Tim Rattay

QBs Alex Smith was benched for: Tim Rattay, Ken Dorsey, Trent Dilfer, Shaun Hill, J.T. O’Sullivan, David Carr, Troy Smith. Twitter / Gregg Rosenthal Damn.  

Fleck reportedly joining Schiano's staff P.J. Fleck will reportedly jump from college to the pros, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wide receivers coach. Fleck, who resigned as Northern Illinois' offensive coordinator, agreed to take the Bucs' job, a source told...  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are leaving no stone unturned in their search for a new head coach. Monday, Bucs GM Mark Dominik is meeting with Marty Schottenheimer, most recently of the UFL Champion Virginia Destroyers. I was pretty sure the … Continue reading →  

The world of professional sports is rarely forgiving. However, it dishes out consolation prizes with surprising regularity. Hopes were high for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season. Despite not cracking the playoff roster, the Buccaneers were able to finish with an admirable 10-6...  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' biggest riddle is in the middle of their defense, where nearly every defensive tackle is either unable to play because of injury or just ineffective. Brian Price is battling two sprained ankles. Roy Miller is playing through pain in his back.  

The streak continues. Despite a rare sell-out of Raymond James Stadium and an appearance on national television on Saturday night, December 17, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were not inspired to play for a greater cause. I n the humiliating 31-15 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, the Bucs...  

Candidates being considered in the Bucs' coaching search, including former Vikings coach Brad Childress, have said in recent days they haven't heard anything new from the Bucs. But there was an interesting side note after Joe Philbin's press conference in South Florida on Saturday that may advance the story a bit. Philbin, the former Packers offensive coordinator who also was a candidate in ...  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib has been placed on injured reserve with a sore right hamstring that sidelined him much of the past three games. The team announced the move Monday, two days after Talib was able to play only one series during a 31-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Defensive tackle Jovan Haye was signed to fill the roster opening.  

The Bucs have nothing to do but play spoilers while the Falcons are simply spoiled. Coach Mike Smith has the Falcons back in the playoffs for the third time in four years while recording the team's fourth straight winning record. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is trying to avoid a 10-game losing streak to end the season, which could bring on big changes and perhaps the firing of coach Raheem Morris. The Bucs, who began the season 4-2, including a 16-13...  

Before the conference championship games get going later Sunday, let’s take a look at some of the top headlines from around the NFC South. There was at least one report that said Joe Philbin was a finalist for the Tampa Bay job before he became Miami’s head coach. If so, that may be a sign that the Bucs are getting around to narrowing their list and potentially bringing back a few candidates for ...  

New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan is leaving the Super Bowl champions to become the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs announced Friday night that Sullivan is joining the staff of new coach Greg Schiano. Sullivan spent the last eight seasons with the Giants. He has coached Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the rest of New York's quarterbacks for the past two...  

When news broke that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had finally found their new coach in Greg Schiano, I joined many fans in applauding the bold selection. Besides prior flirtation with another college coach in Chip Kelly of Oregon, few predicted that the Bucs would target the former...  

Mike Sherman is getting a second interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coaching position, according to a report on ESPN.com. Sherman, the ex-Packers and former Texas A coach, may be the team's second choice after Oregon's Chip Kelly decided not to take the position...  

As both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins continue their lengthy, thorough, and torturous searches for a new head coach, football in fans in Florida may soon learn the name Mike Zimmer. Though the current Cincinnati defensive coordinator has been a candidate for...  

It took the better part of a month, but after an exhaustive and somewhat controversial search throughout January, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally have a new head coach. On Thursday, January 26, word leaked out that Greg Schiano of Rutgers will become the 9th head coach in the 36...  

A person familiar with the situation says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have received permission to interview Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski for their vacant head coaching position. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on the condition of anonymity because the process is supposed to remain confidential.  

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their search for a new coach, fans rightfully harbor reservations. With the process moving slowly through the past two weeks, it may be premature to get excited, but it is certainly appropriate to commend the team in seeking a new direction.  

Bucs coach Raheem Morris will probably be asked to walk the plank after a 4-12 season, including 10 straight defeats to end the year. Morris went 17-31 in three seasons with the Bucs. but saw a 4-2 start in 2011 evaporate in October. "Last year, you could say we overachieved," Morris said. "This year, you could say we underachieved. "But I don't worry about what's going to happen. You've got to keep trucking. Don't worry about it. Don't blink...  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have confirmed the firing of third-year head coach Raheem Morris, a move that was first reported on Monday morning by several sources. After a 4-2 start to the 2011 season, the Buccaneers completely collapsed down the … Continue reading →  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have confirmed the firing of third-year head coach Raheem Morris, a move that was first reported on Monday morning by several sources. After a 4-2 start to the 2011 season, the Buccaneers completely collapsed down the … Continue reading →  

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coaching vacancy, according to the Houston Chronicle. The interview is expected to take place Friday, in advance of the Texans' divisional playoff game at Baltimore on Sunday.  

There has been one constant during a nine-game losing streak that's undermined Tampa Bay's season -- the consistent play of Buccaneers guard Davin Joseph, the team's lone Pro Bowl selection. The anchor of an offensive line that's considered the strength of the NFL's youngest team, Joseph is headed to the All-Star game in Hawaii for the second time in four years.  

Three weeks ago, I wrote an article defending Raheem Morris and advocating that he was the right person to continue coaching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the interim, without public support of ownership or on-the-field backing of his players, my lone voice was certainly not enough...  

Defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has been released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who signed him after injuries decimated their roster midway through last season. General manager Mark Dominik announced the move Wednesday, saying he appreciated Haynesworth filling in for seven games after tackle Gerald McCoy was lost for the year with a torn right biceps.  

Last week the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took substantial steps towards putting new Coach Greg Schiano's offensive staff into place for the 2012 season. Former New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will guide the offense, while working alongside longtime NFL veteran Jimmy...  

After a bumpy start, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making progress in assembling a coaching staff for new leader Greg Schiano. When the franchise settled on Schiano, the move was widely commended, but came with a major caveat from fans.  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will name Greg Schiano as their new head coach, according to an ESPN.com report. Schiano is the Bucs choice after Oregon's Chip Kelly didn't get the job after the sides appeared to be finalizing a contract.  

TAMPA, Fla. - New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan is leaving the Super Bowl champions to become the offensive co-ordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris is headed to the Washington Redskins to coach the defensive backs.  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are working to piece together a coaching staff for Greg Schiano and not every move is...  

Wade Phillips has pulled his name from consideration to be head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, because he...  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers completed the long process of finding an offensive coordinator as Mike Sullivan has...  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be the next team to act. Coach Raheem Morris has been fired, according to...  

Ronde Barber will tie Derrick Brooks for the most games played in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history on Sunday at...  

After an exhaustive search, the Buccaneers have their new head coach. The Bucs finalized a deal with Greg...  

If Greg Schiano can have the same impact on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that he did on the Rutgers football...  

It’s not uncommon when NFL teams deny permission for assistant coaches on staff to interview with other...