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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers club joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team, along with the Seattle Seahawks, and played its first season in the American Football Conference (AFC) West division. Prior to the 1977 season, Tampa Bay switched conferences and divisions with Seattle, becoming a member of the NFC Central division. During the 2002 league realignment, the Buccaneers joined three former NFC West teams to form the NFC South. The club is owned by the Glazer family and plays its home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
The Buccaneers have won two Super Bowl titles and, along with the Baltimore Ravens, are one of only two NFL franchises undefeated in multiple Super Bowl appearances. They were regarded as a perennial losing franchise for most of their first two decades due to suffering 26 consecutive losses in their first two seasons (including a winless inaugural season) and 14 consecutive losing seasons from 1983 to 1996. Despite these early struggles, they are the first post-merger expansion team to clinch a division title, win a playoff game, and host a conference championship; feats they accomplished by their fourth season in 1979. The team's image improved by the time of their first championship in 2002, also the first for a franchise built after the merger, but they would not win another playoff game until their second Super Bowl championship season in 2020. Concurrent to the lack of success outside of their Super Bowl wins, the Buccaneers hold the NFL's lowest winning percentage at .397.
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2004 Philadelphia Eagles vs 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers • Full Game Simulation
As we dive into this full game simulation, we're pitting the 2004 Philadelphia Eagles against the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The '04 Eagles, led by the dynamic duo of Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens, were a force to be reckoned with, making it all the way to the Super Bowl that season. On the other hand, the '02 Buccaneers, under the stern gaze of Coach Jon Gruden and the defensive prowess of Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks, had already tasted the sweet victory of a Super Bowl win. It's September, the start of the NFL season, when every team's hopes are high and the possibilities seem endless. The weather is cooling down, and the leaves are just starting to turn, hinting at the brutal winter clashes to come. But for now, it's a time of optimism, when every play is a potential game-changer and every game could be the start of a championship run.
Week 15 preview & Buccaneers vs. Rams recap / A room filled with heroes - Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Chris
Week 15 preview & Buccaneers vs. Rams recap / A room filled with heroes - Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Chris Wesseling, Marc Sessler and Lindsay Rhodes – go game-by-game breaking down each Week 15 matchup. Plus, the heroes recap the Rams 31-23 victory over the Buccaneers as St. Louis improves to 6-8 on the season. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
DDFP 411: Week 14 preview & Hot Dog Bet payoff / Shek is joined by Handsome Hank and Matt "Money"
DDFP 411: Week 14 preview & Hot Dog Bet payoff / Shek is joined by Handsome Hank and Matt "Money" Smith to make their Week 14 "Red Challenge Flag" picks. Also, the guys payoff Money's hot dog bet, discuss the Dolphins' throwback uniforms, and ask EmmaVP a series of exit interview questions. Plus, Shek introduces the newest "Mascot Matchup," where a Tampa Bay Buccaneer takes on a New Orleans Saint. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Week 13 recap / A room filled with heroes - Gregg Rosenthal, Chris Wesseling, Marc Sessler, and Dan Hanzus –
Week 13 recap / A room filled with heroes - Gregg Rosenthal, Chris Wesseling, Marc Sessler, and Dan Hanzus – break down all the action in Week 13, including the Panthers holding on to their perfect record with a shootout win in New Orleans, and the Patriots falling for the second week in a row, this time to a 5-7 Eagles team. Plus, the heroes discuss how the Week 13 games will impact playoff hopefuls like the Jets, Bills and Buccaneers as the season draws to a close. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
DDFP 340: Bucky Brooks & Michael Robinson / Shek is joined by former NFL scout Bucky Brooks to review his
DDFP 340: Bucky Brooks & Michael Robinson / Shek is joined by former NFL scout Bucky Brooks to review his latest NFL.com mock draft, discuss Marcus Mariota's competitive nature and Jameis Winston's impact on the the NFC South if drafted by the Buccaneers. The guys also discuss the NFL's most versatile quarterbacks. Lastly, an update on #DDFP bracketology and Michael Robinson discusses the Seahawks' offseason. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
NFL ATL: Making the Leap; Win Wess’ Toaster returns! / A room full of heroes -- Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal,
NFL ATL: Making the Leap; Win Wess’ Toaster returns! / A room full of heroes -- Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Chris Wesseling and Marc Sessler -- begins its “Making the Leap” series ahead of the 2014 season, starting with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown. Elsewhere, the gang plays a round of “Win Wess’ Toaster” that must be heard to be believed. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
DDFP 237: Ross Tucker & James Jones / Shek & Rank are joined by new pal Ross Tucker who shares great
DDFP 237: Ross Tucker & James Jones / Shek & Rank are joined by new pal Ross Tucker who shares great behind-the-scene tales about Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Emmitt Smith. Then wide receiver James Jones jumps in Studio 66 to discuss his free agency options, Aaron Rodgers vs. Brett Favre and his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new uniforms. Plus, the guys react to LeBron James' 61-point performance -- does the Kobe Bryant mention streak continue? Find out. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
DDFP 234: Bucs Gerald McCoy / Shek & Rank are joined in Studio 66 by Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald
DDFP 234: Bucs Gerald McCoy / Shek & Rank are joined in Studio 66 by Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who opens up about everything from his team's offseason plans to Peyton Manning's legacy. Don't miss as McCoy sounds off on the importance of defense in the modern-day NFL and picks his favorite athletes off the gridiron -- including his answer to the age-old question: Kobe or LeBron? Who is the most handsome player in the NFL? Who are the fellas pulling for in the Olympics? All this and more on the latest edition of the #DDFP. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
NFL ATL: Week 8 preview, TNF recap / A room full of heroes, Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and
NFL ATL: Week 8 preview, TNF recap / A room full of heroes, Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Chris Wesseling gear up to give you a full Week 8 preview and break down the top games to watch. The crew also recaps all of the action from NFL Network’s “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Don’t miss the latest controversy over Wesseling’s toaster. Join the conversation on Twitter: @NFL_ATL or #NFLATL. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
NFL ATL: Week 8 TNF Preview, Greg Cosell / A room full of heroes, Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler
NFL ATL: Week 8 TNF Preview, Greg Cosell / A room full of heroes, Gregg Rosenthal, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Chris Wesseling preview the Week 8 “Thursday Night Football” matchup between the Carolina Panther and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joins the show to shed some light on the 2013 season. Also, Dave Dameshek stops by Studio 66 to squash the beef and challenge Chris Wesseling. Find out which team the heroes ‘stick a fork in’ this week. Lastly, find out if Wesseling keeps or gives up his toaster in ‘Win Wess’ Toaster.’ Join the conversation on Twitter: @NFL_ATL or #NFLATL - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
DDFP 167: Schiano & division battles / Shek and Rank welcome Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano into Studio 66
DDFP 167: Schiano & division battles / Shek and Rank welcome Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano into Studio 66 to discuss the Bucs' remade secondary, surviving the rugged NFC South, replacing a "players' coach" in Raheem Morris, good road trip songs and the Bucs' best uniform. Handsome Hank then stops by to play “Who's Got More Twitter Followers” and to debate which division would win a divisional version of the Pro Bowl. Black Tie offers his the latest shout out. - - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com