Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe Bucs got a pleasant surprise last year when Kendall Beckwith lived up to his high draft status sooner than expected. It strengthened an already talented linebacking core that hopes to continue to improve in 2018. Losses None Additions Cameron Lynch (LA Rams), draft pick Jack Cichy, UDFA Shaheed Salmon, and 2nd/3rd-year players Nigel Harris, Eric Nzeocha. …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportAs the NFL continues to react to the news of Jameis Winston’s discipline by the league, the Bucs slipped in a Friday afternoon news dump. They officially release guard J.R. Sweezy, ending an injury-plagued run with the franchise. It’s been a rough few days for Bucs GM Jason Licht, who has seen his most important draft …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportPerhaps no position group has gone over a bigger makeover than the 2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line. From Free Agency through trades and the draft, the Bucs have re-made themselves in the defensive trenches – but have they done enough? Losses DE Robert Ayers, DT Clinton McDonald, DT Chris Baker, DT Silver Siliga, DE Justin …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe following statement was just released by the NFL Communications department. “JAMEIS WINSTON of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was notified today by NFL Special Counsel for Conduct TODD JONES that he has been suspended without pay for the Buccaneers’ first three regular-season games for a violation of the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. In November 2017, …Read More
Photo Credit: BucPower.comAfter 14 consecutive losing seasons, the 1997 Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally ended the Bucs’ long walk into the wilderness, shocking the NFL and even winning the last game at the Old Sombrero. This article originally appeared on Paul Stewart’s BucPower.com. Buc Power is the ultimate source for Buccaneer history. Paul has graciously permitted our use of …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportIt all starts up front and the Bucs spent some top dollars and draft capital to improve their offensive line. Have they done enough? Losses Tampa Bay lost G/T Kevin Pamphile to Tennessee and Center Joe Hawley to retirement Additions Tampa Bay’s biggest splash on offense this off-season was the signing of Center Ryan Jensen, …Read More
With the recent developments in the Jameis Winston/Uber controversy and the possibility of a 3-game suspension looming, I’ve seen quite a lot of Bucs fans saying silly things like “This season is already over,“ “Sign Tebow!”, or “Where’s Kaepernick?“. I’ve even seen one “prominent” Tampa Bay sports writer saying that the Bucs should’ve drafted Marcus Mariota in …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportOne of the strong positions for the Bucs in 2017, the Bucs receiving core continues to make strides, but have they improved for 2018? Losses At WR, None. At TE, None. Additions At WR, Draft pick Justin Watson, UDFA’s Erv Phillips, Sergio Bailey, young veterans Benard Reedy (returning to the Bucs from the Patriots) and …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportAccording to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and the Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud, Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston will be suspended for 3 games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy and the suspension could be increased it Winston doesn’t meet unspecified demands by the league. Another personal conduct incident would net Winston a full year’s suspension. Bucs …Read More
Photo Credit: BucPower.comA team that had won just 7 games in their franchise history came within 9 points of the Super Bowl. That was part of the amazing story of the Worst to First 1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This article originally appeared on Paul Stewart’s BucPower.com. Buc Power is the ultimate source for Buccaneer history. Paul has graciously …Read More
