Buccaneers Observer

Molly profiles the Carolina Panthers in this edition of Know Your Enemy. The team has brought on a new coaching staff and the course is clear: it's a rebuild. Their new offensive coordinator is a youngster with a background in wide receivers. Can he change the run-heavy offense to a pass happy one? How will the newly extended Christian McCaffrey fit in? Where will the team be at the quarterback position in a year? Plus, the defense loses almost everyone from the 2019 team. Molly runs the numbers on the team's current cap situation. Plus, Tom Brady gives back to his new community, and starts a new business venture. New rules are introduced to the NFL Rules Committee. As we look forward to the draft, rumors are the Buccaneers are interested in moving up in the draft, prioritizing the offensive line. Jameis releases marketing material, and bucks back at the haters. 

The Buccaneers unveiled their new uniforms today, and They. Are. Awesome. The classic red was an instant hit, but the pewter has grown into our favorite. The Bucs social media team absolutely nailed the release video. Tom Brady rents Derek Jeter's house in Tampa. We learn reasons Ndamukung Suh stayed with the Buccaneers despite heavy pursuit by the Baltimore Ravens. Blaine Gabbert re-signs with the Bucs. There's a numbers shake-up amongst the Bucs roster. Jameis Winston says "I do." 

Buccaneers bring the last remaining piece of the 2019 defense Ndamukong Suh back. Special teams ace Ryan Smith returns on a one-year deal. Bucs lose Breshad Perriman to the Jets. Peyton Barber signs with the Redskins. Molly has an updated cap number - could we see more free agency signings? Ralph continues the analysis of the differences between Tom Brady and Jameis Winston. Bruce Arians quashes any speculation of Antonio Brown landing in Tampa.

We'll continue to discuss Tom Brady's signing, including contract details and what he brings to the team. Plus, Ralph's analyzed the start of the Patriots 2019 season. Find out how Jameis Winston stacks up to the GOAT. Free agents continue to move to and from the Bucs roster. How are our NFC rivals changing this offseason?

All the rumor and speculation turned out to ring true. Tom Brady is unofficially coming to the Buccaneers. While he can't sign until 4:00 Wednesday, it is reportedly all but done. Details of the contract have not been made public, but reports are Brady will get a two year deal worth about $30 million per year.  We discuss the implications for the franchise and for Jameis Winston. Winston has not garnered any reported interest in day one of the legal tampering period. Carl Nassib will sign with the Raiders. Buccaneers lock up Jason Pierre-Paul with a two-year, $25 million contract. There's drama in Carolina as the team announces they've agreed to let Cam Newton seek a trade. Cam counters with an Instagram post contradicting the team's claim the parting is mutual. Carolina will sign Teddy Bridgewater to lead the offense going forward. Phillip Rivers signs with the Colts.

CBA updates. Free agency could be postponed. Coronavirus updates around the league. Buccaneers suspend operations at One Buc Place. Keith Tandy returns to the Buccaneers. JC Tretter is elected President of the NFLPA. Ralph outlines the reasons Tom Brady could be attracted to the Tampa job.

We go over the latest Bucs news (of course we forgot to add the most important news that Keith Tandy is back with the Bucs! As part of the staff. We will cover that next episode). The new CBA is in flux. Bruce Arians brought up an excellent point about the new 17 game season. We’ll review Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football and other research pertaining to the boogeyman scaring grown men and parents alike. We’ll discuss what science knows about CTE, what it doesn’t know and some of the common misconceptions perpetuated by the media and general public. Plus, we’ll delve into some of the theories that explain tau buildup on the brain.

Buccaneers fans rejoice, new uniforms are coming! Fans can expect a new look this April. Monte Kiffin will be the Buccaneers 2020 Ring of Honor Inductee. Tampa sees some staffing changes. What Gerald McCoy did for the 219 Buccaneers defense. Buccaneers fan Kacey Reynolds loses his fight with cancer. Reynolds announced the team's 2019 1st round pick at the NFL draft. The inevitable Tom Brady discussion. The NFL CBA sees movement. How far are we from a 17-game season? Bruce Arians had harsh words at the end of the season. In off-season comments, BA has made it clear they're looking at other options. What effect, if any, have they had on the coach-player relationship?