The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off the Chicago Bears 27-17 in their home opener to start the season 2-0. Scoring Summary The Bucs started the game with a six-minute drive. A key play in that drive was a completed pass on third-and-11 from Baker Mayfield to Mike Evans. However, the …
Read More »Bucs Chasing 2-0 Start Against Bears
The Tampa Bay Bucs (1-0) and Chicago Bears (0-1) are taking two diverging paths after Week 1 of the NFL season. Both teams entered the season with a minuscule amount of hope of a playoff run. But a Bucs road win against the former NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings changed …
Read More »Laura Rutledge Talks CFB and NFL Headlines
University of Florida alum and current host of ESPN’s “NFL Live” Laura Rutledge spoke with Steve Russell about the upcoming weekend of SEC football and Florida’s NFL teams heading into the season. The Orange & Blue The unranked Florida Gators are set to face the 14th ranked Utah Utes in …
Read More »Trask and Mayfield Battle for Buccaneers Starting Job
The Tampa Buccaneers quarterback battle between former Gator Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield will continue into the preseason. Preseason Plans Head Coach Todd Bowles said after practice Wednesday that Baker Mayfield would get the start in the opening preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kyle Trask will get the opportunity …
Read More »The Buccaneers Gear Up For Their Preseason Opener
As the start of the NFL season nears, all 32 teams are finding the right 53 pieces to try to lead them to their ultimate goal: a Super Bowl trophy. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, those pieces fit perfectly in the 2020 season, resulting in their second Lombardi Trophy. However, …
Read More »Buccaneers Training Camp Underway
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got their training camp started Wednesday, and all eyes are on the quarterback battle to replace perhaps the greatest player of all time, Tom Brady. Quarterback Battle Former Florida Gators standout Kyle Trask, who has been with the franchise since 2021, is competing against new signee …
Read More »Tom Brady Retires After 23-Year NFL Career
After 23 seasons in the NFL, 45-year-old Tom Brady announced his retirement via social media Wednesday morning. Brady’s Beginning Brady was the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He was selected by the New England Patriots, where he played 20 seasons. Brady played in …
Read More »NFL Sets Record Salary Cap
Monday, the NFL informed teams of the increased salary cap for next season. The league’s 2023 salary cap will be a record $224.8 million per club. This jump marks an increase of $16.6 million from the 2022 season, which was $208.2 million. The NFL informed teams today that the 2023 …
Read More »Bucs Season Ends After Blowout Loss to Dallas
Thanks to a 31-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys Monday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ season is officially over. A Slow Start After two punts from each team to start the game, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott found tight end Dalton Schultz in the endzone to put the first points on …
Read More »Bucs Inch Towards Playoffs With OT Win
The Bucs needed a Christmas miracle to walk out of Arizona with a win on Sunday night. Trailing 16-6 in the fourth quarter, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored 13 straight points to force overtime and ultimately come out on top to beat the Arizona Cardinals, 19-16. Offensive …
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