http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/61 Recent articles about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers en-us More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP All aboard the Freeman bandwagon! Browse more photos » This week, the Football Dad watched the debut of the Josh Freeman era at the local Beef O’Brady’s with my brother. The waitress found our afro wigs odd, and intrusive, but that did not stem our excitement for our new franchise quarterback. I can tell my brother has his own throwback move today: the ol... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:32:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Diary_of_a_Football_Dad_The_Freeman_Bandwagon/1541705 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Diary_of_a_Football_Dad_The_Freeman_Bandwagon/1541705 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Diary_of_a_Football_Dad_The_Freeman_Bandwagon/1541705 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/0/a0a40b2909fb08f299185228f9598f769ea87941/small/Dallas_Cowboys_v_244c.jpg In 2002 Jon Gruden took over the head coaching duties for Tony Dungy, coincidentally enough, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  When he did, he inherited a team that was Superbowl-ready.  A team that had it’s moral and football compasses both pointed north.  All they needed was someone with a little fire to ignite the men [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:24:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/McCarthy_Suffering_from_Gruden_Syndrome/1541317 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/McCarthy_Suffering_from_Gruden_Syndrome/1541317 The Bucs have placed linebacker Rod Wilson on Injured Reserve. Wilson is the Bucs backup middle linebacker to Barrett Ruud. The nature of his injury has not been announced. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:59:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bucs_Put_LB_Rod_Wilson_on_IR/1540618 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bucs_Put_LB_Rod_Wilson_on_IR/1540618 The Bucs have placed linebacker Rod Wilson on Injured Reserve. Wilson is the Bucs backup middle linebacker to Barrett Ruud. The nature of his injury has not been announced. With Wilson out, Adam Hayward may get some reps as the... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:47:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bucs_place_LB_Rod_Wilson_on_Injured_Reserve/1540581 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bucs_place_LB_Rod_Wilson_on_Injured_Reserve/1540581 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bucs_place_LB_Rod_Wilson_on_Injured_Reserve/1540581 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/0/d05a225d0b7fe910133e7325a50cb28131128832/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89769189.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07597813E727366A4880DB4DD3A7FF68D08FB15E38C52CAAE.jpg View full size photo » Now that we’ve all come down from the high that goes along with such a big win, I thought we would initiate a little reality check before the Miami game. Now many will say that I am being a negative Nancy, but don’t get it twisted, I was screaming along with all the other Buccaneers fans on Sunday at RayJay. In fact my throat is still sore, and no, it’s not from eating all that crow as Bucem use... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:21:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Juxtaposition_of_Reality_and_Hope/1540097 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Juxtaposition_of_Reality_and_Hope/1540097 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Juxtaposition_of_Reality_and_Hope/1540097 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/1876b0b0411c00a747e12db9c56130888cb8ad58/small/Green_Bay_Packers_2e1e.jpg More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman celebrates with offensive coordinator Greg Olson after throwing a fourth-quarter touchdown as the Buccaneers defeated the Packers, 38-28. Browse more photos »   On a day when a franchise celebrated its past, it got a peek at its future. And through that window came relief for a head coach. For a city, triumph. For a... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:07:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/A_defining_moment_in_a_young_career_Freeman_leads_a_comeback/1532238 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/A_defining_moment_in_a_young_career_Freeman_leads_a_comeback/1532238 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/A_defining_moment_in_a_young_career_Freeman_leads_a_comeback/1532238 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/71148c493f85426343694ea6af7b9614fe450510/small/New_England_Patriots_c743.jpg The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally won their first game of the season, but safety Sabby Piscitelli still had a bad day. Police say burglars broke into his house in Tampa Sunday afternoon while he was playing the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium. The house was ransacked and a TV was stolen. A lawn crew in the neighborhood saw the house's rear doors had been forced open and told a neighbor who called police. No arrests have been made. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Home_of_Bucs_S_robbed_during_team_39s_first_win/1530516 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Home_of_Bucs_S_robbed_during_team_39s_first_win/1530516 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally won their first game of the season, but safety Sabby Piscitelli still had a bad day. Police say burglars broke into his house in Tampa Sunday afternoon while he was playing the Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium. The house was ransacked and a TV was stolen. A lawn crew in the neighborhood saw the house's rear doors had been forced open and told a neighbor who called police. No arrests have been made. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Home_of_Bucs_S_robbed_during_team_39s_first_win/1530509 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Home_of_Bucs_S_robbed_during_team_39s_first_win/1530509 SS Sabby Piscitelli's joy of the season's first win was offset by the realization his South Tampa home had been burglarized while he was on the field at Raymond James Stadium. Piscitelli was not available for comment on the matter... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Piscitellis_home_ransacked_and_burglarized_during_Sundays_game/1530392 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Piscitellis_home_ransacked_and_burglarized_during_Sundays_game/1530392 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Piscitellis_home_ransacked_and_burglarized_during_Sundays_game/1530392 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/a/7a1b782dfffcd09b50910738eb7f7576cef23e0d/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89769199.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05EE85A452BF2668E880DB4DD3A7FF68D8BFA459B66B4AE3B.jpg Safety Sabby Piscitelli’s celebration of the Bucs first win on Sunday was short-lived. Police say burglars broke into his house in Tampa Sunday afternoon while he was playing and beating the Packers at Raymond James Stadium. The house was ransacked and a TV was stolen. A lawn crew in the neighborhood saw the house’s rear [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:37:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Buccaneers_Safety_Piscitellis_House_Robbed_During_Win_Over_Packers/1530298 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Buccaneers_Safety_Piscitellis_House_Robbed_During_Win_Over_Packers/1530298 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Buccaneers_Safety_Piscitellis_House_Robbed_During_Win_Over_Packers/1530298 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e2301b5da3a8c55f9ab5400ddc88dd6acabdde57/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f82872618.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B60283B7BB243DFBAE7DF396F14C39EA.jpg Safety Sabby Piscitelli’s celebration of the Bucs first win on Sunday was short-lived. Police say burglars broke into his house in Tampa Sunday afternoon while he was playing and beating the Packers at Raymond James Stadium. The house was ransacked and a TV was stolen. A lawn crew in the neighborhood saw the house’s rear [...] Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:36:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Safety_Piscitellis_House_Robbed_During_Win/1530238 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Safety_Piscitellis_House_Robbed_During_Win/1530238 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Safety_Piscitellis_House_Robbed_During_Win/1530238 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e2301b5da3a8c55f9ab5400ddc88dd6acabdde57/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f82872618.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B60283B7BB243DFBAE7DF396F14C39EA.jpg More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP You could not have written a better Hollywood script for Freeman, or the Game. Browse more photos » Never happend. That's when the last time, since the merger in 1970, that a rookie QB threw 3 TD passes in his first game, and Won by the way. That's what happened today, as the best case scenario played out, and the Bucs won their first game in Bucco Bruce threads ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:16:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/For_Veterans_Day_Tampa_Bay_falls_in_love_with_Free_man/1526591 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/For_Veterans_Day_Tampa_Bay_falls_in_love_with_Free_man/1526591 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/For_Veterans_Day_Tampa_Bay_falls_in_love_with_Free_man/1526591 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/d/eda242c37cfd2ec71c37fecbcad75cd30dab15bb/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92335489.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B8936BFE866F176DC488FADE0D409B99D51CE03562A084DC.jpg A few injury issues to tie up after the Buccaneers' win here at Raymond James Stadium. S Will Allen appears to have a broken right thumb after X-rays revealed a crack. He was wearing a cast after the game but... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:17:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Buccaneers_post_game_injury_update/1525887 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Buccaneers_post_game_injury_update/1525887 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Buccaneers_post_game_injury_update/1525887 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27532c2a4d240e3366aeda4b16538ff09610a760/small/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_8e9d.jpg Bucs WR Antonio Bryant is out today as his knee injury continues to linger. Bryant was unable to practice Thursday and Friday and said he has had extensive swelling in the left knee during the past week-plus. His loss will... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:31:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Antonio_Bryant_sits_out_throwback_day_with_knee_injury/1524025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Antonio_Bryant_sits_out_throwback_day_with_knee_injury/1524025 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Antonio_Bryant_sits_out_throwback_day_with_knee_injury/1524025 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c897774bdb56518d7e85acdb656818c7c5875888/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f83054816.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193589ACFE00AF940547D7DB871B7EB9501.jpg Josh Freeman #5 / Quarterback / Tampa Bay Buccaneers Height: 6-5 Weight: 248 Born: Jan 13, 1988 College: Kansas State   Welcome to the big time rookie.  As a way to keep you humble and connected to the past, we bring out the throwback jerseys.  Please feel free to exorcise the demons. Don't do too much, remember that a punt is better than an interception, and find the guys wearing orange and white (never thought I'd say that again). Oh, and p... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gameday_thread_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_vs_Green_Bay_Packers_Week_9_Throwback_Edition/1523899 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gameday_thread_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_vs_Green_Bay_Packers_Week_9_Throwback_Edition/1523899 members of the 1979 team and Ed Glazer. from right to left, Kicker Neil O'Donoghue, Dr. Diaco, Doug Williams, Jim Obradovich, Johnny Davis, Dave Reavis, Dave Green, Gordon Jones. View full size photo » I tried to think of a snazzy title, but really couldnt come up with one that better describes how it all happened. Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers invited my friend Paul Steward of the Bucs UK and Bucpower.com ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:32:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/An_unbelievable_night_at_One_Buc/1522972 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/An_unbelievable_night_at_One_Buc/1522972 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/An_unbelievable_night_at_One_Buc/1522972 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f1cc09d55e00ffefefc9975f7a3053f2198b9996/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89769134.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D02B18CE72CD426B35880DB4DD3A7FF68DCA2E70A14DE69D25.jpg The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still looking for their first win of the season. Jason Horowitz and NFL.com analyst Pat Kirwan discuss whether they have a chance to get it against the Packers. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:04:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_Bucs_Preview_from_CBS/1520731 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Packers_Bucs_Preview_from_CBS/1520731 Bucs WR Antonio Bryant can't commit to playing Sunday because of a setback in his left knee injury that has lingered since a preseason arthroscopic surgery. Bryant believes the 9-hour flight home from London caused the extensive swelling he suffered... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:29:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_WR_Antonio_Bryant_fighting_injury_setback/1513031 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_WR_Antonio_Bryant_fighting_injury_setback/1513031 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_WR_Antonio_Bryant_fighting_injury_setback/1513031 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1ede2e508541a9551b433816f2bebd204789d1aa/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f81969291.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B7AACB11502DBF332C86E3D0CD776D05.jpg The games were many, some decided in overtime, some blowouts like the 55-14 beat down the Packers put on us in 1983. That game was 49-3 at half time. Of course this is all before the days of Warren Sapp and Brett Favre having their play time on the screen. Before the return to Monday Night Football where Dilfer threw two perfect slants to Green and Emanuel, there was the very last Monday Night game for Howard Cosell, who didn't want to take the trek to San Francisco for game 16, th... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:26:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Throwback_memories_A_Video_History_of_Green_Bay_vs_Tampa_Bay/1511414 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Throwback_memories_A_Video_History_of_Green_Bay_vs_Tampa_Bay/1511414 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Throwback_memories_A_Video_History_of_Green_Bay_vs_Tampa_Bay/1511414 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d2b675dfad43cbd1b1a56dfd1293700757ea3c2c/small/Sapp_celebrates_the_d303.jpg