NFL Trade Rumors

Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said that LB Lavonte David contemplated leaving Tampa Bay after Bowles was hired as the defensive coordinator under former HC Bruce Arians because he was skeptical about his role in a 3-4 defense. “I remember us having a conversation because he hadn’t played in a 3-4 [defense] before, so he was very skeptical of playing the Mo linebacker … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Lavonte David, Tetairoa McMillan, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles is impressed with how quickly LB Anthony Walker Jr. is picking up the defense. “[He is] very intelligent from a communication standpoint, which we thought he was when we got him. He really fit right in once he came here – I feel like he’s been here the whole time. He’s got a good grasp of the scheme and an understanding of what to do. Him … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Buccaneers, Anthony Walker Jr, Panthers, Tetairoa McMillan

Buccaneers Bucs C Graham Barton said he feels much more comfortable entering his second season with the team and is using this time to fine-tune his game and learn more nuances about the position. “Last night, I went and watched OTA 1 practice last year – just buzzed through a few clips and just to see how much improvement there’s been for me was a good feeling. [I’m] coming … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Panthers Saints

Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles continues to field questions about the team’s intriguing undrafted free agent DT Desmond Watson, who could end up being the heaviest player in NFL history. “To judge him right now is very early, and we didn’t get him for the tush push — we got him because we really thought he could play,” Bowles said, via Jenna Laine of ESPN.com. “It’s just … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Bralen Trice, Hunter Renfrow, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers  Buccaneers QBs coach Thaddeus Lewis reflected on an impressive play by Baker Mayfield in Week 10 against the 49ers when the team was down 20-17. On a fourth-and-seven situation, Mayfield avoided San Francisco’s Nick Bosa with a stiffarm before lobbing a completion to Rachaad White.  “That right there was a ‘gotta have it,'” said Lewis, via Scott Smith of the team’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints