You're already envisioning a Bucs defense without its architect, Monte Kiffin. Now close your eyes and imagine that Jermaine Phillips, Jovan Haye and Phillip Buchanon are gone, too. ...more

December 7, 2008

You're already envisioning a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense without its architect, Monte Kiffin. Now close your eyes and imagine that Jermaine Phillips, Jovan Haye and Phillip Buchanon are gone, too. ...more

December 5, 2008

You look at his age and can't help but shake your head - mostly in wonder. Jeff Garcia, the bios all say, is 38. But there's nothing 38 about Garcia's play on the field. ...more

November 30, 2008

Much has changed since Florida lawmakers adjourned nearly six months ago. ...more

November 26, 2008

PLAYER OF THE GAME Jeff Garcia took a beating Sunday. He was sacked six times and he lost two fumbles, including one that helped the Lions build their 17-point first-quarter lead. Without Garcia, though, the Bucs probably don't beat back the Lions and win this game. Though he admits he was sloppy at times, there were also times when Garcia was as precise as a hand-crafted timepiece. He finished the game with a 137.5 passer rating that was largely a result of the fact he completed 13 of 18 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns and was not picked off. His biggest plays came in the second quarter, when he solved the Bucs' red zone problems by making sure they scored before they got there. With pressure in his face on both plays, Garcia found Ike Hilliard 36 yards downfield for one score and Jerramy Stevens 24 yards downfield for another that proved to be the game-winner. ...more

November 24, 2008

If all goes as planned, the Bucs running back will suit up for the first time since he ripped his knee apart. ...more

November 23, 2008

There have been so many lows for the Bloomingdale High football program over the years that finding the deepest valley takes some doing. For linebacker C.J. Curran, that moment came at the end of the homecoming game last season against Brandon. ...more

November 21, 2008

When running back Warrick Dunn re-signed with the Bucs last spring, he quickly debunked any notion that he would only fill a bit player's role. He wanted a heavy load and said he could handle it. He was insistent, in fact. Well, he might be about to get it. ...more

November 17, 2008

John Lynch is coming back to Tampa - to announce his retirement. The occasion will take place on Monday at 3 p.m. at One Buc Place but the Bucs are telling us Lynch will not sign a one-day contract with the team and retire as a Buccaneer. ...more

November 14, 2008

In May 2003, President George Bush had a 90-percent approval rating with the American public. Now, the majority of the U.S. citizenry can't wait to see him leave the White House. ...more

November 9, 2008