Training camp is very near and the Buccaneers are going to be heading to New Orleans to play the Saints before you know it. When the NFL releases it’s schedule for the season, many fans look at their team’s schedule and try to predict wins and losses. I decided to wait on doing that this …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportDespite the emergence of 2017 rookie Justin Evans, safety remains one of the Bucs’ biggest concerns heading into the 2018 season. Losses T.J. Ward Additions 4th round pick Jordan Whitehead, UDFA Godwin Igwebuike. Starters Justin Evans took over the starting spot at FS about a quarter of the way into the season and never looked …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe Bucs secondary struggled mightily in 2017, but the cornerback group got a boost from the 2018 NFL draft and hopes to rebound this year. Losses Robert McClain. Additions 2nd round pick M.J. Stewart, 2nd round pick Carlton Davis, UDFA Miko Myers and 2nd year pro David Rivers. Starters Veteran Brent Grimes continues to hold …Read More
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 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: 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: Buccaneers.comIn 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a top 5 rushing attack that powered Tampa Bay to a Top 5 offensive ranking for the first time in franchise history. Since then, the running game has struggled. Can the Bucs return to the heights of 2015? Losses Doug Martin rushed for 4,633 yards and 26 touchdowns …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportJameis Winston enters his fourth season as the Bucs top quarterback. With a healthier and more experienced Winston at the helm, are the Bucs better at quarterback this season? Losses There were no losses at this position in the 2018 off-season Additions Tampa Bay added rookie free agent Austin Allen out of Arkansas as an …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportIt’s been a decade since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South and last made the post season. Since 2007, the Atlanta Falcons have won the division 3 times and made the playoffs 6 of the last 10 years. The Carolina Panthers have won 4 division titles and made 5 trips to the post …Read More
