In 14 years of ownership, the Glazers have built a reputation as astute businessmen who might have saved a franchise. ...more

January 29, 2009

Doug Williams and Hardy Nickerson, a pair of Buccaneer icons, both came up short in their bid for enshrinement to the Football Hall of Fame. ...more

November 25, 2008

Ira Kaufman, NFL writer for The Tampa Tribune, talks about some of his findings at this week's NFL owner's meetings in St. Petersburg, including a growing movement to expand the regular season to 17 or 18 games while reducing the preseason, as well as the plans for a Bucs circle of honor, and Tampa Bay's upcoming games with Seattle and Dallas, respectively. ...more

October 17, 2008

We all know the hooded figure on the New England sidelines is a great coach. Now that Bill Belichick is no longer tethered to Tom Brady, we'll see just how great. ... The Lions started four former Bucs on defense at Atlanta (NT Chuck Darby, DE Dewayne White, CB Brian Kelly, SS Dwight Smith) yet still managed to surrender 474 yards to Tampa Bay's next opponent. Detroit defensive coordinator Joe Barry doesn't seem to have any answers when the Lions hit the road. ... Let's just admit it - the Cowboys have the most talent in the league. ... A 10-point win in San Francisco is a decent start, but I'm not buying into the Cardinals until they beat a good team on the road. ... Every time you watch Drew Brees play, you appreciate him a little more. ... The Jaguars have a heck of a time beating Tennessee because the Titans are one of the few teams that match Jacksonville's physicality. ... Disgraceful effort by Cincinnati's offense at Baltimore, averaging 3.1 yards on 50 snaps. ... Texans owner Bob McNair keeps waiting for a breakthrough season, but Houston just can't play with the big boys. Still, DE Mario Williams, LB DeMeco Ryans and WR Andre Johnson can play with anybody. ...more

September 9, 2008