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• Buccaneers vs. 49ers: Predictions and staff picks for Week 6

As the Buccaneers get set to take on the 49ers at home on Sunday, we here at Bucs Nation will dive into some picks and predictions for Tampa Bay’s big Week 6 home matchup. Check it all out below. Predictions Offense Tampa Bay’s offense is ranked 11th in the NFL this season as they are […]...2025
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As many of you are likely aware, Google searches are … different these days. The good news is Google is offering a solution for folks who like to get their news from specific sources. If you want to help Bucs Nation — while also streamlining all your Google searches — there is now a way. […]...2025
• Eagles-Bucs Game Preview: 5 questions and answers with the Week 4 enemy

The Philadelphia Eagles are once again facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Can the Birds actually beat the Bucs this time?! In order to preview this Week 4 matchup against an all too familiar opponent, I reached out to our enemies over at Bucs Nation. The excellent Evan Wanish […]...2025
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• Buccaneers vs. Jets: Predictions and staff picks for Week 3

As the Buccaneers get set to take on the Jets at home on Sunday, we here at Bucs Nation will dive into some picks and predictions for Tampa Bay’s big Week 3 home matchup while donning the 1976 uniforms. Check it all out below. Predictions Offense Baker Mayfield put the game on his back this […]...2025
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• Buccaneers at Texans: Predictions and staff picks for Week 2

As the Buccaneers get set to take on the Texans in Houston on Monday night, we here at Bucs Nation will dive into some picks and predictions for Tampa Bay’s big Week 2 matchup under the lights. Check it all out below. Predictions Gil Arcia: Baker bakes Baker Mayfield was a bit shaky in Week […]...2025
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• Five good Texan questions with Bucs Nation

It’s finally week two of the NFL season and the Texans are playing in prime time. This one is yet another matchup of two teams that hope to be playing in the postseason in January of 2026. We managed to catch up with Evan Wanish of Bucs Nation to get his take on the Bucs […]...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Terry McLaurin ends contract holdout

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images McLaurin reported to Commanders training camp, despite wanting a new contract. The Washington Commander have been in talks with their star receiver, Terry McLaurin, over a new contract as McLaurin is on the last year of his deal. The receiver missed the first few training camp practices, but reported to camp over the weekend. He was placed on the PUP Lis...2025
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• Buccaneers Quarter Century Team: Defensive Tackles and Nose Tackles

Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images The big boys of the defense are next in line. The quarter-century team list continues with a visit to the interior of the trenches, where the Buccaneers have housed some of the most fearsome defensive tackles the NFL has seen over the last 25 years. Let’s dive in. Defensive Tackle Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images First team: Gerald McCo...2025
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• Around SB Nation: T.J. Watt’s historic extension

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images T.J. Watt became the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been making moves all offseason long and their most recent one made their best defensive player, T.J. Watt, the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. He may hold the Steelers franchise record for sacks, but Watt has been unable to help the team when it ha...2025
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• Buccaneers Quarter Century Team: Defensive Ends

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images We kick off the defensive side of the team with the pass rushers. Discussing defensive ends is how we’ll start off the defensive half of the Buccaneers’ all-quarter-century team. Let’s see who makes the cut. Edge Rusher Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images 1st team: Simeon Rice When it comes to the Buccaneers getting to the quarte...2025
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• Buccaneers Quarter Century Team: Offensive Line

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images We’ll conclude the offensive side of the team with the trenches. We’ll conclude the offensive side of the Buccaneers’ all-quarter-century team with a breakdown of the team’s best(ish) offensive linemen of the last 25 years. Let’s hear it for Fat Boy Friday. Left Tackle Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images First team: Donald Penn...2025
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• Buccaneers Quarter Century Team: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images We continue shouting out our quarter century team with the rest of the skill players. We continue the breakdown of our all-quarter-century team on offense, this time diving into the receivers and tight ends of the last 25 years. Let’s keep it rolling! Wide Receiver Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images 1st team: Mike Evans and Chris God...2025
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• Buccaneers Quarter Century Team: Quarterbacks and Running Backs

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images We kick off our quarter century team countdown with the backs. The first 25 years of the 21st century contained the most successful seasons in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history – a tapestry being slowly untangled from the largely painful memories of the 1970s-90s and re-weaved into one of the more illustrious and respectable amongst the NFL at-large. While there...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Who will be the Colts starting quarterback

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts will be going through a quarterback competition during training camp and the preseason. The Indianapolis Colts hoped they had their starting quarterback when Anthony Richardson showed flashes during his rookie season. But after being injured and inconsistent, the team brought in Daniel Jones to battle it out for the star...2025
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• Eagles’ Week 4 opponent is dealing with some bad news

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be without their starting left tackle early in the season. Some big NFL news that potentially impacts the Philadelphia Eagles: Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs recently underwent knee surgery that could cause him to miss multiple games. The Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud reports that Wi...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Would the Bengals fire Zac Taylor

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Could this be Zac Taylor’s last season coaching the Bengals? The Cincinnati Bengals have missed the playoffs for the last two seasons and that is with having Joe Burrow at quarterback, who has become one of the best in the league. The Bengals and Miami Dolphins are sort of similar in that they have had bad luck with injuries that have cost them seasons. Bu...2025
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• Buccaneers Quarter Century Team: Linebackers

Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images Arguably the most decorated position group in team history is next. Buccaneers fans may not have been consistently spoiled in much for the better part of the last 25 years, but one spot where everyone has been consistently indulged is linebacker play. Boasting some of the greatest of all time at the off-ball position, let’s reminisce. Outside Lineba...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Will the Steelers pay T.J. Watt

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images T.J. Watt wants a new contract. But he and the Steelers can’t seem to find common ground. The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines last week when they traded with the Miami Dolphins for CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith. The moves go on to show that the Steelers feel like they can contend this year after signing QB Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterba...2025
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• Can you guess this Bucs linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Bucs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Bucs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Can you guess this Bucs specialist in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Can you guess this Bucs defensive end in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Can you guess this Bucs safety in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Bucs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Bucs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Bucs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025
• Bucs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out which Bucs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Bucs Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Bucs Nation in-5 game If you can’t see the ga...2025

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• Around SB Nation: Reaction to Ravens signing Jaire Alexander

David Banks-Imagn Images The Ravens bolstered their secondary last week by signing Jaire Alexander. The Baltimore Ravens made a splash signing last week when they added CB Jaire Alexander to their team. When he is on the field, Alexander can be a shut down corner. But that is his main problem. He can’t stay healthy enough, which frustrated the Green Bay Packers resulting in Alexander’s rel...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Jim Irsay’s Legacy

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Colts owner sadly passed away last week at the age of 65. The NFL was saddened last week when it was announced that Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay, had passed away at the age of 65. Irsay took over ownership of the Colts in 1997 when his father, Robert, passed away and worked in different departments with the team since 1982 before taking over. Th...2025
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• What Tez Johnson Does for the Buccaneers

Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Bucs take a 7th round flier on a dynamic, diminutive playmaker. The Buccaneers concluded their 2025 NFL Draft class by giving Oregon receiver Tez Johnson his chance at 235th overall in the 7th round. Johnson, who happens to be best friends with Bucs running back Bucky Irving, is far from the biggest, strongest, or fastest, but he is an electric playmaker who pr...2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina

Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images Could the Bucs’ heir apparent to Lavonte David be Knight? The Buccaneers’ linebacker corps got consistently abused all last season, and the long-term outlook remains grim heading into 2025. While Lavonte David is still good, being in year 14 at 35 years old sets a clear need for expectations on his play moving forward. K.J. Britt, one of the league’s...2025
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• Assessing Buccaneers draft needs post-free agency

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Let’s check the thermostat on more time before draft weekend. The Buccaneers took their usual approach to free agency again, focusing on retaining their own guys while making strategic outside additions. It’s largely led them to success this decade, so it’s hard to fault them for maintaining the status quo. With the biggest additions being the retention of Chris Go...2025
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• Eagles vs. Bucs second quarter game thread

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images After the first quarter, the Eagles trail the Bucs by a score of 10 to 0. This is your second quarter thread for the Super Wild Card Weekend Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Monday night. Join the discussion in the comments below. Here is some basic information to help guide you through the game: How to watch the game - TV schedule a...2024
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• Buccaneers Week 4 Top Performers at New Orleans Saints

Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports Pay Antoine Winfield Jr. all of the money. If anyone told you before the season that the Buccaneers would be 3-1 entering their bye week on top of the NFC South, just about everyone would be equally surprised and ecstatic. Well you needn’t daydream anymore, Bucs Nation, as that notion is now reality after a dominant 26-9 road victory over the New Orleans Sa...2023
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• The Buccaneers come out flat and jeopardize their playoff chances

John A. Babiak - Bucs Nation Tampa Bay put out a total team choke job. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers failed to secure the division that would have propelled them into the playoffs. After dropping a crucial division-clinching game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, the Bucs now hope that they can get in with another chance at wining the division next Sunday at Carolina. Easy, you say? Not s...2023
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• Eagles vs. Bucs second quarter game thread

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images After the first quarter, the Buccaneers are dominating the Eagles by a score of 14-0. This is your second quarter thread for the 2024 Week 4 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. Join the discussion in the comments below. Here is some basic information to help guide you through the game: How to watch the game - TV schedule and online strea...2024
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• Shaq Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool in tragic accident
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Buccaneers have also released a statement regarding the tragic news. There is some unfortunate news to share this Sunday afternoon. Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s two-year-old daughter, Arrayah, drowned in a family pool Sunday morning. The news was first reported by Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. According to the report, ...2023
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• Buccaneers vs. Lions: Predictions and staff picks for Week 6

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Steve Young (8) in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1986. | RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports Which staff member will nail their prediction this week? As the Buccaneers return from their bye week to host the Detroit Lions for throwback week, we here at Bucs Nation are ready to drop some predictions for Week 6. Tampa Bay is current...2023
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• NFL Schedule Release 2023: Buccaneers get a couple primetime games
John A. Babiak/Bucs Nation The matchups for this season are set with their respective date and times. The 2023 Buccaneers regular season schedule has been officially announced and boy will there be some upset fans this season. We already knew games at home would feature the typical divisional matchups while adding the Bears, Eagles, Jaguars, Lions, and Titans. Away games had them traveling...2023
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• What if Baker Mayfield rejects the Bucs? 4 alternative options

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Tampa Bay must be prepared for its worst-case scenario. At Friday’s news conference at the AdventHealth Training Center, Mike Evans and Jason Licht sat all smiles in front of the media as the former discussed his 2-year extension he officially inked to remain with the Bucs. The franchise legend spanned the gamut on topics, but one particular point of in...2024
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• Around SB Nation: Bengals and Trey Hendrickson resume contract talks

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Hendrickson and the Bengals resumed talks about a possible contract extension. Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals got some good news last week when the team and D3 Trey Hendrickson resumed talks about a new contract. Over the past two seasons, Hendrickson has recorded 35 sacks and is looking to cash in on that production. He didn’t report to minicamp last week and...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Aaron Rodgers finally signs with Steelers

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images After months of speculation, Aaron Rodgers finally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. QB Aaron Rodgers finally has a new team as he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. This isn’t shocking as we have known that the Steelers had been targeting Rodgers for quite some time. However, it doesn’t sound like he was the team’s first choice. F...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Brock Purdy inks five year extension

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The 49ers and Purdy agreed to a five year extension over the weekend with a no-trade clause included. The San Francisco 49ers found their diamond in the rough when they selected QB Brock Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since taking over as their starting quarterback, Purdy has gone 23-13 in those three years as a starter. Over the...2025
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• Bucs Nation 2025 NFL Draft Roundtable

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images The Bucs Nation staff discusses different draft topics ahead of Thursday’s grand kickoff. With the draft less than 36 hours away, anticipation is steadily building. What will the Buccaneers do with their 19th overall pick? All of the writers at Bucs Nation sat down (metaphorically) and discussed (virtually) all of the possibilities that we all might w...2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon

Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could the Bucs reinforce their defensive line in Round 1? The defensive line could be considered the Buccaneers’ strength on defense from 2024, relatively speaking. Despite missing time with injuries, Calijah Kancey and Vita Vea both played at high levels to be among the team’s individual sack leaders, with Kancey leading everyone (7.5...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Giants sign Jameis Winston

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The New York Giants signed Jameis Winston and proceeded to sign Russell Wilson last night. The New York Giants were in desperate need of a quarterback when the season ended. Last week the team signed Jameis Winston and followed that up by signing Russell Wilson yesterday. Both guys are just a temporary fix until the Giants draft a quar...2025
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• Buccaneers NFL Draft Target: S Malaki Starks

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Might the Bucs search for Antoine Winfield, Jr.’s running mate? The Buccaneers endured crippling injuries throughout their entire secondary in 2024, which both exposed lack of depth and created an open starting spot once again. Jordan Whitehead returned on a 2-year deal but played ineffectively and then sustained serious injuries in a car accident, which led to hi...2025
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• 2025 Buccaneers 7-Round Mock Draft: Post-Free Agency Edition

Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images With the roster picture a little clearer, let’s investigate some potential draft scenarios. The 2025 NFL Draft is sneaking up quick, now only 5 weeks away. The final act of the process will accelerate quickly with college pro days, top 30 visits and final medical checks that allow teams to put their finishing touches on painstaking evaluations they’ve b...2025
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