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3 Biggest Takeaways From Jason Licht's NFL Combine Interview

3 Biggest Takeaways From Jason Licht's NFL Combine Interview

Here are the three biggest takeaways from Licht's NFL Combine appearance: This one is obvious, but worth mentioning nonetheless. Evans was Licht's first draft pick in 2014, and since then, he's become a franchise legend — he's fielded 11-straight 1,000-yard seasons and won a Super Bowl with the Bucs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / The Spun / February 25
Buccaneers GM Has Already Made Decision On Baker Mayfield's Future

Buccaneers GM Has Already Made Decision On Baker Mayfield's Future

Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep Baker Mayfield past the 2026 season? That question has been answered ahead of free agency. Since joining the Buccaneers in 2023, Mayfield has thrown for 12,237 yards with 95 touchdowns.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 25
Todd Bowles ‘hoping and praying’ Mike Evans returns to Buccaneers

Todd Bowles ‘hoping and praying’ Mike Evans returns to Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to do some soul searching this offseason. Tampa let the NFC South title slip away in 2025, which should give the team a sense of urgency heading into NFL free agency.

Jason Licht News / PewterReport.com / February 25
Is Bucs GM Jason Licht Gearing Up To Make A Franchise-Altering Move?

Is Bucs GM Jason Licht Gearing Up To Make A Franchise-Altering Move?

The Bucs’ cap structure may force some uncomfortable business decisions this offseason. General manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles had plenty

Javonte Williams News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / February 25
Bucs' Bowles shares warning for Mayfield amid contract uncertainty

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles shares warning for Baker Mayfield amid contract uncertainty

The 2025 Buccaneers suffered a brutal collapse that involved the club going from 6-2 to missing out on the playoffs.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht shares hint about Mike Evans franchise-tag decision
Will Buccaneers franchise tag Mike Evans before he can reach free agency?
What Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is reportedly 'prioritizing' ahead of free agency
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NFL News / Yardbarker
Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / February 25
Go ahead and cross two positions off the Bucs' top draft needs after listening to Jason Licht's comments from the combine

Go ahead and cross two positions off the Bucs' top draft needs after listening to Jason Licht's comments from the combine

As we get closer to the draft, more and more breadcrumbs will lead us to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' ultimate decisions. And after Tuesday, it's safe to say the Buccaneers won't invest heavily in offensive or defensive line this draft cycle.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 25
NFL Draft Positions the Buccaneers Will Focus on at the Combine

NFL Draft Positions the Buccaneers Will Focus on at the Combine

With the 2026 NFL combine beginning this week, it's time to take a closer look at what positions the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be focusing on most at the annual prospect showcase, which kicks off on Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / February 25
Devin’s Buccaneers’ Combine Watch

Devin’s Buccaneers’ Combine Watch

So I have finally decided to write another article. Things have been busy for me, and not so busy for the Buccaneers. However, I realize with the Combine here now is as a good a time as any to warm up the keyboard.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 24
NFC Notes: Cameron Jordan, Jason Licht, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints

NFC Notes: Cameron Jordan, Jason Licht, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht would love to have WR Mike Evans back, but said he’s earned the right to see his options in free agency. (Greg Auman) Licht didn’t

NFL News / PewterReport.com / February 24
What’s The Latest With Lavonte David And The Bucs?

What’s The Latest With Lavonte David And The Bucs?

While NFL free agency begins in just about two weeks, teams can re-sign their own players at any time. So, what’s the latest with Lavonte David and the Bucs?

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / February 24
Buccaneers GM shares hint about Mike Evans franchise tag decision

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht shares hint about Mike Evans franchise tag decision

Evans was limited to just eight games this past season after he suffered a broken collarbone in October, and he recorded 30 receptions for 368 yards with three touchdowns over those contests.

What Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is reportedly 'prioritizing' ahead of free agency
Will Buccaneers franchise tag Mike Evans before he can reach free agency?
Four possible new teams for WR Mike Evans if he doesn't return to Buccaneers 
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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz
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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
 The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz
The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
 The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz
The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 24
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Talks Frustration Surrounding Todd Bowles

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Talks Frustration Surrounding Todd Bowles

There has been plenty of doubt cast on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After a rousing 6-2 start in 2025, the Buccaneers plummeted to an 8-9 finish and missed the playoffs entirely, losing out on the NFC South crown for the first time in five seasons.

Jon Gruden News / The Spun / February 24
Former NFL Coach Jon Gruden Lands Major IndyCar Honor

Former NFL Coach Jon Gruden Lands Major IndyCar Honor

The 2026 IndyCar Series begins this weekend with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in a Florida street race. And who better to kick off the IndyCar

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 24
Raiders Issue Update on Potential Buccaneers Target Maxx Crosby

Raiders Issue Update on Potential Buccaneers Target Maxx Crosby

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have needed an edge rusher badly for a while now. The Bucs haven't been able to get a truly dominant one since their Super Bowl-era with Shaquil Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul, and it remains perhaps the biggest hole on an ailing Tampa Bay defense.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 24
Bucs make up for Haason Reddick mistake, replace Lavonte David, and find Day 3 gem in 7-round mock draft before the combine

Bucs make up for Haason Reddick mistake, replace Lavonte David, and find Day 3 gem in 7-round mock draft before the combine

The NFL Combine is this week, so naturally, it feels like a good time to get a new Tampa Bay Buccaneers mock draft in before all the upcoming drills and workouts change the landscape..

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / February 24
Buzz Around Buccaneers’ Mike Evans and Patriots Grows in Free Agency

Buzz Around Buccaneers’ Mike Evans and Patriots Grows in Free Agency

Mike Evans has been a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend for quite some time. He's already accrued 12 seasons, and he had 11-straight 1,000-yard campaigns prior to his 2025 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / February 24
What Bucs' Evans is reportedly 'prioritizing' ahead of free agency

What Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is reportedly 'prioritizing' ahead of free agency

The veteran famously recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards for 11 seasons in a row before he was limited to just eight games this past campaign after he suffered a broken collarbone.

Will Buccaneers franchise tag Mike Evans before he can reach free agency?
25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason
The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz
Lavonte David News / Athlon Sports / February 22
Bucs Land Lavonte David Replacement in Latest Mock Draft

Bucs Land Lavonte David Replacement in Latest Mock Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers experienced one of the largest collapses of the 2025 NFL season. The Bucs began the year 6-2 but finished 2-7, missing the playoffs.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21
Baker Mayfield addresses his feud with ex-HC Kevin Stefanski

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield addresses his feud with ex-HC Kevin Stefanski

Baker Mayfield is suddenly downplaying his one-sided feud with Kevin Stefanski. 

Vikings' Justin Jefferson has two words to describe J.J. McCarthy
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