Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Here's a bit of fun I'm stealing from Hogs Haven: trivia! How much do you really know about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their history? We'll see how popular this is and if we can make it a recurring theme, but here's the first go, which shouldn't be too difficult. With Doug Martin putting up a 1,000-yard season this past year, how many other 1,000-yard rushers for the Buccaneers can you name? Season Yards Rusher 2012 1,454 Doug Martin 2010 1,007 2005 1,178 2000 1,133 1998 1,026 1995 1,207 1994 1,011 1992 1,171 1985 1,300 1984 1,544 1979 1,263 You can check your answers here. Let us know in the comments how many you got right, and try to use spoiler tags to not tip off any of the answers. Read more: Ronde Barber would have made it on to the top 100 Vincent Jackson and Doug Martin make the list Tony Dungy is number 20 Recency bias, narratives and clutch performers

Clayborn Ahead Of Schedule; Bucs Expecting A Big Season | Pewter ReportThat would certainly help. Tony Dungy earned spot among best - NFC South Blog - ESPNDeservedly so. Commentary | History says Greg Schiano's double talk doesn't bode well for Bucs QB Josh Freeman | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Bradenton HeraldI would disagree. Tampa Bay's coaches share tips at Sneaker Soiree | Tampa Bay TimesGood stuff. Tampa Bay’s pro coaches showcase their philosophies | TBO.comMore from the Sneaker Soiree. Brian Urlacher retirement: Is he a first-ballot Hall of Famer? - SBNation.comProbably. Chris Ivory works toward being Jets' feature running back - SBNation.comGlad to have him out of the division, really. Sean Payton surpasses Bill Belichick as highest paid U.S. coach - SBNation.comGood for Payton. Tyrann Mathieu signs 4-year contract with Cardinals - SBNation.comAnd gets screwed over. Report: Jared Allen Not Interested In Pay Cut - Daily NorsemanEhm, duh. RGIII injury: Redskins QB targeting Week 1 return - SBNation.comAhtlete wants to not miss games: shocker. NFL news roundup: Anonymous player attacks Mark Sanchez, Jared Allen doesn't want pay cut and more - SBNation.comRoundup. NFL OTA news: Trent Richardson hurt, Chris Ivory gets his shot - SBNation.comAnd another roundup. [Video] The most epic six minutes in sports - NFL VideosGreat look back at the 2012 season. [Video] Gerald McCoy: Guys are ready to go. | Buccaneers.comGood. [Video] Connor Barth: Having Fun. | Buccaneers.comWith Mike holding his balls. [Video] Johnthan Banks: Little help from his friends | Buccaneers.comWith a little Joe Cocker. [Video] Mason Foster: We got a great group of guys. | Buccaneers.com"I hate my teammates" -- no one, ever. [Video] Doug Martin: Always room for improvement. | Buccaneers.comHurray. [Video] Tom Crabtree Excited to Showcase Skills | Buccaneers.comBut can he?

Ronde Barber missed out on one final accolade: he would have made NFL Network's NFL Top 100 list, had he stuck around for a few more weeks. He was slated to come in at number 55 in his first (and last) year at free safety, but was taken off the list because he retired. Barber looked rejuvenated at free safety last season and nearly made the Pro Bowl after being the fans' most popular selection at free safety. Barber didn't need more awards, of course, but he did get yet another one yesterday: he received the key to the City of Tampa at yesterday's Sneaker Soiree by mayor Bob Buckhorn. Ronde Barber's 200th start at cornerback was named the top sports moment of the past year. Still, it feels a little off that Barber has voted on to the Top 100 but has nothing to show for it. So NFL Network, could you do me a favor? Could you release the video you made for Ronde Barber? Read more: Vincent Jackson and Doug Martin make the list Tony Dungy is number 20 Johnthan Banks signs his contract Bucs sign Terriun Crump, waive Chris Denton

Tampa Bay’s three professional team leaders – Jon Cooper, Joe Maddon and Greg Schiano – display their personalities at the third annual Sneaker Soiree.

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The way things are shaping up, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers figure to have a pretty good defense in 2013. They’ve of course made a couple key additions to their secondary, but it’s their pass-rush that really needs to get going this season. In 2012 the Bucs only accumulated 27 sacks, good for 29th in the NFL. One of the main reasons for this, was the absence of defensive end Adrian Clayborn. The second-year starter suffered a season-ending knee injury in week three, and the team’s pass-rush was never the same. Clayborn is on track to return to the field this season, and he says he no longer is taking anything for granted: “I think the main difference between this year and last year for me is that I’m a little more appreciative of the game of football now and what I have. I don’t want to ever take that for granted, because I realize now that all it takes is one play and you could be out. One play and it could all be over for you, so, you know, knock on wood.” This is what you want to hear if you’re a Bucs’ fan, a young player that knows how great of an opportunity he has. What Tampa has, is a very talented DE with Pro Bowl potential. I watched Clayborn his entire career at Iowa, and I can tell you that he was definitely worth a first round pick for the Bucs. Clayborn fits the mold of how successful defensive ends look and play, and it seems that he also has the most important thing of all – heart. His comments show that he wants to be out there, and play football to the best of his ability. He’s not a player just collecting a paycheck. If he can stay healthy, I think we’ll start to see just how good Clayborn can be this season. Follow Andrew Fisher on Twitter

Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ talent is on full display on national TV, as the NFL Network’s Top 100 for 2013 has featured yet another Buc. Doug Martin, Darrelle Revis, Gerald McCoy, and Dashon Goldson have all already had their names called for the list, and one more was added tonight as Vincent Jackson was announced as the 52nd best player for 2013 according to the player vote. The Buccaneers’ leading receiver in 2012 received high praise from his peers, especially safety Thomas DeCoud of the Atlanta Falcons, who recalled his ability to go up and catch passes that seem impossible to get to. You can see the whole video here. Take a moment to consider the fact that five of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are considered among the 100 best in the league. With 32 teams in the league, not every team will have even 3 or 4 players on this list, and it speaks to the job the front office has done that the players they have brought in via trade (Revis), signing (Jackson and Goldson), and the draft (McCoy and Martin) are paying off in such a major way. So, what other Buccaneers do you expect to see on the list? I would guess that Carl Nicks may still have his name called. There doesn’t appear to be another logical addition to the top 50 from the Buccaneers, but if you have an idea, let us know in the comment section. I think it would be pretty awesome to head into 2013 knowing that the players in the NFL think 5 or 6 of the 100 best players are Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with the potential for others (like Lavonte David, Mike Williams, Davin Joseph, Donald Penn, and maybe even Josh Freeman) to perform at such a level that makes them strong candidates for next year’s list. This Buccaneers team has undoubtable talent. The job for this season is to translate that talent into wins, which is something that is far from automatic in the NFL.

Another edition of the NFL Top 100 is done, and we have another couple of Tampa Bay Buccaneers make the list. Doug Martin came in at number 57, which is the highest mark a rookie running back has attained in any of the three years the show has been on the air. He was joined by Vincent Jackson, who came on to the list at number 52. Martin and Jackson are the fourth and fifth Buccaneers to make the Top 100 respectively, with Darrelle Revis making the list at number 67, Gerald McCoy coming in at 92 and Goldson at 97. The only other Buccaneer with a remotely realistic shot to make the list would be Carl Nicks, widely regarded as one of the top two or three offensive guards in the NFL. But he played just seven games last season and was ranked at number 76 last season. A rise seems unlikely, but not impossible. Half the Doug Martin bit was various Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders complaining that he tore up their defense, gaining over 200 yards from scrimmage against both of those teams. That was a ridiculous two-game stretch, but Martin was the foundation of the entire Bucs' offense this season, gaining nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage and scoring 12 touchdowns on the season. Meanwhile, Vincent Jackson's video talked about his vertical ability, which was incredibly impressive. Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud was impressed with him. But the best quote came from Ronde Barber: "He's worth it!" and "You're still worth it, baby!" Jackson didn't come to Tampa for the warm weather alone, after all: he got a five-year, $55.6 million contract -- and so far, he's been worth every penny. Let's see if Martin and Jackson can repeat the past season, with a few more wins now that the defense has added a few stars, too. Read more: Tony Dungy is number 20 Johnthan Banks signs his contract Recency bias, narratives and clutch performers How many games will the Bucs win?

Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports The Buccaneers put pen to paper with another rookie today, as Johnthan Banks, rookie corner out of Mississippi State, signed his first professional contract to stay on with the Buccaneers for 4 years. Sports Talk Florida’s Bucs Insider Jenna Laine broke the news of the contract details, outlining that Banks will receive fully guaranteed pay in years one and two of the deal, in addition to a singing bonus. Here is the breakdown from Jenna: Details of player contracts are not made available to the public, but a source tells Sports Talk Florida that Banks’ deal is worth $4,726,321 and includes a signing bonus of $1,817,324. Banks will earn a base salary of $405,000 in 2013, which is standard for NFL rookies. In 2014, that figure jumps to $619,833. In 2015, he’ll make $834,666 and in 2016, $849,498. This is just another sign of how valuable draft picks can be, because Banks will be making a very small salary (in NFL terms) for four years, and may wind up being an every week starter at some point during this deal, making him a massive value pick for the Bucs. Banks may not step into a starter’s role right away, but he doesn’t have to. He’s got plenty of competition at cornerback, which is a surprising statement given the results from the secondary last season, and there are questions about his speed and his lack of experience as a press-man corner. His inexpensive contract and the presence of Eric Wright and Leonard Johnson combine to allow him time to develop into the cornerback the Buccaneers drafted him to become. Mike Glennon remains the only unsigned rookie for the Buccaneers, which is not surprising, as quarterback contracts always take a while, even under a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Expect to see Glennon signed soon, and the Buccaneers poised to make some bargain moves after June 1st, when another wave of cuts across the NFL may happen.

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