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How the Buccaneers Can Beat the Patriots

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything. However, I really didn’t feel like writing about how Buccaneers’ GM Jason Licht did nothing at the trade deadline, so like the team, I stood pat.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Bucs GM Jason Licht savagely trolls Saints DE Cameron Jordan on social media after Tampa Bay's win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did on Sunday what they've done in recent years - get out of New Orleans with a win. The Bucs defeated the Saints in commanding fashion 23-3 to improve to 6-2 on the season and pick up an all-important second road division win in two tries this year.

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NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 27

Bucs GM Jason Licht Savagely Rips Saints Player

Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been known to keep receipts — and plenty of them. But there is one receipt that he has seemingly hung onto the tightest, similar to how you might hang on to a receipt for a gift that you’re certain your loved one is going to hate.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 7

Bucs Announce Surprising Offensive Line Shuffle For Week 1

Just moments before kickoff of the Bucs’ 2025 regular season opener in Atlanta against the Falcons, general manager Jason Licht announced some surprising news regarding the team’s starting offensive line.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin likely to miss first month of season

Bucs’ Chris Godwin likely to miss first month of season; Tristan Wirfs could return in September

The Buccaneers will be without wideout Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs to start the season.

Buccaneers have major WR concern to begin season

Bucs Pro-Bowlers avoid PUP list, but not expected to play against Falcons

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 26

The One Blemish On Bucs GM Jason Licht’s Recent Track Record

When examining Bucs general manager Jason Licht's draft history, it is no secret that he has been one of the best in the business, especially in recent years.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 23

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht hints at new starter on offense

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers boast one of the most talented wide receiver rooms in the entire NFL. At least on paper. Unfortunately, what is an undeniable strength on the roster has all of a sudden became a major question mark heading into the 2025 regular season.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 20

Devin White thanks Bucs fanbase after recent Jason Licht criticism

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fanbase received a heartfelt message this week from former linebacker Devin White. Despite recent headlines surrounding his departure and comments from Bucs leadership, White chose gratitude over confrontation.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 14

Bucs GM Jason Licht Has Some Harsh Words About Devin White

Was drafting inside linebacker Devin White with a first-round pick in 2019 a mistake by the Bucs? Despite the fact that Tampa Bay won Super Bowl LV – thanks in part to White’s super postseason in 2020 – general manager Jason Licht essentially said yes.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 13

Was Drafting Devin White A Mistake By The Buccaneers?

So I’m pretty sure I made a promise that I wouldn’t talk about former Buccaneers Linebacker Devin White ever again when he went off to Philly. But yeah, I’m talking about him.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 12

Jason Licht would have taken Devin White off the board, if he knew then what he knows now

Earlier this year, Buccaneers G.M. Jason Licht said that he shies away from "d-bags and assholes" when it's time to draft players. While Licht expressly applied neither category to former Buccaneers linebacker Devin White, something would have kept Licht from taking White, if Licht had a chance to do it all over again.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 12

Bucs’ Jason Licht shockingly regrets drafting Super Bowl champion Devin White

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' general manager Jason Licht has proven to be one of the NFL's best decision-makers over the course of his tenure in Tampa. It's taken time, though, for Licht to iron out his own process when it comes to his draft evaluations, free agent decisions and everything else that comes with running an NFL franchise.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 6

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht gives update on Tristan Wirfs' status

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht provided insight this week as he discussed the progress of star left tackle Tristan Wirfs and how the front office is approaching the offensive tackle market.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 5

Bucs GM preaches patience regarding returns of Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs

It sounds like Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs could both be spectators when the Bucs face the Falcons on Sept. 7.

Baker Mayfield reveals his focus as Buccaneers ramp up training camp

Bucs QB lands at No. 50 on NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2025

Report: Buccaneers signing QB Teddy Bridgewater

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 5

Bucs GM Jason Licht’s Update On Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs, Desmond Watson

Bucs general manager Jason Licht addressed the media and discussed more than the team’s interest in veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, whom Tampa Bay looks to sign after his visit on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / July 25

Bucs GM addresses possibly signing Mayfield to contract extension

Buccaneers GM addresses possibly signing Baker Mayfield to contract extension

During a recent chat with Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht suggested it's a matter of when and not if Mayfield will receive another multi-year deal from the club.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield focused on improving this aspect of his game after career-best season

Baker Mayfield names key reason he found success with Buccaneers

Todd Bowles addresses criticisms of Bucs' handling of Tristan Wirfs injury

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 27

Former NFL exec addresses Buccaneers' surprising Todd Bowles move

Former NFL executive addresses Buccaneers' surprising Todd Bowles move

The former NFL executive and current league analyst explained during NFL Network's "The Insiders" program how Buccaneers ownership "felt strongly about" keeping the Bowles-Licht partnership together beyond the upcoming season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 26

Why Buccaneers GM 'loved' pandemic-impacted 2020 season

Jason Licht revealed why he has fond memories of the NFL's COVID-impacted season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / June 25

Jason Licht suggests one Bucs position group could be best in the NFL

Over the years, Buccaneers GM Jason Licht has proven to have both strengths and weaknesses. Of those strengths, it could be argued that identifying and developing offensive line talent is at the very top of the list.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Jason Licht Given Surprise Ranking Among NFL GMs

It is easy to say that teams win their championships because of the amazing performance from their players, due to the execution of the game plan. That game plan is set by the head coach, so maybe the credit should go to him instead.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 12

NFC Notes: Jason Licht, Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs GM Jason Licht gave a candid response when asked about his team-building philosophy through the draft. “It’s really not that hard. We put the players that are worthy of being drafted on the draft board like every team does,” Licht said, via Bucs Wire.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 1