The Bucs need a lot of help on defense that they should fill through free agency and the draft. We’ll talk about the biggest areas on the defensive side of the roster that must be upgraded. Subscribe To PewterReportTV On YouTube Bucs OLB Yaya Diaby – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR Join the 22,500 Pewter People … Read more
There’s a certain comfort in hearing a fellow Trojan say the quiet part out loud. Brian Scalabrine, the USC alum who has spent his second act in the media world with NBC Sports Boston, looked at Sam Darnold’s rise in Seattle and pointed past the easy headline. The quarterback didn’t wake up one Sunday and … Read more
The stove is hot this NBA Trade Deadline, and the unicorn is on the move again. The Atlanta Hawks are sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield. There were no draft picks involved in the exchange. The long-awaited saga that followed a trade request for Jonathan Kuminga finds … Read more
NEW YORK — In the days before the Westminster Dog Show, I could not stop saying the phrase, “33 Pomeranians.” There’s a pleasing rhythm to the phrase—better spelled out as thirty-three Pomeranians—that lends itself to any multitude of cadences. Excitedly: thirty-three Pomeranians! As matter-of-fact as one might say 101 Dalmations: thirty-three Pomeranians. Baffled and/or aghast: … Read more
The Bucs’ 2025 season was largely disappointing, but seeing the emergence of backup offensive tackle Ben Chukwuma was one of the team’s bright spots. While Chukwuma will not be stepping into a starting role anytime soon with Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke anchoring the tackle spots, his performance solidified him as Tampa Bay’s swing tackle … Read more
Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you wanna contribute? Email the Roo. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Late afternoon football is the best football. The NFL regular season can make you forget … Read more
Juan Carlos Ferrero is adding a new chapter to his career after his split from World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, which shocked the community and sparked speculation about what led to the end of their seven-year partnership. The former World No. 1 player-turned-coach, who guided Alcaraz to 25 ATP singles titles, including six Major titles, … Read more
FOX’s NFL insider Jay Glazer reveals that Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby’s time in Las Vegas is over and suggests that he will be available in a trade prior to the 2026 NFL Draft. Could the Bucs, who desperately need pass-rush help, be in the mix to acquire him? In an interview with … Read more
Today is Dan McQuade’s funeral. To celebrate our friend, we wanted to give the people he worked with a place to explain what they loved so much about him. If you would like to support Dan’s widow Jan, and his son Simon, you can do so here. David Roth, Defector Editor Dan was always into … Read more
While the Bucs aren’t expected to re-sign a whole lot of their internal free agents, that doesn’t mean other teams won’t be coveting some former Tampa Bay standouts. Pro Football Focus recently released its rankings of the top 250 players set to enter free agency in 2026, and the Bucs are well represented, particularly within … Read more