Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Four-game suspension looming for Aqib Talib

August 26, 2011

Even when the NFL was on hiatus due to the lockout, commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear that he’ll be holding players responsible for their actions off-the-field. Despite the backlash he’s receiving from the NFLPA, the commish is about to make good on his word — starting with Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib. Three sources tell [...]

Aqib Talib indicted on felony assault charge

May 27, 2011

Tampa Bay Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib is in the process of facing severe legal recourse for his part in the March shooting in Garland, Texas. Per ESPN, a Texas grand jury has officially indicted Aqib Talib on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The second-degree charge carries a possible sentence of [...]

Bucs reject offer to appear on HBO’s Hard Knocks

May 16, 2011

HBO’s hit series Hard Knocks, which chronicles an NFL team from the dog days of training camp through the grueling grind of the preseason, has long been a staple of the network’s summer lineup. Last year, the show’s ratings were through the roof, courtesy of the New York Jets, and coach Rex Ryan in particular. [...]

Bucs DE Alex Magee arrested for marijuana possession

May 10, 2011

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have developed an usual, yet disturbing trend over the past year — their players just cannot stay out of trouble with the law. Several Bucs have been arrested in a short amount of time, including cornerback Aqib Talib who, at one time, was a wanted man in Texas. Unfortunately for the [...]

Aqib Talib “all but gone” from Buccaneers

April 24, 2011

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib better tidy up his resume, because he’s likely to be out of a job once the NFL’s labor disputes are resolved. According to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times, Talib is considered “all but gone” from Tampa Bay due to his continued penchant for attracting off-the-field issues. A [...]

Tiki Barber nearly became a Buc in 2007

April 22, 2011

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber was one of the few players during this era to spend his entire career playing for one team. It’s a rare occurrence in a time when free agency, trades, and other player turnaround is so commonplace around the NFL. As it turns out, however, Tiki almost added [...]

Bears to play Bucs in London

April 13, 2011

The Chicago Bears have not only landed the preseason’s Hall of Fame Game, but it’s been announced today that they’ll also be the visitors in the league’s yearly game across the pond. According to ESPNChicago.com, the Chicago Bears will reportedly face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London during the 2011 regular season. The Buccaneers will [...]

Bucs ink GM Mark Dominik to four-year extension

April 11, 2011

Mark Dominik’s longevity within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization has been rewarded today, as the general manager earned himself a new, “well-deserved” deal. Per the Sporting News, the Bucs signed Dominik to a four-year contract extension through 2014. “It has been a pleasure working with a person and a talent like Mark, and so gratifying [...]