Buccaneers' 2021 roster projection includes need for special teams improvement
With the Bucs bringing back the bulk of their title-winning roster, the final spots will be shaped by special teams -- an offseason emphasis for Bruce Arians.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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- Full Schedule
Arians balks over wristband-wearing criticism
Bucs coach Bruce Arians took issue with any suggestion he was doing anything wrong by not requiring players to wear vaccine-identifying wristbands in outdoor practice.
Either Tom Brady's accuracy is amazing or this is some great editing (0:21)
Fournette not totally opposed to getting vaccinated (1:18)
Bucs' Fournette will mull vaccine despite tweet
Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette said Sunday that his decision on whether to get the COVID-19 vaccine isn't set in stone despite his now-deleted tweet in which he indicated he was against the idea.
NFL to fine unvaccinated players $15K for lapses
Every violation of COVID-19 procedures by an unvaccinated player will lead to a $14,650 fine by the league this season. The rule was brought to light after Bucs coach Bruce Arians made mention of it in a report.
Tom Brady takes to social media to show off all his Super Bowl rings...again
In what seems like a rite of summer, Brady got a Super Bowl ring and showed off a picture of all seven of his rings.
NFL Live: Michael Thomas and Davante Adams News
Superstar wideouts Michael Thomas and Davante Adams both have big news to discuss
Which team can stop the Bucs from repeating as Super Bowl champs? (2:08)
A deeper dive into the Bucs' Super Bowl rings (0:40)
Bucs get glitzy SB rings honoring hometown win
Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV rings, unveiled in a private ceremony for the Buccaneers on Thursday night, pay tribute to the NFL's first league championship won in a team's own stadium in front of hometown fans.
NFL Live; Cowboys and Steelers begin Training Camp
Training camp officially begins. We talk Cowboys and Steelers. Also hear the latest on the NFL's COVID-19 protocols and how it can affect wins and losses in 2021
Will Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill be the Saints starting QB?
The defending champs are surrounded by three teams making dramatic changes to their teams. Eric Karabell breaks down the Saints QB situation, expectations for Kyle PItts, and more.
Brady returns to White House to celebrate Bucs
In Tom Brady's first visit to the White House since 2005, President Joe Biden welcomed the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers.
See inside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' visit to the White House
Tom Brady & Co. came to the White House to celebrate with President Joe Biden. How did it go? Here's a roundup of the visit via social media.
Brady jokes with President Biden at White House ceremony (1:34)
Why Bucs-Pats is the most anticipated game of the regular season (1:13)
Let's stack offensive arsenals for all 32 NFL teams: Can any team top Tom Brady's weapons?
We ranked every team's skill-position talent -- not including quarterbacks -- from worst to best. Where do the Super Bowl champs land?
Is there more fuel being added to the fire already as Tom Brady prepares for his return to New England in week 4?
On this edition of NFL Live the crew discusses Matt Stafford and the Rams potential Super Bowl chances, training camps opening this week for Tampa, Dallas and Pittsburgh, can the Bucs repeat? And are the patriots poised to spoil Tom Brady's return game to Gillette Stadium, members of the NE defense are all business going into that matchup.
NFL Future Power Rankings: Projections for all 32 teams for the next three seasons
Which NFL teams are set up the best from now through the 2023 season? We use a weighted set of rankings to project the future.
Report: Biden to host Super Bowl champ Bucs
President Joe Biden will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl title when the team visits the White House on Tuesday.
Why it's no surprise Brady reportedly played with an MCL injury (1:07)
Report: Brady played entire season with torn MCL
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady played the entirety of last season with a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, according to a report in the Tampa Bay Times.
Projecting the NFL's best and worst pass-protecting offensive lines: 1-32 ranking
The Browns have invested heavily in their O-line, and it has paid off. Other teams aren't so fortunate. Here's where we predict all 32 teams will rank.
Ranking the top NFL wideouts for 2021: Adams, Hopkins or Jones at No. 1?
One truism with the NFL receiver pantheon: You must put up big numbers to belong. Here's who tops the list for 2021.
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2020 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 482 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 492 | 355 |
| Carolina | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 350 | 402 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 396 | 414 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards289.12nd
Rushing Yards94.9Tied-28th
Points For30.83rd
Points Against22.225th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(32) | Joe Tryon | OLB | Washington |
| 2(32) | Kyle Trask | QB | Florida |
| 3(32) | Robert Hainsey | OT | Notre Dame |
| 4(24) | Jaelon Darden | WR | North Texas |
| 5(32) | K.J. Britt | ILB | Auburn |
| 7(24) | Chris Wilcox | CB | BYU |
| 7(32) | Grant Stuard | OLB | Houston |