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Buccaneers GM Talks Mayfield Taking Brady’s Place

Replacing the greatest quarterback of all-time is no small ask. But it’s exactly what Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht was tasked with after the retirement of Tom Brady.

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Buccaneers 2024 Game by Game Predictions

How will the Bucs fare this upcoming season? With the NFL schedule finally releasing and the football world now starting to cool down for the summer, I thought it would be a fun exercise to go through each game on the Buccaneers schedule and predict wins and losses.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / 33 minutes ago

Which Bucs Player Is A 2024 Bounce-Back Candidate?

The Bucs had a surprisingly good season in 2023, beating many pundits’ predictions while winning the NFC South and a playoff game. And while that run was due in part to many players on the team over-performing their expectations, not every member of the team had a great season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / ESPN / 3 hours ago

How Bucs' Antoine Winfield Jr. manifested being the highest-paid DB in NFL history

The Tampa Bay safety learned manifestation from his father and used that to help him become the highest-paid defensive back ever.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Talk / 1 hour ago

Bucs GM Jason Licht: Jordan Whitehead leaving was my mistake, glad to have him back

The Buccaneers drafted safety Jordan Whitehead in 2018, had him for four years, and then let him walk in free agency with the Jets in 2022. This offseason, the Bucs signed Whitehead back, and General Manager Jason Licht is kicking himself for ever letting Whitehead leave.

Vita Vea News / Pro Football Talk / 1 hour ago

Vita Vea lost significant weight working out with Ndamukong Suh this offseason

Former NFL defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh hasn't played for the Buccaneers since 2021, but he may have helped them get better this year. Suh worked out with Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea this offseason, and Vea lost significant weight in the process, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times .

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / ClutchPoints / 12 hours ago

Buccaneers’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2024 NFL schedule

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now know what lies ahead of them for the upcoming 2024 season. They’ll begin their 2024 season on September 9 at home versus the Washington Commanders.

Jason Licht News / A to Z Sports / 6 hours ago

National outlet hits nail on head when comparing Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht to one of his peers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rode two strong lines of scrimmage to a Super Bowl championship in 2020. Yeah, that Tom Brady fellow had something to do with

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / 9 hours ago

Could the Bucs go from first to worst in the NFC South?

Every year, it feels like at least one division in the NFL sees a team fall from the top of the standings to the bottom, and the 2024 season is likely to be no exception.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / 9 hours ago

Should the Bucs trade OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft on outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, but despite some flashes of potential, the former No.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago

Steelers, Buccaneers Connected In Massive Trade For Former First-Round Pick

Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge defender Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is not a bad football player, but the Buccaneers could look to trade him in the final year of his contract.

Baker Mayfield News / PewterReport.com / 8 minutes ago

Where Does Baker Mayfield Rank Among NFL QBs?

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off a 2023 season in which he enjoyed exactly the kind of career revival he was hoping to have when he signed a one-year, $4 million deal (plus incentives) with Tampa Bay last March.

Rachaad White News / PewterReport.com / 18 hours ago

The Bucs Need Even More From Rachaad White In 2024

A big season could be in store for the Bucs’ running game. Tampa Bay is looking to revamp its woeful ground game under new offensive coordinator Liam Coen after it was last amongst the league with two different coordinators over the past two seasons.

Jalen McMillan News / PewterReport.com / 19 hours ago

Rookie Playmakers Can Have Multi-Faceted Value To 2024 Bucs

With the Bucs adding Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan and Oregon running back Bucky Irving in the 2024 Draft, it’s easy to see the direct value they’ll add to the Tampa Bay offense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / 4 hours ago

Bucs Earn 'A' Grade from PFF

Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema just released his grades for all 32 NFL team’s off-seasons. The Bucs received quite a bit of love from the PFF analyst and former Pewter Reporter.

Cade Otton News / PewterReport.com / 2 hours ago

What Is Cade Otton’s Personal Goal For 2024?

There are plenty examples to prove the old adage “time flies,” and the fact that Cade Otton is entering year three with the Bucs is just another one of them.

Lavonte David News / A to Z Sports / May 24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David can make a massive jump in two key career statistical categories in 2024

Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB has been one of the greatest Tampa Bay defenders of all time. The statistics play that out. But there's still work to be done

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / May 23

National outlet adds more fuel to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' fire with recent ranking of its biggest star

Very few people outside of the Tampa Bay area and their fan base believe in the Buccaneers. But then again, the Bucs have been a franchise that have flown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / LWOSports.com / May 23

Five hardest games on the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule

In a previous article, the five easiest games in the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule were analyzed. Now, it’s time to do the opposite and analyze the five hardest games for the Buccaneers in the upcoming season.

Baker Mayfield News / Gridiron Heroics / May 22

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Gets Disrespected By NFL Analyst

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to stay together this offseason with a new three-year deal worth $100 million and possibly up to as much as $115 million.

Tykee Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22

Buccaneers Sign Third-Round S Tykee Smith, Make Two Other Moves

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed third-round S Tykee Smith to a rookie contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Tampa Bay also signed DL Earnest Brown to a contract and waived RB Patrick Laird in a corresponding move. Here’s where the Buccaneers stand with signing their 2024 draft class: Smith, 23, transferred to Georgia from West Virginia.

Tristan Wirfs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

No Progress Between Buccaneers & LT Tristan Wirfs On Extension

Jeremy Fowler reports the Buccaneers and LT Tristan Wirfs have not made progress on a new contract extension, and as a result, Wirfs is skipping OTAs. The practices are voluntary and Wirfs is not required to be there.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / LWOSports.com / May 16

Five easiest games on the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule

Following the schedule announcement for the 2024 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the season with the fifth weakest schedule with an average winning percentage of .478, easier than last year, when they had the 11th weakest schedule with a .483 winning percentage.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 16

Former Patriots assistant names challenge Tom Brady faces as broadcaster

During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Michael Lombardi explained what Tom Brady must do to excel as Fox's lead in-game analyst this coming season.

Brady airs the one major grievance with his Netflix roast

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Antoine Winfield Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13