FRED GOODALL
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs expect Brady-led Buccaneers to be at their best

By Fred Goodall Nov. 27, 2020 05:20 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t buying all the talk about Tom

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam (50) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs puzzled by inconsistency against playoff contenders

By Fred Goodall Nov. 24, 2020 06:57 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are searching for

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) runs after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Goff throws for 376 yards, 3 TDs in Rams' 27-24 win vs Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2020 11:47 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jared Goff likes how the Los Angeles Rams are shaping up.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Ronald Jones proving his worth to surging Buccaneers offense

By Fred Goodall Nov. 22, 2020 11:41 AM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ronald Jones may be the least heralded component of the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Buccaneers looking to solve prime-time woes against Rams

By Fred Goodall Nov. 19, 2020 06:57 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Arians doesn’t mince words or offer excuses when he

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in ther pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Brady-led Buccaneers working to establish offensive identity

By Fred Goodall Nov. 16, 2020 06:03 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — By Tom Brady’s own admission, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field at the end of the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
At 6-3, Brady-led Bucs off to best start in nearly 2 decades

By Fred Goodall Nov. 09, 2020 07:49 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel they’re as good as their

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) as he throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers sputter in lackluster 38-3 loss to Saints

By Fred Goodall Nov. 09, 2020 01:35 AM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady began the game with four consecutive three-and

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brees throws 4 TD passes, Saints rout Brady, Buccaneers 38-3

By Fred Goodall Nov. 08, 2020 11:28 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Drew Brees vs. Tom Brady, and the battle for supremacy of

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bucs, Saints collide with first place on line in NFC South

By Fred Goodall Nov. 05, 2020 06:20 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees won’t be the only compelling

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, then-New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown (17) scores a touchdown as Miami Dolphins cornerback Jomal Wiltz (33) attempts to defend during the first half at an NFL football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Antonio Brown practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the first time, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, and is eager to take advantage of his latest opportunity to continue his NFL career. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Brown practices, excited for opportunity with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Nov. 04, 2020 06:46 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Antonio Brown says he’s grateful to be back in the NFL and

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Wirfs, Winfield contribute to success of 1st-place Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 03, 2020 08:20 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If you’re compiling a list of reasons why the Tampa Bay

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2017, file photo, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks walks behind the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Tampa, Fla. This has been a year for Tampa Bay sports like no other, though the area's three successful professional teams haven't had a chance to truly capitalize on the boom and connect with re-energized fan bases. Derrick Brooks says he feels for the fans not being able to go to the games and celebrate their teams victories and success.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Missed opportunity: Tampa teams soar, fans watch from afar

By Fred Goodall Nov. 03, 2020 02:54 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This has been a year for Tampa Bay sports like no other,

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown stands on the sidelines during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Brown has agreed to return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 because the contract had not been completed. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Arians feels Brown has matured, will be good fit for Bucs

By Fred Goodall Oct. 26, 2020 05:24 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to their best start in 10

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown stands on the sidelines during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Brown has agreed to return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 because the contract had not been completed. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
AP source: Antonio Brown agrees to 1-year deal with Bucs

By Fred Goodall Oct. 24, 2020 01:08 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Suspended receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to return to the

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New York Jets nose tackle Steve McLendon (99) celebrates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in East Rutherford, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the move says the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade that sends veteran nose tackle Steve McLendon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The deal that was agreed upon Sunday night, Oct. 18, 2020, will reunite McLendon with Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who was the Jets' head coach from 2015-18. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
DT McLendon practices, will make Bucs debut against Raiders

By Fred Goodall Oct. 23, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Newly acquired defensive tackle Steve McLendon is ready to

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scores a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers strong safety Adrian Amos (31) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady outplays Rodgers, Buccaneers rout Packers 38-10

By Fred Goodall Oct. 18, 2020 07:53 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady outplayed Aaron Rodgers in a rare meeting between

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Mutual admiration at center of Brady-Rodgers relationship

By Fred Goodall Oct. 15, 2020 07:44 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady has a score to settle with Aaron Rodgers, and it’s

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Arians not speaking for Brady regarding 4th down confusion

By Fred Goodall Oct. 09, 2020 04:04 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If Tom Brady lost track of what down it was on the final

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 5 TDs, Bucs rally to beat Chargers 38-31

By Fred Goodall Oct. 04, 2020 05:19 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady is introducing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a new