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McCarthy will likely have a lot of say in the offense, if not all of it. That will mean that he will have to spend a lot of time and resources into finding a high-end defensive coordinator who can take the well-paid unit and help it play up to its potential.

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NFL News / PewterReport.com / December 27

Bucs Elevate Jason Pierre-Paul For Sunday’s Matchup

The Bucs announced that they are elevating outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul up from the practice squad for Tampa Bay’s week 17 game against the Dolphins.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 27

Larry Foote Concedes Haason Reddick Has Not Met Bucs’ Expectations

Haason Reddick and the Bucs were supposed to be a perfect fit for one another this season. Reddick was looking for a new home last offseason to rebuild his reputation as one of the better pass rushers in the NFL.

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New Orleans Saints News / PewterReport.com / October 25

Bucs’ Pass Rush Faces Big Test Without Haason Reddick vs. Saints

The ankle and knee injury that outside linebacker Haason Reddick suffered will all but certainly keep him out for this Sunday afternoon’s game against the Saints and possibly beyond.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 11

Larry Foote Puts His Foot Down, Says Bucs OLBs 'Have To Pick It Up'

Five games in, the Bucs’ biggest question mark on defense is not in the secondary — it is off the edge. The secondary has played well for the most part, but outside linebackers Haason Reddick and Yaya Diaby have combined for just two sacks.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 25

Larry Foote Challenges Yaya Diaby: 'No Reason To Be Under 10 Sacks'

Larry Foote's return to coach the Bucs outside linebackers has already paid dividends to the room. Foote is bringing a more direct, "hands-on" approach to a position group that struggled to finish plays in 2024.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / June 24

Charlie Strong Eager To Coach Up, Build Trust With Bucs DTs

The Bucs made several defensive coaching changes over the offseason. The departure of run game coordinator/defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers to the Lions saw Larry Foote take over run game responsibilities while also shifting to become the outside linebackers coach.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / June 6

SR’s FAB 5: Bucs OTAs Observations, Insights And Standouts

INTRO: This edition of my SR’s FAB 5 column is a collection of some of the random thoughts I’ve had throughout the week encompassing the Bucs OTA I watched

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 23

NFC Notes: Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Bucs fourth-round pick David Walker was a disruptive force at the 2025 Senior Bowl and was watched closely by ILB coach Larry Foote. “He was invited to the Senior Bowl, and I saw him matched up with the top competition, and he did a good job,” Foote said, via the team website.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 18

Bucs Draft 2025 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: Edge

Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds continues the previews at the outside linebacker/edge rusher position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need off the edge.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / April 17

Buccaneers Eye on the Draft: Mike Green, DE/EDGE, Marshall

The 2025 NFL Draft is getting closer, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be looking for a high-impact reinforcement for their secondary. In this installment of “Alf’s Buccaneers Eye on the Draft”, we analyze Marshall DE/EDGE rusher Mike Green.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 4

FAB 5: Major Takeaways From Todd Bowles, Yaya Diaby Interviews

INTRO: I was a part of two very informative and very important interviews this week. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles spoke for 30 minutes at the NFL Annual Meeting in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 15

Haason Reddick Brings A 'Missing Element' To Bucs Defense

The Bucs officially inked outside linebacker Haason Reddick to a one-year, $14 million deal on Friday. That was accompanied with Reddick having his first press conference as a Buccaneer, where both he and outside linebackers coach Larry Foote discussed what he brings to the defense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 14

Bucs OLB Haason Reddick Set To 'Destroy The League Next Year'

Haason Reddick’s personal revenge tour starts now. In Tampa Bay, with the Bucs. Following a year with the Jets that Reddick labeled “very bizarre” and

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 1

Buccaneers LB Coach Larry Foote Returning Next Season

Per Rick Stroud, Buccaneers LB coach and Co-DC Larry Foote confirmed that he will return to Tampa Bay next season. Foote interviewed with Detroit for their DC job after former DC Aaron Glenn left to take the Jets’ HC job.

Detroit Lions News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 24, 2025

Detroit Lions interviewing former Wolverine to fill vacant defensive coordinator position

Larry Foote was a fearsome linebacker well known for his crushing hits while playing for the Michigan Wolverines in the late 90's and early 2000's. Those hits, and his ability to cover running backs and tight ends as a speedy linebacker, earned him the 2001 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Award.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23, 2025

Lions interviewing two-time Super Bowl champion for DC job

The Detroit Lions are looking for a new defensive coordinator following Aaron Glenn’s departure, and a two-time Super Bowl champion is on their list of candidates.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / March 31, 2022