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How the 2-0 Bucs are winning without Tom Brady
More Teams. More Games. Pablo Torre and Tony Kornheiser share their most surprising NFL teams that are undefeated so far. (1:51) TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales could feel it on the sideline in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bucs spent nearly the whole first half spinning their wheels, […]
Continue readingMadden 24 primer: 99 club, best rookies and player ratings
In some ways, the Madden NFL 24 video game, which was released Friday, is heading back to the future. For the first time in years, the game has brought back minigames to help development in franchise mode. In that mode, EA Sports has revamped some of the trade logic and offered more spots to trade […]
Continue readingBetting handles on NFL draft up significantly from 2017, sportsbooks say
“I thought there was no way a team with a 37-year-old quarterback (Eli Manning) would be dumb enough to draft a running back,” Ed Salmons, the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook’s head football oddsmaker, told ESPN. “I don’t understand why these guys do what they do. I guess that’s why they get fired all the time.” […]
Continue readingSources: Buccaneers DT Calijah Kancey out ‘a few weeks’ due to calf
Kancey, the 19th overall draft pick in the 2023 NFL draft, pulled up during a drill and was carted off the field Sunday. On Monday, he underwent an MRI, which revealed no significant damage to the calf, with the source describing it as a “best-case scenario.” The Buccaneers plan to allow Kancey to take things […]
Continue readingBucs first-round DT Calijah Kancey suffers calf strain
“He’ll get an MRI and we’ll see where it’s at,” coach Todd Bowles said after practice. Kancey, a former Pittsburgh defensive tackle who has drawn comparisons to fellow Pitt alum Aaron Donald, was turning the corner on a drill when he pulled up his right leg. He hopped forward, putting no weight on the leg. […]
Continue readingBaker Mayfield reveling in Bucs’ QB competition: ‘I know what I’m capable of’
“I love it,” Mayfield said with a smile as he tilted the microphone closer in his direction. He has clearly made himself at home, whether it be warming up alongside towering defensive linemen such as Vita Vea or detailing the chronicles of his Sasquatch-hunting bachelor party at Mike Evans‘ charity event, or even having a […]
Continue readingTampa Bay Buccaneers unveil new-look ‘Creamsicle’ throwbacks
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their much-anticipated throwback uniforms to be worn during the 2023 season Wednesday. It will mark the first time they’ll wear their Creamsicle jerseys and wear helmets featuring their old mascot, Bucco Bruce, in a throwback game since 2012. Several players participated in a photo and video shoot […]
Continue reading2023 NFL rookie updates: Notes on 31 first-round draft picks
A few big-name NFL veterans somewhat stole the spotlight at mandatory minicamps by showing up, or not showing up, or delaying showing up. And it kept the news cycle humming. But we also asked the NFL Nation reporters to keep a close eye on their team’s first-round draft picks the entire offseason. Who looks ready […]
Continue readingNFL Week 14 takeaways: Lessons, big questions for every game
Welcome to Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season, which is filled with divisional matchups that could have playoff implications. The Los Angeles Rams won in dramatic fashion Thursday night when Baker Mayfield — who was claimed off waivers two days prior — led the team to a comeback victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. […]
Continue readingInconsistent Bucs look inward with future hopes in balance
Not the five touchdowns surrendered to a team led by rookie quarterback Brock Purdy in his first career start or the 209 rushing yards given up to Christian McCaffrey and Co. — the second most since coach Todd Bowles arrived in Tampa in 2019, after once leading this team to a No. 1 defensive ranking […]
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