With the obvious exception of the final score, there wasn't much about playing a game against the Patriots at Wembley Stadium that the Bucs didn't like. ...more

October 25, 2009

JACKSONVILLE—Even Tampa Bay's few veterans are dazzled by Sammie Stroughter. The seventh-round WR out of Oregon State showcased his versatile skills in Saturday night's 24-23 preseason triumph against the Jaguars, setting up one TD with a 75-yard kickoff return and scoring himself six minutes later on a 9-yard pass thrown by Luke McCown. ...more

August 23, 2009

For seven consecutive days, The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com invited Bucs fans to be the team's general manager. Anticipating the start of NFL free agency on Friday, we provided position-by-position analysis and lists of key players. Thousands took the chance to shape the Buccaneers roster. ...more

February 23, 2009

The defensive secondary has become an area of strength for the Bucs. It will stay that way if they can re-sign their own free agents. ...more

February 22, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is one of Bucs coach Raheem Morris' closest friends. Earlier this week, though, the two were talking about the possibility of becoming the biggest of rivals. ...more

February 20, 2009

QUARTERBACK The Bucs have a real quandary here. Their best quarterback remains Jeff Garcia, but he posted a disappointing 63.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter, turns 39 in February and will be a free agent in March. The Bucs might like to move on, but they are not sure about backup Luke McCown, also due to become a free agent, and rookie Josh Johnson isn't ready yet. Backup Brian Griese remains under contract. Given the circumstances, the Bucs could look to add someone through free agency and possibly the draft. Failing that, look for Garcia to come back as the "starter," but with competition for his job to be more wide open. ...more

December 30, 2008

It has been a while since Tampa Bay DT Ryan Sims strapped on his helmet early in the first quarter. ...more

December 9, 2008

Bucs CB Ronde Barber vs. Panthers WR Steve Smith ...more

December 8, 2008

Saints WR Lance Moore vs. Bucs CB Ronde Barber Moore is having a great season, but scouts aren't all that impressed with his skill set. He is not real big or real fast, and he has a tendency to wait on the ball instead of going after it. He is just the kind of player that Barber can take advantage of and make a big play against, because Barber tends to wait for the right moment to jump a route. The Saints threw to Barber's side of the field a lot, and with some success, in the first meeting. They'll probably look to do the same again today. If they do that with Moore as the target, look for a big play from Barber. ...more

November 30, 2008

The NFL announced that Tampa Bay CB Ronde Barber was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. It marks the eighth time in his career Barber earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. ...more

November 26, 2008