Warren Sapp, who helped start it all, retired this week. John Lynch, whose hits still echo, might be next. ...more

January 6, 2008

The playoffs are the stuff of legends. Have you forgotten Derrick Brooks' interception in San Diego? Or Ronde Barber before him in Philadelphia? Who will shine today? The Bucs finally have the veteran quarterback they wanted - the one who almost got away - in Jeff Garcia. On the opposite sideline are Giants quarterback Eli Manning and a monster pass rush led by Michael Strahan. Two of the last three Giants playoff losses have come at the hands and feet of Garcia. Will the Giant Killer prevail again? Will Manning overcome? Will it be someone from the Bucs defense? It's the playoffs, and the images last forever. Who will you remember from today? ...more

January 6, 2008

Doug Williams works in the Bucs front office. He has also played a little quarterback for the team. Oh, and he blazed a trail at the Super Bowl 20 years ago. ...more

January 5, 2008

TAMPA – On with the show. The Bucs did an admirable job of putting forth effort Sunday in a game that meant nothing except to the men actually out there running and hitting and earning their pay on a way-too-warm afternoon at Ray-Jay. But enough of that. Now the fun starts. ...more

December 30, 2007

The Bucs will win if: They can control the clock. The Panthers have the defensive firepower necessary to shut down any offense. If they're inspired and on their game today they could give the Bucs fits. However, if the Bucs QBs can make some key plays on third down and keep the chains moving, the Bucs will take control of the game by controlling the clock. As long as the Bucs dictate things on offense, they'll produce enough points to win even if this game stays close and is dominated by reserves. ...more

December 30, 2007

Bucs Defense vs. Panthers QB Matt Moore Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin can make life miserable for a young quarterback. He'll throw looks at them that they've never seen before and change them up just before the snap. Then, on top of that, he trots players such as Derrick Brooks, Ronde Barber and Greg White out there play after play. Even veteran QBs have a hard time moving the ball against this defense, so Moore would seem to have a long day ahead of him. He's a smart quarterback who doesn't make a lot of bad decisions or throws, but he lacks experience and mobility and that's where he loses any edge he might have had in this matchup. Advantage: Bucs. ...more

December 30, 2007

TAMPA Bucs QB Jeff Garcia said he has felt for some time now that the Bucs would be a playoff team. He fears, though, that the Bucs won't be a playoff team for long if they don't clean up their red-zone play. ...more

December 14, 2007

A more focused, more mature Greg White is making a difference for the Bucs defense. ...more

December 13, 2007

For many fans, college football is serious business. To Barrett Ruud and his family, Husker football comes naturally and Memorial Stadium is like home. ...more

December 12, 2007

The day after a mostly lackluster performance by the Bucs defense, coach Jon Gruden had a bright spot he could address: the continued strong play of DE Greg White. ...more

December 11, 2007