The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be running a 4-3 one gap system in 2012 as stated by defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan. He and head coach Greg Schiano have also stated their intent on mixing things up with “odd” fronts and other alignments. A few days ago we looked at the basic alignment to expect. …Read More
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers under coach Greg Schiano have moved into covert mode and little has been released on their defensive schemes. As read here in the past, there is ample evidence based on Schiano and Butch Davis’ history which lends itself to believe a “4-3 under” scheme will be run. If you have …Read More
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers intend to use Ronde Barber at free safety this year according to Mark Dominik. During a podcast with Steve Wyche, Dominik made references to the team being able to pull Barber “back from safety” if Aqib Talib is not with the team. The move would ensure the Bucs make a …Read More
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers having among the top draft classes, roster moves and depth chart shuffling has begun. Wide receiver Raymond Webber and defensive tackle John McCargo were both released yesterday, followed by the signing of St. Louis Rams DT Gary Gibson. Coach Greg Schiano and Mark Dominik seem to be very particular …Read More
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been a consensus top ten rated team in terms of their 2012 NFL Draft selections. Walking away with two first round selections and players graded much higher than their draft spots will catch people’s attention. Where the Bucs excelled was in the later rounds, selecting high ceiling players which fit …Read More
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were as aggressive as ever in the 2012 NFL Draft, making a statement this team has begun a new era. As if the additions of Vincent Jackson, Eric Wright and Carl Nicks were not enough, the Bucs made sure they made the moves needed to draft their guys. If one …Read More
WHAT? That was the first response from nearly every Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan when word came down the Bucs were trading out of the fifth spot. With Morris Claiborne still available, the Bucs passed on the talented defensive back, opting to gain a 4th round pick via a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The result …Read More
