TAMPA – The game was lost, the Bucs were just too stubborn to admit it. And that's why the season could be lost. Hoping for a miraculous comeback, the Bucs lost star receiver Chris Godwin to a final-minute ankle injury in a 41-31 loss to the Ravens on Monday night. “That’s the terrible reality of […]

TAMPA — The Bucs desperately need a No. 3 receiver to develop quickly, a playmaker who can overcome man-to-man pressure and take the pressure off Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. For the past two weeks, the Z receiver — who typically lines up behind the line of scrimmage and is often sent on the move […]

TAMPA – Three days before the season opener against the Commanders, Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen was asked how he planned to rotate running backs Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker. Coen immediately rejected the idea. “I've done three-man rotations in the past, and man, that gets tiring — for a coach, for a […]

NEW ORLEANS – The Bucs once again had the worst game in the league last season. They handed the ball off, only to give Baker Mayfield's arm a break. But damned if the answer to their problem isn't sitting on the bench since last season, not being allowed to stretch their legs or stand up […]

TAMPA – Baker Mayfield knows about the fights between Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore. He knows tackle Tristan Wirfs is tasked with keeping the Bucs receiver from tackling the Saints cornerback after a play is over. He knows that Evans was sent off once and served two one-game suspensions for blindside Lattimore twice after a […]

ATLANTA – In the end, the lasting image will be cornerback Zyon McCollum missing a tackle from Falcons receiver KhaDarel Hodge, who took a short pass from Kirk Cousins ​​45 yards into the end zone and three plays into overtime for the winning touchdown cared. But many players let the Bucs miss Thursday night's game. […]

TAMPA — Baker Mayfield was reminded Sunday of the strong chemistry and passing connection he has with Sterling Shepard. But the Bucs quarterback admits he forgot how energetic his former Oklahoma receiver could be in the huddle. “It’s fun,” Mayfield said. “He has a few screws loose in his head, but it’s just fun to […]

TAMPA — A week ago, the Bucs couldn't find Mike Evans. Problem solved. A week ago, they couldn't rush the opposing quarterback. Problem solved. A week ago they fell behind early, played poorly and came away frustrated. Not this time. Tampa Bay defeated the Eagles 33-16 after a near-perfect first quarter on an insanely hot […]

TAMPA — He studied the Philadelphia Eagles defense in the dark, the only light coming from the monitor on his Microsoft Surface computer. His wife, Emily, and his 5-month-old daughter, Kova Jade, lay sleeping next to him in a hotel room at the Renaissance International Plaza Hotel. Baker Mayfield had to evacuate his home in […]