Tampa Bay Buccaneer players won't be surprised if head coach Raheem Morris remains in charge of the defense beyond this season. ...more

December 10, 2009

Bucs coach Raheem Morris will tell you he always has been at his best working hands-on with players. His decision to relieve Jim Bates and take over as the Bucs' defensive coordinator and play-caller has offered him a chance to get back to that. ...more

November 27, 2009

Dolphins QB Chad Henne vs. Bucs secondary Henne is built a lot like Bucs QB Josh Freeman, but doesn't have anywhere near the same makeup. Though both have strong arms, Henne really struggles to connect on his throws when he's got pressure in his face or the pocket is collapsing around him. With a strong rush, the Bucs can force Henne into making throws he doesn't want to make. ...more

November 15, 2009

Buccaneers safety Tanard Jackson has been suspended for the first four regular season games for violating the NFL drug policy. ...more

August 18, 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

Ronde Barber hated to see Monte Kiffin go. The Bucs Pro Bowl cornerback has a feeling, though, that Kiffin's departure will prove to be a good thing for Tampa Bay's defense. ...more

January 31, 2009

Bucs WR Antonio Bryant vs. Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie Bryant has become a real force in the Bucs' offense the past few weeks. He has clearly regained his comfort level with the league, and he is making plays all over the field. He is proving to be tough to slow down one-on-one, but he could have a hard time beating Cromartie. Cromartie has the size, speed and athleticism to match Bryant nearly stride-for-stride, and he is a big-time playmaker. The one thing Cromartie doesn't do well is tackle. If the Bucs can get the ball into Bryant's hands, he should win the battle for yards because he'll require more than Cromartie to bring him down. ...more

December 21, 2008

Smashed. That's what we saw. That's what America saw. Trampled. That's what happened to the Bucs in Carolina. ...more

December 9, 2008

Tampa Bay has received scant national focus this season, despite a 9-3 record that is tied with Carolina for the NFC's No. 2 ...more

December 7, 2008

Monte Kiffin emerged from the coaches dressing area in the Bucs locker room Sunday afternoon. Cameras, tape recorders and note pads awaited. ...more

December 1, 2008