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 In 2020, Tom Brady threw for 40 touchdowns in his first season with the Bucs, breaking the franchise record.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MM_X4qundE|youtube]])] In 2020, Tom Brady threw for 40 touchdowns in his first season with the Bucs, breaking the franchise record.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MM_X4qundE|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== Tampa Bay’s Rivals =====
 +
 +The Buccaneers’ biggest rivals include the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Carolina Panthers due to NFC South divisional matchups.[([[https://www.bucsnation.com/2020/6/26/21302482/sb-nation-rivalry-week-who-are-the-buccaneers-biggest-rivals|bucsnation]])]
 +
 +===== “Yucks” Era =====
 +
 +In the 1980s, the Buccaneers earned the unflattering nickname "Yucks" due to consistent losing seasons.[([[https://sportstalkflorida.com/featured/the-rise-of-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-from-struggles-to-super-bowl-champions/|sportstalkflorida]])]
 +
 +===== 2002 Bucs Defense Stats =====
 +
 +The Bucs’ 2002 defense led the NFL in fewest points allowed, total defense, and pass defense, making them one of the best units ever.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/6dtc29/one_of_the_best_defenses_of_all_time_all_40/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Sam Wyche Drafted Key Players =====
 +
 +Sam Wyche was the head coach during the early 1990s and helped draft key players like Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp.[([[https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/03/us/sam-wyche-dies/index.html|cnn]])]
 +
 +===== Bruce Arians' Impact =====
 +
 +Head coach Bruce Arians, hired in 2019, helped rejuvenate the team and won a Super Bowl in his second season with the Bucs.[([[https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/02/07/york-high-grad-bruce-arians-hits-career-pinnacle-super-bowl-title/4431497001/|yorkdispatch]])]
 +
 +===== First Team to Lose All Home Games =====
 +
 +In 1976, the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history to lose all their home games in a single season.[([[https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2016/11/11/yuks-book-jason-vuic|wbur]])]
 +
 +===== "Buc Ball" =====
 +
 +During the 1979 season, the Bucs’ defense-focused, run-heavy style of play earned the nickname "Buc Ball."[([[https://www.joebucsfan.com/2023/09/buccaneers-27-bears-17/|joebucsfan]])]
 +
 +===== Worst Record in Franchise History =====
 +
 +The Bucs’ worst season record was 0-14 in 1976, their inaugural year.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/bucs-worst-season-record|statmuse]])]
 +
 +===== Longest Playoff Drought =====
 +
 +From 2008 to 2019, the Buccaneers endured an 11-year playoff drought, one of the longest in franchise history.[([[https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/buccaneers/c3znttsin4i5fb9nr59d.pdf|nfl]])]
 +
 +===== Pro Bowl Kicker =====
 +
 +Martin Gramatica was a standout Pro Bowl kicker for the Buccaneers during the late 1990s and early 2000s.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomlayberger/2020/10/16/former-nfl-kicker-martin-gramatica-busy-in-tampa-helping-military-veterans-calling-buccaneers-games/|forbes]])]
 +
 +===== Michael Clayton’s Stellar Rookie Year =====
 +
 +In 2004, wide receiver Michael Clayton set the team record for most receiving yards by a rookie with 1,193.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-receiving-yards-in-season-rookie-wide-receiver-2004|statmuse]])]
 +
 +===== Gerald McCoy’s Legacy =====
 +
 +McCoy, a defensive tackle, was a six-time Pro Bowler for the Buccaneers from 2010 to 2018.[([[https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/11725272/six-time-pro-bowler-gerald-mccoy-released-by-tampa-bay-buccaneers|skysports]])]
 +
 +===== Rich McKay's Influence =====
 +
 +Rich McKay, son of former coach John McKay, served as the Bucs' general manager and helped build the 2002 Super Bowl team.[([[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jan-21-sp-mckay21-story.html|latimes]])]
 +
 +===== Record-setting Season =====
 +
 +In 2021, the Bucs set a franchise record for most wins in a regular season, finishing 13-4.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers/news/tampa-bay-buccaneers-brady-gronk-and-evans-make-history-during-win-over-carolina-panthers-week-18|si]])]
 +
 +===== Ring of Honor =====
 +
 +The Buccaneers established a Ring of Honor at Raymond James Stadium, honoring franchise legends like Lee Roy Selmon, Derrick Brooks, and Mike Alstott.[([[https://www.bucsnation.com/2019/5/15/18616880/some-questions-surround-future-of-buccaneers-ring-of-honor|bucsnation]])]
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