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Why Bucs use Lavonte David as ‘standard’ for draft prospects
TAMPA, Fla. — When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ front office convenes several times over the next few weeks to solidify its big board for the upcoming draft, it won’t have to look far for inspiration. There is a silhouette of a football player hanging on the wall of their draft room that reads, “I AM […]
Continue readingNFL free agency: Roster additions, cuts, remaining questions
The initial NFL free agency rush of 2024 was more frenetic than ever, as hundreds of players were given millions of dollars to relocate to new cities. Leading the way were a pair of former Pro Bowl quarterbacks looking to rekindle old success in new locales, but Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson were hardly alone […]
Continue readingBuccaneers ready to turn to draft after a busy free agency
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ free agent signings have been fruitful since last week when the new league started, with cornerback Tavierre Thomas being the latest. The Bucs could make a late addition or two at any time, but the majority of moves have happened, with focus now shifting to the draft. In […]
Continue readingWhat Baker Mayfield’s return means for the Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to retain quarterback Baker Mayfield — on a three-year deal worth $100 million — Sunday, and the move keeps Mayfield from entering free agency. The league’s negotiation window opens Monday at noon ET, and free agency will officially begin Wednesday (4 p.m. ET), so getting […]
Continue readingMike Evans ‘extremely confident’ Baker Mayfield stays with Bucs
The NFL’s negotiation period opens Monday, when other teams will be permitted to contact Mayfield and attempt to sign him. “I mean, I’m extremely confident,” Evans said Friday. “I’m not 100%, but he played really great for us last year, the city took him in, the players loved him — hopefully we get him back. […]
Continue readingBucs re-signing Mike Evans leaves looming Mayfield questions
TAMPA, Fla. — The re-signing of wide receiver Mike Evans was one of the first dominoes to fall for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they gear up for the free agency frenzy next week, and it could be just the beginning before free agency officially opens March 13. Teams can re-sign their own players at […]
Continue readingBaker Mayfield wants to be back in Tampa, but will he?
More Teams. More Games. “The Pat McAfee Show” crew reacts to a hot-mic moment between Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and Steve Young discussing his future plans. (1:49) TAMPA, Fla. — It wasn’t exactly how Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield drew it up. After failing to clinch the division title at home against the New […]
Continue readingTop 2024 NFL franchise tag candidates: Barkley, Jacobs, Burns
More Teams. More Games. Saquon Barkley joins Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to discuss why he wants to be a New York Giant for life. (2:35) The two-week NFL franchise tag window opens Tuesday and runs until 4 p.m. ET on March 5. During that time frame, each team is allowed to […]
Continue reading2024 NFL offseason: Free agency, draft questions for all 32 teams
Now that the 2023 NFL season is behind us and the 2024 offseason has begun, every team has a big question to face. Can the Bengals find a way to keep Tee Higgins? How will the Broncos, Bears, Commanders, Falcons, Giants and Vikings address their quarterback conundrums? And which teams could surprise the league and […]
Continue readingEarly NFL power rankings 2024: Where do Chiefs, 49ers land?
More Teams. More Games. Domonique Foxworth weighs in on the pros and cons of Caleb Williams being drafted by either the Bears or Commanders. (1:09) Welcome to the first edition of the 2024 NFL Power Rankings. After the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, we are now looking ahead […]
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