The Bucs are entering their 50th season since first donning the Bucco Bruce helmet and creamsicle uniforms in 1976. So it’s only fitting that Pewter Report unveils its Top 50 All-Time Bucs list. The Buccaneers asked yours truly, Scott Reynolds, to provide my Top 50 list to the team for their media poll and I’ve … Read more
With the Bucs moving to their third offensive coordinator in as many years, there is natural curiosity about how effective the unit can be coming off of a near-historic season in which they ranked top 5 in almost every statistical category. New offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard elicits plenty of conjecture as he has never called … Read more
Last year the Bucs defense was a walking M*A*S*H* unit. The Bucs lost 52 player games from starters and key contributors. But despite the missed time, the team was still top 10 in sacks and top five in pressures. For all that pressure, the team struggled to create turnovers, barely averaging over one per game … Read more
Jason Licht is firmly in control of the ship that steers the Bucs. Licht, Tampa Bay’s general manager for 12 seasons, received even more job security recently in the form of a multi-year contract extension. That was given to him for work well done in retooling the team in recent seasons, and for things look … Read more
The Bucs offense is coming off of one of the best seasons in franchise history. Baker Mayfield’s 4,500 yards passing were the fifth most in franchise history. His 41 touchdowns were second – only behind Tom Brady’s 43 in 2021. Bucky Irving’s 1,122 yards rushing cracked the top 10 all-time rushing seasons in Tampa Bay. … Read more
Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans has aged gracefully during his career in the NFL as he goes into his 12th season with history on the line. While Father Time is undefeated, Mike Evans has fought against it like Muhammad Ali or Anderson Silva in their prime with the title on the line. Evans’ experience grows … Read more
Bucs OLB Yaya Diaby and OLBs coach Larry Foote – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR INTRO: Happy Fourth of July, Bucs fans! And Happy Independence Day to America! As we celebrate our country today, I’ve got four key Bucs observations for you in today’s SR’s FAB 5. Seeing is believing, right? It’s one thing for someone … Read more
Bucs general manager Jason Licht is known to be a receipt keeper. Licht shared as much with Pewter Report during the 2024 offseason. “It’s all digital,” Licht joked about his receipt folder. “All of my screenshots are in an album on my phone.” After winning nine games in 2023, Tampa Bay exceeded expectations in a … Read more
The Bucs are set to play their 50th season as an NFL franchise in 2025, and the team has plenty in store for fans to celebrate a milestone year for football in Tampa Bay. Just as the team itself has plenty in store to celebrate the 50th season, Pewter Report does as well. Today kicks … Read more
When looking at the Bucs’ defense, there is plenty of room for optimism as the team heads into training camp later this month. There are areas of concern, however; the biggest being at inside linebacker. Head coach Todd Bowles thinks otherwise, but that does not dismiss understandable doubts after the contributions Tampa Bay received from … Read more