"You don't need to be the guy; you need to rely on the 10 guys around you. You don't need to be the guy." -Todd Bowles

"That puts the Bucs on pace to record 176 penalties for 1,445 yards this year, which would be a disaster. For a coach who prides himself on being disciplined, Smith’s Buccaneers are set to become the most undisciplined team in Tampa Bay history unless the penalties are cut down dramatically – and soon."

Bucs kicker Kyle Brindza went 1-of-4 on field goals Sunday and missed an extra point. Coach Lovie Smith said after the game that Brindza remains the guy: "Kyle is our kicker. He, like a lot of us, had a disappointing day today, that hasn’t been the case and you’re going to have off days. This was an off day. When a player has an off day, we need to rally around them in many other ways, and that’s what we weren’t able to do today."

I PROMISE to live the BUCS LIFE To take what I can and give everything back I PROMISE to NEVER give up the Ship and ALWAYS represent Our Flag I will stay Hungry, Strong and Ready. I WILL DEFEND THE BAY! 2014 BUCCANEERS CREED #AllHandsOnDeck

Roster moves Saturday: CB Deveron Carr promoted from the practice squad, FB Spencer Larsen released.

Hello fellow Bucs Nation members! There's one thing that matches up perfectly with football. Cheerleaders and alcohol. Guess that makes it two things lol. Either way most of us usually have the same drink Sunday after Sunday, for me its Corona or sometimes Johnny Walker w/ coke (sometimes both). Just wondering what the rest of Bucs Nation likes to enjoy in the confines of their own home. Trying to try something different this weekend. GO BUCS !!!

Bucs game blacked out for Week 1

Jeff Demps is expected to sign with the New England Patriots. This is coming per John Clayton over at ESPN citing multiple sources. A formal announcement from Demps is expected later tonight. The Buccaneers had expressed interest in the silver medalist, however he opted to go with the Patriots instead. Demps' greatest value is considered to be in the return game, however that's one area the Bucs are pretty well set in. Preston Parker, Sammie Stroughter, Michael Smith, and even Mike Williams all have return ability so whereas Demps speed would have been a welcome addition, his overall value would have been severely limited on this team.

Bucs announced they've signed franchise PK Connor Barth to a four-year deal

Bucs Brian Price was in town but held out of OTAs Tuesday due to flu-like symptoms.