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  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers joined the National Football League in 1976 as an expansion team alongside the Seattle Seahawks. Their inaugural season ended with a winless record of zero wins and fourteen losses. They were outscored by an average of almost twenty-one points per game during that first year. Only three games finished within one possession for the struggling franchise. This performance made them the only Super Bowl-era team to go winless in a whole season until the Detroit Lions matched the feat in 2008. The losing streak caused them to become the butt of late-night television comedians' jokes. Tampa Bay did not win their first regular season game until the thirteenth week of their second season. That victory came on December eleventh, 1977 against the New Orleans Saints. They needed another week to secure their second win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The franchise suffered through fourteen consecutive losing seasons from 1983 to 1996. This streak remains the longest in NFL history. Despite these early struggles, the team became the first post-merger expansion team to clinch a division title and host a conference championship by their fourth season in 1979.

  • Hugh Culverhouse died in 1994 leaving his son Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to manage the business. A settlement gave control of the trust to the younger Culverhouse who sold the team for one hundred ninety-two million dollars. Real estate magnate Malcolm Glazer outbid both George Steinbrenner and Peter Angelos for that price. It was the highest sale price for a professional sports franchise up to that point. Glazer immediately placed his sons Bryan, Edward, and Joel in charge of financial affairs. He convinced Hillsborough County voters to raise sales taxes to fund Raymond James Stadium. Tony Dungy arrived as head coach in 1996 with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator experience. The team hired Monte Kiffin as defensive coordinator and Lovie Smith as linebackers coach. Their Cover Two scheme became known as the Tampa Two defense. Jon Gruden replaced Dungy after the 2001 season when the Buccaneers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Glazers paid four draft picks and eight million dollars to acquire Gruden from the Oakland Raiders on February twentieth, 2002. The 2002 season saw the Buccaneers win the NFC South title with a twelve-win record. They defeated the Philadelphia Eagles twenty-seven to ten in the divisional round. Ronde Barber sealed the victory with an interception return for a touchdown. In Super Bowl XXXVII they routed the Oakland Raiders forty-eight to twenty-one. This marked their first championship and made them the first post-merger expansion team to win a Super Bowl.

  • Jon Gruden's relationship with general manager Rich McKay deteriorated during the 2003 season. Keyshawn Johnson was deactivated by the team ten games into that year for sideline arguments. The Glazers allowed McKay to leave before the regular season ended and he joined the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers finished 7, 9 and missed the playoffs while the Raiders also failed to make the postseason. Bruce Allen took over as general manager in 2004 but released John Lynch and Warren Sapp. The team started 1, 5 under head coach Jon Gruden and finished 5, 11. A midseason slump followed a strong start in 2005 when rookie Carnell Williams won Offensive Rookie of the Year. Chris Simms struggled early but led the team to a last-minute win over Washington. They won the NFC South at eleven wins but lost to Washington in the Wild Card round. The 2006 season suffered from injuries to starters like Dan Buenning, Michael Clayton, and Cadillac Williams. Tim Rattay replaced injured quarterbacks late in the season as they finished 4, 12. Raheem Morris became head coach after Gruden was fired following the 2008 season. The 2009 squad started 0, 7 behind Josh Johnson and Josh Freeman. They finished 3, 13 which was their worst record since 1991. Greg Schiano arrived in 2012 with a strict coaching style that drew criticism. The team dealt with MRSA infections among players including Lawrence Tynes and Carl Nicks. Schiano and Mark Dominik were fired on December thirtieth, 2013 after an 0, 8 start. Lovie Smith took over in January 2014 but the team finished 2, 14 again.

  • Bruce Arians was named head coach on January eighth, 2019 after Dirk Koetter's termination. He had spent the 2018 season in the broadcast booth before returning to coaching. Todd Bowles joined as defensive coordinator the next day. Jameis Winston set franchise records with five thousand one hundred nine passing yards and thirty-three touchdowns in 2019. He also threw a league-leading thirty interceptions. Tom Brady acquired the Buccaneers in the 2020 offseason after twenty seasons with New England. Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement to join him via trade for a seventh-round pick. Antonio Brown signed a one-year contract to reunite with Arians and Brady. The offense ranked third in the league while Mike Evans tied Jerry Rice's record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. They clinched their first playoff berth since 2007 after a forty-seven to seven victory against Detroit. The team defeated Washington thirty-one to twenty-three in the Wild Card round. They beat the Saints thirty to twenty and advanced to Super Bowl LV. The Buccaneers won their second title by defeating Kansas City thirty-one to nine. This made them the first team to play in and win a Super Bowl at their home stadium. Raymond James Stadium hosted the game because SoFi Stadium was not completed in time.

  • Lee Roy Selmon was drafted with the first pick ever in 1976 to start the defensive identity. Three Buccaneer players have been named AP Defensive Player of the Year. The team has led the league in total defense on three occasions including the 2002 championship season. All five Hall of Fame inductees are defensive players or coaches. The early years featured Lee Roy Selmon alongside linebackers Dewey Selmon and Richard Wood. Their 3, 4 defense peaked in 1979 when they led the league in points allowed. The Tampa Two scheme created by Monte Kiffin and Tony Dungy became one of the greatest defensive runs in history. From 1997 to 2008 the defense finished in the top ten every year but one. Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Warren Sapp, and Ronde Barber were future Hall of Famers who anchored that unit. The 2002 defense allowed only nineteen-six points all season while intercepting thirty-one passes. They returned three interceptions for touchdowns in Super Bowl XXXVII against Rich Gannon's Raiders. Todd Bowles implemented a 3, 4 scheme starting in 2019 with heavy emphasis on blitzing. Shaquil Barrett led the league with nineteen point five sacks in his first season. The defense finished number one in run defense and seventh in pass defense during the 2020 title run.

  • The Buccaneers played home games at Tampa Stadium until moving to Raymond James Stadium in 1998. They built One Buccaneer Place near Tampa International Airport in 1975 as a small practice complex. Jon Gruden sarcastically called it The Woodshed due to cramped offices and aircraft noise. Players complained about infestations and decrepit conditions throughout the team's existence. A new thirty-million-dollar training facility opened across from Raymond James Stadium in August 2006. It included three natural grass fields and a rehabilitation center with three pools. The state-of-the-art building became known as AdventHealth Training Facility after a ten-year naming deal in 2018. Logos evolved from Bucco Bruce to the skull and swords design in 1997. The original orange red and white uniforms were nicknamed Creamsicle uniforms for their similarity to ice cream. Green was dropped from the color scheme shortly after inception because artists' renditions resembled Miami Dolphins aqua. The Buccaneers wore all-white jerseys from 1988 to 1991 to accommodate quarterback Vinny Testaverde's color blindness. The current skull logo features minor changes from its second edition but remains largely consistent.

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When did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers join the National Football League?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers joined the National Football League in 1976 as an expansion team alongside the Seattle Seahawks. Their inaugural season ended with a winless record of zero wins and fourteen losses.

Who bought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for one hundred ninety-two million dollars in 1994?

Real estate magnate Malcolm Glazer outbid both George Steinbrenner and Peter Angelos to purchase the team from Hugh Culverhouse Jr. The sale was the highest price paid for a professional sports franchise up to that point.

What year did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win their first Super Bowl championship?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first championship on February twentieth, 2002 when they defeated the Oakland Raiders forty-eight to twenty-one in Super Bowl XXXVII. This victory made them the first post-merger expansion team to win a Super Bowl.

Which head coach led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV in 2021?

Bruce Arians served as head coach during the 2020 season when the team defeated Kansas City thirty-one to nine to win Super Bowl LV. Tom Brady joined the team in the 2020 offseason to help secure this second title.

When did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers move to Raymond James Stadium?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to Raymond James Stadium in 1998 after playing home games at Tampa Stadium. They hosted Super Bowl LV at this venue because SoFi Stadium was not completed in time.

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  9. 9webTampa Bay Buccaneers 1976 Games and Schedule
  10. 10webWhen Bucs Went 0 for the SeasonGreg Bishop — 2007-12-02
  11. 11webA THREE-HOUR TIME DIFFERENCEJohn Underwood — 1976-08-23
  12. 12newsStram Firing Interests AllenLeonard Shapiro — January 29, 1978
  13. 13webTampa Bay Buccaneers 1977 Games and Schedule
  14. 14webJohn McKay, U.S.C. and Buccaneers Coach, Dies at 77Frank Litsky — 2001-06-11
  15. 15web1978 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
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  18. 18web1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  19. 19webSI.com – Sports Illustrated Covers – January 7, 1980
  20. 20webNFC Championship - Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 6th, 1980
  21. 21webMoney, time follow good strategic plans2018-08-12
  22. 22web1980 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  23. 23web1981 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  24. 24webLions-Buccaneers history: NFC Central foes and playoff heartbreakBenjamin Raven — 2024-01-17
  25. 25webDivisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys - January 2nd, 1982
  26. 26web1982 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  27. 27webWild Card - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys - January 9th, 1983
  28. 28webNew U.S.F.L. Club Acquires Williams1983-08-10
  29. 29web1983 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  30. 30magazineThis Day in Sports History: Bo Jackson Drafted First OverallElizabeth Swinton — 2020-04-29
  31. 31webAccepting Free Ride to Tampa Puts a Finish to Bo Jackson's Athletic Career at Auburn1986-03-29
  32. 32webThirty years ago today, Bo Jackson chose baseball over the NFL2016-06-21
  33. 33webBo Jackson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
  34. 34web1984 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  35. 35webEx-USC and Tampa Bay Football Coach John McKay Dies2001-06-10
  36. 36webLeeman Bennett Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks
  37. 37web1985 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  38. 38web1986 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  39. 39webBennett fired as Tampa coach1986-12-29
  40. 40webRay Perkins, leaving a college football power to take over the National Football League's losingest franchise, called moving from the University of Alabama to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers "the hardest decision" he has ever made.1987-01-01
  41. 41webBucs' Perkins Wins Game but Loses Job : NFL: Tampa Bay fires its coach a day after the club broke a six-game losing streak. His top assistant, Williamson, will take over.1990-12-03
  42. 42webRay Perkins Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks
  43. 43webTop Orlando News, Weather, Sports, EntertainmentMarch 2, 1997
  44. 44webRemembering SteinbrennerJuly 13, 2010
  45. 45webAngelos could strike deal soon, Bucs sayJon Morgan — December 19, 1994
  46. 46webBuccaneers Are Sold to Florida Financier : NFL: Estimated $192 million is most ever paid for pro franchise. Team will stay in Tampa.1995-01-17
  47. 47webPRO FOOTBALL;Dungy Named Coach For Bucs1996-01-23
  48. 48web1996 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  49. 49newsTony Dungy to Join Buccaneers Ring of HonorNFL Enterprises, LLC — February 4, 2019
  50. 50newsTony Dungy credits Chuck Noll with his defensive philosophyTeresa Varley — NFL Enterprises, LLC — January 31, 2007
  51. 51webSI.com – Sports Illustrated Covers – September 8, 1997
  52. 52webSI.com – September 29, 1997
  53. 53web1997 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  54. 54webDivisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers - January 4th, 1998
  55. 55webStadium History – Raymond James Stadium
  56. 56web1998 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  57. 57web1999 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  58. 58webDivisional Round - Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 15th, 2000
  59. 59webNFC Championship - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at St. Louis Rams - January 23rd, 2000
  60. 60newsCNNSI.com – NFL Football – NFL competition committee advises reducing…CNN/SI — March 28, 2000
  61. 61web2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  62. 62web2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees
  63. 63webCold Snap
  64. 64webPostseason history proves Bucs can flourish in frigid weather2021-01-19
  65. 65webIn Green Bay, in December? More on the Bucs in cold weatherGreg Auman — 2017-04-21
  66. 66webBucs fire coach Tony Dungy
  67. 67newsPRO FOOTBALL; Dungy Will Sign Contract With ColtsJanuary 23, 2002
  68. 68web'A trade that shook the NFL': How Bucs' Jon Gruden gamble paid off with a Super BowlJenna Laine — 2017-12-18
  69. 69newsPRO FOOTBALL; Buccaneers Get Gruden, But Pay a Steep PriceBuster Olney — February 19, 2002
  70. 70newsPRO FOOTBALL; Raiders Get a Pirate's Booty for GrudenMike Freeman — February 24, 2002
  71. 71newsSports of The Times; Keep the Realigned N.F.L. RealisticDave Anderson — March 25, 2001
  72. 72webDerrick Brooks – American football player
  73. 73webHappy 15th anniversary to the greatest play in Bucs history: Ronde Barber shuts down the VetRick Stroud — January 19, 2018
  74. 74webBuccaneers Dominate Raiders to Win Super BowlBuster Olney — 2003-01-27
  75. 75newsSpurrier Will Call Plays, Jackson Will Help – the Washington Post
  76. 76webPaolantonio: Out with the old ...Sal Paolantonio — April 5, 2004
  77. 77webMcKay leaves town a FalconDwight Collins — December 21, 2003
  78. 78web2003 NFL Standings & Team Stats
  79. 79webBuccaneers Hire Allen as Their GM2004-01-10
  80. 80webLynch leaves BucsMarch 11, 2004
  81. 81webBuccaneers release kicker GramaticaDecember 1, 2004
  82. 82webTop NFL rookies: RB WilliamsJanuary 4, 2006
  83. 83webBucs release Griese, but may re-sign the QB soonLen Pasquarelli — March 11, 2006
  84. 84news'I'll Hold It Tighter Next Time'Les Carpenter — January 8, 2006
  85. 85newsBuenning Latest Starter to IRNFL Enterprises, LLC — February 4, 2019
  86. 86webKnee injury lands Bucs receiver Clayton on IRDecember 5, 2006
  87. 87webTampa Bay CB Kelly to miss rest of season
  88. 88webBuccaneers QB Simms has spleen removedSeptember 25, 2006
  89. 89webBucs sign sixth-round pick Gradkowski
  90. 90webStarting tackle Trueblood signs Bucs' tenderMay 11, 2010
  91. 91webBucs release Davin JosephMarch 9, 2014
  92. 92webWhere's Bruce Gradkowski? Catching up with the Cleveland Browns starting quarterbacks since 1999Bill L et al. — July 19, 2014
  93. 93webBucs to start Rattay at quarterback against BrownsDecember 18, 2006
  94. 94webBucs trade for Plummer, who says he's retiringMarch 3, 2007
  95. 95webBuccaneers find starting left tackle, add PetitgoutMarch 6, 2007
  96. 96newsBucs Welcome Back CarterNFL Enterprises, LLC — March 24, 2008
  97. 97webStandout linebacker June headed to Tampa BayMarch 17, 2007
  98. 98webBuccaneers' Stevens arrested on drug chargesOctober 24, 2010
  99. 99webBuccaneers release nine-year-veteran DT SimsNovember 24, 2010
  100. 100webBucs make Morris Kiffin's successorDecember 25, 2008
  101. 101webBuccaneers Hire Morris as Head Coach, Replacing Fired GrudenJanuary 17, 2009
  102. 102webBrooks, Dunn done in Tampa BayFebruary 25, 2009
  103. 103webWinslow signs largest TE deal in historyApril 6, 2009
  104. 104webBuccaneers add veteran QB LeftwichApril 12, 2009
  105. 105webQB Freeman signs deal with Tampa BayJuly 31, 2009
  106. 106webBucs turn to Freeman as QBOctober 28, 2009
  107. 107web2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  108. 108webBucs reward Morris for turnaround seasonRoy Cummings — January 8, 2011
  109. 109webJosh Freeman 2010 Game Log
  110. 110webFreeman's season 9th all-time in TD/INT ratio; Dominik: "He is a franchise quarterback"Rick Stroud — January 3, 2011
  111. 111webMike Williams 2010 Game Log
  112. 112newsOn the RecordNFL Enterprises, LLC — January 17, 2011
  113. 113webLeGarrette Blount 2010 Game Log
  114. 114webWinning the Games You're Scheduled to PlayJanuary 3, 2011
  115. 115web2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draftees
  116. 116web2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  117. 117newsTampa Bay Buccaneers fire head coach Raheem MorrisJanuary 2, 2012
  118. 118webBucs hire Greg Schiano as coachAdam Schefter — January 26, 2012
  119. 119webMike Sullivan is new Bucs' OCOhm Youngmisuk — February 11, 2012
  120. 120webTampa Bay Buccaneers hire Bill Sheridan as defensive coordinator
  121. 121webBucs officially hire Butch DavisFebruary 13, 2012
  122. 122webSource: Bucs hire Dave WannstedtFebruary 1, 2013
  123. 123webBucs sign Carl Nicks, Eric WrightMarch 14, 2012
  124. 124web2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  125. 125newsGreg Schiano, Buccaneers Coach, Defends Final Play of Loss to GiantsTom Pedulla — September 17, 2012
  126. 126newsLawrence Tynes' Nightmare
  127. 127webJohnthan Banks third Bucs player with MRSA infection
  128. 130newsBuccaneers, former kicker Lawrence Tynes reach settlement in MRSA lawsuitESPN Internet Ventures, LLC — February 22, 2017
  129. 131newsJosh Freeman apologizes for missed Buccaneers photoChris Wesseling — NFL Enterprises, LLC — September 12, 2013
  130. 132webTampa Bay Bucs bench quarterback Josh Freeman and replace him with rookie Mike Glennon
  131. 133webBucs still evaluating Doug MartinOctober 21, 2013
  132. 134webGreg Schiano and GM Mark Dominik fired by BuccaneersDecember 30, 2013
  133. 135webSources: Bucs to hire Lovie SmithAdam Schefter et al. — January 2, 2014
  134. 136webLovie Smith expects to transform Buccaneers into winnersJanuary 6, 2014
  135. 137webBuccaneers hire Arizona's Jason Licht as new general managerJohn Breech — January 21, 2014
  136. 138webLicht: Building Through the Draft and Free AgencyRick Brown — January 23, 2014
  137. 139webJosh McCown, Tampa Bay Buccaneers strike contractKevin Patra — March 12, 2014
  138. 140webJosh McCown's 2014 numbers, throwing with a damaged thumbPat McManamon — May 29, 2015
  139. 141webTampa Bay Buccaneers select Jameis Winston with top pick of NFL draft
  140. 142webSources: Bucs' Mike Evans gets $55M guaranteed in new 5-year, $82.5 million dealMarch 9, 2018
  141. 143webMike Evans: Career Stats at NFL.com
  142. 144webOdell Beckham, Mike Evans lead eye-popping class of NFL rookie WRs
  143. 145webVincent Jackson: Career Stats at NFL.com
  144. 146webJohnthan Banks Stats
  145. 147webDanny Lansanah Stats
  146. 148webJacquies Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
  147. 149newsBuccaneers Will Stop Using Unpaid Homeless People to Sell BeerTimothy Burke — Deadspin — December 8, 2014
  148. 150webBuccaneers release quarterback Josh McCownMarc Sessler — February 11, 2015
  149. 151webGiven another chance, would Bucs draft Jameis Winston again?Dan Graziano — July 13, 2018
  150. 152newsBuccaneers, in a Surprise, Fire Coach Lovie SmithJanuary 6, 2016
  151. 153newsBuccaneers promote OC Dirk Koetter to head coachDan Hanzus — NFL Enterprises, LLC — January 14, 2016
  152. 154newsDirk Koetter Named Buccaneers Head CoachScott Smith — NFL Enterprises, LLC — January 15, 2016
  153. 155webBuccaneers miss playoffs, but winning record marks reason for optimismJenna Laine — 2017-01-01
  154. 156web2016 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  155. 157webDeSean Jackson signs with BuccaneersJohn Keim — March 9, 2017
  156. 158webTampa Bay Buccaneers release DT Chris BakerKevin Patra — February 20, 2018
  157. 159webSteelers trade for WilcoxSeptember 3, 2017
  158. 160webLongtime kicker Nick Folk signs with BuccaneersJenna Laine — March 18, 2017
  159. 161newsRyan Fitzpatrick Signs With Tampa Bay BuccaneersVictor Mather — May 19, 2017
  160. 162web2017 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  161. 163webDecade of disappointment: Bucs, Jags to end playoff drought?2017-08-16
  162. 164webBucs QB Winston suspended 3 games by NFLJenna Laine — 2018-06-28
  163. 165webRyan Fitzpatrick 2018 Game Log
  164. 166webRyan Fitzpatrick 1st in NFL History to Throw for 400 Yards in 3 Straight GamesJoseph Zucker — 2018-09-24
  165. 167magazineWinston replaces Fitzpatrick for second half vs. BearsKhadrice Rollins — 2018-09-30
  166. 168webBuccaneers: Jameis Winston will start Week 6 vs. FalconsTim Weaver — USA Today — 2018-10-01
  167. 169webBuccaneers fire defensive coordinator SmithJenna Laine — 2018-10-15
  168. 170webDirk Koetter out as Bucs coach after going 5–11 in 3rd seasonJenna Laine — December 30, 2018
  169. 171web2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  170. 172webFormer coach Bruce Arians to join CBS' broadcast boothKevin Patra — 2018-05-03
  171. 173webSource: Bucs, Cardinals swap picks as part of Bruce Arians dealJenna Laine — January 8, 2019
  172. 174webTodd Bowles joins Buccaneers coaching staff as DCKevin Patra — January 9, 2019
  173. 175web2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  174. 176webTop Takeaways from the 2019 Bucs Season2020-01-03
  175. 177webNFL Passing Yards Single-Season Leaders
  176. 178webTampa Bay Buccaneers Single-Season Passing Leaders
  177. 179webJones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28–22December 29, 2019
  178. 180webJameis: Saints a 'Harvard education' in QB schoolMike Triplett — 2020-04-28
  179. 181webLet all debate end: Tom Brady is the GOATKevin Van Valkenburg — February 6, 2017
  180. 182webTom Brady greatest QB of all time? It's now safe to make that argumentBenjamin Hochman — February 2, 2015
  181. 183webBrady Takes Throne as QB GOATMike Freeman — February 2, 2015
  182. 184webTom Brady's (Statistical) Place In The Pantheon Of NFL QBsNeil Paine — February 6, 2015
  183. 185webTom Brady, Joe Montana head top 10 quarterbacks in NFL historyElliot Harrison — October 20, 2016
  184. 186webSuper Bowl 2019: Dazed and confused, Goff shows his age in AtlantaBill Plaschke — February 3, 2019
  185. 187webTom Brady announces he won't re-sign with New England Patriots in historic NFL moveMichael Middlehurst-Schwartz
  186. 188web'Hungry' Brady officially signs with BuccaneersJenna Laine — March 20, 2020
  187. 189webRob Gronkowski Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
  188. 190webLeonard Fournette Joins Bucs' High-Powered OffenseScott Smith — September 7, 2020
  189. 191webAntonio Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College
  190. 192webTom Brady: Bucs Showed 'Great Poise' in Overcoming 17-Point Deficit vs. FalconsJenna Ciccotelli — 2020-12-20
  191. 193webPlayoffs! Bucs rout Lions for first berth in 13 yearsGreg Auman — 2020-12-27
  192. 194webTom Brady, Post-40, Goes 40-40Scott Smith — 2022-01-03
  193. 195web10 x 1,000! Mike Evans Makes History AgainScott Smith — 2023-12-04
  194. 196newsSuper Bowl LV relocated to Tampa; L.A. will host SB LVIAustin Knoblauch — May 23, 2017
  195. 197newsBuccaneers will be first team to play in Super Bowl at home stadiumNick Shook — January 24, 2021
  196. 198webThe Buccaneers Will Return All 22 Super Bowl Starters in 2021April 5, 2021
  197. 199web2021 NFL Standings & Team Stats
  198. 200webNFL playoffs: Tom Brady and Buccaneers dominate in win over Eagles2022-01-16
  199. 201webGay's 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30–27Fred Goodall — 2022-01-24
  200. 202webTom Brady officially announces retirement after 'thrilling ride' with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots1 February 2022
  201. 203web❤️Tom Brady — February 1, 2022
  202. 204webTom Brady says he's returning as Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB next seasonLaine, Jenna — March 13, 2022
  203. 205webBruce Arians steps down as Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach; Todd Bowles picked to be successorMarch 31, 2022
  204. 206tweetCongratulations, Coach Bowles!March 30, 2022
  205. 207webBucs join familiar club of playoff teams with a losing recordRick Stroud — 2023-01-10
  206. 208webReliving the Cowboys domination of the BucsTom Ryle — 2023-01-16
  207. 209newsTom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL (again)A Martínez et al. — February 1, 2023
  208. 210webBuccaneers signing QB Baker Mayfield to one-year dealEric Edholm — 2023-03-15
  209. 211webDave Canales Named Bucs' New Offensive CoordinatorScott Smith — 2023-02-17
  210. 212webTampa Bay Buccaneers clinch third straight NFC South titleGrant Gordon — 2024-01-07
  211. 213webMayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32–9 NFC wild-card rout of EaglesFred Goodall — 2024-01-16
  212. 214webBuccaneers defense falters in second half of 31–23 loss to Lions in NFC divisional roundBob Tripi — 2024-01-22
  213. 215webMore Time to Bake! Baker Mayfield Agrees to New Deal with BucsScott Smith — March 11, 2024
  214. 216newsBucs rally to win NFC South; late catch gives Evans 1K yardsJenna Laine — January 5, 2025
  215. 217webStuds and duds from the Bucs' Wild Card loss to the Washington CommandersJason Kanno — 2025-01-13
  216. 218newsIf you have tears remaining, now is the time. The Bucs’ season is overJohn Romano — January 4, 2026
  217. 219newsThe Bucs and the Draft: What a Wonderful, Wofeul Ride It's Been for Roller-Coaster TeamMike Cobb — 2004-04-18
  218. 220book2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Media Guide2024
  219. 221newsSapp Named Top Defensive PlayerBarry Wilner — 2000-01-14
  220. 222web1981 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics
  221. 223webThe 2002 Buccaneers are still the best pass defense everSander Philipse — 2017-06-20
  222. 224webThe Countdown Continues: 20 Most Impressive Stats of 20022012-12-06
  223. 225web2002 NFL Opposition & Defensive Statistics
  224. 226web2002 Awards Voting
  225. 227webUntouchable: Tampa Bay's unbeatable Super Bowl recordsEvan Winter — 2018-06-30
  226. 228webBucs complete journey from laughingstocks to Super Bowl championsBarry Wilner — 2003-01-27
  227. 229webJackson earns honor of Super Bowl MVPHal Bock — 2003-01-27
  228. 230web2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports
  229. 231newsTime to say goodbyeRick Stroud — St. Pete Times — August 18, 2006
  230. 232newsBucs' moment of victory is permanently setRick Stroud — September 18, 2007
  231. 233newsBucs Team Up With AdventHealth On New Facility Naming RightsMark Cook — Pewter Reports — August 27, 2018
  232. 234newsBay Bucs picked as NFL Tampa nameFebruary 17, 1975
  233. 235newsDashing Bucs Hoist Their ColorsJune 15, 1975
  234. 236newsLinking Decades: Bucs Throw Back to '76NFL Enterprises, LLC — July 31, 2009
  235. 237newsBay Bucs better have a sense of humor (Part 1)Hubert Mizell — February 8, 1976
  236. 238newsBay Bucs better have a sense of humor (Part 2)Hubert Mizell — February 8, 1976
  237. 239newsMcKay's ugly turn to swansHubert Mizell — December 23, 1979
  238. 240newsLosing to Tampa Bay simply the ultimate indignity for LionsMitch Albom — The Tampa Tribune — October 5, 1994
  239. 241newsLinking Decades: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gridiron Uniform DatabaseThe Gridiron Uniform Database
  240. 242newsCondition won't color Vinny's view (Part 1)Tom McEwen — November 15, 1988
  241. 243newsCondition won't color Vinny's view (Part 2)Tom McEwen — November 15, 1988
  242. 244newsThe good guys will wear white (Part 1)Peter Kerasotis — April 19, 1989
  243. 245newsThe good guys will wear white (Part 2)Peter Kerasotis — April 19, 1989
  244. 246newsWinner takes Bucco Bruce?November 18, 1996
  245. 247webBeloit College BuccaneersMASCOTdb.com
  246. 248news"30 Seasons: 1976–2005. From Sinking Ship to World-Class Cruise"Ron Martz — September 11, 2005
  247. 249newsbucs go with new schemeRick Stroud — June 3, 1992
  248. 250webTampa Bay Buccaneers Logo
  249. 251newsBucs vs. Broncos – The GameAugust 8, 1999
  250. 252newsBucs' logo, colors to get boot in '96Jim Kenyon — March 24, 1995
  251. 253newsSwatch-Buckling: Glazers seek a new look (Part 1)Rick Stroud — August 10, 1995
  252. 254newsSwatch-Buckling: Glazers seek a new look (Part 2)Rick Stroud — August 10, 1995
  253. 255newsHandmade design tops contest entriesNick Pigliese — November 5, 1995
  254. 256newsBucco Bruce back for another seasonPat Yasinskas — March 13, 1996
  255. 257newsBucs fire three in front officeRick Stroud — December 28, 1995
  256. 258newsNew-look Bucs dressed for success (Part 1)Charean Williams — April 10, 1997
  257. 259newsNew-look Bucs dressed for success (Part 2)Charean Williams — April 10, 1997
  258. 260newsBucs push Bucco Bruce overboard (Part 1)Charean Williams — April 8, 1997
  259. 261newsBucs push Bucco Bruce overboard (Part 2)Charean Williams — April 8, 1997
  260. 262newsSuper Bowl Game-Time TemperaturesPro Football Hall of Fame
  261. 263newsBucs free to use pirate logo after Raiders suit is tossedApril 22, 2003
  262. 264newsBucs Unveil Enhanced Logo and HelmetScott Smith — NFL Enterprises, LLC — February 20, 2014
  263. 265newsTampa Bay Buccaneers update helmet, logo for 2014Dan Hanzus — NFL Enterprises, LLC — February 20, 2014
  264. 266newsNew Uniform Design UnveiledNFL Enterprises, LLC — March 3, 2014
  265. 267newsTampa Bay Buccaneers reveal new uniformsKevin Patra — NFL Enterprises, LLC — March 3, 2014
  266. 268newsTampa Bay Buccaneers Unveil New Bolder UniformsPat Yasinskas — March 3, 2014
  267. 269newsTampa Bay Buccaneers get jerseys ranked as 26th best in NFLCory Kinnan — The Pewter Plank — June 12, 2019
  268. 270newsUni Watch: Bucs font an odd choicePaul Lukas — March 3, 2014
  269. 271newsBuccaneers' Color Rush Uniforms UnveiledNFL Enterprises, LLC — December 16, 2015
  270. 272newsBucs New Uniforms Draw from Super Bowl EraScott Smith — NFL Enterprises, LLC — April 7, 2020
  271. 273newsQ&A: Bucs' New Helmet and MarksScott Smith — NFL Enterprises, LLC — April 15, 2020
  272. 274newsBuccaneers unveil new unis, mark start of Brady eraNick Shook — NFL Enterprises, LLC — April 7, 2020
  273. 275webSuper Bowl uniforms: Here's why Bucs opting to wear white jerseys could give Chiefs the edge in Super Bowl LVFebruary 6, 2021
  274. 276web50 Seasons of Buccaneers Football
  275. 277newsBucs to create Ring of Honor, wear orange uniforms in 2009Rick Stroud et al. — October 16, 2008
  276. 278newsThe Color of Victory!NFL Enterprises, LLC — November 8, 2009
  277. 279newsTampa Bay Buccaneers Can't Wear Throwback 'Bucco Bruce' Helmets Because of New NFL RuleAllison Smith — NESN — September 17, 2013
  278. 280newsBucco Bruce and Bucs Throwback Uniforms Returning in 2023Scott Smith — Buccaneers.com — February 28, 2022
  279. 281newsBucs' Iconic 1976 Uniform Returning for Franchise's 50th SeasonScott Smith — Buccaneers.com — July 15, 2025
  280. 282newsBucs to Wear '76 Uniforms in Seattle Against Fellow 1976 Expansion TeamScott Smith — Buccaneers.com — July 17, 2025
  281. 283newsNFL Week 5 uniforms: Bills debut Rivalry uniforms; Bucs, Seahawks rock throwbacksAnthony Gharib — October 5, 2025
  282. 284newsSeahawks-Buccaneers may be greatest throwback uniform matchup in NFL historyJon Alfano — SI.com — October 6, 2025
  283. 285newsBucs go Seahawk hunting, win 38–15Fred Goodall — Fox Sports Florida — December 26, 2010
  284. 286webBucs Claim NFC South Title for Record Fourth Consecutive YearJanuary 5, 2024
  285. 287webThe Buccaneers brought back more starters than any Super Bowl champ in decades. Does it really matter?Robert Mays — June 3, 2021
  286. 288newsChemistry Lesson: Unity Contributing to Buc SuccessNFL Enterprises, LLC — December 19, 2007
  287. 289newsBucs' Evans needs 85 yards for 11th straight 1,000-yard seasonJenna Laine — January 3, 2025
  288. 290newsBuccaneers' Baker Mayfield becomes first opposing QB to post perfect passer rating at Lambeau FieldKevin Patra — December 18, 2023
  289. 291newsBaker Mayfield, Bucs' Offense Make Clutch-Time HistoryScott Smith — Buccaneers.com — September 21, 2025
  290. 292newsWhat we learned in NFL Week 5: More Buccaneers late-game magic, Jets hit new lowZak Keefer — The Athletic via NYTimes.com — October 6, 2025
  291. 293newsDavid's pick sets up winning FG as Bucs beat Seahawks 38-35 in duel between Mayfield and DarnoldCBSSports.com — October 6, 2025
  292. 294newsBuccaneers' Chase McLaughlin makes 65-yard FG, longest outdoor kick in NFL historyNick Brinkerhoff — September 28, 2025
  293. 295newsTampa initiates Krewe of HonorEd Werder — December 5, 1991
  294. 296newsBucs to honor Doug Williams (Part 1)Nick Pugliese — July 24, 1992
  295. 297newsBucs to honor Doug Williams (Part 2)Nick Pugliese — July 24, 1992
  296. 298newsPopular Williams placed in Bucs' Krewe of HonorTony Boylan — September 7, 1992
  297. 299newsKansas City vs. Tampa Bay: The Game – HeadlinersJeff Babineau et al. — September 6, 1993
  298. 300newsNotebook – Invoking The FifthSeptember 6, 1993
  299. 301webTampa Bay Buccaneers Take Selmon for Their Ring of HonorTom Edrington — July 23, 2009
  300. 302newsA-Train's Final StopAnwar S. Richardson — October 20, 2008
  301. 303webBuccaneers removing Jon Gruden from team's Ring of HonorGrant Gordon — October 12, 2021
  302. 304webBucs to reinstate Jon Gruden into Ring of HonorJenna Laine — 2025-02-27
  303. 305newsOutback Bowl: For Lane Kiffin, Tampa is where he began learning to coach from dad, MonteNick Suss — Clarion Ledger — January 1, 2021
  304. 306webBuccaneers Announce 2023 Home Game Themes, Including Creamsicle Uniforms and Rondé Barber HOF GameBrianna Dix — June 22, 2023
  305. 307newsDoes your NFL team have a ring of honor? Here's how it worksSeptember 9, 2023
  306. 308webSimeon Rice to Become 16th Member of Buccaneers' Ring of HonorMay 19, 2025
  307. 309webTampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pros and Pro Bowlers
  308. 310webTop 50 Players in Buccaneers History
  309. 311webWatch: 'A Football Life' featuring Warren SappColin Liotta — USA Today — 2020-06-04
  310. 312webA Football Life: Ronde & Tiki BarberSander Philipse — 2014-01-07
  311. 313webWhere are they now? 5 years after Bucs were on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'Greg Auman — 2022-08-24
  312. 314webTampa Bay Buccaneers All-Time Draft History
  313. 315webBuccaneers CheerleadersNFL Enterprises, LLC
  314. 316webUnderstanding the Message of 'The Ricky Bell Story'Daniel Levy — 1991-04-08
  315. 317webDocuseries Chronicling 50 Years of Buccaneers Football Now on Prime Video
  316. 318webWhat is the defining moment of the Falcons-Buccaneers rivalry?Dave Choate — SB Nation — 15 September 2021
  317. 319webAtlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: A History of ViolenceChristopher Beheler — Turner Sports
  318. 320webSI.com – Photo Gallery – Top 10 New NFL Rivalries2010-08-17
  319. 321webRivalry Week: Why I hate the Atlanta FalconsDavid Harrison — June 24, 2020
  320. 322webBuccaneers' Rivalries with Other Teams in the NFLJuly 3, 2023
  321. 323webTampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons Results
  322. 324webSeries History: Bucs-PanthersScott Smith — September 3, 2014
  323. 325newsBucs face nemesis CarolinaTom Balog — November 9, 2003
  324. 326newsBucs, Panthers have wild historyNovember 13, 2006
  325. 327newsBucs-Panthers Matchup About as Big as a Game Can GetGary Shelton — December 8, 2008
  326. 328webMemories of a rivalry at its heightPat Yasinskas — September 16, 2010
  327. 329webNFC South's most intense rivalry: Panthers vs. BucsPat Yasinskas — September 11, 2008
  328. 330webAll Matchups, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers
  329. 331webBucs-Saints Rivalry Hasn't Had Time to CoolScott Smith — September 5, 2018
  330. 332webUnforgettable Games That Made Buccaneers and Saints Fierce RivalsBryan Zarpentine — December 17, 2021
  331. 333magazineSaints vs. Buccaneers Series HistoryBob Rose — November 8, 2020
  332. 334web5 Greatest Rivals In Tampa Bay Buccaneers Franchise HistoryJoseph Nocco — May 28, 2020
  333. 335webRivalry Week: Who are the Bucs' biggest rivals?Bailey Adams — June 26, 2020
  334. 336webAll Matchups, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans SaintsJanuary 18, 2021
  335. 337webBucs Conquer Saints with Takeaways, Head to NFC Title GameScott Smith — 2021-01-18
  336. 338webLions vs. Buccaneers: Random StatsMike Payton — December 8, 2017
  337. 339webLions vs. Buccaneers: Is Detroit-Tampa Bay NFL's Next Great Rivalry?Ty Schalter — September 8, 2011
  338. 340webAll Matchups, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers
  339. 341webGreen Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Bucs: It's Not the Bay of Pigs AnymoreBob Fox — November 18, 2011
  340. 342webPackers History: Favre, Sapp and a Once Great RivalryMichael Benson — October 15, 2020
  341. 343bookFacing the Green Bay Packers: Players Recall the Glory Years of the Team from Titletown, USAChuck Carlson — Sports Publishing — 2016
  342. 344webSeries History: Bucs-PackersScott Smith — December 17, 2014
  343. 345webPackers take on Bucs in NFC Championship2021-01-19
  344. 346webBuccaneers, Eagles renew old rivalryRob Maaddi — October 11, 2009
  345. 347webCOLD FACTS: BUCS WILL BE TESTED BY WEATHER, EAGLESJohn Mullin — December 31, 2000
  346. 348webMcNabb's three TDs spark Eagles' winDecember 31, 2000
  347. 349magazineBucs vs. Eagles: Tampa Bay and Philadelphia's Playoff HistoryZach Goodall — January 16, 2022
  348. 350webAll Matchups, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  349. 351webTampa Bay Buccaneers: Rivalry game battle against the RamsMichael Rakestraw — 2021-09-25
  350. 352webLos Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Series history, vitals and trendsJim Derry — 2022-01-23
  351. 353webBucs vs. Rams, Take 2: Tom Brady 5–6 all-time in playoff revenge gamesGreg Auman — 2022-01-18
  352. 354web22 years ago on Jan. 23, St. Louis Rams defeated Buccaneers for NFC ChampionshipBarry Werner — USA Today — 2022-01-23
  353. 355webAll Matchups, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cleveland/St. Louis/LA Rams
  354. 356webRams Deny Historic Comeback, End Bucs' Bid for Super Bowl RepeatScott Smith — 2022-01-24
  355. 357webDevin White always has Rams-Bucs games circled due to LA's dominanceCameron DaSilva — USA Today — 2022-05-26
  356. 358webMiami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - October 24th, 1976
  357. 359webAll Matchups, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins
  358. 360webBUCS-DOLPHINS: WHAT RIVALRY?Jerry Greene — November 27, 1991
  359. 361book2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Media GuideNFL Enterprises, LLC — July 26, 2018
  360. 362webHow to Watch and Listen: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta FalconsDustin Lewis — 2022-10-07
  361. 363webGene Deckerhoff loves double duty grind as voice of Buccaneers, SeminolesGene Frenette — 2021-09-23
  362. 364webMoving Upstairs2007-06-07
  363. 365webBucs Radio Sideline Reporter TJ Rives And Rock's Bucs QB RankingsRock Riley — 2023-10-31
  364. 366webBUCPOWER.COM
  365. 367webHistory of Professional Football and Stadium Sports in Tampa, FloridaProfessor Jam