The Bucs' defense received nearly every negative label imaginable the first half of the season. ...more

December 21, 2009

The game-day nod of appreciation the Bucs gave their seemingly declining army of fans Sunday was a white rally towel. By the end of the day, it was serving the Bucs faithful better as a crying towel. ...more

December 13, 2009

The Bucs defense has been playing a little better since Coach Raheem Morris replaced Jim Bates as defensive coordinator a few weeks ago, and that has Morris thinking of holding on to those coordinator duties. ...more

December 10, 2009

The Saints can become the 11th NFL team since 1970 to begin a season with 10 straight victories. ...more

November 18, 2009

For starters Sunday, he looked every bit the rattled rookie. He could barely hold onto the football. He was stripped on sacks, fumbled, bungled. He messed up. Josh Freeman was miserable, and so was the Bucs' offense, save for the now right-footed legend named Connor Barth. ...more

November 16, 2009

We interrupt The Legend of Connor Barth for this important message: When you're 1-7, it's not as if you need help losing games. Maurice Stovall's late drop was enough, wouldn't you say? The Bucs could have won this game. They nearly did. ...more

November 15, 2009

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