In a sweeping move designed to give their younger players a chance to play, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday released five veterans including linebacker Derrick Brooks. ...more

February 25, 2009

TAMPA –The Bucs defense will have a slightly different philosophy under new coordinator Jim Bates, one that incluldes more pressure. Bates, who met with Tampa Bay media today for the first time, will continue to run a 4-3 scheme, but cornerbacks will have a bigger role than in previous years under former coordinator Monte Kiffin. ...more

February 18, 2009

A little seasoning never hurt. Jim Bates, the new man for the Bucs defense, is 30 years older than his new boss. ...more

January 23, 2009

Raheem Morris' has made his first major call since taking over as head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Friday for Jon Gruden. On Thursday he hired Jim Bates to oversee the rebuilding of the Bucs defense. ...more

January 22, 2009

Berkeley Prep scored a late goal to beat host Tampa Catholic 2-1 on Tuesday night in a preview of what could be one of the key matches in the Class 3A-District 9 boys soccer tournament this month. ...more

January 14, 2009

They can avoid a slow start. This has been a problem for the Bucs all year, and though they have shown the ability to bounce back and often do, they don't want to give up an early lead to the Raiders. If Oakland jumps to a lead, it will keep the ball on the ground and attack the middle of the Bucs' defense. That has proved to be a winning formula for rival teams the past few weeks, so the Bucs want to take an early lead and force the Raiders to lean on QB JaMarcus Russell and not on their running game. ...more

December 28, 2008

The Bucs play the Raiders today in what could be the final game of the season. They played the Raiders in what was absolutely the final game of the 2002 season. As we recall, the Bucs won. ...more

December 28, 2008

TAMPA Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden does not believe his offensive line is to blame, but admits there is a problem. ...more

December 20, 2008

You don't lose this game. You just don't. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did, 13-10. ...more

December 14, 2008

Smashed. That's what we saw. That's what America saw. Trampled. That's what happened to the Bucs in Carolina. ...more

December 9, 2008