Bucs coach Jon Gruden doesn't regret resting a lot of his regulars the past two weeks. In fact, he regrets not resting more regulars, Cato June in particular. ...more

January 5, 2008

A storybook regular season resplendent with storybook heroes officially comes to an end for the Bucs today. ...more

December 29, 2007

It is hard to imagine that Tampa Bay's veteran players are intently focused on this weekend's season finale against Carolina. ...more

December 27, 2007

The vistas of Glendale, Ariz., won't ever be confused with the shores of Waikiki, but the Buccaneers appear far more interested in a Super Bowl berth than an all-expenses-paid trip to the Pro Bowl. ...more

December 20, 2007

DE Greg White led the best defensive line performance by Tampa Bay this season, but there was one self criticism he could not avoid after a 31-7 victory against Atlanta. ...more

November 19, 2007

The Bucs have had chances to take a commanding, if not insurmountable, lead in the NFC South race, but they wasted them, losing at Detroit and at home to Jacksonville. ...more

November 17, 2007

Peyton Manning is the best quarterback in the game today. Given time to set up in the pocket and throw, he is arguably the best ever. It is imperative the Bucs make life in the pocket miserable for Manning. That's a tall order for a team that has struggled to generate an effective pass rush, but the Bucs must find a way to do that. By mixing up their coverages, looks and blitz packages, the Bucs can force Manning into some mistakes. A key player likely will be CB Ronde Barber. When he lines up in the slot, Barber is a very effective blitzer who often surprises teams with his burst off the ball. Another player to watch is S Jermaine Phillips. He is playing at the top of his game and has been a punishing hitter. If he can get into the backfield, he could force Manning to make mistakes. ...more

October 6, 2007

Bucs CB Phillip Buchanon's only responsibilities Sunday were to replace Brian Kelly, who was out with a groin injury, help contain one on the NFL's strongest offenses and remind everyone why he once was a first-round draft pick. ...more

September 17, 2007