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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saluted their past, then rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling franchise hope for the future.

One step forward, two steps back has morphed into four and one-third steps forward and six and two-thirds steps back for the hapless Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

For many years, defense was the Bucs' identity, their driving force. But if Tampa Bay is going to get itself out of an 0-7 hole, coach Raheem Morris says, it will be up to the more experienced offense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer today called a radio station's report that his family lost millions in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme "irresponsible" and "slanderous." WDAE, 620 AM, host Dan Sileo reported this morning that the Glazer family was among the plethora of high-profile victims in the Madoff scheme and is considering ...

The Buccaneers made the signing of RB Derrick Ward one of their top priorities in the offseason, and after scoring a four-year, $17 million contract, he was expected to handle the majority of the workload in the backfield for a team that figured to rely heavily on the running game.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas We'll start today's mailbags off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , who have a bye this weekend.

Minutes after the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers dispersed for a four-day, bye-week break, rookie coach Raheem Morris was asked how his players were holding up under the strain of an 0-7 start.

The Glazer family, who own the Buccaneers, also own Manchester United of English Premier League.

Tampa Bay Buccaneersa quarterback Josh Freeman hands off to Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Derrick Ward during their football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith practiced Thursday for the first time since sustaining a concussion Sunday, saying he was feeling good after a "rough couple of days." Smith said he hoped to play against the Patriots on Sunday in London but understood why the team is being cautious with him.

A word to wise Buccaneers: Beware the evil hoodie! Beware of the mad scientist of New England.

I can safely say that never in my wildest dreams did I expect my 100th article for Bleacher Report to be about the winless Bucs heading over the pond to face a New England Patriots team that just beat Tennessee 59-0. I expected more out of this team, perhaps reading too much into the hype that was Raheem Morris.

Published: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 11:16 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 11:16 p.m. TAMPA Click to enlarge Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Raheem Morris celebrate after Sammie Stroughter runs a 96 yard kick off return during Buc-vs-Panthers game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa FL.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris has at least six reasons to be disappointed.

The starting roster scramble is about to begin in earnest for fantasy football owners.

There are just a few minutes left before the games begin and this is your last chance to set fantasy lineups.

Anyone out there surprised at the outcome? Philadelphia 33, Tampa Bay 14. It was coming.

Tanard Jackson returned Wednesday from his four-game drug suspension, as Jimi Hendrix once sang, to the smell of a world that has burned.

TAMPA - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Johnson refuses to make excuses for his performance last Sunday.

The changes came quickly in the offseason, one shake-up after another. The arrival of a new coach and a new general manager.