PLAYER(S) OF THE GAME They were quick to give a lot of the credit for their success to the defensive line, but it was the players in the Bucs secondary who played the biggest role in this victory. ...more

December 1, 2008

Monte Kiffin's reign as the greatest defensive architect in Bucs history may be drawing to a close. ...more

December 1, 2008

TAMPA – The wise old architect of the Bucs defense drew up another winning design Sunday. As he's done for years, Monte Kiffin figured out a way to cool off one of the league's hottest offenses, helping the Bucs to a 23-20 victory at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

November 30, 2008

TAMPA - Monte, you want to leave all this? ...more

November 30, 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

Thirty-two-year-old Ike Hilliard turned to the man next door in the winning locker room at Ford Field. ...more

November 24, 2008

Why not the Bucs? Why not the Bucs get hot and play for the NFC title? Why not? ...more

November 23, 2008

Bucs coach Jon Gruden has a saying: "It's not how you start that matters, it's how you finish.'' His Bucs proved his point again Sunday. ...more

November 23, 2008

Bucs CB Ronde Barber vs. Lions WR Calvin Johnson The days of the Lions running four- and five-receiver sets are gone. Detroit has gone to a more conventional offensive approach, and the Lions are likely to stick to that approach today because it offers them a distinct advantage. Though Barber has an experience edge on Johnson, Johnson has a physical edge that the Lions are sure to try to exploit. Barber will have to have one of his best games to keep Johnson from having a big day but even then he'll still need help from the Bucs pass rushers and his safeties. ...more

November 23, 2008