Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 432 yards and three long touchdowns to Mike Evans, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their second straight NFC South championship with a 30-24 come-from-behind win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The Panthers (6-10) led 14-0 early and 21-10 after Sam Darnold’s third TD pass of the day, 10 seconds into the fourth quarter. It was all Bucs from there, with Evans beating cornerback C.J. The Bucs (8-8) can finish the regular season with a winning record by beating Atlanta on the road next weekend. The Panthers, meanwhile, rushed for just 74 yards on 22 attempts as D'Onta Foreman was limited to 35 yards on 13 carries.
wftv.comBruce Arians reveals what he said to Marshon Lattimore right before Bucs-Saints brawl
That trait got Arians in trouble in September, when the NFL had to warn Arians about his conduct after getting into an argument with New Orleans Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore. Fans could have probably guessed what Arians said to agitate Lattimore, but they won't have to wonder any longer. Arians revealed what he told Lattimore in an interview with Dan Pompei of The Athletic. Fans probably could have guessed Arians was telling Lattimore he committed a foul. Arians wasn't punished immediately, but was issued a warning by the NFL after the contest.
wftv.comNFL reportedly issues warning to Bruce Arians about his conduct on sideline before Buccaneers-Saints brawl
Just before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints got into a massive brawl during Sunday's game, cameras captured Bruce Arians getting animated and exchanging words with Marcus Lattimore. And while executives can be on the field, Arians may have overstepped his bounds when engaging Lattimore just before the fight. After reviewing the video, the NFL issued a warning to Arians about his conduct, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The NFL reportedly threatened the Buccaneers with further penalties if Arians repeats his behavior, per ESPN. Following the game, Evans was given a one-game suspension for his conduct.
wftv.comBrady, Buccaneers back on practice field, preparing to win
Brady subsequently also accepted a lucrative offer in broadcasting to join Fox as a football analyst after his playing career ends. For now, though, he says he's just focused on helping the Bucs win another championship. I kind of made a decision about what I wanted to do, and I’ll get to be in the game of football," Brady said. “Zero whatsoever,” Brady said when asked if a rift had developed between him and Arians, who remains with the team as a senior football consultant. “We’d all love to play with him, but he’s got to make that decision for himself, and he knows that,” Brady said.
wftv.comTodd Bowles calls replacing Bruce Arians 'bittersweet'
I get to do whatever I want,” Bowles said Thursday, a day after taking over because Bruce Arians moved into a front-office role. So I’m going to do it my way,” Bowles said. “Good players make good coaches so you always want to have good players,” Bowles said. "I understand a lot of things I’ve learned from my coaching experience, especially from him so I’m going to take that approach. I can help people get better and I’m going to use my approach.”___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://apnews.com/hub/pro-32 and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comNew Bucs coach Todd Bowles wins day by admitting he ‘blew it’
TAMPA — To triumph at the news conference, he first had to admit defeat. In that sense, Todd Bowles nailed it, with candor and conciseness. “I blew it,” the new Bucs head coach said Thursday. Know this about 58-year-old Todd Robert Bowles: While different in myriad ways from predecessor Bruce Arians, both share the blunt gene. It’s a trait generally appreciated by a fan base, a refreshing ...
news.yahoo.comArians retires as Bucs' coach, Bowles promoted to top spot
Buccaneers Arians Retires Football FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians walks along the sideline before the team's NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Arians, who will turn 70 this coming season, coached the Bucs to the Super Bowl title in the 2020 season — Tom Brady’s first with Tampa Bay. Arians, who will turn 70 this coming season, coached the Bucs to the Super Bowl title in the 2020 season — Tom Brady’s first with Tampa Bay. Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will replace Arians as coach. NBC Sports and the Los Angeles Times first reported Arians’ decision and that Bowles would be promoted.
wftv.comBuccaneers exploring options for successor to Tom Brady
Long before Tom Brady called it quits, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began contemplating a future without the seven-time Super Bowl winner. Brady announced his retirement Tuesday, ending an unparalleled career that began with a two-decade stint with the New England Patriots followed by two seasons with the Bucs, who went from missing the playoffs 12 consecutive years before his arrival to winning the NFL title in his first season in a new uniform. The decision was not a surprise to general manager Jason Licht and coach Bruce Arians, who assembled an all-star roster around Brady with an understanding that it would be difficult to keep an ultra-talented lineup together for 2022 — with or without the 44-year-old quarterback.
news.yahoo.comThere’s only one way the Bucs can convince Tom Brady to return
TAMPA — You can ask Bruce Arians. You can ask Peter King. You can ask Gisele. You can listen to the whispers, you can read between the lines, you can play his podcast backwards and search for hidden clues. You can speculate all you want about Tom Brady’s potential retirement plans but you will never know for sure what is in his heart, his mind, his future. Except for this: He will not play for ...
news.yahoo.comMother of two Keira D’Amato becomes fastest American woman to run a marathon
A 37-year-old mother of two has become the fastest American woman to run a marathon. Keira D’Amato, who previously took seven years off from running to get married and have kids, won the Houston Marathon on Sunday in two hours, 19 minutes and 12 seconds — breaking the previous U.S. record by 12 seconds.
news.yahoo.comBrady, Buccaneers thriving despite losing big-name receivers
It doesn’t seem to matter who Tom Brady’s throwing to, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep finding ways to win. Antonio Brown is the latest big-name playmaker the seven-time Super Bowl champion won’t have at his disposal the remainder of the season. Brown was booted off the team after the wide receiver abruptly left the sideline during the third quarter of Sunday’s 28-24 come-from-behind victory over the New York Jets.
news.yahoo.comBucs coach: Antonio Brown didn't claim injury before walkoff
Both times, the coach answered “No,” that Brown didn't tell him he was injured. Tampa Bay was Brown's third team since his last full season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. Brown had 45 receptions for 483 yards and four TDs over the final eight games of last season. A tumultuous short stay with the Raiders ended with Brown demanding and being granted his release during training camp. Over 12 NFL seasons, Brown has 928 receptions for 12,291 yards and 83 touchdowns.
wftv.comArians: No regrets about giving AB chance to revive career
Yes, the Buccaneers are moving on from Brown, whose NFL career is on hold yet again. Twice, Arians was asked about Brown claiming he was hurt. Arians added he has no regrets about giving the often-troubled receiver an opportunity to play with Tom Brady and revive a career derailed by on- and off-the-field issues — even though it ended in such a bizarre fashion. Tampa Bay was Brown's third team since his last full season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. He had three reception for 26 yards against the Jets, finishing the season with 42 catches for 545 yards and four TDs.
wftv.comPlayers ask for empathy, help for Antonio Brown after on-field incident
After an on-field incident by now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, other players, including some teammates are asking to show the standout empathy and are asking for help for him. >>Previous coverage: Bucs WR Antonio Brown off team after discarding jersey, exiting fieldDespite attempts from Mike Evans and O.J. Howard to calm Brown down, Brown stripped off his jersey, shoulder pads, undershirt and gloves, according to ESPN. However Arians said Brown refused to go into the game, The Wall Street Journal reported and that’s when Arians told Brown to get out. However, Arians, when asked about the ankle injury, said on Monday that Brown didn’t talk about his ankle hurting before Brown left the game.
wftv.comAnalysis: Antonio Brown’s mental health is no joke
Antonio Brown tossed his jersey and shoulder pads toward the bench, threw his glove and undershirt into the stands and ran off the field bare-chested, waving a peace-out sign to fans in the end zone while Tom Brady huddled the offense for an important play.
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets
Coach Bruce Arians said after the game that Brown was off the team. Brady connected with Cameron Brate for touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 4 shortly after Brown's exit, and the QB finished the Bucs' rally with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Cyril Grayson with 15 seconds left. The Bucs stuffed Jets QB on fourth-and-2 at the 7 for no gain with New York trying to seal the victory, giving Brady and the Bucs the ball back with 2:12 left. Brandin Echols intercepted Brady on Tampa Bay’s last possession of the first half and returned it 30 yards to the Jets 48. Jets: In addition to Carter and Fant, TE Dan Brown left in the second quarter with a hip injury and didn’t return.
wftv.comBucs WR Antonio Brown off team after discarding jersey, exiting field
Off team: Antonio Brown (81), who made three catches Sunday, took off his jersey and pads and abruptly left the field during the third quarter. >> Read more trending newsCoach Bruce Arians made the announcement after Tampa Bay rallied to score 11 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Jets 28-24. Howard, attempted to calm down Brown, who took off his equipment and threw his undershirt and gloves into the stands, ESPN reported. The Bucs’ official radio network reported that Brown had been benched by Arians just before he exited the field, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Well this is new pic.twitter.com/sf4wCRXQTc — Sports by Tampa Bay Times (@TBTimes_Sports) January 2, 2022Arians was asked why Brown was jettisoned from the team, but he cut off the discussion, saying, “I’m not talking about him.
wftv.comBrown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets
Antonio Brown was kicked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a bizarre, shirtless exit from the field before Tom Brady coolly led the Bucs on a 93-yard drive in the final minutes for a 28-24 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Coach Bruce Arians said after the game that Brown was off the team. Brown's mid-game meltdown came late in the third quarter with Tampa Bay trailing 24-10.
news.yahoo.comNFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive
It was not immediately clear whether Wentz tested positive for the virus or was deemed a close contact to someone else who had tested positive. Hoyer, Uche and King make it five Patriots players who have been added to the COVID-19 list in two days. — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed three more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list: tight end Jacob Hollister, defensive tackle Jay Tufele and linebacker Damien Wilson. — The Cincinnati Bengals placed wide receiver Auden Tate on the reserve/COVID-19 list. — The Philadelphia Eagles placed wide receiver John Hightower on the practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list.
wftv.comSources: NFL to cut quarantine for players who test positive
The league and the NFL Players Association revised the protocols after the CDC changed its guidelines for those who are asymptomatic, recommending a five-day quarantine period and masking over the second five days. Quarterback Carson Wentz could miss Sunday's key game against Las Vegas after the Indianapolis Colts placed their starting quarterback on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Also:— The Green Bay Packers have placed tight end Marcedes Lewis and linebacker Oren Burks on the reserve/COVID-19 list. — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed three more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list: tight end Jacob Hollister, defensive tackle Jay Tufele and linebacker Damien Wilson. — The Cincinnati Bengals placed wide receiver Auden Tate on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
wftv.comBrady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title
Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, Antonio Brown made a grand return to the lineup after missing the last eight games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-6 on Sunday to clinch their first NFC South title since 2007.
Bucs' Godwin out for season with torn ACL in right knee
Saints Buccaneers Football Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) can't hang onto a pass after getting hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) (Jason Behnken)TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be out for the remainder of the season. The tackle flipped the receiver into the air and Godwin remained on the ground momentarily before being helped to his feet and walking off the field under his own power. The fifth-year pro finished with a career-best 98 catches for 1,103 yards and six touchdowns (five receiving, one rushing). Arians is hopeful both Fournette and Evans will be back at some point, but noted it’s too soon to speculate when.
wftv.comArians urges NFL look at vaccination status of more teams
TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians would like to see the NFL expand an investigation of the COVID-19 vaccination status of two players on his team to include other rosters around the league. “The league did their due diligence and we move on,” Arians said after practice. Arians said the reigning Super Bowl champions have done as good a job as any team managing the coronavirus pandemic the past two seasons. We haven’t had an outbreak in a position room, so I’m very happy with that part,” Arians said. Asked if he thinks there may be issues with the vaccination status of other players around the league, the coach replied, “maybe.”“It is what it is,” Arians said.
wftv.comDefensive penalties compound Brady's blunders, doom Bucs
Instead, they beat themselves — done in by a trio of Brady turnovers and a slew of defensive penalties that aided New Orleans backup Trevor Siemian. “It’s definitely frustrating when we’re keeping their drives alive with penalties,” defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said. That helped New Orleans force Tampa Bay to burn two timeouts before setting up a 23-yard, go-ahead field goal with 1:41 left. That was Brady's seventh interception — and eighth turnover — in three regular season games against the Saints since joining Tampa Bay last year. He fumbled on a sack by Cameron Jordan after Tampa Bay reached the New Orleans 31 with the score tied at 7.
wftv.comBrady, talented Buccaneers poised to defend Super Bowl title
Two days after listening to a stirring speech from Tom Brady and receiving glitzy Super Bowl rings during a private ceremony, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reported to training camp and turned their attention to the challenge ahead. No team has repeated as NFL champions since the Brady-led New England Patriots hoisted the Lombardi Trophy after the 2003 and '04 seasons, yet a compelling argument can be made that no reigning champ since has been more equipped to break the trend than this year’s Bucs. Despite turning 44 early in training camp, Brady is showing no signs of growing old.
news.yahoo.comBrady throws touchdown pass as Buccaneers beat Texans 23-16
Buccaneers Texans Football Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. Brady threw for 154 yards and a touchdown in just more than a quarter in the 23-16 win. Brady got off to a slow start, throwing two incompletions on his first drive before a punt by Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay extended the lead to 13-0 on a 13-yard run by Ronald Jones II and Brady was replaced by Blaine Gabbert after that. Second-round pick Kyle Trask finished the game for Tampa Bay and threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Corey McElroy between the two TD passes by Mills.
wftv.comSuper Bowl champs rest starters, fall to Bengals 19-14
They also didn’t see much of Brady or the rest of Tampa Bay’s regulars, either. Defensive end Joseph Ossai sacked Brady three plays later, though, ending the quarterback’s brief outing. Gabbert worked one series as well, leading a 15-play, 79-yard drive that Ke’Shawn Vaughn finished with a 2-yard touchdown run. Buccaneers: Tampa did not report any injuries. ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comTom Brady, champion Buccaneers visit Biden at White House
Biden Buccaneers Football President Joe Biden, surrounded by members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, poses for a photo holding a jersey during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, where Biden honored the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their Super Bowl LV victory. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, right, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians look on. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed Tom Brady and the Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the White House on Tuesday, the first visit by the reigning NFL champions since 2017. Brady has won the Super Bowl during four different administrations but skipped visits by the Patriots in 2015 with Barack Obama and 2017 with Donald Trump. 46 jersey — which Glazer said was appropriate since Tampa Bay is heading into its 46th season as a franchise.
wftv.comBarrett, Gronkowski agree to deals to stay with Buccaneers
Linebacker Shaquil Barrett and tight end Rob Gronkowski, who came out of retirement 11 months ago to help Brady win No. 7 in his first season with the Bucs, are the latest players to agree to terms to stay with the team. Agent Drew Rosenhaus represents both players and confirmed the deals to The Associated Press on Monday. He signed a one-year, $4 million deal with Tampa Bay in free agency in 2019 and has 27½ sacks in 31 regular-season games since joining the Bucs. Gronkowski played nine seasons with Brady in New England before retiring after the 2018 season.