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Inside Gerald McCoy's monster deal | National Football Post
The Tampa Bay defensive tackle cashes in for $95.2 million.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers make right move securing Gerald McCoy - ESPN
Give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers credit for finally getting something right.

W2W4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings - ESPN
Five things to watch in game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings

Off the Field: Mark Barron | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
TAMPA — Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mark Barron is quiet by nature, but in this week’s Off the Field interview, he talks about his favorite Halloween costume, what he did with his first NFL paycheck and who he thinks is the funniest person on the team.

Slow starts equal bad endings for Bucs | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
TAMPA — Former Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden had a maxim. He repeated it so often it became fixed in his players’ subconscious.

Bucs Pass Rush Vs. Vikings Struggling O-line | Pewter Report
Tampa Bay’s inconsistent pass rush gets to face one of the NFL's leakiest O-lines that also happens to be dinged up as it tries to protect a rookie QB.

Bucs Beat: Offense not even close to humming | TBO.com, The Tampa Tribune and The Tampa Times
TAMPA — When the Buccaneers finally removed the shroud they tried so hard to wrap around their new offense, it appeared to have a sleek, modern look.

Bucs report: Bucs-Vikings preview | Tampa Bay Times
Bucs rookie WR Mike Evans has been a consistent producer early in his career; he's the first NFL player to have at least four catches in his first five games since the Packers' James Jones in 2007. Drafted No. 7 overall, he has had four catches in his past four games after five in his debut and has caught touchdowns in each of the past two games. He's adjusting to his second NFL quarterback, and as he recovers from hamstring and groin injuries, his numbers should rise.

Bucs make smart investment extending Gerald McCoy | FOX Sports
Tampa Bay locks up the centerpiece to its defense by giving Gerald McCoy a seven-year extension.