Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Before we get started we would like to thank the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise for the years of excitment and nail biting gameday experiences. As Fanatical Fans we are looking forward to sharing our site with you and BucFans nationally. If you find we obmitted or overlooked an important Bucs milestone give us the scoop.
2017 Schedule of Opponents
HOME: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, New York Jets, NFC East New York Giants.
AWAY: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, NFC West Arizona Cardinals: »READ MORE HERE»
Tampa Stadium Krewe of Honor
In 1991, the organization initiated the "Krewe of Honor" to recognize top players, and featured a mural located on the east side of the old Tampa stadium. No additional members were added before Tampa Stadium was closed and demolished; when the stadium was demolished in 1998, so was the Krewe: »READ MORE HERE»
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring-of-Honor
On November 8, 2009 in a game against the Green Bay Packers, a game we won 38-28, the Buccaneers unveiled a Ring of Honor award program to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1979 franchise. Lee Roy Selmon was the first inductee when the team wore throwback uniforms on week 9 of the season: »READ MORE HERE»
Football History in Tampa
The first professional football game in the Tampa bay area was between the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Cardinals January 1, 1926 played at Plant Field. The game itself was billed as a clash of old vs. new as the aging legend Jim Thorpe battled the rookie Harold "Red" Grange: »READ MORE HERE»
Buccaneers History
The Buccaneers joined the NFL as members of the AFC West in 1976. The following year, we were moved to the NFC Central, while the other 1976 expansion team, the Seattle Seahawks, switched conferences with Tampa Bay and joined the AFC West. This is one history lesson all Fanatical Fans should memorize: »READ MORE HERE»
2017 Roster & Depth Chart
The Buccaneers release their first depth chart sometime around July/August. We update as officially announced but don't take the eairly announcements too seriously. Each team has to release them ahead of their games, and it’s not something the coaches put a whole lot of stock in — or even treat accurately. Please return prior to the first pre-season game to view the active roster or click here to view each seasons roster from 1976: »READ MORE HERE»
Coaching
Get a closer look at the Buccaneers coaching staff... Like great chess players, these are the individuals that sweat the details, even in the offseason: »READ MORE HERE»
Buccaneers Players
Buccaneers, as pirates, always join as a family for support in conquests. As an expansion team, in 1976, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1st draft pick was Hall-of-Famer Lee Roy Selmon followed by his brother Dewey Selmon View an alphabetical list of every player in Buccaneer history featuring photographs, stats, biography, and video highlights: »READ MORE HERE»
Gameday History
This area details a comprehensive gameday history of the Buccaneers franchise. Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of each game, all statistics, every season including team NFL records: »READ MORE HERE»
Cheerleaders & Captain Fear
Originally known as the SwashBucklers until 1998 with the team's mascot Captain Fear. The squad debuted alongside the Buccaneers during our inaugural season: »READ MORE HERE»
Player Programs
The NFLPA encourages players to prepare for their second careers by participating in player development programs offered during the offseason and utilizing services available year-round within our community. We encourage ALL Fanatical fans to support the player programs listed: »READ MORE HERE»
Community Programs
Buccaneers and Community are the twin pillars of the NFL in Tampa Bay. Whether through volunteerism and philanthropy of owners, players, coaches and club personnel, there exists a powerful commitment of giving back. This commitment is year-round... We encourage Fanatical Fans to connect and support with a Buccaneers community project to make a positive difference in a fans life: »READ MORE HERE»
Bucs Current Staffing
Who really runs the team? BucsFan has details on both the football and administrative side of our Buccaneers franchise. We've included ownership, front office, football, with a few stadium biographies for you to view... However, If I were to speculate, and answer our own question, it seems to take a Krewe, no a Krewe Army to run the Buccaneers franchise: »READ MORE HERE»
The BuccaneersFan.com TeamZone Experience
Our ambition is to add to the positive gameday experience and give you an area of research, without personal opinions, or creative twists, pure Buccaneer history and facts. Much of what we shared can be found within the Buccaneers Media Guide and a wealth of research sites on the web. Please contact us if you would like to request changes and/or additions. Enjoy your BucsFan experience.
