles photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Bucs are certainly riding some momentum going into the bye week. Tampa Bay started off its season with a 3-1 record after defeating the Saints, 26-9, in New Orleans on Sunday, led by another strong defensive performance.
It’s time for Scott Reynolds’ post-game 2-Point Conversion column, which features two big statements, two probing questions and two bold predictions. The Bucs improved to 3-1 on the season and stand alone atop the NFC South division after beating the Saints in New Orleans, 26-9.
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Baker Mayfield, Antoine Winfield Jr. lead the way as the Buccaneers get to 3-1 before their bye week
Well, that was fun wasn’t it? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to New Orleans to take on the Saints and not only did they win but they did it in very convincing fashion. 26-9 and sole possession of first place in the NFC South, the Bucs head into the bye to get healthy with a much hotter start than most anyone anticipated.
So, what do you say we pick six...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the NFC South the last two seasons, and with a convincing 26-9 win in New Orleans over the Saints, the Bucs are back on top of the division.