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

If there is one defensive area where Tampa Bay needs to improve, it has to be up front. ...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

TAMPA – If you scroll through the annals of NFL history you'll see there were two periods in which the Miami Dolphins dominated the league defensively. ...more

January 22, 2009

Marques Douglas originally believed he would impact the Bucs this season. ...more

January 5, 2009

The Buccaneers will look to improve in several areas this offseason, including the defensive line. ...more

December 29, 2008

It could come later today, or down the road, in a week or two. Either way, the end of the season is near. When it gets here the Bucs will quickly turn their attention to free agency and the draft. ...more

December 28, 2008

Bucs WR Antonio Bryant vs. Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha Bryant is the Bucs' best catcher but Asomugha might be the best young cornerback in the league. According to the Raiders, he has yet to give up a touchdown pass this year and has allowed opposing receivers to catch only eight balls for 133 yards. He has very good size but he might be hurting a bit after taking a hit to the neck last week. This matchup may be worth the price of admission, but the likelihood is the Bucs will have to find someone else to get the ball to if Asomugha is on Bryant all day. ...more

December 28, 2008

Critics of Bucs coach Jon Gruden say he uses injuries as an excuse, but defenders believe he is just giving reasonable explanations. ...more

December 27, 2008

The Bucs spent their first-round draft pick two years ago on Gaines Adams precisely for moments like Sunday's game against San Diego. ...more

December 23, 2008