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VS.
GAME 9
VS. DALLAS COWBOYS
NOVEMBER 15TH - 1:00 PM ET
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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2015 WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
VS.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (3-5) VS. DALLAS COWBOYS (2-6)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015, 1:00 P.M. ET
RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM (65,908)
NETWORK TELEVISION: FOX (WTVT LOCAL)
PLAY-BY-PLAY: KEVIN BURKHARDT ANALYST: JOHN LYNCH SIDELINE: PAM OLIVER
BUCS RADIO: US 103.5, FLAGSHIP STATION (103.5 FM, 620 AM & 95.3 FM)
PLAY-BY-PLAY: GENE DECKERHOFF ANALYST: DAVE MOORE SIDELINE: T.J. RIVES
LAST GAME: TAMPA BAY LOST VS. N.Y. GIANTS, 32-18; DALLAS LOST VS. PHILADELPHIA, 33-27
ALL-TIME SERIES
The Buccaneers have lost the last five meetings against the Dallas Cowboys in a series that dates back to 1977.
Overall the Cowboys have won 11-of-14 games during the regular season and both of the postseason meetings,
which occurred in back-to-back years following the 1981 and 1982 seasons. Nine of the 14 regular season meetings between the two teams have been played in Dallas with the Cowboys holding an 8-1 edge on their home turf.
The last meeting between the two teams, in 2012, saw a 16-10 Cowboys victory. Dallas has been victorious in the
teams’ last two meeting in Tampa: in 2011 (31-15) and 2009 (34-21). In 2008, the Buccaneers lost 13-9 in Dallas. In 2006, the Bucs lost 38-10 in a Thanksgiving Day matchup. In 2003, the Buccaneers shutout the Cowboys
at home, 16-0. The 2001 season saw Tampa Bay defeat the Cowboys in Texas Stadium, 10-6. One year before, the
Buccaneers defeated the Cowboys 27-7 at Raymond James Stadium for their first-ever win in the series. The two
teams first met in 1977 with the Cowboys prevailing over the Buccaneers, 23-7, at Dallas. It was the first of six
consecutive regular season wins in the series for the Cowboys.
REGULAR SEASON SERIES BY THE NUMBERS
Overall Season Series�� Dallas leads, 11-3
Home Record vs. Dallas Cowboys.....................................................................................................................2-3
Road Record vs. Dallas Cowboys......................................................................................................................1-8
Current Streak......................................................................................................Cowboys, five games (2006-12)
Buccaneers Longest Streak.............................................................................................. Three games, (200-03)
Cowboys Longest Streak................................................................................................... Eight games (1977-90)
Regular Season Point Total................................................................................... Buccaneers 198– Cowboys 268
Most Points, Buccaneers...........................................................................................27, Buccaneers 27-7 (2000)
Most Points, Cowboys...................................................................................................38, Cowboys 38-10 (2006)
Most Points, both teams...............................................................................................55, Cowboys 34-21 (2009)
Fewest Points, Buccaneers...............................................................................................7 Cowboys 23-7 (1977)
Fewest Points, Cowboys...............................................................................................0 Buccaneers 16-0 (2003)
Fewest Points, both teams.......................................................................16, twice, last Buccaneers 16-0 (2003)
Largest Win, Buccaneers................................................................................ 20 points, Buccaneers 27-7 (2000)
Largest Win, Cowboys........................................................................................28 points, Cowboys 38-10 (2006)
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Sr. Public Relations Manager
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Public Relations Manager
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DATE
9/13
9/20
9/27
10/4
10/11
10/25
11/1
11/8
11/15
11/22
11/29
12/6
12/13
12/17
12/27
1/3
2015 Schedule and Results (3-5)
OPPONENT (TV)
TIME
TENNESSEE (CBS)
L, 42-14
at New Orleans (FOX)
W, 26-19
at Houston (FOX)
L, 19-9
CAROLINA (FOX)
L, 37-23
JACKSONVILLE^ (CBS)
W, 38-31
Bye Week
at Washington^ (FOX)
L, 31-30
at Atlanta^ (FOX)
W, 23-20 (OT)
NEW YORK GIANTS^ (FOX)
L, 32-18
DALLAS^ (FOX) 1:00 p.m.
at Philadelphia^ (FOX)
1:00 p.m.
at Indianapolis^ (FOX)
1:00 p.m.
ATLANTA^ (FOX)
1:00 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS^ (FOX)
1:00 p.m.
at St. Louis (NFLN)
8:25 p.m.
CHICAGO^ (FOX)
1:00 p.m.
at Carolina^ (FOX)
1:00 p.m.
HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS - All Times Eastern
^ Subject to Flexible Scheduling
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activities.
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There, users will find updated statistics, game notes, bios, rosters, the
2015 Buccaneers Media Guide and more, plus the latest releases from
the team.
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Public Relations Coordinator
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Chris King
Public Relations Coordinator
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STATISTICAL COMPARISON
Category
Total Offense
Rushing Offense
Passing Offense
Total Defense
Rushing Defense
Passing Defense
Points Scored
Points Allowed
Sacks
Sacks Allowed
Turnover Margin
A look at how the teams match up in the 2015 season rankings:
Tampa Bay
Dallas
t14th (357.3 ypg)
17th (354.1 ypg)
7th (131.9 ypg)
8th (128.6 ypg)
25th (225.4 ypg)
24th (226.6 ypg)
11th (349.0 ypg)
15th (352.3 ypg)
t15th (108.4 ypg)
t18th (111.6 ypg)
t10th (240.6 ypg)
t10th (240.6 ypg)
18th (22.6 ppg)
t25th (20.0 ppg)
29th (28.9 ppg)
21st (25.5 ppg)
t18th (17.0)
t25th (14.0)
t10th (14.0)
t14th (17.0)
t13th (+1)
t31st (-9)
Team Leaders
Rushing Yards
Rushing Touchdowns
Passer Rating
Passing Yards
Passing Touchdowns
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Receiving Touchdowns
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Tampa Bay
Doug Martin (643 - 5th, NFL)
D. Martin, J. Winston (3)
Jameis Winston (84.0)
Jameis Winston (1,897)
Jameis Winston (10)
Mike Evans (32)
Mike Evans (538)
Three tied (2)
Lavonte David (69 - t9th, NFL)
Jacquies Smith (5.0)
Kwon Alexander (2 - t2nd, LBs)
Dallas
Darren McFadden (462)
J. Randle (4 - t10th, NFL)
T. Romo (98.8 - 9th, NFL)
Brandon Weeden (738)
Matt Cassell (4)
Jason Witten (44 - t2nd, TEs)
Jason Witten (403 - 10th, TEs)
Three tied (2)
Sean Lee (66)
Greg Hardy (4.0)
Three tied (1)
WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
12:05 p.m. - OC Dirk Koetter Press Conference,
followed by QB Jameis Winston Press Conference
12:15 p.m. - Open Locker Room
1:30 p.m. - Practice
2:40 p.m. - DAL HC Garrett Conference Call
3:30 p.m. - HC Lovie Smith Press Conference
3:30 p.m. - DAL Player Conference Call
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
12:05 p.m. - DC Leslie Frazier Press Conference
12:15 p.m. - Open Locker Room
1:30 p.m. - Practice
3:30 p.m. - HC Lovie Smith Press Conference
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
11:30 a.m. - Practice
1:00 p.m. - Player Availability; HC Lovie Smith
Availability
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14
No Media Availability
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
1:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas
Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16
4:00 p.m. - HC Lovie Smith Press Conference &
Open Locker Room
- ALL TIMES EASTERN -
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TAMPA BAY VS. DALLAS
NOTES FROM LAST GAME
- On the first play from scrimmage, CB Sterling Moore intercepted a pass from
Giants QB Eli Manning, returning it to 18 yards to the New York 13-yard line. That
was Moore’s first interception of the season and the fourth of his career.
- The Buccaneers ensuing possession ended in a 25-yard field goal from
K Connor Barth.
- On Tampa’s next possession, QB Jameis Winston connected with WR
Mike Evans for a 68-yard completion, the longest pass of Winston’s career
and the longest reception of Evans’ career. The drive ended in a 28-yard
field goal from K Connor Barth.
- Evans finished the game with eight catches, matching a career high, for
152 yards, his sixth career 100-yard receiving game, tied for the eighthmost in franchise history.
MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES – TEAM HISTORY
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6.
8.
8. 10.
10.
Player
100-Yd. Games
WR Mark Carrier, 1987-92
15
WR Kevin House, 1980-85
14
WR Vincent Jackson, 2012-Pres.
13
WR Keyshawn Johnson, 2000-03*
12
WR Joey Galloway 2005-07
11
WR Antonio Bryant, 2008-09
7
TE Jimmie Giles, 1978-86
7
WR Mike Evans, 2014-Pres.
6
WR Keenan McCardell, 2002-03
6
WR Horace Copeland, 1993-97
5
WR Bruce Hill, 1987-91
5
*Recorded one 100-yard game in postseason.
- With 10 seconds remaining in the first half, Barth connected on his third
field goal of the game, a 21-yarder. Barth is the first kicker in team history
to make three or more field goals in four consecutive games.
- Barth made his fourth field goal of the game in the third quarter, a 53-yarder.
- Barth has made at least three field goals in five consecutive regular
season contests, the longest streak in the NFL since 2009-10 (former PIT
K Jeff Reed, 12/20/09 vs. GB-9/19/10 at TEN).
- The Buccaneers recorded their second interception of the game on the
Giants’ next possession, with CB Alterraun Verner getting his first pick
of the year, returning it 16 yards to the Tampa Bay 43-yard line. Verner
now has three interceptions as a Buccaneers player and 14 in his career.
- In the fourth quarter, the Buccaneers scored their first touchdown of
the day after driving 87 yards in five plays, including a 59-yard rush by
RB Charles Sims, a career-long and the longest by a Buccaneers player
since Doug Martin last season (63 yards, vs. CAR 12/14/14). The drive
culminated in a 10-yard touchdown run by Jameis Winston. Sims finished
the game with a career-high 78 rushing yards.
LAST GAME
- Winston has three rushing touchdowns on the season, tied for the sixthmost by a quarterback in a single season in team history. He finished the
game 19-of-36 for 249 yards, his seventh game with 200 or more passing
yards, the most by a rookie in team history. He now has the second-most
passing yards by a rookie in team history.
MOST PASSING YARDS BY A ROOKIE QB SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
RankPlayer
1.
Mike Glennon, 2013
2.
Jameis Winston, 2015
3.
Josh Freeman, 2009
4.
Bruce Gradkowski, 2006
5.
Doug Williams, 1978
Yards
2,608
1,897
1,855
1,661
1,170
- Winston has now thrown for at least 175 yards in all eight contests
he has played, the longest streak by a Buccaneers player since QB Josh
Freeman did so in 14 consecutive games (9/30/12 vs. WAS-9/8/13 at NYJ).
- With two takeaways in the game, the team now has at least one takeaway
in 15 consecutive contests, the longest active streak in the NFL and tied
for the team’s longest since 2007-08 (11/4/07 vs. ARI-10/19/08 vs. SEA).
The team is tied for the sixth-most takeaways in the NFL.
2015 NFL TAKEAWAYS
RankPlayer
1.
New York Giants
2.
Philadelphia Eagles*
3.
New York Jets
4.
Carolina Panthers
5.
Arizona Cardinals
5.
Denver Broncos
7.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7.
Pittsburgh Steelers
9.
Atlanta Falcons
9.
Oakland Raiders
9.
St. Louis Rams
Takeaways
21
20
19
18
17
17
15
15
14
14
14
- Tampa Bay finished the game with 385 yards, its seventh-consecutive
game with at least 275 yards, the team’s longest streak since doing so in
13 consecutive games in 2012 (9/30/12 vs. WAS-12/30/12 at ATL).
- The Buccaneers rushed for 136 yards, their fifth straight game with at
least 100 rushing yards, the team’s longest streak since 2010 (11/14/10
vs. SEA-12/26/10 vs. CAR).
- CB Jude Adjei-Barimah made his first career start in the game.
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NEW & NOTABLE
READY FOR FUMBLES
Head Coach Lovie Smith preaches takeaways, and so far this season, the
Buccaneers have made their mark by forcing fumbles. In eight games
this season, Tampa Bay has forced 12 fumbles, tied for the most in the
NFL this season.
SCORING ON DEFENSE
One of the factors that has led to Tampa Bay’s success has been
capitalizing on turnovers. Through seven weeks, the Buccaneers have
scored 67 points off of takeaways, tied for the third-most in the NFL
and have scored on 13 of their 15 takeaways, 86.7 percent, the secondhighest mark in the league.
2015 NFL FORCED FUMBLES
Rank
1.
1.
1.
4.
5.
5.
5.
Team Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Denver Broncos
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns
St. Louis Rams
Washington Redskins
FF
12
12
12
12
10
10
10
2015 NFL TAKEAWAY SCORING
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
5.
Team Arizona Cardinals
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Carolina Panthers
Takeaway Points
79
70
67
67
63
2015 NFL TAKEAWAY SCORING PERCENTAGES
The Buccaneers have recovered nine of their opponents 18 fumbles, tied
for the league lead, returning two for touchdowns. The team’s two fumble
recovery returns for touchdowns are tied for the second-most in the NFL.
2015 NFL FUMBLE RECOVERIES
Rank
1.
1.
1.
4.
4.
4.
4.
4.
4.
Team Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints
New York Jets
Cleveland Browns
Denver Broncos
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
St. Louis Rams
Washington Redskins
FR
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
8
TAKE IT AWAY
Tampa Bay’s success at forcing and recovering fumbles has led to the
defense being near the top of the league in takeaways, tying for the
seventh-most total takeaways in the league.
2015 NFL TAKEAWAYS
RankPlayer
1.
New York Giants
2.
Philadelphia Eagles*
3.
New York Jets
4.
Carolina Panthers
5.
Arizona Cardinals
5.
Denver Broncos
7.
7.
Pittsburgh Steelers
9.
Atlanta Falcons
9.
Oakland Raiders
9.
St. Louis Rams
4
Takeaways
21
20
19
18
17
17
15
15
14
14
14
Team
1. Baltimore Ravens
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. Chicago Bears
3. Seattle Seahawks
5. Arizona Cardinals
TA
4
15
9
9
13
Scores
4
13
7
7
17
Score %
100.0
86.7
77.8
77.8
76.5
KEEP THE DRIVE ALIVE
This season, the Buccaneers have gone three-and-out on only 10 of their
91 drives, the lowest mark in the NFL.
2015 NFL FEWEST THREE-AND-OUT DRIVES
Team
Off. Poss. 3 & Out Drives
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
91
10
2. New England Patriots
92
11
3. Cincinnati Bengals
91
11
4. Arizona Cardinals
94
12
5. Minnesota Vikings
91
13
3 & Out Pct.
11.0
12.0
12.1
12.8
14.3
GROUND AND POUND
RBs Doug Martin and Charles Sims have combined to help the Buccaneers
be one of the premier rushing teams in the NFL, with Tampa Bay ranking
seventh in rushing yards per game.
2015 NFL RUSHING YARDS PER GAME LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Team
Carolina Panthers
Buffalo Bills
Seattle Seahawks
St. Louis Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers
Minnesota Vikings
Dallas Cowboys
Arizona Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles
GP
8
8
8
8
9
8
8
8
8
8
Rush Yds.
1,138
1,133
1,116
1,084
1,201
1,062
1,055
1,029
998
973
Yds./Gm.
142.3
141.6
139.5
135.5
133.4
132.8
131.9
128.6
124.8
121.6
NEW & NOTABLE
MARCHING MARTIN
RB Doug Martin has been one of the top rushers in the NFL this year,
totaling 643 rushing yards in eight games, the fifth-most in the league.
BARTH IN BUCS HISTORY
This season, Barth has continued to move his way up the Tampa Bay
record books. He currently has 104 made field goals, the third-most in
team history and 418 points, the fouth-most in Buccaneers history.
2015 NFL RUSHING YARDS LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player (Team)
Adrian Peterson (MIN)
Devonta Freeman (ATL)
Chris Johnson (ARI)
Todd Gurley (STL)
Doug Martin (TB)
Rushing Yards
758
721
676
664
643
Much of Martin’s success has come from creating big runs. At this point in
the season, Martin has 19 rushes of 10 or more yards, the third-most in the
NFL and seven rushes of 20+ yards tied for the second-most in the league.
2015 NFL RUSHES OF 10+ YARDS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
Player (Team)
Doug Martin (TB)
Todd Gurley (STL)
Giovani Bernard (CIN)
Justin Forsett (BAL)
10+ Yd. Rushes
23
22
19
18
17
17
Rank
1.
2.
2.
4.
4.
4.
Player (Team)
Le’Veon Bell (PIT)
Doug Martin (TB)
Todd Gurley (STL)
Chris Johnson (ARI)
Latavius Murray (OAK)
20+ Yd. Rushes
8
7
7
6
6
6
Martin has been able to break off so many big runs due to his ability to
break tackles. This season, ProFootballFocus.com, which grades Martin
as the second-best back in the NFL, credits Martin with 32 missed tackles
forced, tied for the most in the NFL.
2015 NFL MISSED TACKLES FORCED
Rank
1.
1.
1.
4.
5.
5.
Player (Team)
Doug Martin (TB)
Carlos Hyde (SF)
Jonathan Stewart (CAR)
Marshawn Lynch (SEA)
Missed Tackles Forced
32
32
32
26
24
24
BUCCANEERS CAREER MADE FIELD GOALS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player, Years
Martin Gramatica, 1999-2004
Michael Husted, 1993-98
Connor Barth, 2009-12, 2015
Matt Bryant, 2005-08
Donald Igwebuike, 1985-89
FGs
137
117
104
98
94
BUCCANEERS POINTS LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
Player, Years
K Martin Gramatica, 1999-2004
K Michael Husted, 1993-98
FB Mike Alstott, 1996-2006
K Connor Barth, 2009-12, 2015
K Matt Bryant, 2005-08
K Donald Igwebuike, 1985-89
Points
592
502
432
430
416
416
Barth has not only been one of the most productive kickers in Buccaneers
history, but has been among the most accurate kickers in the NFL, ranking
fifth among active kickers in field goal percentage.
NFL FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE LEADERS - ACTIVE KICKERS
Player (Team)
1. Dan Bailey (DAL)
2. Justin Tucker (BAL)
3. Stephen Gostkowski (NE)
4. Steven Hauschka (SEA)
6. Connor Barth (TB)
FGM
130
116
262
147
129
FGA
143
130
299
170
150
FG Pct.
90.9
89.2
87.6
86.5
86.0
In his four games with Tampa Bay this season, Barth has averaged 11.8
points per game, the most in the NFL.
2015 NFL POINTS PER GAME LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
5.
Player (Team)
K Connor Barth (TB)
K Stephen Gostkowski (NE)
K Brandon McManus (DEN)
K Justin Tucker (BAL)
K Josh Brown (NYG)
K Graham Gano (CAR)
K Caleb Sturgis (PHI)
Pts./Gm.
11.8
11.0
9.5
9.3
9.0
9.0
9.0
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LAST GAME RECAP
TAMPA – Despite a late comeback attempt, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
were unable to overcome the visiting New York Giants and fell, 32-18, in
Week 9. The home team got off to a quick start after cornerback Sterling
Moore intercepted New York quarterback Eli Manning on the first play of
the game, returning the ball 18 yards and setting up a 25-yard Tampa
Bay field goal four plays later. The Giants then made it 3-3 with a field
goal of their own as kicker Josh Brown cleared a 35-yard attempt. To
open the next drive, quarterback Jameis Winston completed a careerlong 68-yard pass to wide receiver Mike Evans, setting the Buccaneers
up at the Giants’ 12-yard line. Unfortunately, the team had to settle for
a second field goal, and kicker Connor Barth’s 28-yard attempt gave the
Buccaneers a 6-3 lead. The Giants then scored on an eight-yard pass
from Manning to wide receiver Rueben Randle. A Buccaneers fumble deep
in their own territory then resulted in a second touchdown for New York,
as the Giants took possession at the Tampa Bay 28 and later scored with
a four-yard pass from Manning to running back Shane Vereen. Tampa
Bay’s next drive stalled at the New York 25 and the field goal unit was
trotted out, but this time Barth’s kick – an attempt of 43 yards – went
wide right, leaving the score 17-6 midway through the second quarter.
The Giants attempted to convert on fourth-and-2 at the Tampa Bay 35,
but Manning was pressured and threw an incompletion, turning the ball
over to the Buccaneers, who were able to tack on a 21-yard field goal
to go into halftime at 17-9. Opening up the third quarter, Tampa Bay’s
offense suffered another misstep, as a fumble by running back Charles
Sims was recovered by New York. The Giants then extended their lead
to 20-9 following a 35-yard field goal by Brown. Tampa Bay answered
with a field goal of its own, as Barth cleared a 53-yard attempt. Despite
cornerback Alterraun Verner picking off Manning on the next drive, the
Buccaneers offense was unable to take advantage of the takeaway and
was forced to punt. After a Giants punt, Tampa Bay got a spark from Sims,
who broke away for a 59-yard rush. Following an 18-yard completion to
Evans, Winston dodged defenders on a third-and-10 scramble that ended
with a leap into the end zone for the touchdown. The Buccaneers then
attempted a two-point conversion to tie the game, but the pass was
caught just out of bounds, leaving the Giants with a narrow 20-18 lead.
New York then completed a 53-yard field goal on its ensuing drive and
Tampa Bay, after some critical dropped passes, was forced to punt. The
Giants then completed a 44-yard field goal on a drive that ran down the
clock. Needing eight points to tie the game and with only 18 seconds left,
the Buccaneers attempted a string of laterals, but a fumble was picked
up by the Giants and returned for a touchdown as the clock expired, giving
New York a 32-18 victory.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Team
• Tampa Bay has scored at least 18 points in each the past five games. With
18 or more points against Dallas, it will extend the team’s streak to six games,
the longest since 2012 (10 games: 9/30/12 vs. WAS-12/9/12 vs. PHI).
• Tampa Bay has totaled 275 or more yards in each of last seven games.
With 275 or more yards against Dallas, the team will extend its streak to
eight, their longest since have its longest streak of games with at least
275 yards since 2012 (13 consecutive: 9/30/12 vs. WAS-12/30/12 at ATL).
• The Buccaneers have rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the past
five contests. With 100 or more rushing yards against Dallas, the team
will extend its streak to six consecutive games, the longest since 2010
(seven games: 11/14/10 vs. CAR-12/26/10 vs. SEA).
• With a takeaway against Dallas, Tampa Bay can extend its streak to 16
straight games with at least one takeaway (11/16/14 at WAS-Present),
the longest streak by the team since doing so in 54 consecutive games
from 2000-03 (10/29/00 vs. MIN-12/7/03 at NO).
• Tampa Bay has recorded multiple takeaways in each of their past two
games. With two or more takeaways against Dallas, the team will have their
longest streak of games with multiple takeaways since 2013 (four consecutive:
11/17/13 vs. ATL-12/8/13 vs. BUF). Those four games also mark the last time
Tampa Bay has had multiple interceptions in consecutive games.
K Connor Barth
• Barth has 430 points as a Buccaneer and, with three against Dallas, will
pass Mike Alstott (432 from 1996-2006) for the third-most in franchise history.
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LB Lavonte David
• David has 11.0 career sacks, and needs 1.5 more to pass Kevin Murphy
(12 from 1986-91) for the sixth-most, two more to pass Hugh Green (12.5
from 1981-85) for the fifth-most, 2.5 more to pass Shelton Quarles (13 from
1997-2006) for fourth-most and three more to pass Derrick Brooks (13.5 from
1995-2008) for the third-most sacks by a linebacker in franchise history.
• David has six career interceptions, and needs two more to pass Hardy
Nickerson (seven from 1993-99) for sixth-most, three more to pass Scot
Brantley (eight from 1980-87) for fifth-most, four more to pass Cecil
Johnson (nine from 1977-85) and Richard Wood (nine from 1976-84) for
third-most and five more to pass Dave Lewis (10 from 1977-81) for the
second-most interceptions by a linebacker in franchise history.
WR Mike Evans
• Evans had 152 receiving yards vs. N.Y. Giants and with 150 or more yards
against Dallas, Evans will be the first receiver in franchise history to post
consecutive games with 150 or more receiving yards. If Evans registers
100 or more yards vs. Dallas, it will be the first time a Buccaneers receiver
has done so in consecutive games since Evans last season (three games:
11/2/14 at Cleveland-11/16/14 at Washington).
• Evans caught eight passes vs. N.Y. Giants and, with eight or more
receptions against Dallas, will be the first Buccaneers player to post
consecutive games with eight or more receptions since 2013 (Vincent
Jackson, 10/13/13 vs. PHI-10/20/13 at ATL).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
WR Mike Evans (cont.)
• Evans has 13 receiving touchdowns and needs four more to tie Gerald
Carter (17 from 1981-87) and Keyshawn Johnson (17 from 2000-03) for
the ninth-most receiving touchdowns in franchise history.
• Evans has 13 receiving touchdowns in his first two seasons and needs
two more to pass Kevin House (14 from 1980-81), Mark Carrier (14 from
1988-89), Keenan McCardell (14 from 2002-03) and Mike Williams (14
from 2010-11) for fourth-most, three more to pass Joey Galloway (15 from
2004-05) and Vincent Jackson (15 from 2012-13) for second-most and
five more to pass Joey Galloway (17 from 2005-06) for the most receiving
touchdowns in a two-year span in Buccaneers history. House and Williams’
14 touchdowns are currently the most by a Buccaneers player in their first
two seasons in the NFL.
• Evans has 1,589 receiving yards through his first two seasons, and
needs five more to pass Lawrence Dawsey (1,594 from 1991-92) for thirdmost, 119 more to pass Kevin House (1,707 from 1980-81) for secondmost and 147 more to pass Mike Williams (1,735 from 2010-11) for the
most receiving yards by a Buccaneers player in their first two NFL seasons
• Evans has six career 100-yard receiving games and needs one more to
pass Keenan McCardell (six from 2002-03) for the eighth-most and tie
Antonio Bryant (seven from 2008-09) and Jimmie Giles (seven from 197886) for the sixth-most 100-receiving yard games in a in team history.
WR Vincent Jackson
• Jackson had 1,002 receiving yards last season, his third consecutive
1,000-yard receiving season with the Buccaneers (2012-14) and his sixth
overall. If he records 1,000 or more receiving yards this season, he will
set a franchise record for the most 1,000-yard receiving seasons, as well
as the most consecutive seasons (currently tied with Joey Galloway: three
consecutive, 2005-07).
• Jackson has 13 100-receiving yard games as a Buccaneer, the thirdmost in franchise history. He needs one more to tie Kevin House (14 from
1980-86) for the second-most and two more to tie Mark Carrier (15 from
1987-92) for the most 100-yard receiving games in franchise history.
LB Danny Lansanah
• Lansanah has two career interceptions returned for a touchdown and,
with one more, can tie CB Wayne Haddix (three from 1990-91), CB Aqib Talib
(three from 2008-12) and CB Mike Washington (three from 1976-1984) for
the third-most interceptions returned for a touchdown in franchise history.
RB Doug Martin
• Martin has 10 100-yard rushing games as a Buccaneer and needs one
more to tie Warrick Dunn (11 from 1997-2001, 2008) for the second-most
100-yard rushing games in franchise history.
• Martin has 17 rushing touchdowns as a Buccaneer and needs two more
to tie Warrick Dunn (19 from 1997-2001, 2008) for sixth-most in franchise
history.
• Martin has 3,047 rushing yards as a Buccaneer and needs 11 more
to pass Ricky Bell (3,057 from 1977-81) for seventh-most and 15 more
to pass Reggie Cobb (3,061 from 1990-93) for sixth-most in franchise
history.
DT Gerald McCoy
• McCoy has five career multi-sack games and needs one more to tie
David Logan (six from 1979-1986) for the fifth-most in franchise history
and the third-most by a defensive tackle in team history.
• McCoy has 31.5 career sacks and needs 1.5 more to match Brad Culpepper
(33.0 from 1994-99) for the sixth-most sacks in franchise history.
QB Jameis Winston
• Winston has 10 touchdown passes, tied for the second-most by a rookie
in franchise history. He needs one more to pass Josh Freeman (10 in 2009)
for the second-most touchdown passes by a rookie in franchise history.
• Winston has thrown for 1,897 yards this season. He needs 712 more to
pass Mike Glennon (2,608 in 2013) for the most passing yards by a rookie
in team history.
• Winston has thrown for at least 175 yards in each of his eight starts this
season. With 175 or more yards against Dallas, he can extend his streak
to nine games, the longest such streak since Josh Freeman did so from
2012-13 (14 consecutive: 9/30/12 vs. WAS-9/8/13 at NYJ).
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LAST REGULAR SEASON MEETING
HEAD TO HEAD
Dallas 16, Tampa Bay 10 (September 23, 2012)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – On the road for the second week in a row, the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers traveled to Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys, where, despite
a strong defensive performance, they fell, 16-10. Deferring to the second
half following the coin toss, the Buccaneers quickly made big plays, with
CB Aqib Talib intercepting Cowboys QB Tony Romo on the game’s opening
possession, giving Tampa Bay the ball at the Dallas 29. The Buccaneers
proceeded to put up the game’s first points with a one-yard touchdown pass
from QB Josh Freeman to TE Luke Stocker for the 7-0 lead. The Cowboys were
held to a punt on their next possession, but Freeman was then picked off by
Dallas LB Sean Lee, which led to an 11-yard scoring rush by RB DeMarco
Murray to tie the score at 7-7. Later in the second quarter, Buccaneers WR
Jordan Shipley muffed a punt, which was recovered by the Cowboys and
turned into a 32-yard field goal by K Dan Bailey to give Dallas a 10-7 lead
at halftime. Though the Tampa Bay offense opened the second half, they
were forced to punt, giving the ball back to Dallas. The Cowboys traveled
to the Buccaneers’ 17-yard line, where Tampa Bay DT Gerald McCoy sacked
Romo, causing a fumble that was recovered by DT Gary Gibson. But the
Buccaneers were unable to capitalize, and ended their offensive drive with
a punt. When the Cowboys took possession of the ball again, their attempt
to move downfield was met with a second Romo sack-fumble, this time
with DE Michael Bennett recording the sack and CB Eric Wright recovering.
However, Dallas prevented Tampa Bay from scoring on the following drive,
and then furthered their lead to 13-7 following a 26-yard field goal by Bailey.
Later in the fourth quarter, the Cowboys made it a two-possession game at
16-7, with a third Bailey field goal. With less than three minutes left in the
game, Tampa Bay drove to the Dallas 10, where K Connor Barth completed
a 28-yard field goal. The Buccaneers then attempted an onside kick, but the
Cowboys recovered, and Romo kneeled to finish the game.
Dallas lead 11-3 (Regular Season)
SeasonResult Site
1977
L, 23-7
Dallas
1980
L, 28-17
Dallas
1982
L, 14-9
Dallas
1983
L, 27-24 OT
Dallas
1990
L, 14-10
Dallas
1990
L, 17-13
Tampa
2000
W, 27-7
Tampa
2001
W, 10-6
Dallas
2003
W, 16-0
Tampa
2006
L, 38-10
Dallas
2008
L, 13-9
Dallas
2009
L, 34-21
Tampa
2011
L, 31-15
Tampa
2012
L, 16-10
Dallas
2012
L, 41-34
New York
N.Y. Giants lead 1-0 (Postseason)
SeasonResult Site
1981
L 38-0*
Dallas
1982
L, 30-17**
Dallas
* NFC Divisional Playoff Game
** NFC First Round Playoff Game
REGULAR SEASON SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
QB Danny White completed 24-of-33 passes for 244 yards and three
touchdowns, including two scoring passes to TE Billy Joe DuPree en
route to a 28-17 win at Tampa (9/21/80)… FB Robert Newhouse’s third
quarter three-yard TD run propelled the Cowboys to a 14-9 win over the
Bucs in Dallas (11/21/82)… K Rafael Septien connected on a 42-yard
FG with 4:38 left in overtime to lift the Cowboys to 27-24 win in Dallas
(10/9/83)… White completed 29-of-44 passes for 377 yards, five TDs
and three INTs in the victory… RB Emmitt Smith gained 121 yards
rushing, including the game-winning 14-yard score in the fourth quarter,
as Dallas rallied for a 14-10 win at Texas Stadium (10/7/90)… In the
second meeting between the teams in a span of 14 days, Dallas pulled out
a 17-13 victory as QB Troy Aikman found WR Michael Irvin for a 28-yard
touchdown pass with 23 seconds left in the game (10/21/90)… Tampa
Bay set a club record with 250 yards rushing, including a career-high
210 by RB Warrick Dunn, on the way to a 27-7 victory over Dallas, its
first-ever victory in the series (12/3/00)… Dunn’s performance marked
the second-best single-game effort in Bucs history and he surpassed the
100-yard mark for the second straight week…
Tampa Bay forces three turnovers and limits Dallas to 178 total yards
of offense as the Bucs post their second shutout of the season, winning
16-0 (10/26/03)… Making its first ever appearance on Thanksgiving,
Tampa Bay drove 80 yards following the opening kickoff to take a 7-0
lead on the host Cowboys. However, Dallas racked up 28 points during
the second and third quarters and 435 total yards in the game on their
way to victory (11/23/06)… Tampa Bay held the Cowboys offense to 172
total yards and drove deep into Dallas territory in the waning moments,
but QB Jeff Garcia’s fourth-down pass attempt fell incomplete, ending
the Buccaneers comeback attempt and the Bucs lost 13-9 in Dallas
(10/26/08)… Tampa Bay racked up 450 yards of total offense, then the
sixth-most in a home game in team history, but fell to Dallas in the head
coaching debut of Raheem Morris (9/13/09). The Buccaneers struggled to
stop the passing attack as QB Tony Romo threw three touchdown passes
and ran for another to hand the Buccaneers their eighth consecutive loss
of the season (12/17/11)… In a Week 3 matchup, Dallas managed to hold
Tampa Bay to 166 net yards and won a close contest, 16-10 (9/23/12)
AGAINST THE OPPOSITION
Below are highlights of how selected Buccaneers have performed during
their careers against the Dallas Cowboys.
S Chris Conte: Tallied a career-high 11 tackles at Dallas, as a member of
the Chicago Bears (10/1/12).
WR Vincent Jackson: As a member of the San Diego Chargers, made
seven reception for 120 yards (12/13/09).
DT Gerald McCoy: Recorded 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble (9/23/12).
DT Henry Melton: As a member of the Chicago Bears, dropped Cowboys
QB Tony Romo for a seven-yard sack (9/23/12).
TE Brandon Myers: In two games against Dallas (both as a member of
the New York Giants, 2013), caught 10 passes for 105 yards and two
touchdowns.
TE Luke Stocker: Caught his first career touchdown pass (9/23/12).
CB Alterraun Verner: While playing for the Tennessee Titans, recorded
eight tackles, one pass defensed and one interception, returned 12 yards.
S Major Wright: Registered his first career multi-interception game at
Dallas, picking off two passes from Cowboys QB Tony Romo, while adding
five tackles and two passes defensed in a win with the Chicago Bears
(10/1/12).
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ALL-TIME SUPERLATIVES VS. DALLAS
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME HIGHS VS. DALLAS
TEAM SINGLE-GAME HIGHS VS. DALLAS
RUSHING YARDS
FIRST DOWNS
YardsPlayer
210
W. Dunn
113
M. Pittman
97
C. Williams
93
R. Bell
78
C. Williams
Game
vs. 12/3/00
vs. 10/26/03
vs. 9/13/09
@ 9/21/80
@ 11/23/06
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberPlayer
2
W. Dunn
1
6 times, last D. Ward/C.Williams
TOTAL NET YARDS
Game
vs. 12/3/00
vs. 9/13/09
PASSING YARDS
YardsPlayer
276
B. Leftwich
272
J. Thompson
271
V. Testeverde
258
2 times, last D. Williams
227
J. Garcia
Game
vs. 9/13/09
@ 10/9/83
vs. 10/21/90
@ 11/21/82
@ 10/26/08
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberPlayer
2
J. Thompson
1
7 times, last J. Freeman
Game
@ 10/9/83
@ 9/23/12
RECEPTIONS
NumberPlayer
8
J. Green
7
K. Johnson
6
3 times, last A. Bryant
5
6 times, last K. Lumpkin
4
12 times, last K. Winslow
Game
@ 9/9/01
@ 9/9/01
@ 10/26/08
@ 12/17/11
@ 12/17/11
RECEIVING YARDS
YardsPlayer
113
M. Carrier
105
J. Giles
93
2 times, last M. Clayton
88
G. Anderson
83
J. Giles
Game
vs. 10/21/90
@ 9/21/80
vs. 9/13/09
@ 10/7/90
@ 10/9/83
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberPlayer
1
9 times, last L. Stocker
10
NumberGame
26
vs. 9/13/09
22
2 times, last vs. 10/21/90
21
@ 11/21/82
19
@ 9/9/01
17
vs. 12/3/00
YardsGame
450
vs. 9/13/09
442
@ 9/21/80
382
@ 11/21/82
335
@ 10/9/83
331
vs. 10/21/90
NET YARDS RUSHING
YardsGame
250
vs. 12/3/00
204
@ 9/21/80
174
vs. 9/13/09
135
@ 11/21/82
128
vs. 10/26/03
NET YARDS PASSING
YardsGame
276
vs. 9/13/09
248
2 times, last @ 10/9/83
247
@ 11/21/82
241
vs. 10/21/90
238
@ 9/21/80
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberGame
2
2 times, last vs. 9/13/09
1
4 times, last @ 11/23/06
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberGame
2
@ 10/9/83
1
7 times, last @ 9/23/12
Game
@ 9/23/12
CONNECTIONS
STAFF CONNECTIONS
• Buccaneers Head Coach Lovie Smith and Cowboys Defensive
Coordinator Rod Marinelli coached together in Tampa Bay from 19962000 under former Buccaneers Head Coach Tony Dungy. Marinelli
also served as the defensive line coach, defensive coordinator and
assistant head coach (2009-12) for the Chicago Bears under Smith.
Cowboys Quarterbacks Coach Wade Wilson served in the same
capacity for the Bears from 2004-06 under Smith. Cowboys Fullback
Tyler Clutts played for the Bears in 2011 under Smith.
FORMER BUCCANEERS
• Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett played for Tampa Bay for part of
the 2004 season, his last as a NFL Player.
• Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Rod Marinelli spent 10 years with
the Buccaneers as the defense line coach (1996-2005) and assistant
head coach (2002-05).
• Cowboys Secondary Coach Joe Baker was a defensive assistant with
the Buccaneers from 2009-2011.
• Cowboys Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Rich
Bisaccia spent 10 seasons with the Buccaneers as the special
teams coach (2002-07), associate head coach/ running backs coach
(2008), associate head coach/special teams (2009-10).
• Cowboys Assistant Offensive Line Coach Steve Loney served in the
same capacity for the Buccaneers from (2012-13).
• Cowboys West Coast Area Scout Jim Abrams was a national scout for
the Buccaneers from 2005-11.
FORMER COWBOYS
• Buccaneers Defensive Quality Control Coach Dave Borgonzi was an
offensive/defensive assistant for the Cowboys from 2011-13.
• Buccaneers Assistant Special Teams Coach Carlos Polk played
linebacker for the Cowboys in 2008 and served as a coaching intern
in 2013.
• Buccaneers Safeties Coach Mikal Smith served as the Cowboys’
nickelbacks coach in 2013.
• Buccaneers Offensive Line Coach George Warhop served in the
same capacity for the Cowboys from 2003-04.
• Buccaneers CB Mike Jenkins was selected by the Cowboys in the
first round (25th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft and played for the
team from 2008-12.
• Buccaneers LB Bruce Carter was selected by the Cowboys in the
second round (40th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft and played for the
team from 2011-14.
• Buccaneers LB Orie Lemon played two seasons (2012-13) with the
Cowboys.
• Buccaneers DT Henry Melton played for the Cowboys in 2014.
• Buccaneers CB Sterling Moore played for the Cowboys from 201214.
TEXAS TIES
• Buccaneers Head Coach Lovie Smith is a native of Big Sandy.
• Buccaneers WR Mike Evans played collegiately at Texas A&M and is
a native of Galveston.
• Buccaneers CB Sterling Moore played collegiately at SMU.
• Buccaneers FB Jorvorskie Lane played collegiately at Texas A&M
and is a native of Lufkin.
• Buccaneers DT Henry Melton played collegiately at Texas and is a
native of Grapevine.
• Buccaneers RB Charles Sims is a native of Houston.
• Buccaneers LB Orie Lemon is a native of Houston.
• Buccaneers DE Jacquies Smith is a native of Dallas.
• Buccaneers WR Russell Shepard is a native of Houston.
FLORIDA TIES
• Cowboys LB Kyle Wilber is a native of Apopka, attending Apopka
High School.
• Cowboys Assistant Special Teams Coach Keith O’Quinn was born in
Pensacola.
• Cowboys DE Jeremy Mincey played collegiately at Florida.
• Cowboys WR Lucky Whitehead played collegiately at Florida Atlantic.
FORMER NFL TEAMMATES
• Buccaneers G Logan Mankins and Cowboys QB Matt Cassel were
teammates on the New England Patriots from 2005-08.
FORMER COLLEGE TEAMMATES
• Buccaneers CB Sterling Moore and Cowboys WR Cole Beasley were
teammates at SMU from 2009-10.
• Buccaneers LB Kwon Alexander (2012-14) and WR Russell Shepard
(2009-12) were teammates with Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (200911), OL La’el Collins (2011-14) and S Danny McCray (2009) at LSU.
• Buccaneers RB Doug Martin and Cowboys QB Kellen Moore (2008-11)
and DT Tyrone Crawford (2010-11) were teammates at Boise State
from 2008-11.
• Buccaneers DE Jacquies Smith and Cowboys LB Andrew Gachkar
played together at Missouri from 2008-10.
• Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy and Cowboys TE James Hanna were
teammates at Oklahoma from 2008-09.
• Buccaneers WR Kenny Bell (reserved/injured) and Cowboys DE Randy
Gregory were teammates at Nebraska from 2013-14.
• Buccaneers WR Mike Evans and Cowboys RB Trey Williams (2012-13)
and RB Christine Michael (2012) played together at Texas A&M.
• Buccaneers T Kevin Pamphile and Cowboys DE Ryan Russell were
teammates at Purdue from 2011-13.
• Buccaneers WR Louis Murphy (injured/reserve) and Cowboys DE
Jeremy Mincey were teammates at Florida in 2005.
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LOVIE SMITH
Named the 10th head coach in franchise history on January 2, 2014, Lovie
Smith is in his second season at the
helm of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In his first year with the Buccaneers,
Smith oversaw a roster overhaul, with
22 new players on the opening day
roster, including 10 new starters. All
told, new Buccaneers combined for 370
games played, and 162 starts – with
rookies and first-year players accounting for 133 games played and 34 starts,
en route to a 2-14 finish.
One of the key rookies that shined in Smith’s first season was wide receiver
Mike Evans, who had a record-setting campaign. Evans caught 12 touchdown
passes, the most ever by a Buccaneers player and tied for the third-most by
a rookie since the 1970 merger. He also recorded the second-most receptions
(68) and receiving yards (1,051) by a rookie in team history and his three 100yard receiving games were the most ever by a Buccaneers rookie.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Buccaneers saw steady improvement. Following the team’s Week 7 bye, the Bucs ranked in the top half
of the league in points allowed per game, while tying for the 11th-fewest
touchdown passes (13) allowed and tying for the 11th-most interceptions
(11) during that span. On the year, the Buccaneers’ run defense held opponents to 3.89 yards per carry, the seventh-lowest total in the league,
and the team tallied 60 run stuffs, the most in the NFL.
Individually, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy earned his third consecutive Pro
Bowl berth after posting 8.5 sacks, despite being limited to 13 games and
missing the majority of two others due to injury. Linebacker Lavonte David
recorded his third consecutive year leading the team in tackles, establishing a new career high with 146. It was David’s third-straight season with at
least 100 solo tackles, the longest active streak in the NFL. He also had a
career-high four forced fumbles, tied for the third-most in the league.
Smith joined the Buccaneers after having spent nine seasons as the head coach
of the Chicago Bears. During his tenure, Smith led Chicago to an 81-63 (.563)
regular season record, while going 3-3 in the postseason. He led the Bears to
three division titles, two NFC Championship Game appearances and the 2006
NFC title, which propelled Chicago to its first Super Bowl appearance in 21 years.
Smith is in his second stint with Tampa Bay, with his first NFL coaching job coming as a member of former head coach Tony Dungy’s staff (1996-2000).
Smith left Chicago ranked third all-time in coaching victories, behind only
Hall of Famers George Halas and Mike Ditka.
Under Smith’s guidance, the Chicago defense led the NFL in takeaways (310),
three-and-out drives forced (485), three-and-out drive percentage (26.4%),
third down percentage (34.1%) and red zone scoring efficiency (79.3%). Chicago ranked second in the league in opponent yards per pass attempt (6.52)
and red zone takeaways (37), third in opponent passer rating (76.0), fourth in
scoring defense (19.2 points per game) and seventh in rushing average (4.0).
The Bears defense was one of the best in the NFL at turning their turnovers
into points, returning 34 of their 310 takeaways for touchdowns, including 26
interceptions returned for scores, tied for the most in the NFL during that time.
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Chicago’s 303 total touchdowns allowed during Smith’s tenure were the thirdfewest in the NFL. The Bears gave up the fewest points in the NFC during the
2005 and 2006 seasons, including leading the league in Smith’s second season.
While the team was known for its defensive successes, Chicago also had some
of its best offensive performances under Smith. The 2006 Bears scored 427
points, the third-most in franchise history. In 2009, QB Jay Cutler set franchise
records for completions and attempts, while recording the second-most passing yards in team history. Cutler became the first quarterback in franchise
history to post consecutive 3,000-yard seasons, while also becoming the first
Bears QB to have back-to-back seasons with at least 20 touchdown passes.
In the same season, RB Matt Forte became just the second player in franchise
history (along with Walter Payton) to have 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in the same season. Forte became the first player in NFL history with
at least 900 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards in each of his first four
seasons. In Smith’s final season as head coach, the team had a 3,000-yard
passer, a 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver for the second time
in franchise history – including WR Brandon Marshall’s franchise records for
receptions (118) and receiving yards (1,508).
Chicago found consistency under the even-keeled hand of Smith’s direction,
fashioning four double-digit win seasons, five winning seasons and six seasons with a record of .500 or better. The Bears had a regular season home
record of 45-27 (.625) from 2004-12 while going 36-36 (.500) on the road
during that time. The Bears won five or more games at home seven times in
a single year during Smith’s tenure. Chicago was 5-3 at home from 200912, 6-2 in 2006 and 2008 and 7-1 in the Windy City during 2005. Chicago
was 7-1 on the road in 2006, tied with 1985 and 1986 for the team’s best
single-season road record since the inception of the 16-game schedule.
The Bears were 8-16 (.333) on the road in the three years prior to Smith’s
arrival. By leading Chicago to records of 11-5 in 2005 and 2010 and 13-3 in
2006, Smith guided the Bears to three of their top eight seasons in terms of
regular season victories during the era of the 16-game schedule.
Smith returned Chicago to its preferred place as a power in the NFC North,
fashioning a divisional record of 32-22 (.593) during his time with the Bears
including three division titles (2005, 2006 and 2010). Smith led Chicago to
5-1 intra-divisional records in each of the 2005, 2006 and 2010 campaigns,
defeating all three opponents at least once in each of those seasons, a feat
last accomplished by the Bears in 1991. Chicago began the 2006 season with
three consecutive wins over divisional opponents for the first time in team
history. The Bears also won their first 11 games against NFC opponents in
2006 en route to the second-best intra-conference mark in franchise history.
Registering a career-high 13 wins in 2006, Smith led Chicago to home-field
advantage in the NFC Playoffs and the team’s first NFC Championship since
its Super Bowl season of 1985. That gave Chicago 24 regular season wins
since 2005, the fourth-highest two-season win total in the 87-season history
of the franchise. Smith guided the team to wins in its first seven contests in
2006 to register the fourth-best start to a season in team history while allowing the Bears to join Green Bay and Minnesota as the only teams in NFL history
to begin four different seasons with 7-0 records. Chicago’s seven consecutive
wins to start the season allowed Smith to record the league’s third-longest
win streak for the second consecutive season. With division titles in 2005 and
2006, Smith joined Ditka as the only coaches in team history to lead the team
to consecutive division titles. He was the first coach in team history to lead the
Bears to the playoffs in two of his first three seasons.
LOVIE SMITH
LOVIE SMITH
Smith was named the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year for 2005 after
leading the Bears to a division title in the shortest amount of time in team
history, doing so in his second campaign while setting a franchise record for
victories by a sophomore head coach with an 11-5 record. Smith - who won
with 24.5 of 50 possible votes - was the fourth head coach in team history to
win the award after team founder George S. Halas in 1963 and 1965, Mike
Ditka in 1985 and 1988 and Dick Jauron in 2001. Just the third coach in team
history to lead the organization to the playoffs in his second season, Smith
guided the Bears to their first-ever NFC North division title in 2005. En route to
the team’s division championship that season, the Bears completed their first
season sweep of Green Bay since 1991, a feat they repeated in 2007.
Winning just one of their first four games to start the 2005 campaign, Smith
rallied the Bears to become just the 20th NFL team to qualify for the postseason after beginning the season 1-3 since the current 12-team playoff
system was instituted in 1990. The Bears turned their season around as
Smith guided the team to eight consecutive mid-season wins, the thirdlongest win streak in the NFL in 2005 and the longest by Chicago since the
1985 Super Bowl championship team won 12 straight to begin the season.
In guiding the team to the No. 2 seed in the NFC Playoffs, Smith led a worstto-first revival in the NFC North division as the Bears’ six-win improvement
from the previous season was tied for the biggest in the NFL in 2005.
The Bears posted a 5-11 record in 2004 during Smith’s first season as
head coach as he presided over the youngest team in the NFL while battling through a spate of injuries that robbed the team of the services of
several of its most productive players.
Smith came to Chicago with the reputation for being proficient at instituting
positive change after he engineered a dramatic turnaround as the defensive
coordinator of the Rams from 2001 through 2003. Known for his acumen in
teaching and motivating young talent, Smith took on the added responsibility
of assistant head coach with the Rams prior to the 2003 season. In Smith’s
first season as an NFL defensive coordinator with St. Louis in 2001, Smith
helped the Rams return to the Super Bowl after missing the playoffs the previous season as his defense allowed fewer points and total yards per game than
the previous year. Smith coached on playoff teams in four of his last five campaigns as an assistant and has done so in eight of his 17 NFL seasons overall.
From 2001-03, the Rams ranked third in the NFL in takeaways and fumble
recoveries, tied for sixth in sacks, and tied for eighth in interceptions. Smith
helped steward St. Louis to shutouts in both 2001 and 2003, the first whitewashings by the Rams organization since 1994. St. Louis won 33 games
during Smith’s tenure with the team, the third-most in the NFL during that
time behind Green Bay and Philadelphia. He capped his stint in St. Louis by
orchestrating a unit that ranked among the league leaders in takeaways,
defensive touchdowns, and sacks in 2003. In that year, St. Louis led the NFL
with 46 takeaways while tying for fourth with 24 interceptions and leading
the NFL with 22 fumble recoveries. That season’s takeaway total is tied with
the 1999 Eagles and 2011 Pittsburgh Steelers for the third-highest singleseason total in the NFL since 1993. St. Louis ranked fourth in the NFL by
scoring five defensive touchdowns in 2003 and also posted the fourth-most
sacks in the NFL. In 2002, the Rams defense finished tied for fourth in the
NFC and tied for fifth in the NFL in fewest touchdowns allowed while ranking
sixth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL in third-down efficiency.
LOVIE SMITH
Smith guided St. Louis to a defensive resurgence upon taking over in 2001.
Inheriting a defense coming off a season in which it ranked 23rd in the NFL in
total defense while allowing over 29 points per game, Smith improved the unit
to third in the NFL in total defense while permitting only 17.0 points per game.
The St. Louis defense made one-year leaps to third from 13th in the NFL in run
defense and 10th from 27th in pass defense while improving to a conferencehigh 14 wins from 10 in 2000. The Rams scored five defensive touchdowns
in 2001 while starting seven new players on defense, including two rookies.
Preceding his success in St. Louis, Smith contributed to the revival of Tampa
Bay’s defense as the Buccaneers linebacker coach from 1996-2000. Tampa’s
defense hadn’t ranked above 20th in the NFL in the four seasons prior to Smith’s
arrival under head coach Tony Dungy, but had ranks of 11th in 1996, third in
1997, second in 1998, third in 1999, and ninth in 2000. During the five seasons
with Smith on the Bucs staff, the team allowed less than 300 points each year
while permitting an average of 16.9 points and 258.8 yards per game.
Smith’s tutelage has brought out the best in his players throughout his career.
As linebackers coach at Tampa Bay, Smith helped Derrick Brooks develop into a
perennial Pro Bowl selection and one of the NFL’s all-time greatest linebackers.
Brooks made the first Pro Bowl of his team-record 11 career Pro Bowl appearances in his second season – Smith’s first season as his position coach. Also in
1996, Smith helped Hardy Nickerson earn his second career Pro Bowl nod. Brooks
and Nickerson made a combined eight all-star appearances under Smith.
Overall, Smith has spent 30 years in coaching at the collegiate and professional levels. He began his coaching career at his hometown high school,
Big Sandy High School (Texas), in 1980 before moving to Cascia Hall Prep
in Tulsa, Okla. the following year. Two years later, Smith made the jump to
the college ranks at his alma mater, Tulsa, as linebackers coach, where he
stayed through 1986. Smith moved on to coach linebackers at Wisconsin
(1987), Arizona State (1988-91), and Kentucky (1992). Smith was the defensive backs coach at Tennessee (1993-94) and Ohio State (1995).
A native of Big Sandy, Texas, Smith led the Big Sandy Wildcats to three consecutive state championships in high school and was all-state three years
as an end and linebacker. Smith was a two-time All-America and three-time
All-Missouri Conference defensive back at the University of Tulsa.
Lovie and his wife, MaryAnne, are the proud parents of three sons: Mikal,
married to Kristen; Matthew, married to Kathleen; and Miles.
Lovie is very active in charity work as he and his wife have started the Lovie
and MaryAnne Smith Foundation (LAMAS) which helps worthy young people
further their education, with the simple motto, “We start it - You finish it.”
LOVIE SMITH COACHING CAPSULE
Coaching Years in NFL: 19th year (11 as Head Coach)
Buccaneers Head Coach: 2nd year
Regular Season Record: 86-82 (.512)
Postseason Record: 3-3 (.500)
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LOVIE SMITH
Lovie Smith is entering his 10th year as a Head Coach in 2014. Below is a
look at Smith’s year-by-year record.
PRO BOWL & ALL-PRO PLAYERS UNDER SMITH
Bellow is a list of players that Smith has coached to either the Pro Bowl
and/or an All-Pro selection (Buccaneers in red):
LOVIE SMITH - YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORD
Year Team W L T Pct.Playoffs
2004
Chicago
5110.313
2005 Chicago11 5 0 .688
0-1
2006 Chicago13 3 0 .813
2-1
2007
Chicago
790
.438
2008
Chicago
970
.563
2009
Chicago
790
.438
2010 Chicago11 5 0 .688
1-1
2011
Chicago
880
.500
2012 Chicago10 6 0 .625
2014
Tampa Bay
2140.125
2015
Tampa Bay
350
.375
TOTALS 86 82 0.512 3-3
PROVEN WINNER
During his tenure with Chicago, Smith was one of the most successful
coaches in the NFL, recording the third-most total wins from 2004-12.
MOST WINS BY A HEAD COACH (2004-12)
Rank 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name
Bill Belichick
Tom Coughlin
Lovie Smith
Andy Reid
Mike McCarthy
Team
New England
N.Y. Giants
Chicago
Philadelphia
Green Bay
W
112
83
81
79
74
Pos.
ST
LB
LB
S
G
RB
K
ST
S
DT
KR
CB
KR
C
DT
KR
WR
P
DT
DT
LB
DE
CB
LB
CB
DB
Name
Pro Bowl Years
All-Pro Years
Brendon Ayanbadejo
2006, 2007
2006
Lance Briggs
2005-2011
2005-06, 2009
Derrick Brooks
1996-2000
1997-2000
Mike Brown
2005
2005
Reuben Brown
2006
Matt Forte
2011
Robbie Gould
2006
2006
Corey Graham
2011
Chris Harris
2010
Tommie Harris
2005-07
2005
Devin Hester
2006-07, 2010 2006-07, 2010-11
Tim Jennings
2012
Johnny Knox
2009
Olin Kreutz
2004-06
2004-06
Leonard Little
2003
2003
Danieal Manning
2008
Brandon Marshall
2012
2012
Brad Maynard
2004
Gerald McCoy
2014
2014
Henry Melton
2012
Hardy Nickerson
1996-97, 1999
1996-97, 1999
Julius Peppers
2010-12
2010, 2012
Charles Tillman
2011-12
2012
Brian Urlacher
2005-06, 2010-11 2005-06, 2010
Nathan Vasher
2005
2005
Aeneas Williams
2001, 2003
2001
Despite not coaching in 2013, Smith is still in the top 10 in wins by active
coaches.
MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS BY ACTIVE HEAD COACHES
NameYears
TeamsW
1. Bill Belichick
1991-95, 2000-Pres.
CLE/NE
219
2. Tom Coughlin 1995-2002, 2004-Pres.
JAC/NYG
169
3. Jeff Fisher
1994-2010, 2012-Pres.
HOU/TEN/STL
166
4. Andy Reid
1999-2012, 2013-Pres.
PHI/KC
153
5. John Fox
2002-10, 2011-Pres.
CAR/DEN/CHI
122
6. Marvin Lewis
2003-Pres.
CIN
108
7. Mike McCarthy 2006-Pres.
GB
100
8. Pete Carroll
1994, 1997-99, 2010-Pres. NYJ/NE/SEA
87
8. Mike Tomlin
2007-Pres.
PIT
87
10. Lovie Smith 2004-12, 2014-Pres.
CHI/TB
86
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LOVIE SMITH
ASSISTANT COACHES
OFFENSE
Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter
• Experience: 9th Year NFL, 1st Year Buccaneers
• Notes: This season, the Buccaneers have gone threeand-out on only 10 of their 91 drives (11.0 pct.), the lowest
percentage in the NFL.
• Gameday Location: Field
OFFENSE (CONT.)
Offensive Quality Control Ben Steele
• Experience: 3rd Year NFL, 2nd Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Helped coach an offense that has posted 18 or more
points in five consecutive contests, the team’s longest streak
since 2012 (10 games, 9/30/12 vs. WAS-12/9/12 vs. PHI)
• Gameday Location: Coaching Booth
Quarterbacks Coach Mike Bajakian
• Notes: Against N.Y. Giants (11/8), QB Jameis Winston
passed for over 200 yards for the seventh time this year, the
most by a rookie in team history.
Offensive Line George Warhop
• Experience: 20th Year NFL, 2nd Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Coached a unit that has blocked for 100+ rushing
yards in five consecutive games, the first time the team
has done so since 2010 (seven games: 11/14/10 vs. CAR12/26/10 vs. SEA)
Assistant Offensive Line Butch Barry
• Experience: 1st Year NFL, 1st Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Helped coach a unit that has only allowed seven
sacks since Week 3, tied for the third-fewest in the league
during that span.
Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree
• Notes: TE Cameron Brate caught his first career touchdown
pass at Atlanta (11/1) and his 48 receiving yards tied for the
team lead.
Wide Receivers Coach Andrew Hayes-Stoker
• Notes: WR Mike Evans tied a career-best with eight
receptions against N.Y. Giants (11/8), for 152 yards, his
sixth career 100-yard receiving game
Running Backs Coach Tim Spencer
• Notes: Against N.Y. Giants (11/8), RB Charles Sims
recorded a 59 yard rush, the longest rush by a Buccaneers
player this season and the longest since Doug Martin in
2014 (12/14/14 at CAR, 63 yards).
DEFENSE
Offensive Quality Control Andrew Weidinger
• Notes: Assisted an offense that ranks fifth in the NFL in
rushing yards per game (131.9).
Defensive Coordinator Leslie Fraizer
• Notes: Tampa Bay is tied for the seventh-most takeways
in the NFL and scored 67 points off of takeaways, the thirdhighest mark in the league.
Defensive Quality Control Dave Borgonzi
• Notes: Assists the Buccaneers’ defense, which recorded
multiple takeaways in consecutive games, the first time the
team has done so since 2013 (four consecutive: 11/17/13
vs. ATL-12/8/13 vs. BUF)
Cornerbacks Coach Gill Byrd
• Notes: CB Sterling Moore recorded his first interception as
a Buccaneer against N.Y. Giants (11/8).
Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen
• Notes: Buccaneers DE Jacquies Smith registered his third
forced fumble of the season at Washington (10/25), which was
recovered by DE Howard Jones and returned for a touchdown.
Smith is tied for the second-most forced fumbles in the NFL.
ASSISTANT COACHES
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ASSISTANT COACHES (CONT.)
DEFENSE (CONT.)
Nickelbacks Coach Larry Marmie
• Notes: Nickelback Alterraun Verner registered his first
interception of the season against N.Y. Giants (11/8).
Linebackers Coach Hardy Nickerson
• Experience: 3rd Year NFL, 2nd Year Buccaneers
• Notes: At Atlanta (11/1) LB Kwon Alexander became the
first Buccaneers player since 1996 to record 1 INT, 1 FF and
1 FR, while adding a team-leading 11 tackles.
Safeties Coach Mikal Smith
• Notes: Against Jacksonville (10/11), S Bradley McDougald
recorded his first interception of the season, leading to a
Buccaneers touchdown.
Defensive Quality Control Miles Smith
• Experience: 2nd Year NFL, 2nd Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Helped coach a defense that recorded four
takeaways at Atlanta (11/1), the most this season and the
most since 2014 (4, at ATL, 9/18/14).
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Paul Spicer
• Experience: 3rd Year NFL, 1st Year Buccaneers
• Notes: DE Howard Jones recorded his third sack of the
season in overtime at Atlanta (11/1), helping stop Atlanta’s
final drive of the game.
• Gameday Location: Coaches Booth
SPECIAL TEAMS
Special Teams Coordinator Kevin O’Dea
• Experience: 21st Year NFL, 7th Year Buccaneers (2nd consec.)
• Notes: K Connor Barth has made at least three field goals
in five consecutive regular season contests, the longest
streak in the NFL since 2009-10 (former PIT K Jeff Reed,
12/20/09 vs. GB-9/19/10 at TEN).
ACTIVE ROSTER BREAKDOWN
Oldest Buccaneer:
G Logan Mankins, 33, born 3/10/1982
Youngest Buccaneer:
LB Kwon Alexander, 21, born 8/3/1994
Tallest Buccaneers:
T Demar Dotson, 6-9
Shortest Buccaneer:
RB Bobby Rainey, 5-8
Heaviest Buccaneer:
T Donovan Smith, 338
Lightest Buccaneers:
CB J. Banks, 185
Most Seasons as a Buccaneer:
T Gerald McCoy, 7, joined in 2009
Most NFL Seasons:
Two with 11: WR Vincent Jackson, G Logan Mankins
Former First-Round Picks: 7, G. Cherilus (17th), M. Evans (7th),
M. Jenkins (25th), L. Mankins (32nd), D. Martin (31st),
G. McCoy (3rd), J. Winston (1st)
Former Pro Bowlers:
7: V. Jackson, M. Jenkins, L. Mankins,
D. Martin, G. McCoy, H. Melton, A. Verner
Buccaneers with SB Exp.:
3: E. Smith (XLV w/GB),
L. Mankins (XLII & XLVI w/NE), T. McDaniel (XLIII &XLIX w/SEA)
College With Most Buccaneers:
Six schools tied with two each:,
LSU (K. Alexander, R. Shepard), North Carolina (C. Barth, B. Carter),
Rutgers (A. DePaola,G. Johnson), Tennessee (T. McDaniel, L. Stocker),
Texas A&M (M. Evans, J. Lane) West Virginia (C. Sims, K. Tandy)
Conference With Most Buccaneers:
SEC, 9:
Florida, (M. Wright), LSU (K. Alexander, R. Shepard),
Miss. St. (J. Banks), South Carolina (D.J. Swearinger),
Tennessee (T. McDaniel, L. Stocker), Texas A&M (M. Evans, J. Lane)
Buccaneers not from Division I:
3
WR Donteaa Dye (Heidlberg); DE Howard Jones (Shepherd);
G Ali Marpet (Hobart);
State that produced Most Buccaneers:
California, 9:
C. Conte (Los Angeles), R. Griffin (Westlake Village),
J. Hawley (Bakersfield), S. Moore (Antioch), D. Martin (Oakland),
L. Mankins (Catheys Valley), J. Shirley (Fontana), (E. Smith (Salinas),
A. Verner (Lakewood)
Assistant Special Teams Coach Carlos Polk
• Notes: K Connor Barth is averaging 11.8 points per game,
the most in the NFL.
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ASSISTANT COACHES
JASON GARRETT
Jason Garrett was named the eighth
coach in Dallas Cowboys history on
January 5, 2011. In his six seasons as
head coach, he has amassed a 44-38
overall record, including playoffs.
The Ivy League Player of the Year and an honorable mention All-American
as a senior at Princeton, Garrett played in the World League with the San
Antonio Riders (1991) and the Canadian Football League with the Ottawa
RoughRiders (1991) before entering the NFL. He and his wife, Brill, reside
in Dallas.
Garrett, was a member of three Super Bowl
winning teams in the 1990 during his
seven seasons as a Cowboys quarterback.
His father, Jim, was a personnel scout for
the team for 21 years and served under
every Super Bowl winning head coach and
ownership regime in franchise history.
JASON GARRETT COACHING CAPSULE
Coaching Years in NFL:11th year (6th as Head Coach)
Cowboys Head Coach: 6th year
Regular Season Record: 43-37-0 (.538)
Postseason Record: 1-1 (.500),
Last season, Garrett guided the Cowboys to an NFL-best tying 12-4 record,
the club’s 22nd Division title – 18th NFC East title – 31st postseason
appearance and 34th playoff win. The team had three players lead the
league and establish single-season club records as DeMarco Murray
rushed for 1,845 yards en route to Offensive Player of the Year honors, Dez
Bryant caught 16 touchdown passes and Tony Romo completed 69.9%
of his passes and had a 113.2 quarterback rating. The team had eight
players selected to the Pro Bowl.
Prior to taking over as the team’s Head Coach, Garrett spent 2007-2010
as the team’s Offensive Coordinator, adding Assistant Head Coaching
duties beginning in the 2008 season. Garrett was elevated to the Cowboys
top job after taking over as the team’s interim head coach at the midpoint
of the 2010 season. He went on to guide a Dallas team that had started
the season with a 1-7 record to a 5-3 mark down the stretch. In his first
season as offensive coordinator (2007), the team went 13-3, with the
offense ranking second in scoring and the third-most yards per game in
the NFL.
Garrett began his coaching career in 2005, working as the quarterbacks
coach for the Miami Dolphins under then-Head Coach Nick Saban. Before
entering coaching, Garrett spent 12 seasons as a player, starting nine of
40 regular season games, playing for the Dallas Cowboys (1993-99) and
New York Giants (2000-03) before splitting his final season between the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins (2004).
DALLAS ASSISTANT COACHES
Assistant to the Head Coach��Laura Fryar
Safeties��Joe Baker
Assistant Strength and Conditioning��Brett Bech
Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator��Rich Bisaccia
Defensive Ends��Ben Bloom
Running Backs��Gary Brown
Offensive Assistant��Kevin Carberry
Offensive Assistant�� Marc Colombo
Wide Receivers��Derek Dooley
Linebackers�� Matt Eberflus
Secondary�� Jerome Henderson
Defensive Tackles�� Leon Lett
Offensive Coordinator��Scottt Linehan
Assistant Offensive Line�� Steve Loney
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line��Rod Marinelli
Assistant Special Teams��Keith O’Quinn
Offensive Line�� Frank Pollack
Tight Ends��Michael Pope
Assistant Strength and Conditioning�� Kendall Smith
Assistant Wide Receivers��Kyle Valero
Defensive Assistant�� Turner West
Quarterbacks��Wade Wilson
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator�� Mike Woicik
SMITH/GARRETT MATCH-UP
- Head Coach Lovie Smith is 2-2 all-time against the Dallas Cowboys and
is 2-0 against Head Coach Jason Garrett.
- Garrett is 2-0 all-time against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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JASON LICHT
Jason Licht was named the fifth general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 21, 2014. Now in his 20th NFL season, including one as a coach,
licht has had a proven track record of success. Since joining the Miami Dolphins front office in 1995, teams that Licht has been a part of have won over 50
percent of their games, including eight seasons with double-digit victories, while making nine playoff appearances and winning eight division titles, four
conference championships and one Super Bowl title. Below is a breakdown of Licht’s Year-by-Year record as a personnel member/coach.
JASON LICHT - YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD AS PERSONNEL MEMBER/COACH
Year Team W Pct.Playoffs
Pct.
Result
1995
Miami
9-7
.563
0-1
0.00
3rd in AFC East, Reached Wild Card Playoffs
1996*
Miami
8-8
.500
0-0
-
4th in AFC East
1998
Carolina
4-12
.250
0-0
-
4th in NFC West
1999
New England
8-8
.500
0-0
-
5th in AFC East
2000
New England
5-11
.313
0-0
-
5th in AFC East
2001
New England
11-5
.688
3-0
1.000
1st in AFC East, Won SB XXXVI
2002
New England
9-7
.563
0-0
-
2nd in AFC East
2003
Philadelphia
12-4
.750
1-1
.500
1st in NFC East, Reached Conference Championship
2004
Philadelphia
13-3
.813
2-1
.666
1st in NFC East, Reached Super Bowl XXIX
2005
Philadelphia
6-10
.375
0-0
-
4th in NFC East
2006
Philadelphia
10-6
.625
1-1
.500
1st in NFC East, Reached Divisional Playoffs
2007
Philadelphia
8-8
.500
0-0
-
4th NFC East
2008
Arizona
9-7
.563
3-1
.750
1st in NFC West, Reached Super Bowl XLIII
2009
New England
10-6
.625
0-1
.000
2nd in AFC East, Reached Wild Card Playoffs
2010
New England
14-2
.875
0-1
.000
1st in AFC East, Reached Divisional Playoffs
2011
New England
13-3
.813
2-1
.666
1st in AFC East, Reached Super Bowl XLVI
2012
Arizona
5-11
.313
0-0
-
4th in NFC West
2013
Arizona
10-6
.625
0-0
-
3rd in NFC West
2014
Tampa Bay
2-14
.125
0-0
-
4th NFC South
2015
Tampa Bay
3-5.3750-0
-
TOTALS
169-143
.542
12-8
.600
9 playoff appearances, 7 Division Championships
4 Conference Champinships, 1 Super Bowl Championship
*Licht worked as an offensive assistant/quality control coach for Miami this season.
NOTABLE PLAYERS DRAFTED WITH LICHT
Below is a list of players who have earned postseason honors after being drafted by a team that Licht worked for:
Name, Pos.
Damien Woody, OL
Kevin Faulk, RB
Tom Brady, QB
Richard Seymour, DE
Matt Light, T
Deion Branch, WR
Shawn Andrews, G
Trent Cole, DE
Stewart Bradley, LB
DeSean Jackson, WR
Julian Edelman, WR
Devin McCourty, DB
Rob Gronkowski, TE
Nate Solder, T
Chandler Jones, DE
Tyrann Mathieu, DB
WR Mike Evans
18
Drafted
Team
Notes
1999 (1st Rd., 17th overall)
New England Patriots
2002 Pro Bowl, 2x SB Champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
1999 (2nd Rd., 46th overall)
Patriots All-2000s Team, 50th Anniversary Team
2000 (6th Rd., 199th overall)
2x NFL MVP, 2x Super Bowl MVP
2001 (1st Rd., sixth overall)
New England Patriots NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 7x Pro Bowl, 5x All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl, All-Pro (2001)
Super Bowl XXXIX MVP
Philadelphia Eagles Eagles 75th Anniversary Team, 3x Pro Bowl, 2x All-Pro
2005 (5th Rd., 146th overall)
Philadelphia Eagles 2x Pro Bowl, All-Pro (2009), 2x Top 100 Player Choice
2007 (3rd Rd., 87th overall)
Philadelphia Eagles
SI All-Pro, (2008)
Philadelphia Eagles
3x Pro Bowl, PFWA All-NFC (2009)
2009 (7th Rd., 232nd overall)
New England Patriots SB Champion (XLIX), #91 on Top 100 Players (2015)
2x All-Pro, Pro Bowl (2010)
2010 (2nd Rd., 42nd overall)
2x Pro Bowl, 2x All-Pro
2011 All-Rookie Selection
2012 (1st Rd., 21st overall)
SB Champion (XLIX,) AFC DPOW, AFC DPOM, NFL ROM
2013 (3rd Rd., 69th overall)
Arizona Cardinals
PFWA All-Rookie Selection
2014 (1st Rd. seventh overall) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PFWA All-Rookie Selection
JASON LICHT
NEW FREE AGENTS ON THE 2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
2015 NOTABLE FREE AGENTS & TRADE ACQUISITIONS
T Gosder Cherilus came to Tampa Bay on August 18.
Originally a first-round pick (17th overall) of the Detroit
Lions in 2008, Cherlius has started 100-of-104 games
played in his seven seasons, five with Detroit (200812) and two with Indianapolis (2013-14). In 2014,
he was part of an offensive line that helped the Colts
set a single-season franchise record for net yards (6,506). He has not
committed a holding penalty in either of the last two seasons.
LB Bruce Carter joined the Buccaneers after spending
his first four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (201114). While with Dallas, Carter started 32-of-49
games, totaling 235 tackles, 14 passes defensed, five
interceptions (returned 72 yards, one touchdown), 3.0
sacks and seven special teams tackles. Also started
both playoff contests for Dallas last season, registering 14 tackles and
three passes defensed. In 2014, led the Cowboys in interceptions, with
five, the most by a linebacker in the NFL and the third-highest total in the
league. Recorded his first career multi-interception game in Week 17 last
season against Washington (12/28/14).
S Chris Conte came to Tampa Bay from the Chicago
Bears, where he played for Buccaneers Head Coach
Lovie Smith from 2011-12. In his four-year career, Conte
has started 52-of-57 career games played, recording
225 tackles, 21 passes defensed, nine interceptions
(returned 124 yards), one forced fumble and one
fumble recovery. He is one of only eight safeties to record at least three
interceptions in each of the last two seasons and his eight interceptions
since the start of the 2012 season rank as the ninth-most by a safety in
the NFL during that time.
DT Tony McDaniel joined the Buccaneers on August 11.
Entering his 10th season, McDaniel has played for the
Jacksonville Jaguars (2006-08), Miami (2009-12) and
Seattle (2013-14), appearing in 111 regular season
games, with 34 starts, totaling 202 tackles, 14 passes
defensed, 10.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. With
Seattle over the past two seasons, started 29-of-32 regular season games
and five-of-six postseason contests as the Seahawks won consecutive
NFC Championship and were the winners of Super Bowl XLVIII. In his 38
total games with Seattle, he registered 97 tackles, eight tackles for loss,
four passes defensed, 2.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
DT Henry Melton spent last season with the Dallas
Cowboys (2014), after spending this first five years of his
career with the Chicago Bears (2009-13). Has played in
64 career regular-season games played, with 35 starts,
notching 101 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, five
passes defensed, four fumble recoveries and three forced
fumbles. In 2012, was selected to his first career Pro Bowl, after starting
14 games and posting 6.0 sacks, the third-most by a defensive tackle that
year. His 13.0 sacks from 2011-12 were the second-highest mark by a
defensive tackle during that time.
CB Sterling Moore is another former Dallas Cowboy,
joining 2014 teammates Carter and Melton on the
2015 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moore has started 10of-40 regular season games, registering 79 tackles,
19 passes defensed, three interceptions (47 return
yards, one touchdown), three fumble recoveries and
two forced fumbles. He has also started two-of-five postseason contests
played, totaling 10 tackles and six passes defensed. Moore was a part of
the 2011 AFC Champion New England Patriots.
DE George Johnson is a former Buccaneer who spent
last season with the Detroit Lions, playing in all 16
games, while posting a career high in tackles (26) and
sacks (6.0). His 6.0 sacks ranked third on the Lions last
season, while working as part of Detroit’s pass rush,
which ranked eighth in the league. Johnson posted two
games with 1.5 sacks, which stood as a single-game career best.
FREE AGENTS
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2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS DRAFT CLASS
2015 DRAFT PICKS
QB Jameis Winston was selected in the first round
(first overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.
He is the 11th player from Florida State to be selected
by Tampa Bay and is one of 11 Florida State players
to be selected in the 2015 NFL Draft, the most of any
school. At Florida State, (2012-14), Winston started 27
career games, completing 562-of-841 passes (66.8 pct.) for 7,964 yards
with 65 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Also rushed 145 times for 284
yards and seven touchdowns. Won his first 26 starts, an NCAA record,
including leading Florida State to a National Championship in 2013
and the first-ever College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl in
2014. Won the 2013 Heisman Trophy, becoming the youngest player to
win the award. Also won the Davey O’Brien Award, Walter Camp Award
and Manning Award in 2013, along with being named a consensus AllAmerican. Posted a 184.84 pass efficiency mark in 2014, the fourth-best
mark in NCAA history and an ACC and Florida State record.
T Donovan Smith was the 34th overall selection of the
2015 NFL Draft, taken by the Buccaneers in the second
round. He is the sixth player from Penn State University
to be drafted by the Buccaneers and is the highestdrafted offensive lineman taken by Tampa Bay since
2006 (G Davin Joseph). In his time with the Nittany
Lions (2011-14), Smith started 31-of-32 games played, earning a spot
in the 2015 Senior Bowl. Prior to his final collegiate season, Smith was
named first-team preseason All-Big Ten by USA Today and Lindy’s, while
earning second-team preseason all-conference honors from Athlon Sports
and Phil Steele. As a redshirt sophomore (2013), was named Honorable
Mention All-Big Ten, helping block for freshman quarterback Christian
Hackenberg, who set 12 school records.
G Ali Marpet was drafted by the Buccaneers in the
third round (61st overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft out
of Hobart College. With his selection, he became the
highest-drafted Division III player in history. At Hobart
(2011-14), Marpet played in 43 games and earned a
spot in the 2015 Senior Bowl. As a senior, Marpet was
highly decorated as a senior, being named American Football Coaches
Association (AFCA) All-American, D3football.com first-team All-American,
second-team AP Little All-America, Jewish Sports Review All-American,
D3football.com first-team All-East, first-team Eastern Collegiate Athletic
Conference (ECAC) North All-Star and unanimous first-team All-Liberty
League selection. Also named Liberty League Co-Offensive Player of the
Year, becoming the first offensive lineman in league history to earn the
distinction.
LB Kwon Alexander was chosen in the fourth round
(124th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers,
becoming the fourth LSU Tiger drafted by Tampa Bay.
In three seasons at LSU (2012-14), Alexander started
23-of-32 games. Following his junior season, he earned
first-team All-SEC honors from ESPN.com and secondteam All-SEC recognition from the Associated Press.
WR Kenny Bell* was the 162nd overall selection of the
2015 NFL Draft, taken by Tampa Bay in the fifth round.
Bell started 49-of-53 games at Nebraska (2010-14),
catching 181 passes for 2,689 yards (14.9 avg.) and
21 touchdowns. He holds the school records for career
receptions and receiving yards, while ranking third in
school history in receiving touchdowns. His 49 career starts are the most
in school history by an offensive player and the second-most by a position
player. He is the 10th-ever Husker player to be drafted by the Buccaneers
RD.
1
2
2
4
5
6
7
NO.
1
34
61
124
162
184
231
2015 NFL DRAFT SELECTIONS (7)
PLAYER
POS. HT. WT.
Jameis Winston
QB 6-4 231
Donovan Smith
T
6-6 338
Ali Marpet
G
6-4 307
Kwon Alexander
LB
6-1 227
Kenny Bell*
WR 6-1 197
Kaelin Clay
WR 5-10 195
Joey Iosefa
FB
6-0 245
COLLEGE
Florida State
Penn State
Hobart
LSU
Nebraska
Utah
Hawaii
* Bell is on the Buccaneers Injured Reserve
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ROOKIES
HONOR ROLL
Below is a look at awards and honors Buccaneers players received in the
2015 season.
LB KWON ALEXANDER
• NFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 8 at ATL) - Alexander
had a game-high 11 tackles, one interception, a forced fumble
and a fumble recovery. His two takeaways helped set up 10 points
for Tampa Bay. He is the first Buccaneers player to record an
interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery in the same game
since former S John Lynch (1996). He is the first rookie linebacker to
do so since DeMeco Ryans (2006).
• Pepsi Rookie Of The Week (Week 8 at ATL)
• Pepsi Rookie Of The Week (Week 3 at HOU) - Earned Pepsi Rookie
of the Week Honors after totaling 10 tackles, with one for loss, two
passes defensed and one interception.
K CONNOR BARTH
• NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Nominee (Week 5 vs. JAC)
- Barth connected on all three field goal attempts and all three extra
point attempts in a win against Jacksonville. He became the first
Buccaneers player since 2012 to record at least three made field
goals and three made extra points with no misses (also Barth).
WR MIKE EVANS
• Pro Football Focus Team of the Week (Week 7 at WAS) - Caught a
career-high eight passes for 164 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown.
FB JORVORSKIE LANE
• Pro Football Focus Team of the Week (Week 7 at WAS) - Helped
block for Tampa Bay’s 190 rushing yards.
G ALI MARPET
• Pro Football Focus Team of the Week (Week 7 at WAS) - Blocked
for Tampa Bay’s 117 rushing yards and was given a grade of +6.5, the
highest single-game mark given to a guard this season.
RB DOUG MARTIN
• FedEx Ground Player of the Week (Week 5 vs. JAC) - Rushed 24 times
for 123 yards (5.1 avg.) with two touchdowns, while catching three
passes for 35 yards and one touchdown. Joined RB Bobby Rainey as the
only players in franchise history with at least two rushing touchdowns
and one receiving touchdown in the same game.
• Pro Football Focus Team of the Week (Week 5 vs. JAC)
DT GERALD MCCOY
• NFC Defensive Player of the Week Nominee (Week 5 vs. JAC) McCoy tallied 1.5 sacks and three tackles in a win over Jacksonville.
PR BOBBY RAINEY
• NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 5 vs. JAC) - Rainey
returned three punts for 85 yards (28.3 avg.), helping set up two
Buccaneers touchdowns in a win over Jacksonville. His first return
went for 58 yards, the longest by a Buccaneer since 2009 and his
85 total punt return yards are the most by a Tampa Bay player since
2008.
DE JAQUIES SMITH
• NFC Defensive Player of the Week Nominee (Week 2, at NO) Smith recorded 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles in a Buccaneers
win at New Orleans. Smith is the first Buccaneers player to record 3.0
or more sacks in a game since 2013 (3.0, DT Gerald McCoy, at ATL,
11/17/13) and only the second player in franchise history to have
3.0 or more sacks and two or more forced fumbles in the same game
(also Lee Roy Selmon).
QB JAMEIS WINSTON
• Pepsi Rookie Of The Week (Week 2 at NO) - Earned Pepsi Rookie
of the Week Honors after completing 14-of-21 passes for 207 yards
with one touchdown for a 114.6 passer rating, while also adding a
rushing touchdown. His 114.6 passer rating is the fifth-highest by a
rookie in franchise history.
• Pepsi Rookie Of The Week (Week 5 vs. JAC) - Completed 13-of19 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown for a passer rating of
122.5. His 122.5 passer rating is the fourth-highest by a rookie in
team history.
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FAMOUS JAMEIS
QB Jameis Winston was taken first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
and has played every offensive snap for the team this season. So far, he
has distinguished himself as a standout, particularly when compared to
other rookie quarterbacks in recent history.
JAMEIS SINCE WEEK 5
Winston had his worst day as a pro in Week 4, throwing four interceptions
in a loss against Carolina. Since then, he has the ninth-best passer rating
in the NFL.
JAMEIS VS. ROOKIE QBS SINCE 2000
Since 2000, Winston’s 10 touchdown passes are tied for the second-most
by a rookie quarterback through the first eight weeks of the season, while
his 1,897 passing yards stand as the eighth-most by a rookie quarterback
through the first eight weeks.
HIGHEST PASSER RATING (Since Week 5)
Winston has a passer rating of 84.0, the eighth-highest mark by a rookie
through eight weeks since 2000.
HIGHEST PASSER RATING BY A ROOKIE THROUGH NINE WEEKS
(Since 2000)
Player
1. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)
2. Marcus Mariota (TEN)
3. Robert Griffin III (WAS)
4. Russell Wilson (SEA)
5. Cam Newton (CAR)
6. Matt Ryan (ATL)
7. Andy Dalton (CIN)
8. Jameis Winston (TB)
9. Mike Glennon (TB)
10. Derek Carr (OAK)
Att.
155
201
262
234
287
227
257
246
204
290
Cmp.
107
131
172
145
174
133
158
142
123
176
Yds
1,316
1,610
1,993
1,639
2,393
1,661
1,696
1,897
1,165
1,711
TDINT Rtg.
11 5 105.2
13 5 101.0
8 3
93.9
13 8
87.2
11 9
87.1
9 5
85.4
12 7
85.0
10 7
84.0
8 3
83.1
11 7
79.8
JAMEIS IN BUCCANEERS HISTORY
Despite only having played in eight games, Winston is already distinguishing
himself as one of the top rookie quarterbacks in Buccaneers history. His
10 touchdown passes are tied for the second-most by a Tampa Bay rookie
quarterback. Winston’s 1,897 passing yards are already the second-most by
a rookie in team history, despite having played in only eight games.
MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES BY BUCCANEERS ROOKIES
Player
1. Mike Glennon
2. Josh Freeman
3. Jameis Winston
4. Bruce Gradkowski
5. Shaun King
5. Doug Williams
Year
2013
2009
2015
2006
1999
1978
Att.
416
290
246
328
146
194
Cmp. Yds
247 2,608
158 1,855
142 1,897
177 1,661
89 875
73 1,170
TDINT
19 9
10 18
10 7
9 9
7 4
7 8
Rtg.
83.9
59.8
84.0
65.9
82.4
53.4
Winston has also rushed for three touchdowns, the most ever by a
Buccaneers rookie quarterback and tied for the sixth-most by a quarterback
in team history.
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Player
Att.
1. Carson Palmer (ARI) 126
2. Derek Carr (OAK) 150
3. Tom Brady (NE)
195
4. Drew Brees (NO)
215
5. Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ) 104
6. Ryan Tannehill (MIA)128
7. Andy Dalton (CIN) 142
8. Brian Hoyer (HOU) 151
9. Jameis Winston (TB) 113
10. Philip Rivers (SD) 250
Cmp. Pct. Yds
83 65.9 1,231
97 64.7 1,172
129 66.2 1,597
151 70.2 1,794
66 63.5 866
95 74.2 1,157
96 67.6 1,039
94 62.3 1,113
69 61.1 932
170 68.0 1,785
TDINT Rtg.
10 3 114.2
12 2 109.6
13 2 109.3
14 5 107.4
6 1 104.9
6 4 104.2
9 3 101.2
10 2 101.2
4 0
99.1
11 3
98.2
JAMEIS GOING DEEP
One of Winston’s strengths is a willingness to throw the ball down the
field, which has helped open up the Buccaneers’ passing attack. Winston
currently ranks 10th in the NFL in yards per attempt and third in the
league in pass yards per completion
2015 NFL HIGHEST YARDS PER ATTEMPT
Player (Team)
1. Carson Palmer (ARI)
3. Tyrod Taylor (BUF)
5. Tom Brady (NE)
6. Drew Brees (NO)
7. Marcus Mariota (TEN)
8. Russell Wilson (SEA)
9. Philip Rivers (SD)
Att.
260
258
149
178
328
342
200
234
390
246
Yds
2,386
2,226
1,278
1,508
2,709
2,763
1,610
1,878
3,033
1,648
Yds/Att.
9.18
8.63
8.58
8.47
8.26
8.08
8.05
8.03
7.78
7.71
2015 NFL HIGHEST YARDS PER COMPLETION
Player (Team)
1. Carson Palmer (ARI)
2. Cam Newton (CAR)
Cmp.
168
132
142
174
119
Yds
2,386
1,820
1,897
2,226
1,508
Yds/Cmp.
14.20
13.79
13.36
12.79
12.67
JAMEIS WINSTON
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht spent his first nine draft picks
with Tampa Bay on offense. But in a case of quality over quantity, Licht’s
first (and only) selection on the defensive side of the ball came in the
fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, with the Buccaneers selecting LB
Kwon Alexander out of LSU. Alexander immediately took over as the starter
at middle linebacker and has made his presence known.
ALEXANDER IN BUCCANEERS HISTORY
While Alexander has proven himself an adept tackler, ranking second on
the team, he has made his biggest contributions to the team by forcing
turnovers. Through only eight career games, he already has three takeaways
(one interception, two forced fumbles), which are tied for the 13th-most in
the NFL
ALEXANDER VS. ROOKIE DEFENDERS
This season, Alexander has made plays all over the field, totaling 59
tackles, four tackles for loss, seven passes defensed, two interceptions
(15 return yards), one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Alexander’s two interceptions are tied for the eighth-most by a rookie
in team history and are tied for the most ever by a Buccaneers rookie
linebacker (also Hugh Green and Dave Lewis).
2015 NFL NOTABLE ROOKIE DEFENDERS
(Sorted by Total Tackles)
Player
1. LB Stephone Anthony (NO)
2. LB Kwon Alexander (TB)
3. S Landon Collins (NYG)
4. LB Jordan Hicks (PHI)
5. CB Ronald Darby (BUF)
6. LB Eric Kendricks (MIN)
7. CB Marcus Peters (KC)
8. LB Hau’oli Kikaha (NO)
9. DE Henry Anderson (IND)
9. S Adrian Amos (CHI)
11. CB Byron Jones (DAL)
11. CB Damarious Randall (GB)
11. S Jaquiski Tartt (SF)
Tkl.
64
59
56
49
44
42
38
36
31
31
30
30
30
Sacks
1.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
PDINTFF FR
5 1 0
0
7 2 1
1
6 1 0
0
3 2 1
3
15 2 0
0
1 0 0
0
11 3 0
0
1 0 0
0
2 0 0
0
1 0 0
0
6 0 0
0
10 2 0
0
2 0 1
0
MOST INTERCEPTIONS, ROOKIES – Team History
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
3.
3.
3.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
Player, Years
CB Donnie Abraham, 1996
DB David Greenwood, 1985
CB Johnthan Banks, 2013
S Tony Covington, 1991
CB Leonard Johnson, 2012
DB Vito McKeever, 1986
DB Paul Tripoli, 1987
LB Kwon Alexander, 2015
LB Hugh Green, 1981
S Cody Grimm, 2010
S Odie Harris, 1988
DB Ray Isom, 1987
S Tanard Jackson, 2007
S Curtis Jordan, 1976
LB Dave Lewis, 1977-78
INTs
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Alexander is the only player in the NFL with at least 50 tackles, five passes
defensed, two interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble
recovery
KWON ALEXANDER
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HOW TO DOUGIE
MARCHING MARTIN
RB Doug Martin has been one of the top rushers in the NFL this year, totaling
643 rushing yards in eight games, the fifth-most rush yards in the league.
MARTIN IN TAMPA BAY HISTORY
This season, Martin has continued his climb in the Buccaneers record
books, pushing his career totals to 17 rushing touchdowns and 3,016
rushing yards.
2015 NFL RUSHING YARDS LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player (Team)
Chris Johnson (ARI)
Todd Gurley (STL)
Doug Martin (TB)
Rushing Yards
758
721
676
664
643
Much of Martin’s success has come from creating big runs. At this point in
the season, Martin has 19 rushes of 10 or more yards, the third-most in the
NFL and seven rushes of 20+ yards tied for the second-most in the league.
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
Player (Team)
Doug Martin (TB)
Todd Gurley (STL)
Giovani Bernard (CIN)
Justin Forsett (BAL)
10+ Yd. Rushes
23
22
19
18
17
17
In Week 7 at Washington, Martin surpassed Errict Rhett for the eighthmost rushing yards in team history.
MOST RUSHING YARDS - (Team History)
RankPlayer
1.
RB James Wilder, 1981-89
2.
3.
RB Warrick Dunn, 1997-2008
4.
RB Carnell Williams, 2005-10
5.
RB Michael Pittman, 2002-07
6.
RB Reggie Cobb, 1990-93
7.
RB Ricky Bell, 1977-1981
8.
RB Doug Martin, 2012-Pres.
9.
RB Errict Rhett, 1994-97
10.
FB/RB Earnest Graham, 2004-11
In Week 5 against Jacksonville, Martin surpassed Ricky Bell, Earnest
Graham and Lars Tate for the seventh-most rushing touchdowns in team
history.
Rank
1.
2.
2.
4.
4.
4.
Player (Team)
Le’Veon Bell (PIT)
Doug Martin (TB)
Todd Gurley (STL)
Chris Johnson (ARI)
MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS - (Team History)
20+ Yd. Rushes
8
7
7
6
6
6
Martin has been able to break off so many big runs due to his ability to
break tackles. This season, ProFootballFocus.com, which grades Martin
as the second-best back in the NFL, credits Martin with 32 missed tackles
forced, tied for the most in the NFL.
2015 NFL MISSED TACKLES FORCED
Rank
1.
1.
1.
4.
5.
5.
24
Player (Team)
Doug Martin (TB)
Carlos Hyde (SF)
Jonathan Stewart (CAR)
Marshawn Lynch (SEA)
Yards
5,957
5,088
4,986
3,677
3,364
3,061
3,057
3,047
2,853
2,047
Missed Tackles Forced
32
32
32
26
24
24
Martin rushed for 100+ yards in three consecutive contests (10/4 vs.
CAR-10/25 at WAS), only the third time in franchise history a player has
reached at least 100 rushing yards in three straight games (also: James
Wilder, six consecutive, 12/9/84 vs. ATL-9/29/85 at DET; Carnell Williams,
three consecutive, 9/11/05 at MIN-9/25/05 at GB).
RankPlayer
1.
2.
3.
4.
RB Reggie Cobb, 1990-93
5.
6.
RB Warrick Dunn, 1997-2008
7.
8.
9.
FB/RB Earnest Graham, 2004-11
9.
RB Lars Tate, 1988-89
TDs
58
37
24
21
24
19
17
16
15
15
Martin ran for 136 yards at Washington (10/25/15), his 10th career 100yard rushing game, the third-most in team history.
MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES – Team History
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
5.
Player
100-Yd. Games
RB James Wilder, 1981-89 14
RB Warrick Dunn, 1997-2001, 2008
11
10
9
8*
RB Michael Pittman, 2002-07
8**
8
*Includes one playoff game
**Includes Super Bowl XXXVII
DOUG MARTIN
HOW TO DOUGIE
ROOKIE RECORD-SETTER
With their second first-round pick in 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected RB Doug Martin, who proved to be a sensation in his rookie season,
shattering Buccaneers records, while setting NFL marks along the way.
MOST YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
Rank
1. 2. 3. 4.
5.
Player RB James Wilder
RB Doug Martin*
RB James Wilder
RB Warrick Dunn RB Ricky Bell
Year
1984
2012
1985
2000
1979
Yards
2,229
1,926
1,641
1,555
1,511
*-Rookie
RB Doug Martin*
RB James Wilder
RB Ricky Bell
RB Errict Rhett
Year
1984
2012
1985
1979
1995
Martin’s 251 rushing yards at Oakland came on only 25 carries, giving
him a yards-per-rush average of 10.0, the third highest in NFL history with
a minimum of 25 rush attempts.
TDs
13
11
11
10
10
10
MOST RUSHING YARDS IN A HALF - (Since 1991)
MOST RUSHING TDs - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
RB Doug Martin
RB Errict Rhett
RB Earnest Graham
FB Mike Alstott
RB James Wilder
Year
1984
2012
1995
2007
2001
1985
MOST TOUCHDOWNS - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
Rank
1.
2. 2. 4.
4. 4. Player RB James Wilder
RB Mike Evans*
RB Doug Martin*
WR Mike Williams*
FB Mike Alstott
RB Errict Rhett
Year
1984
2014
2012
2010
2001
1995
YdsDate Opp.
296
11/4/07
SD
295
9/14/03
CLE
286
12/20/09 KC
278
11/4/07 DEN
275
11/20/77 MIN
273
11/25/76 DET
266
11/11/01 OAK
259
1/3/10 DEN
253
10/23/11 STL
251
11/4/12 OAK
251
12/3/00 NO
Yards
1,544
1,454
1,300
1,263
1,207
*-Rookie
Rank
1.
2.
3. 4.
4. 4.
Name
1. Adrian Peterson (MIN)*
2. Jamal Lewis (BAL)
3. Jerome Harrison (CLE)
4. Corey Dillon (CIN)
5. Walter Payton (CHI)
6. O.J. Simpson (BUF)
7. Shaun Alexander (CIN)
8. Jamaal Charles (KC)
9. Demarco Murray (DAL)*
10. Doug Martin (TB)*
10. Mike Anderson (DEN)*
*-Rookie
MOST RUSHING YARDS - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
Rank
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. MOST RUSHING YARDS IN A GAME - (NFL History)
TDs
13 (13 rush)
12 (12 rec.)
12 (11 rush, 1 rec.)
11 (11 rec.)
11 (10 rush, 1 rec.)
11 (11 rush)
*-Rookie
NFL RECORDS
Martin recorded 1,926 yards from scrimmage as a rookie, the thirdhighest total in NFL history, trailing only Eric Dickerson (2,212 in 1984)
and Edgerrin James (2,139 in 1999).
MOST YARDS-PER-CARRY - SINGLE GAME - (Min. 25 carries)
Name
2. Demarco Murray (DAL)
3. Doug Martin (TB)
Att
25
25
25
Name
1. Adrian Peterson (MIN)
2. Doug Martin (TB)
3. Jerome Harrison (CLE)
4. Corey Dillon (CIN)
5. Barry Sanders (DET)
Yds/Rush
10.4
10.1
10.0
Half, Yds
2nd, 253
2nd, 220
2nd, 213
2nd, 201
2nd, 200
Date (Opp.)
01/03/12 (DEN)
10/23/11 (STL)
11/4/12 (OAK)
Date (Opp.)
11/04/07 (SD)
11/4/12 (OAK)
12/20/09 (KC)
10/22/00 (DEN)
11/13/94 (TB)
MOST RUSHING YARDS IN A QUARTER - (Since 1991)
Name
3. LeSean McCoy (PHI)
4. Adrian Peterson (MIN)
4. Kenneth Davis (BUF)
6. Doug Martin (TB)
6. Marshall Faulk (STL)
6. Thomas Jones (NYJ)
9. Terrell Davis (DEN)
10. Jamal Lewis (BAL)
Qtr
3rd
3rd
4th
4th
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
1st
3rd
Yds
165
162
148
146
146
143
143
143
138
137
Date (Opp.)
12/23/12 (IND)
9/23/12 (NO)
12/8/13 (DET)
11/4/07 (SD)
11/22/92 (ATL)
11/4/12 (OAK)
11/11/01 (CAR)
10/18/09 (BUF)
9/13/98 (DAL)
12/21/03 (CLE)
Martin’s banner day came against Oakland (11/4/12), when he rushed for
251 yards and four touchdowns, the most in Buccaneers history and tied
for the 10th-most in NFL history.
DOUG MARTIN
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JACQ SACK ATTACK
DE Jacquies Smith joined the Buccaneers on September 9, 2014 off of
waivers from the Buffalo Bills. Smith earned more and more playing time
as the season went along, starting seven of the team’s final eight games
on the year, finishing with 6.5 sacks.
SMITH IN BUCS HISTORY
In his first 17 career games played (all with Tampa Bay), Smith totaled
10.5 sacks, tied for the fourth-fewest games needed to reach 10 sacks in
franchise history.
FASTEST TO 10 SACKS IN BUCCANEERS HISTORY
Rank
1.
1.
3.
4.
4.
Player, Year
DE Lee Roy Selmon, 1976-77
DE Simeon Rice, 2001
DT Santana Dotson, 1992
DE Jacquies Smith, 2014-15
DE Stylez G. White, 2007-08
Games
14
14
15
17
17
At New Orleans (9/20), Smith recorded 3.0 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Smith is the first Buccaneers player to tally at least 3.0 sacks in a game
since 2013 (DT Gerald McCoy, 3.0 vs. Atlanta, 11/17/13). He is only the
second Buccaneers player since 1982* to record 3.0 sacks and two forced
fumbles in the same contest (also Lee Roy Selmon, vs. New Orleans,
10/23/83).
SMITH SETS THE TONE
Smith recorded his first career sack against Cleveland last season
(11/2/14). Since that game, he has totaled 11.5 sacks, tied for the ninthmost in the NFL during that span.
NFL SACK LEADERS
(Since Week 9, 2014)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
3.
6.
6.
8.
9.
9.
9.
26
Player (Team)
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
LB Justin Houston (KC)
DE Carlos Dunlap (CIN)
LB Clay Matthews (GB)
DE Cameron Wake (MIA)
LB Elvis Dumervil (BAL)
DE Robert Quinn (STL)
DE Mario Williams (BUF)
DE Jacquies Smith (TB)
LB Connor Barwin (PHI)
DT Aaron Donald (STL)
Sacks
22.0
17.5
13.0
13.0
13.0
12.5
12.5
12.0
11.5
11.5
11.5
The Buccaneers played eight games last season prior to Smith getting
his first sack. During that span, the team averaged 1.43 sacks per game,
which ranked 27th in the league. Since the Cleveland game, when Smith
recorded his first sack, the team is tied for the ninth-most sacks per game
in the NFL, averaging 2.69 sacks per game.
MOST SACKS PER GAME
(Since Week 9, 2014)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
7.
8.
9.
10.
10.
10.
Team
Games Sacks
St. Louis Rams
17
61
Baltimore Ravens
16
53
Carolina Panthers
16
49
Philadelphia Eagles
17
49
Green Bay Packers
16
46
16
46
Denver Broncos
17
48
Seattle Seahawks
17
47
Houston Texans
16
43
17
43
Kansas City Chiefs
17
43
Pittsburgh Steelers
17
43
Sacks Per Game
3.59
3.31
3.06
2.88
2.88
2.88
2.82
2.76
2.69
2.53
2.53
2.53
SMITH IN 2015
Against Jacksonville (10/11), Smith recovered a fumble, forced by fellow
DE George Johnson, and returned it three yards for a touchdown, the
first touchdown of his career and the first touchdown by a Buccaneers
defensive lineman since DE Gaines Adams returned an interception 45
yards for a touchdown (at Chicago, 9/21/08).
Smith recorded his third forced fumble of the season against Washington,
stripping Redskins QB Kirk Cousins, with the fumble recovered by DE
Howard Jones, who returned it 43 yards for a touchdown. His three forced
fumbles are tied for the second-most in the NFL.
2015 NFL FORCED FUMBLE LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
Player (Team)
DE Cameron Wake (MIA)
DE Jacquies Smith (TB)
DE Ezekiel Ansah (DET)
LB Jamie Collins (NE)
DE Fletcher Cox (PHI)
LB Brandon Graham (PHI)
S James Ihedigbo (DET)
S Malcolm Jenkins (PHI)
LB Hau’oli Kikaha (NO)
CB K’Waun Williams (CLE)
FF
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
JACQUIES SMITH
THE REAL MCCOY
MCCOY IN 2015
McCoy has 4.5 sacks this season, tied for the third-most by a defensive
tackle in the NFL.
2015 NFL SACK LEADERS - DEFENSIVE TACKLES
RankPlayer
1.
Geno Atkins (CIN)
1.
Kawann Short (CAR)
3.
Gerald McCoy (TB)
3.
Aaron Donald (STL)
5.
Jurrell Casey (TEN)
Sacks
6.0
6.0
4.5
4.5
4.0
McCoy is second in combined quarterbacks knockdowns and pressures.
2015 NFL QB KNOCKDOWN & HURRY LEADERS - DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
Player (Team)
Geno Atkins (CIN)
Gerald McCoy (TB)
Jurrell Casey (TEN)
Mike Daniels (GB)
Aaron Donald (STL)
Knockdowns Hurries
9.0
12.5
10.5
7.0
7.5
9.5
6.0
10.5
9.5
7.0
Total
21.5
17.5
17.0
16.5
16.5
MCCOY SINCE 2012
Since 2012, McCoy is tied for the most sacks by any defensive tackle in the NFL.
NFL SACK LEADERS - DEFENSIVE TACKLES (2012-15)
RankPlayer
1.
Gerald McCoy (TB)
1.
Geno Atkins (CIN)
3.
Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
4.
Marcell Dareus (BUF)
5.
Jurrell Casey (TEN)
Sacks
27.5
27.5
25.0
24.0
22.5
MCCOY IN 2014
Last season, DT Gerald McCoy ranked as Pro Football Focus’ secondhighest-rated defensive tackle, despite missing three games and missing
the majority of two others with injuries. McCoy’s 45 total pressures were
the fourth-most by a defensive tackle in the NFL.
2014 DEFENSIVE TACKLE PRESSURE
Player
1. Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
2. Kyle Williams (BUF)
3. Stephen Paea (WAS)
4. Gerald McCoy (TB)
5. Aaron Donald (STL)
GP
16
15
16
13
16
Sacks*
8
8
5
9
9
Hits 12
12
11
9
6
Hurries Total
37
57
29
49
31
47
27
45
29
44
*PFF does not distribute half-sacks, leading to higher sack totals than NFL statistics
McCoy totaled 8.5 sacks last season, tied for the third-most by a defensive
tackle in the NFL.
GERALD MCCOY
2014 NFL SACK LEADERS - DEFENSIVE TACKLES
RankPlayer
1.
Marcel Dareus (BUF)
2.
Aaron Donald (STL)
3.
Gerald McCoy (TB)*
4.
Sen’Derrick Marks (JAC)*
4.
Ndamukong Suh (DET)*
Sacks
10.0
9.0
8.5
8.5
8.5
*Led team
MCCOY IN TEAM HISTORY
McCoy’s 9.5 sacks in 2013 are tied for the fifth-most in a single season
by a defensive tackle. He is only the third defensive tackle in Buccaneers
history to top 9.0 sacks in a single season (Warren Sapp, Santana Dotson)
MOST SACKS, SINGLE SEASON - DEFENSIVE TACKLES (Team History)
RankPlayer 1.
Warren Sapp
2.
Warren Sapp
3.
Warren Sapp
4.
Santana Dotson
5.
David Logan
5.
Gerald McCoy
YearSacks
2000
16.5
1999
12.5
1997
10.5
1992
10.0
1983
9.5
2013
9.5
For his career, McCoy has 31.5 sacks, the fourth-most by a defensive
tackle in team history and tied for the eighth-most in franchise history.
MOST SACKS - DEFENSIVE TACKLE (Team History)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player Warren Sapp, 1995-2003
David Logan, 1979-86*
Brad Culpepper, 1994-99
Gerald McCoy, 2010-15
Santana Dotson, 1992-95
Sacks
77.0
39.0
33.0
31.5
23.0
* Sacks were not an official stat until 1982. Logan is credited with 28.5 by Stats, Inc.
MOST SACKS - TEAM HISTORY
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Player Lee Roy Selmon, 1976-84*
Warren Sapp, 1995-2003
Simeon Rice, 2001-06
David Logan, 1979-86*
Chidi Ahanotu, 1993-00, 2004
Brad Culpepper, 1994-99
Gerald McCoy, 2010-15
Ronde Barber, 1997-2012
Broderick Thomas, 1989-93
Greg Spires, 2002-07
Sacks
78.5
77.0
69.5
39.0
34.5
33.0
31.5
28.0
26.5
26.0
* Sacks were not an official stat until 1982. Selmon is credited with 23.0 & Logan is credited
with 28.5 by Stats, Inc.
27
DOMINANT DAVID
DAVID SINCE ENTERING THE LEAGUE
In his rookie season, David tallied 136 tackles, tied for the seventh-most
in the NFL. In 2013, David topped that, finishing fourth in the league in
tackles, with 144. Last season, David again set a new career high for the
third consecutive season, finishing the year with 146 tackles.
David has also been one of the leaders in tackles for loss over the last
three seasons. His 61 TFLs during that stretch rank him second in the NFL,
and he is one of only two players in the league to post three consecutive
seasons with at least 15 tackles for loss (also J.J. Watt, 2012-14).
2012-15 NFL TACKLE FOR LOSS LEADERS
Over the past three-plus seasons, he has made the third-most tackles in
the NFL, while tallying the most solo tackles in the NFL during that span.
2012-15 NFL TACKLE LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player (Current Team)
LB Luke Kuechly (CAR)
LB Lavonte David (TB)
LB D’Qwell Jackson (IND)
LB Paul Posluszny (JAC)
LB Jerrell Freeman (IND)
Tackles
528
498
491
433
431
2012-15 NFL SOLO TACKLE LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
LB Luke Kuechly (CAR)
LB Paul Posluszny (JAC)
LB James Laurinaitis (STL)
LB Karlos Dansby (CLE)
Solo Tackles
355
330
326
317
304
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
6.
7.
7.
9.
10.
10.
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
LB Von Miller (DEN)
DT Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
DE Michael Bennett (SEA)
DE Calais Campbell (ARI)
LB Ryan Kerrigan (WAS)
TFL
105
61
57
54
54
53
52
52
50
47
47
DAVID & BROOKS
David has drawn comparisons to former Buccaneers’ great LB Derrick
Brooks. An 11-time Pro Bowler and nine-time All-Pro, Brooks is one of the
most decorated players in Tampa Bay history, even earning NFL Defensive
Player of the Year in 2002. Through their first 52 games, David compares
favorably to the future Hall of Famer.
Since 2012 seasons, David has the second-most stuffs of any player in
football.
D. BROOKS & L. DAVID
(First 54 Games Played)
2012-15 STUFFS LEADERS
PlayerTacklesSacks Stuffs INT PD FF FR
David
498
11.0
42.56237
2
Brooks
423
2.5
23.53286
1
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
DT Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
Stuffs
60.5
42.5
31.5
31.0
28.0
In 2013 David earned a first-team All-Pro selection, joining Brooks and
his current linebackers coach Hardy Nickerson as the only linebackers in
franchise history to earn that distinction.
MOST FISRT-TEAM ALL-PRO SELECTIONS - LINEBACKERS
(Team History)
PlayerSelections
Years
Derrick Brooks
5
1999-2000, 2002, 2004-05
Hardy Nickerson
2
1993, 1997
Lavonte David
1
2013
28
LAVONTE DAVID
DOMINANT DAVID
Since entering the NFL in 2012, Lavonte David has shown himself to be
one of the top linebackers in the league, earning All-Rookie honors from
nearly every publication his first season, then following up with an All-Pro
year in 2013.
DAVID IN 2014
Even after his historic 2013 season, David was not content to rest on his
laurels, returning in 2014 to continue his high level of play. Last season,
he was second in the NFL in solo tackles and total tackles, despite missing
two games with a hamstring injury, and missing time at Detroit.
Now in only his fourth season, David has already set some impressive
marks around the NFL.
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
In his first three seasons, David totaled 283 tackles, 9.0 sacks and six
interceptions. He is the only player in the NFL during the last three years
to total at least 400 tackles, 10.0 sacks and five interceptions. The start
to his career compares with several of his most notable peers, as well as
Hall of Famers.
NOTABLE LINEBACKERS - FIRST THREE SEASONS
Player
Luke Kuechly*
Patrick Willis
Lavonte David
Zach Thomas
Ray Lewis*
Brian Urlacher
Derrick Brooks*^
Junior Seau^
Lance Briggs
Years
2012-14
2007-08
2012-14
1996-98
1996-98
2000-02
1995-97
1990-92
2003-05
Tkls
473
467
429
419
414
392
357
316
311
Sacks 6.0
9.0
10.0
4.5
9.5
18.5
2.5
12.5
2.5
INT
7
4
6
7
4
6
3
2
4
FF
1
6
6
6
2
4
4
1
3
*Won NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
^Selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In 2013, David put together a historical season, one that ranked alongside
some of the best linebackers in NFL history.
NOTABLE LINEBACKER SEASONS SINCE 1982
Player
Ray Lewis*^
Lavonte David^
Junior Seau^
Ray Lewis*^
Brian Urlacher*^
Hardy Nickerson^
Derrick Brooks*^
Patrick Willis^
Mike Singletary*^
Lance Briggs^
Year
2003
2013
1996
2000
2005
1996
2002
2009
1985
2005
Tkls
163
144
138
136
122
120
118
114
113
107
Sacks 1.5
7.0
7.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
INT
6
5
2
2
0
2
5
3
1
2
*Won NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
^Named to an All-Pro team following the season.
2014 NFL SOLO TACKLE LEADERS
Player
1. LB DeAndre Levy (DET)
2. LB Lavonte David (TB)
3. LB Curtis Lofton (NO)
3. LB Luke Kuechly (CAR)
5. S Morgan Burnett (GB)
Total Tackles
151
146
145
153
122
Solo Tackles
117
101
100
99
89
While David has been a prolific tackler since entering the NFL, what
has helped him stand apart has been his ability to make plays in the
backfield, and this season was no different. David tied for the sixth-most
tackles for loss last season, while ranking third in the league lead in run
stuffs with 11.0.
2014 NFL TACKLE FOR LOSS LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
DT Ndamukong Suh (DET)
LB Ryan Kerrigan (WAS)
DT Aaron Donald (STL)
DE Carlos Dunlap (CIN)
LB DeAndre Levy (DET)
LB Khalil Mack (OAK)
LB Von Miller (DEN)
DE Jason Pierre-Paul (NYG)
LB Terrell Suggs (BAL)
TFL
29
23
21
19
18
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
2014 STUFFS LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
LB Khalil Mack (OAK)
DE Corey Liuget (SD)
DT Ndamukong Suh (DET)
Stuffs
13.5
11.5
11.0
10.5
10.0
10.0
David joined former All-Pro S Dave Duerson as the only two players since
1982 to record at least 7.0 sacks and five interceptions in the same
season. David is the only linebacker to ever do so.
LAVONTE DAVID
29
DOMINANT DAVID
PASS RUSH SPECIALIST
In 2013, Lavonte David showed off a pass-rushing ability not usually seen
from linebackers in a 4-3 defense, finishing the season with 7.0 sacks,
tied for the third-most
David’s 7.0 sacks in 2013 are tied for the third-most by a linebacker in
team history
MOST SACKS BY A LINEBACKER - SINGLE SEASON
(Team History)
Player
1. Broderick Thomas
2. Broderick Thomas
3. Lavonte David
3. Lonnie Marts
5. Chris Washington
YearSacks
1991
11
1990
7.5
2013
7.0
1996
7.0
1987
6.5
According to Pro Football Focus, David had the second-most pressures of
any 4-3 outside linebacker and the highest Pass Rush Productivity.
2013 4-3 OUTSIDE LINEBACKER PRESSURE
Player
1. Akeem Ayers (TEN)
2. Lavonte David (TB)
3. Phillip Wheeler (MIA)
4. Kevin Burnett (OAK)
4. Thomas Davis (CAR)
Sacks*
1
8
1
3
4
Hits 9
5
3
4
2
Hurries
22
15
23
12
13
Total
32
28
27
19
19
*PFF does not distribute half-sacks, leading to higher sack totals than NFL statistics
According to Pro Football Focus, no 4-3 outside linebacker was better at
stopping the run than David in 2013.
IN COVERAGE
David finished 2013 with five interceptions, tied for the most ever by a
Buccaneers linebacker in a single season.
MOST INTERCEPTIONS IN A SINGLE SEASON
(Linebackers - Team History)
Player
1. Derrick Brooks
1. Lavonte David
1. Cecil Johnson
4. Derrick Brooks
4. Jamie Duncan
4. Richard Wood
YearINT
2002
5
2013
5
1981
5
1999
4
1977
4
1984
4
Against Buffalo (12/8/13), David recorded two interceptions, becoming
the first Buccaneer to record multiple interceptions in the same game
since CB Aqib Talib in 2010 (2 at ARI, 10/31/10) and the first Buccaneers
linebacker to record multiple interceptions in the same game since
Derrick Brooks (2 vs. CHI, 10/24/99). David is one of only six Buccaneers
linebackers ever to record multiple interceptions in the same game.
MULTIPLE INTERCEPTIONS IN A SINGLE GAME
(Linebackers - Team History)
Player
Derrick Brooks
Lavonte David
Cecil Johnson
Dave Lewis
Broderick Thomas
Richard Wood
Opponent-DateINT
vs. CHI-10/24/99
2
vs. BUF-12/8/13
2
vs. DET-10/4/81
2
vs. CHI-10/22/78
2
at NO-11/1/92
2
at NO-12/11/77
2
2013 4-3 OUTSIDE LINEBACKER RUN STOPPING
Player
1. Lavonte David (TB)
2. Danny Trevathan (DEN)
2. Vontaze Burfict (CIN)
4. DeAndre Levy (DET)
4. Kevin Burnett (OAK)
30
Stops
53
35
34
31
31
Miss. Tkl
3
8
3
9
5
Stop %
13.5
10.2
9.7
8.8
8.4
LAVONTE DAVID
ACTION JACKSON
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2012 offseason, searching for a
top receiving threat and they set their sights on WR Vincent Jackson, who
has been everything the team could have hoped for - and more.
In his first three years with Tampa Bay, Jackson posted three consecutive
1,000-yard receiving seasons, including setting a career high with 1,384
yards in 2012. Since joining the team, Jackson has totaled 3,916 receiving
yards, the 10th-most in the NFL.
2012-15 NFL LEADERS IN RECEIVING YARDS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
WR Demaryius Thomas (DEN)
WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
WR Antonio Brown (PIT)
WR A.J. Green (CIN)
WR Julio Jones (ATL)
WR Brandon Marshall (NYJ)
WR Andre Johnson (IND)
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
WR T.Y. Hilton (IND)
WR Vincent Jackson (TB)
Rec.
358
325
374
314
304
333
330
285
257
241
Yards
5,228
5,192
4,986
4,519
4,400
4,254
4,229
4,099
3,992
3,929
RECORD SETTER
Despite having only played for the Buccaneers for three seasons, Jackson
has already placed himself in the Buccaneers record books.
Against the New Orleans Saints in 2012 (10/21), Jackson set a careerhigh and a Buccaneers record with 216 receiving yards
MOST RECEIVING YARDS IN A SINGLE GAME
(Team History)
Player
1. Vincent Jackson
2. Mark Carrier
3. Mike Evans*
4. Antonio Bryant
5. Kevin House
Opponent-DateYds.
vs. NO-10/21/12
216
at NO-12/6/87
212
at WAS-11/16/14
209
at CAR-12/8/08
200
at OAK-10/18/81
178
Aiding Jackson’s big day against the Saints was a 95-yard reception, the
longest offensive play in team history.
LONGEST OFFENSIVE PLAYS IN TEAM HISTORY
Players
1. Freeman-Jackson
2. Testaverde-Drewrey
3. Testaverde-Drewrey
4. Glennon-Underwood
5. Williams-House
VINCENT JACKSON
YardsOpponent-Date
95NO-10/21/12
89t
ATL-12/2/90
87t
@GB-9/15/91
85t
@DET-11/24/13
84t
@DET-12/20/81
JACKSON IN FRANCHISE HISTORY
In Week 2 of this season, at New Orleans (9/20), Jackson caught his
18th touchdown as a Buccaneer, giving him the eighth-most receiving
touchdowns in franchise history.
MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS - (Team History)
RankPlayer
TDs
1.TE Jimmie Giles, 1978-8634
2.WR Kevin House, 1980-8631
3.WR Joey Galloway, 2004-0828
4.WR Mark Carrier, 1987-9227
5.WR Mike Williams, 2010-1325
6.TE Dave Moore, 1992-01, 2004-0624
7.WR Bruce Hill, 1987-9123
8.
WR Vincent Jackson, 2012-14
19
9.WR Gerald Carter, 1981-8717
9.
WR Keyshawn Johnson, 2000-03
17
Against Jacksonville (10/4/15), Jackson passed WR Joey Galloway, to
place him fourth in receiving yards in franchise history.
MOST RECEIVING YARDS - (Team History)
RankPlayer
1.
2.
3.
TE Jimmie Giles, 1978-86
4.
5.
WR Joey Galloway, 2004-08
6.
WR Keyshawn Johnson, 2000-03
7.
8.
WR Gerald Carter, 1981-87
9.
WR Mike Williams, 2010-13
10.
WR Bruce Hill, 1987-91
Yards
5,018
4,928
4,300
3,929
3,912
3,828
3,492
3,443
2,947
2,942
MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES – Team History
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player
100-Yd. Games
15
14
13
WR Keyshawn Johnson, 2000-03*
12
WR Joey Galloway 2005-07
11
*Recorded one 100-yard game in postseason.
31
ACTION JACKSON
GOING DEEP
Vincent Jackson came to Tampa Bay with a reputation for stretching the
field, and in three years with the team, he has lived up to that reputation,
proving himself one of the best deep threats in the league.
Jackson’s 36 catches of 25+ yards over the last three-plus seasons are
the seventh-most in the NFL, and his seven catches of 50+ yards are tied
for the ninth-most in the league.
2012-15 MOST 25+ YARD RECEPTIONS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7
7.
9.
9.
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
WR Desean Jackson (WAS)
WR Jordy Nelson (GB)
WR Torrey Smith (SF)
WR A.J. Green (CIN)
25+ Yd. Rec
54
46
45
41
39
38
37
37
36
36
2012-15 MOST 50+ YARD RECEPTIONS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
3.
6.
7.
7.
7.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
32
WR DeSean Jackson (WAS)
WR A.J. Green (CIN)
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
WR Jeremy Maclin (KC)
WR Torrey Smith (SF)
WR Eric Decker (NYJ)
WR Cecil Shorts (HOU)
WR Mike Wallace (MIN)
50+ Yd. Rec
14
13
11
11
11
9
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
MOVE THE CHAINS
In the past three seasons, Jackson has been one of the best in the NFL
at creating first downs. His 189 first down receptions are the ninth-most
in the NFL and his 78.4 first down catch percentage is the highest in the
league (min. 100 receptions).
NFL LEADERS IN FIRST DOWN CATCH PERCENTAGE - Min. 100 Rec.
(2012-15)
Player
1. WR Vincent Jackson (TB)
2. WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
3. WR Malcom Floyd (SD)
4. WR Lance Moore (DET)
5. WR DeAndre Hopkins (HOU)
1st Dn.
189
254
104
106
149
Rec
241
325
135
138
194
1st%
78.4
78.2
77.0
76.8
76.8
ELITE COMPANY
Since his first 1,000-receiving yard season in 2008, Jackson has ranked
as one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, posting at least 1,000 yards
in six of the past seven seasons. In that timeframe, Jackson has the
eighth-most receiving yards per game and has the 10th-most receiving
touchdowns among active wide receivers.
MOST RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME- ACTIVE PLAYERS (2008-15)
(Min. 70 GP)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Calvin Johnson (DET)
Andre Johnson (IND)
Antonio Brown (PIT)
Demaryius Thomas (DEN)
Brandon Marshall (NYJ)
Roddy White (ATL)
Dez Bryant (DAL)
Vincent Jackson (TB)
Steve Smith Sr. (BAL)
Larry Fitzgerald (ARI)
Rec. Yds/Gm
92.0
84.1
79.3
78.7
78.5
72.7
71.6
71.2
70.8
70.4
MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS - ACTIVE WIDE RECEIVERS (2008-15)
Rank
1.
2.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
8.
10.
10.
Calvin Johnson (DET)
Larry Fitzgerald (ARI)
Brandon Marshall (NYJ)
Dez Bryant (DAL)
Roddy White (ATL)
Marques Colston (NO)
Jordy Nelson (GB)
Greg Jennings (MIA)
Mike Wallace (MIN)
Vincent Jackson (TB)
James Jones (GB)
Touchdowns
73
62
61
57
54
50
49
48
48
47
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VINCENT JACKSON
EXCELLENT EVANS
With the seventh pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
chose WR Mike Evans. Despite having played only two seasons at Texas
A&M, Evans left the school with his name all over the Aggies’ record book.
He has managed to quickly transition to the NFL, proving that his success
at College Station was an indicator of what’s to come.
Evans had 1,051 receiving yards on the season, the ninth-most in a single
season by a rookie since the merger.
ROOKIE ROCKSTAR
Evans managed to stand alongside his rookie counterparts, tying for the
most receiving touchdowns (12), while having the second-most receiving
yards (1,051), and the fourth-most receptions (68) by a rookie this year
RankPlayer
1.
WR Anquan Boldin, ARI, 2003
2.
WR Randy Moss, MIN, 1998
3.
WR Odell Beckham, NYG 2014
4.
WR Michael Clayton, TB, 2004
5.
WR Terry Glenn, NE, 1996
6.
WR Bill Brooks, IND, 1986
7.
WR Ernest Givins, HOU, 1986
8.
WR A.J. Green, CIN, 2011
3.
WR Mike Evans, TB 2014
10.
WR Keenan Allen, SD, 2013
2014 ROOKIE RECEIVING YARD LEADERS
Player
1. Odell Beckham (NYG)
2. Mike Evans (TB)
3. Kelvin Benjamin (CAR)
4. Sammy Watkins (BUF)
5. Jordan Matthews (PHI)
GP Rec. TDYards
12
91
12
1,305
15
68
12
1,051
16
73
9
1,008
16
65
6
982
16
67
8
872
SINGLE-GAME ROOKIE RECEIVING YARD LEADERS SINCE 1960
Player
Date (Opp.)
Rec.
1. Jerry Butler (BUF)
9/23/79 (vs. NYJ)
10
2. Jerry Rice (SF)^
12/9/85 (vs. RAM)
10
3. Justin Blackmon (JAC) 11/18/12 (at HOU)*
7
4. Eddie Kennison (STL) 12/15/96 (at ATL)
5
5. Anquan Boldin (ARI)
9/7/03 (at DET)
10
6. Mark Carrier (TB)
12/6/87 (at NO)
8
7. Jackie Smith (STL)^ 10/13/63 (vs. PIT)
9
8. Sammy White (MIN) 11/7/1976 (vs. DET) 7
9. Mike Evans (TB)
11/16/14 (at WAS)
7
10. Rod Gardner (WAS) 10/21/01 (vs. CAR)* 6
TD Yards
4
255
1
241
1
236
3
226
2
217
1
212
2
212
2
210
2
209
1
208
NFL MOST RECEIVING YARDS IN A SINGLE SEASON
(Rookies Since 1970)
Yards
1,377
1,313
1,305
1,193
1,132
1,131
1,131
1,057
1,051
1,046
EVANS IN 2014
While Evans produced with the best of his rookie class, he also measured
up with the rest of the league, tying for fourth in receiving touchdowns
and finishing 19th in the NFL in receiving yards.
2014 NFL MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
* Overtime game
^ Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
RankPlayer
TDs
1.
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
16
2.
13
2.
13
4.
WR Mike Evans (TB)
12
4.
WR Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG)
12
4.
WR Randall Cobb (GB)
12
3.
TE Antonio Gates (SD)
12
3.
TE Rob Gronkowski (NE)
12
3.TE Julius Thomas (DEN)12
Evans had 12 receiving touchdowns on the season, tied for the third-most
in a single season by a rookie since the merger.
Evans’ 209 receiving yards at Washington tied for the seventh-highest mark
this season.
NFL MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS IN A SINGLE SEASON
(Rookies Since 1970)
2014 200-RECEIVING YARD GAMES
RankPlayer
1.
WR Randy Moss, MIN, 1998
2.
WR John Jefferson, SD, 1978
3.
WR Mike Evans, TB 2014
3.
WR Odell Beckham, NYG 2014
5.
WR Mike Williams, TB, 2010
TDs
17
13
12
12
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Evans’ three mutli-touchdown games were the most in a single season in
franchise history and tied for the fourth-most by a rookie since the merger.
MIKE EVANS
Player
Date (Opp.)
1. Julio Jones (ATL)
12/8 (at GB)
2. DeAndre Hopkins (HOU) 11/30 (vs TEN)
3. DeMaryius Thomas (DEN) 10/5 (vs. ARI)
4. A.J. Green (CIN)
12/7 (vs. PIT)
5. T.Y. Hilton (IND)
10/9 (at HOU)
6. Eric Decker (NYJ)
12/28 (at MIA)
7. Mike Evans (TB)
11/16 (at WAS)
7. Jordy Nelson (GB)
9/14 (vs. NYJ)
Rec.
11
9
8
11
9
10
7
9
TD Yards
1
259
2
238
2
226
1
224
1
223
1
221
2
209
1
209
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EXCELLENT EVANS
IN BUCCANEERS HISTORY
Evans had a record-setting rookie season, setting a new franchise record
for receiving touchdowns, tying for the most touchdowns from scrimmage
by a rookie, while finishing with the second-most receiving yards and
receptions by a Buccaneers rookie.
2014
At Cleveland (11/2), Evans recorded seven catches for 124 yards and
two touchdowns, becoming only the second Buccaneers rookie with 100
or more yards and two or more touchdowns in a single game (Horace
Copeland, 104 yards & two touchdowns at Atlanta, 10/31/93).
MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS BY A ROOKIE - (Team History)
Also, at only 21 years and 73 days old, Evans became the youngest player in NFL
history with 100 or more yards and two or more touchdowns in a single game.
Rank
Player, Year
TDs
1.
WR Mike Evans, 2014
12
2.WR Mike Williams, 201011
3.
WR Michael Clayton, 2004
7
4.WR Kevin House, 19805
4.
TE Tim Wright, 2013
5
MOST SCRIMMAGE TOUCHDOWNS BY A ROOKIE - (Team History)
Player, Year
1. WR Mike Evans, 2014
1. RB Doug Martin, 2012
3. WR Mike Williams, 2010
4. RB Lars Tate, 1988
5. WR Michael Clayton, 2004
5. WR Warrick Dunn, 1997
5. RB Errict Rhett, 1994
Rec. TD
12
1
11
1
7
3
0
Rush TD
0
11
0
7
0
4
7
Total TD
12
12
11
8
7
7
7
MOST RECEIVING YARDS BY A ROOKIE - (Team History)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player, Year
WR Mike Evans, 2014
WR Mike Williams, 2010
WR Lawrence Dawsey, 1991
WR Horace Copeland, 1993
Yards
1,193
1,051
964
818
633
MOST RECEPTIONS BY A ROOKIE - (Team History)
Rank
Player, Year
Rec.
1.
80
2.
WR Mike Evans, 2014
68
3.
FB Mike Alstott, 1996
65
3.WR Mike Williams, 201065
5.
WR Lawrence Dawsey, 1991
55
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Against Atlanta (11/9), Evans posted 125 receiving yards, the fifth-most
by a rookie in franchise history and became the first Bucs rookie with
consecutive 100-yard games.
At Washington (11/16), Evans recorded 206 receiving yards, the thirdmost in franchise history and is the youngest player in NFL history to
record 200 or more receiving yards. and the most by a rookie since Justin
Blackmon in 2012 (236 yards, 11/18/12 at Houston - OT game).
He also had two touchdowns at Washington, becoming the second player
in franchise history to record 200 yards and two or more touchdowns in the
same game. Evans and Bryant are also the only players in team history with
three consecutive 100-yard games with a touchdown and Evans is the first
rookie in team history with three consecutive games with a touchdown since
WR Mike Evans in 2010 (12/19/10 vs. DET-1/2/11 at NO).
He is the first rookie in the NFL with 200 or more yards and two touchdowns
since Anquan Boldin (217 yards, two touchdowns at Detroit, 9/7/03)
MOST RECEIVING YARDS IN A SINGLE GAME (Team History)
Player
1. Vincent Jackson
2. Mark Carrier*
3. Mike Evans*
4. Antonio Bryant
5. Kevin House
Opponent-Date
vs. NO-10/21/12
at NO-12/6/87
at WAS-11/16/14
at CAR-12/8/08
at OAK-10/18/81
Receiving Yards
216
212
209
200
178
*Rookie
MIKE EVANS
EXCELLENT EVANS
Evans had his fourth consecutive game with a receiving touchdown at
Chiacgo (11/23), matching a franchise record, done five times previously.
most recently by Mike Williams (12/19/10 vs. DET-9/11/11 vs. DET).
At Detroit (12/7), Evans had his third game of the season with multiple
receiving touchdowns, the most in a single season in team history.
Evans had 12 receiving touchdowns this season, the most receiving
touchdowns in franchise history and tied for the second-most total
touchdowns.
MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS IN A SINGLE SEASON – Team History
RankPlayer
1.
WR Mike Evans, 2014*
2.
WR Mike Williams, 2010*
3.
WR Joey Galloway 2005
4.
WR Mark Carrier, 1989
4.
WR Bruce Hill, 1988
4.
WR Kevin House, 1981
4.
WR Mike Williams, 2012
8.
TE Jimmie Giles, 1985
8.
WR Vincent Jackson, 2012
8.
WR Keyshawn Johnson, 2000
8.
WR Keenan McCardell, 2003
TDs
12
11
10
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
*Rookie
MOST TOUCHDOWNS - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
Rank
1.
2. 2. 4.
4. 4. 6. 6. 6. 6. *Rookie
MIKE EVANS
WR Mike Evans*
RB Doug Martin*
WR Mike Williams*
FB Mike Alstott
RB Errict Rhett
WR Joey Galloway RB Michael Pittman
FB Mike Alstott
RB James Wilder
Year
1984
2014
2012
2010
2001
1995
2005
2004
1997
1985
TDs
13 (13 rush)
12 (12 rec.)
12 (11 rush, 1 rec.)
11 (11 rec.)
11 (10 rush, 1 rec.)
11 (11 rush)
10 (10 rec.)
10 (7 rush, 3 rec.)
10 (7 rush, 3 rec.)
10 (10 rush)
BUCCANEERS ALL-TIME SINGLE GAME
ROOKIE RECEIVING YARD LEADERS
Player
1. Mark Carrier
2. Mike Evans
3. Michael Clayton
4. Michael Clayton
5. Kevin House
6. Mike Evans
7. Mike Evans
8. Arrelious Benn
9. Steve Holloway
10. Warrick Dunn
Date (Opp.)
Rec.
12/6/87 (at NO)
8
11/16/14 (at WAS)
7
12/12/04 (at SD)
9
10/18/04 (at STL)
8
12/20/80 (vs. CHI)
3
11/9/14 (vs. ATL)
7
11/2/14 (at CLE)
7
12/12/10 (at WAS)
4
10/18/1987 (vs. MIN) 8
9/21/97 (vs. MIA)
6
TD Yards
1
212
2
209
1
145
0
142
0
138
1
125
2
124
0
122
0
107
1
106
DEEP THREAT
Evans proved his ability to make plays down the field this season. His 13
receptions of 25+ yards were the sixth-most in the NFL this season and
his 15.5 yards per catch were the fifth-highest among receivers with at
least 60 receptions.
2014 NFL MOST RECEPTIONS OF 25+ YARDS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
5.
6.
Player, Team
WR T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis
WR Emmanuel Sanders, Denver
WR DeSean Jackson, Washington
WR Demaryius Thomas, Denver
WR Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay
25+ Yd. Rec.
17
16
15
15
14
13
2014 NFL HIGHEST RECEIVING AVG. (Min. 60 Rec.)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player, Team
WR T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis
WR DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
WR Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia
WR Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay
Rec. Avg.
16.4
15.9
15.5
15.5
15.5
Evans caught two passes for 50+ yards at Washington (11/6), becoming
the sixth player in team history with multiple receptions of 50+ yards in
the same game.
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BANKS ON IT
BANKS VS. PEERS
Johnthan Banks came to the Buccaneers with the 43rd overall pick in the
2013 NFL Draft, the Buccaneers’ first pick in that draft. Although Banks,
a former Thorpe Award winner, was the sixth cornerback taken in the draft,
to this point he has been one of the stars of the class.
BANKS VS. BUCS BEST
With seven interceptions in his first two seasons, Banks is putting his
name among the Buccaneers best, ranking as the third-most interceptions
by a Tampa Bay player through their first two seasons.
MOST INTERCEPTIONS, FIRST TWO SEASONS – Team History
Through his first three seasons, Banks is tied for the second-most
interceptions by any player who entered the NFL in 2013, with seven.
MOST CAREER INTERCEPTIONS BY THIRD-YEAR PLAYERS
Player
1. CB Logan Ryan (NE)
2. CB Johnthan Banks (TB)
2. S Eric Reid (SF)
2. CB Robert Alford (ATL)
5. S Duron Harmon (NE)
201320142015Total INT
5
2
4
11
3
4
0
7
4
3
0
7
2
3
3
7
2
1
3
6
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
5.
Player, Years
CB Donnie Abraham, 1996-97
CB Aqib Talib, 2008-09
CB Johnthan Banks, 2013-14
LB Lavonte David, 2012-13
DB David Greenwood, 1985-86
LB Dave Lewis, 1977-78
DB Mike Washington, 1976-77
INTs
10
9
7
6
5
5
5
BANKS IN 2014
Last season Banks set a career high with his fourth interception of the
year after picking off Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton (11/30). Banks’ four
interceptions this season are tied for the seventh-most in the NFL.
2014 NFL MOST INTERCEPTIONS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
3.
3.
3.
7.
7.
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Player (Team)
S Glover Quin (DET)
S Tashaun Gipson (CLE)
S Mike Adams (IND)
LB Bruce Carter (DAL)
CB Perrish Cox (SF)
CB Brent Grimes (MIA)
S Harrison Smith (MIN)
CB Johnthan Banks (TB)
18 others tied with four INTs
INT
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
JOHNTHAN BANKS
SALUTE TO SERVICE
On Tuesday, November 3, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USAA, the
Official Salute to Service Sponsor of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hosted
a military appreciation luncheon at MacDill Air Force Base for more than
200 members of the Special Operations Command. Buccaneers players
were on hand to greet the military members as a thank you for their
service. Fox Sports media personality Jay Glazer was also in attendance
to greet troops, in conjunction with USAA’s Salute to Service Week efforts.
This was the fourth consecutive year that the Buccaneers and USAA have
teamed up to host a luncheon for servicemen and servicewomen in the
Bay Area. In 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the addition
of USAA, a leading insurance provider to the military community, as the
“Official Salute to Service Sponsor” for the team. USAA has continued to
join forces with the Buccaneers through military appreciation activities in
Tampa Bay. These efforts will be highlighted through a variety of events
and initiatives on Sunday, November 8, when the Buccaneers host the
New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium for the Buccaneers’ Salute
to Service game, presented by USAA.
USO Central Florida Military Appreciation Tailgate: USO Central Florida
and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted a free pre-game tailgate experience
for 500 military members and their families at Raymond James Stadium. .
Buccaneers $25,000 Donation to USO Central Florida: Prior to kickoff,
Glazer Family Foundation Co-President Darcie Glazer Kassewitz presented
USO Central Florida with a $25,000 donation on the field at Raymond James
Stadium. USO Central Florida serves as the team’s primary charitable
conduit to the local military community, working closely with the Buccaneers
on a variety of initiatives including the team’s military “Hero of the Game”
and “Salute to Service Suite” honorees, as well as helping to distribute
complimentary tickets each season to Tampa Bay military members and
their families. The USO operates more than 160 centers worldwide, delivering
high-quality programs and services to men and women in uniform.
Pre-game Ceremonies, presented by USAA: Jump Team, Player
Introductions, Color Guard, and Fly Over: At the conclusion of team warmups, the US Special Operations Command Para-Commandos parachuteed
out of planes flying high above Raymond James Stadium and landed on
the field. When the Buccaneers were introduced, Lance Corporal Devin
Kyle, a marine who was injured in Afghanistan in 2013 and was presented
the Purple Heart, led the team out of the tunnel. The Buccaneers were be
welcomed to the field by more than 200 service members representing all
branches of the military. US Special Operations Command presented the
colors, and the national anthem was performed by the USO Show Troupe. A
pre-game flyover was carried out by the United States Coast Guard.
Honorary Guest of the Game (Coin Toss): United States General Joseph L.
Votel – Commander, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
served as the Buccaneers’ honorary Guest of the Game. General Votel joined
the Buccaneers team captains at midfield for the coin toss. USAA supplied
a special Military Appreciation Coin that will be used for the toss.
SALUTE TO SERVICE
Buccaneers Hero of the Game – Colonel Buzz Aldrin: Following the
coin toss, the Buccaneers continued a gameday tradition by honoring the
team’s military “Hero of the Game.” At every Buccaneers home game, a
military service member is stationed on the Pirate Ship in Buccaneer Cove
to ring the bell and ready the team for kickoff. Against New York, the
Buccaneers honored Colonel Buzz Aldrin, an American icon who forever
changed history as the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11 and, along with
Neil Armstrong, became one of the first men to ever walk on the moon.
On July 20, 1969, in front of a television audience of 600 million people,
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong made their historic Apollo 11 moonwalk.
For his bravery and commitment to service, Aldrin was presented with the
Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest American peacetime award,
among many other accolades. Today, Aldrin supports the VetSalute initiative,
encouraging military veterans to salute the flag during the National Anthem.
Salute to Service Moment, presented by USAA: During a break in play, the
public address announcer asked all military members in attendance to stand
and be honored for the game’s Salute to Service Moment, presented by USAA.
Buccaneers Salute to Service Suite: At every Buccaneers home game,
the team honors a distinguished group of military members in the Salute
to Service Suite. Fans are encouraged to join players and coaches during
a break in play in the second quarter to thank local servicemen and
servicewomen for their sacrifices, as they are recognized aboard the Pirate
Ship in Raymond James Stadium. Against New York, the Buccaneers
recognized this year’s General H Norman Schwarzkopf Military Family of
the Year Award recipients:
• Lieutenant Aaron Cook (Navy) & family
• First Sergeant Patrick Marasco (Florida National Guard) & family
• Petty Officer Third Class Brice Hastings (Coast Guard) & family
• Major Mark Lee (Army) & family (unable to attend due to relocation)
• Lieutenant Colonel David Carlson (Air Force) & family
• Major Matthew Bain (Marines) & family (unable to attend due to
relocation)
Front Row Fans: Over 200 military and their families enjoyed the game
from exclusive end zone seats at Raymond James Stadium, compliments of
Buccaneers players and coaches, as part of the Front Row Fans program.
Halftime: During the game’s halftime intermission, the Buccaneers
hosted a Military Enlistment Ceremony for 200 inductees of all service
branches, conducted by General Lloyd Austin – Commander, USCENTCOM.
The team will also recognize two local Purple Heart recipients: Sergeant
Carl Moore III (Army) and Chief Warrant Officer Romy Camargo (Army).
For more information on the Buccaneers’ Salute to Service initiatives, visit
www.buccaneers.com/salute.
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BUCCANEERS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
On Sunday, October 11, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the third annual
Treasure Chests 5K Run/Walk & Corporate Challenge around the grounds of
Raymond James Stadium, kicking off the Buccaneers’ involvement in the
NFL-wide Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Registration included a ticket
to Sunday’s game between the Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars, an
athletic gender-specific t-shirt, chipped race bib, and donation to breast
cancer research and patient services. In addition, the first 500 to register
were invited on the field to be part of the halftime experience, alongside
the Buccaneers Cheerleaders.
Below are the results of the top overall finishers in each major category of
Sunday morning’s race:
NameTime Category
John Mitchell
17:05
Male
Jacki Watchel
18:31
Female
Steve Wilcox
17:20
Masters Male
Cristy Snellgroves
23:20
Masters Female
Walter Lysinger
21:19
Grand Masters Male
Jennifer Edwards
23:42
Grand Masters Female
The Treasure Chests 5K Run/Walk and Corporate Challenge took racers
across a variety of terrains, including grass, and began and ended on
Tom McEwen Boulevard just south of Raymond James Stadium. The top
overall finishers in the Male, Female, Masters Male, Masters Female,
Grand Masters Male and Grand Masters Female categories served as
the Buccaneers’ honorary Guests of the Game before kickoff versus the
Jaguars. First, second, and third place male and female winners for each
age category also received medals.
The morning began with special welcoming remarks from Glazer Family
Foundation Co-President Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, before more than
4,300 runners took part in the event. Including this year’s donation, the
Buccaneers have distributed more than $100,000 over the past three
years towards breast cancer awareness and patient services, benefitting
the American Cancer Society, Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, the
Florida Hospital Foundation, and Moffitt Cancer Center.
“For the number of participants in the Treasure Chests 5K to grow to this
number in only the third year really speaks to this community’s support
and our fans’ desire to impact the many thousands of Bay area residents
who have been affected by breast cancer,” said Glazer Kassewitz. To see
more from the event, visit www.buccaneers.com/treasurechests5k.
SPECIAL MOMENT: EMOTIONAL SURPRISE MILITARY FAMILY REUNION
During a break in the second quarter of the October 11 game between
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, the
Buccaneers took a moment to honor a distinguished group of military
members and their families. On this day, that included a very special
surprise for one honoree: Reina Campbell.
Campbell, mother of U.S. Air Force Captain Joshua Gunderson, was in
attendance as a special guest in the Buccaneers “Salute to Service
Suite.” While her son has served his country for more than a decade, she
has faced a very different fight – first, being diagnosed and treated for
breast cancer in 2006, and now once again battling the deadly disease,
this time Stage IV breast cancer with metastases to her stomach.
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Following the airing of a brief video message from Gunderson on
Raymond James Stadium’s Bucvision screens, he surprised Campbell by
walking up the Pirate Ship’s stairwell and giving her a hug. The special
military surprise was coordinated through the support of Florida Cancer
Specialists, who made it possible for Gunderson to return home from
Alaska, where he is currently stationed. It was the first time in 11 months
that he had been home, and the first time they had seen each other since
she visited him earlier this year.
The emotional moment was a special twist to an in-game segment that
takes place at every Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium,
when fans direct their attention to the Pirate Ship above the north end
zone and join players and coaches in thanking local servicemen and
servicewomen for their sacrifices. The military group enjoys an exclusive
gameday experience in the “Salute to Service Suite,” which includes a
special moment of recognition by the public address announcer and the
Bucvision video screens while standing aboard the Pirate Ship.
In acknowledgment of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sunday’s group of
military personnel and military family members had all been affected by
breast cancer – either by facing the disease themselves, or supporting a
loved one who is battling breast cancer.
ADDITIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS INITIATIVES
Continuing their annual support of breast cancer awareness in NFL markets
across the country, local Zeta Tau Alpha sorority members distributed pink
breast cancer awareness ribbons to fans as they entered Raymond James
Stadium… Moffitt Cancer Center’s Moffitt Mole Patrol® offered free skin
cancer screenings, sunscreen samples and other educational information
in Lot 5 prior to the start of the game… Fans were also encouraged
to visit the Florida Hospital Pink Army display in Lot 5 to receive a free
pink “scrub cap” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month… As the
Buccaneers took the field for team introductions, safety Keith Tandy
was joined by his mother, Joyce Jordan, who helped lead the Buccaneers
out of the tunnel as the Celebrity Flag Runner. Ms. Jordan is a breast
cancer survivor of 21 years… The team was also welcomed to the field
by 30 oncology nurses and children of breast cancer patients from Florida
Cancer Specialists… The Buccaneers honored U.S. Army Corporal Yamel
Arronte as the team’s “Hero of the Game.” Corporal Arronte, who served as
a combat medic during the Gulf War, was diagnosed with breast cancer in
April 2013, enduring 10 surgeries and a radical double mastectomy since
diagnosis. Corporal Arronte now serves as an Area 2 Transportation district
resource teacher for Hillsborough County Public Schools… Hundreds
of breast cancer survivors, patients and caretakers from Moffitt Cancer
Center and Florida Cancer Specialists received custom Buccaneers breast
cancer awareness t-shirts and viewed the game from the Front Row Fans
sections in the end zones at Raymond James Stadium… The Buccaneers
Cheerleaders wore custom pink uniforms and used pink pompoms, as well
as performed a special halftime show featuring hundreds of the morning
race participants… Custom pink flags were flown from the Buccaneers
Pirate Ship in Buccaneer Cove… Buccaneers players wore wear pink
gloves, cleats, and other apparel to be auctioned off at nfl.com/auction in
support of the American Cancer Society.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
MIKE ALSTOTT RING OF HONOR
This Sunday, October 4, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers inducted former
fullback Mike Alstott into the team’s Ring of Honor, which is prominently
displayed at Raymond James Stadium and recognizes the individuals
who have made the most significant contributions to the history of the
franchise.
In addition to the accolades he earned during the regular season, Alstott
also holds a decorated place in Buccaneers postseason lore. He was a
member of six playoff teams and played in 10 postseason contests, both
tied for second-most in franchise history behind only Derrick Brooks, and
the most ever by an offensive player.
Alstott joined former players Lee Roy Selmon, Jimmie Giles, Paul Gruber,
Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks, as well as former Buccaneers Head
Coach John McKay. Later this season, former Buccaneers QB Doug
Williams will also be inducted into the Ring (12/6 vs. Atlanta).
Alstott was part of five Buccaneer playoff victories, tied for a franchise
best, while his 341 rushing yards are also the most in club history.
Alstott’s seven postseason touchdowns, all rushing, are five more than
any other player in team history. Four of those scores came en route to the
Super Bowl XXXVII title in San Diego following the 2002 season. Alstott
also ranks third in postseason receptions (21) and fourth in postseason
receiving yards (161).
Alstott, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time Associated Press
All-Pro honoree, is the Buccaneers’ all-time leader in touchdowns (71)
and rushing touchdowns (58). He ranks second in franchise annals with
5,088 rushing yards, second in yards from scrimmage (7,372), fourth in
receptions (305), and seventh in games played (158).
A second-round selection (No. 35 overall) out of Purdue in 1996, Alstott
played his entire 11-year career with Tampa Bay, earning his first of six
consecutive Pro Bowl selections following his second season in 1997.
ALSTOTT RING OF HONOR
In retirement, Alstott and his wife, Nicole, settled in the Tampa Bay
community and formed the Mike Alstott Family Foundation. The
foundation’s mission is to uplift the minds, hearts and spirits of families
and children on their way to realizing their full potential through various
events, assistance programs and celebrations. Mike is also the head
football coach at Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg.
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STRENGTH OF THE SOUTH
Over the previous 13 seasons, one could argue that the toughest division
in the NFL is the NFC South. Since realignment in 2002, the NFC South is
one of only four divisions in the NFL to have every team earn a division
championship, and is the only division to have each of its teams make a
conference championship appearance. The NFC East, NFC West and AFC
West are the only other divisions to have all four teams earn a division
championship since realignment.
The NFC South has also been represented seven times in a conference
championship game, the best in the NFC and tied for the second-most in
the NFL. The NFC South is also tied for the fourth-most appearances in
the Super Bowl (3), tied for the second-most by any NFC Division. They are
also tied for the most different teams to the Super Bowl of any division,
sending three different teams (Tampa Bay, Carolina, New Orleans), a feat
that only the NFC West has matched (Arizona, San Francsico and Seattle).
SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES & WINS SINCE 2002
Division AFC East
NFC West
AFC North
NFC South
NFC East
AFC South
NFC North
AFC West
Appearances
5
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
Wins
3
1
3
2
2
1
1
0
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME APPEARANCES SINCE 2002
Division AFC East
NFC South
NFC West
AFC North
NFC East
NFC North
AFC South
AFC West
Number
10
7
7
7
6
6
5
4
The NFC South is also the only division to have more than one team win
a Super Bowl (Tampa Bay, New Orleans), since 2002. The NFC South has
had a very even split of division champions, with three of the four teams
winning three times each and the Panthers having captured four division
titles.
NFC SOUTH DIVISION TITLES SINCE 2002
TeamNumber
Carolina4
Tampa Bay
3
Atlanta3
New Orleans
3
In 2010, the NFC South recorded another impressive feat, as they were the
only division to have three teams finish with a winning record, with three
of the four teams finish with a double-digit win total (Atlanta – 13-3;
New Orleans – 11-5; Tampa Bay – 10-6). It marked just the second time,
dating back to realignment in 2002, that a division has had three teams
with double-digit wins in the same season (also the AFC South in 2007).
The feat was matched by the NFC North in 2012, the NFC West in 2013
and the AFC North in 2014.
In 2008, the NFC South again showed its overall strength, as it finished
as one of only three divisions in the League to have three of its four teams
with a record of 9-7 or better (also AFC East and NFC East) and is one
of two divisions to have all of its teams at 8-8 or better (also NFC East).
The NFC South also finished with a remarkable 27-5 overall home record
in 2008, the best combined home winning percentage by a division in
NFL history (.844), with the next best division last season, the NFC East,
holding an 23-9 record at home. The South was also a near-perfect 11-1
at home when facing other South division opponents in 2008. The Bucs
contributed significantly to that mark, as they finished 6-2 at home,
winning their first six games at Raymond James Stadium in 2008.
BEST COMBINED HOME RECORD BY A DIVISION IN NFL HISTORY
YearDivision
2008
NFC South
2003
NFC West
1988
AFC Central
1971
AFC West
1988
AFC East
1976
AFC Central
1995
NFC Central
2013
NFC West
Record Pct.
27-5
.844
26-6
.813
25-7
.781
20-6-2
.769*
30-9-1
.763
21-7
.750
30-10
.750
24-8
.750
*Prior to 1972, tie games were not counted in winning percentage.
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BUCCANEERS IN THE COMMUNITY
BUCS CARE MISSION: BE CHAMPIONS FOR OUR COMMUNITY
We are dedicated to making a difference in the Tampa Bay area through
programming that will inspire, equip and celebrate the “Champion” in
each of us.
•
Glazer Family Foundation Vision Mobile: The Bucs Vision Mobile
powered by the Glazer Family Foundation – a fun, interactive
mobile eye clinic for children – visits 60 Title I elementary schools
in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties each year to assist with eye
screenings and administering exams. In 2014 alone, the Vision
Mobile provided more than 1,800 pairs of complimentary eyeglasses
to Tampa Bay-area youth. Since the program’s inception in 2009,
the Bucs Vision Mobile has screened over 10,000 children and given
out more than 7,000 pairs of eyeglasses. For more information about
the Bucs Vision Mobile, visit www.glazerfamilyfoundation.org.
Tampa Bay Sports Commission: Since 1999, the Glazer Family
Foundation has been committed to supporting Bay Area amateur youth athletics. Through a significant annual donation to the
Tampa Bay Sports Commission, the Glazer family seeks to inspire
future generations of youth athletes. Since inception, the Glazer
Family Foundation has donated over $1,000,000 to the Tampa Bay
Sports Commission. For more information about the Tampa Bay
Sports Commission, visit www.tampabaysports.org.
•
Salute to Service: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers proudly support the
brave men and women that have served or continue to serve in the
U.S. Armed Forces. Through a strategic partnership with USO Central
Florida, the Buccaneers participate in goodwill activities engaging
over 16,000 military families a year at the Tampa International
Airport USO Welcome Center. Each home game, the team highlights
valiant efforts of our local heroes through the Hero of the Game and
Salute to Service Suite programs. In 2014, Bucs WR Vincent Jackson,
and wife Lindsey, launched a children’s book series aimed at supporting military families – Danny Dogtags: Dealing with Deployment.
For more information about the Buccaneers’ efforts to support military, visit www.buccaneers.com/salute.
•
Treasure Chest 5K: In 2014, the second annual Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Treasure Chests 5K Run/Walk & Corporate Challenge took place on a
beautiful Sunday morning around Raymond James Stadium. The event,
which served as an opportunity to inspire our community to support
breast cancer awareness, drew more than 3,000 participants. After
the race, the Buccaneers donated $40,000 to local nonprofit organizations including the American Cancer Society, Florida Cancer Specialists
Foundation and Moffitt Cancer Center. The third annual Treasure Chests
5K Run/Walk & Corporate Challenge will take place at Raymond James
Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2015. For more information and to support the cause, visit www.buccaneers.com/treasurechests5k.
Inspire
• Motivate and encourage each other to push beyond our limits and
reach new heights
Equip
• Provide skills, knowledge and other resources to create access to
brighter futures for our community through targeted programming
Celebrate
• Honor and recognize the outstanding achievements of our neighbors
in the Tampa Bay Area
•
•
Buccaneers Academy: The Buccaneers Academy program is the
team’s commitment to supporting generations of youth in the Bay
Area. Through interactive and innovative classroom programming,
the team supports 24 Hillsborough County Public Schools, with
more than 14,000 Students, and 1,000 Teachers. In addition to
the educational curricula, each Academy received a Tampa Bay
Buccaneers-themed covered play court to provide children the
ability to play outdoors without risking overexposure to the sun. For
more information about the Buccaneers Academy program, visit
www.buccaneers.com/community.
Glazer Children’s Museum: Opening to rave reviews in 2010, the
Glazer Children’s Museum has encouraged more than 960,000
visitors to learn and grown. The 53,000-square foot museum has
become one of the most innovative cultural institutions in the
region as children have an opportunity each day to learn, play,
dream, and discover more about who they are each and every day.
A combination of permanent and traveling exhibits, comprehensive
year-round programs, and special events provide children, parents, caregivers and teachers a rich and ever-changing environment for playful learning. For more information about the Glazer
Children’s Museum, visit www.glazermuseum.org.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS STATISTICS
2015 RECORD --
WON:
3
LOST:
5
Aug 15
Aug 24
Aug 29
Sept 3
L
W
L
W
16-26
25-11
7-31
22-17
at Minnesota
CINCINNATI
CLEVELAND
at Miami
50,610
47,728
51,521
49,675
Sept 13
Sept 20
Sept 27
Oct 4
Oct 11
L
W
L
L
W
14-42
26-19
9-19
23-37
38-31
63,945
73,006
71,718
57,468
58,490
Oct 25
Nov 1
Nov 8
Nov 15
Nov 22
Nov 29
Dec 6
Dec 13
Dec 17
Dec 27
Jan 3
L
W
L
30-31
23-20
18-32
TENNESSEE
at New Orleans
at Houston
CAROLINA
JACKSONVILLE
-- bye week -at Washington
at Atlanta
N.Y. GIANTS
DALLAS
at Philadelphia
at Indianapolis
ATLANTA
NEW ORLEANS
at St. Louis
CHICAGO
at Carolina
SCORE BY QUARTERS
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
TD
0
0
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
18
28
72,912
70,524
64,351
BUCCANEERS
154
48
88
18
41/105 39.0%
4/7 57.1%
28:43
2858
357.3
496
5.8
1055
131.9
236
1803
225.4
14/94
1897
246/142
57.7
7
26/42.3
38.8
81/655
13/7
18
6
10
2
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
3rd Down: Made/Att.
4th Down: Made/Att.
POSSESSION AVG.
TOTAL NET YARDS
Avg. Per Game
Total Plays
Avg. Per Play
NET YARDS RUSHING
Avg. Per Game
Total Rushes
NET YARDS PASSING
Avg. Per Game
Sacked/Yards Lost
Gross Yards
Att./Completions
Completion Pct.
Had Intercepted
PUNTS/AVERAGE
NET PUNTING AVERAGE
PENALTIES/YARDS
FUMBLES/FUMBLES LOST
TOUCHDOWNS
Rushing
Passing
Returns
SCORING
Barth
Brindza
Martin
Winston
Jackson
Seferian-Jenkins
Sims
Brate
Dye
Evans
Jones
Smith, J.
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
(OT)
1
2
74
56
28
51
R
0
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
5
P
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
10
19
Rt
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
4
3
41
58
PAT
8-8
6-8
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
14-16
24-26
OPPONENTS
188
53
109
26
44/99 44.4%
4/6 66.7%
31:17
2792
349.0
523
5.3
867
108.4
234
1925
240.6
17/121
2046
272/191
70.2
6
27/46.6
37.0
53/478
18/9
28
5
19
4
4
35
66
2P
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1-2
0-2
OT
3
0
FG
13-14
6-12
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
19-26
13-15
No
Yds
Avg
Lg
143
61
27
4
1
236
234
643
284
115
13
0
1055
867
4.5
4.7
4.3
3.3
0.0
4.5
3.7
49
59
21
7
0
59
21
RECEIVING
Evans
Jackson
Sims
Martin
Murphy
Humphries
Myers
Seferian-Jenkins
Brate
Stocker
Rainey
Dye
Shepard
Lane
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
No
32
21
20
17
10
10
9
7
5
3
3
3
1
1
142
191
Yds
538
319
238
148
198
83
92
139
78
22
16
15
6
5
1897
2046
Avg
16.8
15.2
11.9
8.7
19.8
8.3
10.2
19.9
15.6
7.3
5.3
5.0
6.0
5.0
13.4
10.7
Lg
68
23
56
16
54
16
17
41t
28
11
8
7t
6
5
68
59
TD
INTERCEPTIONS
Alexander
Verner
Moore
McDougald
Conte
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
No
2
1
1
1
1
6
7
Yds
15
44
18
1
-2
76
114
Avg
7.5
44.0
18.0
1.0
-2.0
12.7
16.3
Lg
15
28
18
1
-2
28
46t
TD
Avg
42.3
42.3
46.6
Net
38.8
38.8
37.0
TB
1
1
2
In20
8
8
10
Lg
56
56
64
Bk
0
0
0
PUNT RETURNS
Rainey
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
Ret
19
19
15
FC
1
1
5
Yds
218
218
71
Avg
11.5
11.5
4.7
Lg
58
58
24
TD
0
0
0
KICKOFF RETURNS
Rainey
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
Ret
13
13
14
Yds
341
341
365
Avg
26.2
26.2
26.1
Lg
38
38
42
TD
0
0
0
30-39 40-49
3-3
3-4
2-3
1-3
5-6
4-7
5-5
1-3
50+
1-1
2-4
3-5
1-1
Lg
53
58
58
53
PUNTING
Schum
BUCS
OPPONENTS
TOTAL
181
231
S
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RUSHING
Martin
Sims
Winston
Rainey
Lane
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
PTS
47
24
24
18
14
12
12
6
6
6
6
6
181
231
No
26
26
27
FIELD GOALS
Barth
Brindza
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
Yds
1100
1100
1258
1-19
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
20-29
6-6
1-2
7-8
5-5
TD
3
0
3
0
0
6
5
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
10
19
Brindza: ( ) (55G, 52S, 35G, 22G, 30G) (58G, 41WR, 33WR, 57WL) (42G, 29RU, 43WL)
Barth: ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (35G, 35G, 47G) (22G, 45G, 21G) (38G, 23G, 31G) (25G, 28G, 43WR, 21G,
53G)
Buccaneers: ( ) (55G, 52S, 35G, 22G, 30G) (58G, 41WR, 33WR, 57WL) (42G, 29RU, 43WL)
(35G, 45G, 47G) (22G, 45G, 21G) (38G, 23G, 31G) (25G, 28G, 43WR, 21G, 53G)
OPPONENTS: ( ) (42WL) (43RU, 39G, 19G) (24G, 27G, 27G) (31G) (35G) (21G, 24G) (35G,
35G, 53G, 44G)
SACKS: Smith 5.0, McCoy 4.5, Jones 3.0, Alexander 1.0, David 1.0, Lansanah 1.0, Melton 1.0,
Verner 0.5.
Buccaneers 17.0, Opponents 14.0
FUM/LOST: Winston 4/1, Rainey 3/0, Martin 2/2, Sims 2/2, Evans 1/0, Hawley, 1/1.
PASSING
Att
Comp
Yds
Cmp%
Yds/Att
TD
TD%
INT
INT%
Lg
Sack/Lost
Winston
246
142
1897
57.7
7.71
10
4.1
7
2.8
68
14/94
BUCCANEERS
246
142
1897
57.7
7.71
10
4.1
7
2.8
68
14/94
84.0
OPPONENTS
272
191
2046
70.2
7.52
19
7.0
6
2.2
59
17/121
106.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Rating
84.0
2015 BUCCANEERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Player
Solo
Tackles
Assist
Total
TFL
Sack
Sacks
Yds
QBP
INT
Interceptions
Yds
TD
PD
FF
Fumbles
FR
Yds
TD
Lavonte David
36
33
69
3
1.0
4.0
1
-
-
-
5
1
-
-
-
Kwon Alexander
34
25
59
4
1.0
5.5
2
2
15
-
7
1
1
20
0
Chris Conte
38
11
49
4
-
-
-
1
-2
0
5
2
-
-
-
Bradley McDougald
32
14
46
1
-
-
1
1
1
0
1
-
-
-
-
Clinton McDonald
21
10
31
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alterraun Verner
25
5
30
-
0.5
3.0
2
1
44
0
3
-
-
-
-
William Gholston
17
12
29
4
-
-
1
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Danny Lansanah
16
8
24
3
1.0
4.0
1
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Gerald McCoy
14
4
18
5
4.5
36.5
11
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Sterling Moore
14
4
18
-
-
-
-
1
18
0
4
2
-
-
-
Johnthan Banks
13
5
18
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Tim Jennings
12
5
17
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
1
0
0
George Johnson
10
7
17
1
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
1
1
0
0
1
Jacquies Smith
12
2
14
4
5.0
50.0
7
-
-
-
-
3
2
12
Mike Jenkins
12
1
13
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
Henry Melton
9
4
13
1
1.0
1.0
8
-
-
-
1
1
2
0
0
Keith Tandy
9
3
12
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Jude Adjei-Barimah
9
2
11
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
D.J. Swearinger
8
3
11
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
1
12
-
Bruce Carter
5
1
6
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Akeem Spence
3
2
5
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Tony McDaniel
3
1
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Major Wright
3
1
4
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Howard Jones
3
0
3
2
3.0
17.0
3
-
-
-
-
1
1
43
1
Josh Shirley
1
0
1
1
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
T.J. Fatinikun
0
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
359
164
523
40
17.0
121.0
44
6
76
0
39
12
9
87
2
Totals
2015 SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS
Tackles
Player
Danny Lansanah
Bruce Carter
Russell Shepard
Alterraun Verner
Andrew DePaola
T.J. Fatinikun
Keith Tandy
Jude Adjei-Barimah
Chris Conte
Donteea Dye
Jorvorskie Lane
Orie Lemon
D.J. Swearinger
Jeremiah George
Totals
Solo Assist
6
0
4
2
3
1
3
0
2
0
2
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
28
4
Blocked Kicks
FG
PAT
Fumbles
Total
6
6
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
FF
1
-
FR
-
TD
-
32
1
0
0
Return Touchdowns
0
1
0
Totals
0
1
0
Own Fumbles
Total Lost
Mike Evans
Joe Hawley
Doug Martin
Bobby Rainey
Charles Sims
Jameis Winston
Totals
Safeties
OR
OOB
1
1
2
3
2
4
1
1
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
7
6
0
Miscellaneous Tackles/Fumbles
Mike Evans
Joe Hawley
Adam Humphries
Ali Marpet
Charles Sims
Jameis Winston
Totals
3-yard fumble return by Jacquies Smith, vs. Jacksonville, 10/11/15
43-yard fumble return by Howard Jones, at Washington, 10/25/15
Punt
William Gholston
Tackles
FF
FR
2
2
1
2
2
2
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
Key
TFL - Tackles for Loss
QBP - Quarterback Pressures
FF - Forced Fumbles
OR - Own Recovered
Yds - Yards
PD - Passes Defensed
FR - Fumble Recoveries
OOB - Out of Bounds
2015 BUCCANEERS PARTICIPATION CHART
Legend
P = Played
Position Abbreviation Indicates Start (e.g. RCB indicates started at right cornerback)
N = Not on Roster
P
O
S
Player
G
P
PS = Practice Squad
D
N
P
G
S
I
A
DNP = Did Not Play
PUP = Phys. Unable to Perform
IA = Inactive
NFI = Res./Non-Football-Injury
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5
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9
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TEN
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@hou
CAR
JAX
@was
@atl
NYG
DAL
@phi
@ind
ATL
NO
@stl
CHI
@car
Adjei-Barimah, Jude
CB
5
1
0
0 PS
PS
PS
P
P
P
P
CB
Alexander, Kwon
LB
8
8
0
0 MLB
MLB
MLB
MLB
MLB
MLB
MLB
MLB
Banks, Johnthan
CB
6
5
0
2 CB
CB
CB
IA
IA
CB
CB
P
Barth, Connor
K
4
0
0
0N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
Bell, Kenny
WR
0
0
0
0 IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
Brate, Cameron
TE
6
1
0
0 PS
N
P
P
TE
P
P
P
Brindza, Kyle
K
4
0
0
0P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Brown, Kourtnei
DE
1
0
0
1 IA
P
PS
N
N
N
N
N
Carter, Bruce
LB
8
0
0
0P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Cherilus, Gosder
T
8
8
0
0 RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
Claiborne, Imoan
CB
0
0
0
0 PS
PS
PS
N
N
N
N
N
Clay, Kaelin
WR
0
0
0
0 PS
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Conte, Chris
S
8
7
0
0P
SS
SS
SS
David, Lavonte
LB
8
8
0
0 WLB
WLB
WLB
WLB
WLB
WLB
WLB
WLB
Davis, Andre
WR
0
0
0
0N
N
N
N
N
N
PS
PS
DePaola, Andrew
LS
8
0
0
0P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Dotson, Demar
T
0
0
0
0 IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
Dye, Donteea
WR
4
2
0
0 PS
PS
PS
PS
P
P
WR
WR
English, Larry
DE
0
0
0
0 IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
Evans, Mike
WR
7
6
0
1 IA
P
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
Everett, Antoine
G
0
0
0
0N
N
N
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
Fatinikun, T.J.
DE
2
0
0
2 IA
IA
P
P
IR
IR
IR
IR
Fragel, Reid
T
1
0
0
1 PS
PS
PS
N
P
IA
N
N
Frey, Isaiah
CB
0
0
0
0N
PS
PS
PS
PS
N
N
N
George, Jeremiah
LB
8
0
0
0P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Gholston, William
DL
8
5
0
0P
P
P
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
Glennon, Mike
QB
0
0
8
0 DNP
DNP
DNP
DNP
DNP
DNP
DNP
DNP
Griffin, Ryan
QB
0
0
0
8 IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
Groy, Ryan
G
0
0
0
0N
N
N
N
N
N
PS
PS
Hall, Rannell
WR
0
0
0
0 PS
PS
N
N
PS
PS
PS
PS
Hawley, Joe
C
7
6
0
0N
P
C
C
C
C
C
C
Humphries, Adam
WR
5
0
0
1P
P
IA
P
PS
PS
P
P
Jackson, Vincent
WR
6
5
0
2 WR
P
WR
WR
WR
WR
IA
IA
James, Mike
RB
0
0
0
3 IA
PS
PS
Jenkins, Mike
CB
6
4
0
2 IA
IA
P
CB
CB
CB
CB
P
Jennings, Tim
CB
6
3
0
2P
P
CB
CB
CB
IA
IA
P
Johnson, George
DE
8
3
0
0 DE
DE
DE
P
P
P
P
P
Johnson, James-Michael
LB
1
0
0
0P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Jones, Howard
DE
4
1
0
0 PS
PS
PS
PS
P
P
P
DE
Keyes, Josh
LB
0
0
0
0 PS
PS
N
N
N
N
N
N
Kush, Eric
C
0
0
0
1 IA
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Lane, Jorvorskie
FB
8
3
0
0P
P
FB
FB
P
P
FB
P
Lansanah, Danny
LB
8
6
0
0 SLB
SLB
SLB
P
SLB
P
SLB
SLB
Lemon, Orie
LB
5
0
0
0N
P
PS
N
P
P
P
P
Lott, Derrick
DT
0
0
0
0N
PS
N
PS
PS
N
PS
PS
Lyn, Keon
CB
0
0
0
0N
N
N
N
N
PS
N
N
Mankins, Logan
G
7
7
0
1 LG
LG
LG
LG
IA
LG
LG
LG
Marpet, Ali
OL
8
8
0
0 RG
RG
RG
RG
RG
RG
RG
RG
Martin, Doug
RB
8
8
0
0 RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
Martin, Josh
DE
2
0
0
0N
N
P
P
N
N
N
N
Masifilo, Matthew
OL
2
0
0
2P
IA
IA
P
N
N
N
N
McCoy, Gerald
DT
8
8
0
0 DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
McDaniel, Tony
IA
IA
PS
SS
PS
SS
PS
SS
SS
DT
6
0
0
2P
P
P
P
P
IA
IA
P
McDonald, Clinton
DT
6
6
0
1 DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
IA
IR
McDougald, Bradley
S
8
8
0
0 FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
Melton, Henry
DT
8
0
0
0P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Moore, Sterling
CB
8
2
0
0P
P
P
CB
P
P
P
CB
Murphy, Louis
WR
6
1
0
0 WR
P
P
P
P
P
IR
IR
Myers, Brandon
TE
8
4
0
0P
TE
P
TE
TE
TE
P
P
Nealy, Quayshawn
LB
0
0
0
0N
N
N
N
N
N
N
PS
Pamphile, Kevin
T
8
2
0
0P
P
P
P
LG
P
P
TE
Powell, Ronald
DE
0
0
0
0N
N
N
N
N
N
N
PS
Rainey, Bobby
RB
8
0
0
0P
P
P
P
P
P
Schum, Jacob
P
8
0
0
0P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Seferian-Jenkins, Austin
TE
2
2
0
6 TE
TE
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
Shepard, Russell
WR
5
1
0
3P
WR
P
IA
IA
IA
P
P
Shirley, Josh
DE
2
0
0
0N
N
N
N
PS
PS
P
P
Sidbury, Lawrence
DE
0
0
0
1N
N
N
N
N
N
N
IA
Sims, Charles
RB
8
1
0
0P
P
P
P
P
P
\
P
Smith, Donovan
T
8
8
0
0 LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
Smith, Evan
C
3
2
2
3C
C
IA
IA
IA
DNP
DNP
P
Smith, Jacquies
DE
7
7
0
1 DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
IA
Spence, Akeem
IR = Injured Reserve
RES = Reserve
P
P
DT
3
2
0
0 PUP
PUP
PUP
PUP
PUP
P
DT
DT
Spencer, Evan
WR
0
0
0
0N
N
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
Stanford, Julian
LB
0
0
0
0N
PS
N
N
N
N
PS
N
Stocker, Luke
TE
6
6
0
2 TE
TE
TE
IA
IA
TE
TE
TE
Swanson, Daxton
CB
0
0
0
0N
N
N
N
N
PS
N
N
Swearinger, D.J.
S
7
0
0
1P
P
P
P
P
P
P
IA
Tandy, Keith
S
7
0
0
1P
P
P
P
P
IA
P
P
Verner, Alterraun
CB
8
3
0
0 CB
CB
P
P
P
CB
P
P
Wallace, Martin
T
0
0
0
0 PS
N
PS
PS
N
PS
N
N
Warren, Jeremiah
OL
3
0
1
1 DNP
IA
P
P
P
N
N
N
Westbrook, Tevin
TE
0
0
0
0N
N
N
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
Winston, Jameis
QB
8
8
0
0 QB
QB
QB
QB
QB
QB
QB
QB
Wright, Major
S
3
1
0
5 SS
IA
IA
IA
P
P
IA
IA
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART
(Subject to change)
OFFENSE
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
83 Vincent Jackson
76 Donovan Smith
70 Logan Mankins
68 Joe Hawley
74 Ali Marpet
78 Gosder Cherilus
87 Austin Seferian-Jenkins
WR
QB
RB
FB
13 Mike Evans
3 Jameis Winston
22 Doug Martin
46 Jorvorskie Lane
DE
DT
DT
DE
SLB
MLB
WLB
CB
CB
SS
FS
92 William Gholston
93 Gerald McCoy
77 Tony McDaniel
56 Jacquies Smith
51 Danny Lansanah
58 Kwon Alexander
54 Lavonte David
24 Mike Jenkins
27 Johnthan Banks
23 Chris Conte
30 Bradley McDougald
11 Adam Humphries
64 Kevin Pamphile
62 Evan Smith
69 Demar Dotson
88 Luke Stocker
89 Russell Shepard
8 Mike Glennon
34 Charles Sims
DEFENSE
94 George Johnson
90 Henry Melton
97 Akeem Spence
95 Howard Jones
45 Orie Lemon
50 Bruce Carter
52 Jeremiah George
21 Alterraun Verner
28 Tim Jennings
36 D.J. Swearinger
31 Major Wright
SPECIALISTS
P
PK
KO
H
LS
PR
KR
5 Jacob Schum
10 Connor Barth
10 Connor Barth
5 Jacob Schum
48 Andrew DePaola
43 Bobby Rainey
43 Bobby Rainey
Rookies Underlined
5 Jacob Schum
8 Mike Glennon
11 Adam Humphries
11 Adam Humphries
82 Brandon Myers
84 Cameron Brate
17 Donteea Dye
4 Ryan Griffin
43 Bobby Rainey
91 Josh Shirley
59 Lawrence Sidbury
26 Sterling Moore
38 Jude Adjei-Barimah
37 Keith Tandy
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS NUMERICAL ROSTER
Hometown
Bessemer, AL
Westlake Village, CA
Hamburg, NY
Centreville, VA
Wilmington, NC
Spartanburg, SC
Galveston, TX
Fairfield, OH
Lakewood, CA
Oakland, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Bradenton, FL
Antioch, CA
Maben, MS
Dublin, OH
Miramar, FL
Houston, TX
Greenwood, SC
Hopkinsville, KY
Columbus, OH
Griffin, GA
Houston, TX
Lufkin, TX
Parkton, MD
Havelock, NC
Harrisburg, PA
Clearwater, FL
Miami, FL
Dallas, TX
Oxford, AL
Oxon Hill, MD
Salinas, CA
Miami, FL
Bakersfield, CA
Alexandria, LA
Catheys Valley, CA
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Owings Mills, MD
Columbia, SC
Somerville, MA
Prairie City, IA
Colorado Springs, CO
Naperville, IL
Fox Island, WA
Berea, KY
Houston, TX
Grapevine, TX
Fontana, CA
Detroit, MI
Oklahoma City, OK
Glassboro, NJ
Woodbridge, VA
Fort Walton Beach, FL
(as of 11/9/15)
How Acq.
D1-'15
W (NO)-'15
FA-'15
D3-'13
FA-'15
FA-'15
D1-'14
FA-'15
UFA (TEN)-'14
D1b-'12
UFA (CHI)-'15
UFA (OAK)-'14
UFA (DAL)-'15
D2-'13
W (KC)-'13
UFA (CHI)-'14
D3-'14
W (HOU)-'15
D6-'12
FA-'15
W (CLE)-'13
FA-'14
FA-'14
FA-'14
UFA (DAL)-'15
FA-'13
W (JAX)-'15
D2-'12
W(BUF)-'14
D4-'15
FA-'15
UFA (GB)-'14
D5b-'14
FA-'15
FA-'09
T (NE)-'14
D2b-'15
D2a-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
UFA (NYG)-'14
UFA (SD)-'12
FA-'15
D2-'14
D4-'11
W (PHI)-'13
UFA (DAL)-'15
FA-'15
D4b-'13
D1-'10
T (DET)-'15
FA-'15
D4a-'13
INJURED RESERVE
Age
College
NFL Exp.
28
7
Florida
29
7
Northern Illinois
23
R
Nebraska
24
2
Toledo
28
7
Memphis
HS Hometown
St. Petersburg, FL
Aurora, IL
Boulder, CO
Perrysburg, OH
Jacksonville, AR
How Acq.
UFA (NYG)-'14
FA-'14
D5-'15
FA-'14
UFA (SEA)-'14
Wt.
200
211
223
325
320
314
257
208
PRACTICE SQUAD
Age NFL Exp.
22
R
22
R
24
3
23
R
25
2
25
R
22
R
22
R
HS Hometown
Miami, FL
Tampa, FL
Haines City, FL
Richmond, TX
Middleton, WI
Kennesaw, GA
Coconut Creek, FL
Vernon Hills, IL
How Acq.
FA-'15
FA-'15
D6-'13
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
Wt.
187
RESERVE/RETIRED
NFL Exp.
Age
College
26
3
North Carolina State
HS Hometown
Lincolnton, NC
How Acq.
FA-'14
No.
3
4
5
8
10
11
13
17
21
22
23
24
26
27
30
31
34
36
37
38
43
45
46
48
50
51
52
54
56
58
59
62
64
68
69
70
74
76
77
78
82
83
84
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
97
Name
Jameis Winston
Ryan Griffin
Jacob Schum
Mike Glennon
Connor Barth
Adam Humphries
Mike Evans
Donteea Dye
Alterraun Verner
Doug Martin
Chris Conte
Mike Jenkins
Sterling Moore
Johnthan Banks
Bradley McDougald
Major Wright
Charles Sims
D.J. Swearinger
Keith Tandy
Jude Adjei-Barimah
Bobby Rainey
Orie Lemon
Jorvorskie Lane
Andrew DePaola
Bruce Carter
Danny Lansanah
Jeremiah George
Lavonte David
Jacquies Smith
Kwon Alexander
Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
Evan Smith
Kevin Pamphile
Joe Hawley
Demar Dotson
Logan Mankins
Ali Marpet
Donovan Smith
Tony McDaniel
Gosder Cherilus
Brandon Myers
Vincent Jackson
Cameron Brate
Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Luke Stocker
Russell Shepard
Henry Melton
Josh Shirley
William Gholston
Gerald McCoy
George Johnson
Howard Jones
Akeem Spence
Pos.
QB
QB
P
QB
K
WR
WR
WR
CB
RB
S
CB
CB
CB
S
S
RB
S
S
CB
RB
LB
FB
LS
LB
LB
LB
LB
DE
LB
DL
C
T
C
T
G
OL
T
DT
T
TE
WR
TE
TE
TE
WR
DT
DE
DL
DT
DE
DE
DT
Ht.
6-4
6-5
5-11
6-6
5-11
5-11
6-5
6-0
5-10
5-9
6-2
5-10
5-10
6-2
6-1
5-11
6-0
5-10
5-10
5-11
5-8
6-1
5-11
6-2
6-2
6-1
5-11
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-5
6-3
6-9
6-4
6-4
6-6
6-7
6-7
6-3
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-1
6-3
6-1
6-6
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-1
Wt.
231
210
211
225
193
195
231
195
187
223
203
197
202
185
209
204
211
208
205
200
212
242
258
230
240
235
234
233
260
227
269
308
315
302
315
308
307
338
305
316
256
230
235
262
253
195
290
235
281
300
265
238
307
Age
21
25
26
25
29
22
22
22
26
26
26
30
25
26
24
27
25
24
26
23
28
28
28
28
27
30
23
25
25
21
29
29
24
27
30
33
22
22
30
31
30
32
24
23
27
25
29
23
24
27
27
25
23
No.
18
57
80
96
98
Name
Louis Murphy
Larry English
Kenny Bell
T.J. Fatinikun
Clinton McDonald
Pos.
WR
DE
WR
DE
DT
Ht.
6-2
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-2
Wt.
200
255
197
250
297
No.
16
19
25
67
72
75
81
85
Name
Rannell Hall
Andre Davis
Mike James
Antoine Everett
Ryan Groy
Derrick Lott
Tevin Westbrook
Evan Spencer
Pos.
WR
WR
RB
OL
OL
DT
TE
WR
Ht.
6-1
6-1
5-10
6-3
6-5
6-4
6-5
6-2
No.
41
Name
C.J. Wilson
Pos.
CB
Ht.
5-11
NFL Exp.
R
2
1
3
8
R
2
R
6
4
5
8
5
3
3
6
2
3
4
R
4
5
3
2
5
4
2
4
2
R
6
6
2
6
7
11
R
R
10
8
7
11
1
2
5
3
7
R
3
6
4
1
3
College
Florida State
Tulane
Buffalo
North Carolina
Clemson
Texas A&M
Heidelberg
UCLA
Boise State
California
South Florida
SMU
Mississippi State
Kansas
Florida
West Virginia
South Carolina
West Virginia
Bowling Green
Western Kentucky
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
Rutgers
North Carolina
Connecticut
Iowa State
Nebraska
Missouri
LSU
Richmond
Idaho State
Purdue
UNLV
Southern Miss
Fresno State
Hobart
Penn State
Tennessee
Boston College
Iowa
Northern Colorado
Harvard
Washington
Tennessee
LSU
Texas
UNLV
Michigan State
Oklahoma
Rutgers
Shepherd
Illinois
College
UCF
USF
Miami (FL)
McNeese State
Wisconsin
Tennessee-Chattanooga
Florida
Ohio State
Head Coach: Lovie Smith
Assistant Coaches: Leslie Frazier (defensive coordinator); Dirk Koetter (offensive coordinator) Kevin O'Dea (special teams coordinator); Mike Bajakian (quarterbacks); Butch Barry
(assistant offensive line); Dave Borgonzi (defensive quality control); Gill Byrd (cornerbacks); Joe Cullen (defensive line); Jon Embree (tight ends); Andrew Hayes-Stoker (wide receivers);
Dave Kennedy (head strength and conditioning); Larry Marmie (senior defensive assistant); Hardy Nickerson (linebackers); Carlos Polk (assistant special teams); Mikal Smith (safeties);
Miles Smith (defensive quality control); Tim Spencer (running backs); Paul Spicer (assistant defensive line); Ben Steele (offensive quality control); Joe Vaughn (assistant strength and
conditioning); Chad Wade (assistant strength & conditioning); George Warhop (offensive line coach); Andrew Weidinger (offensive quality control)
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No.
38
58
27
10
84
50
78
23
54
48
69
17
13
52
92
8
4
68
11
83
24
94
95
46
51
45
70
74
22
93
77
30
90
26
82
64
43
5
87
89
91
59
34
76
62
56
97
88
36
37
21
3
31
Name
Adjei-Barimah, Jude
Alexander, Kwon
Banks, Johnthan
Barth, Connor
Brate, Cameron
Carter, Bruce
Cherilus, Gosder
Conte, Chris
David, Lavonte
DePaola, Andrew
Dotson, Demar
Dye, Donteea
Evans, Mike
George, Jeremiah
Gholston, William
Glennon, Mike
Griffin, Ryan
Hawley, Joe
Humphries, Adam
Jackson, Vincent
Jenkins, Mike
Johnson, George
Jones, Howard
Lane, Jorvorskie
Lansanah, Danny
Lemon, Orie
Mankins, Logan
Marpet, Ali
Martin, Doug
McCoy, Gerald
McDaniel, Tony
McDougald, Bradley
Melton, Henry
Moore, Sterling
Myers, Brandon
Pamphile, Kevin
Rainey, Bobby
Schum, Jacob
Shepard, Russell
Shirley, Josh
Sidbury Jr., Lawrence
Sims, Charles
Smith, Donovan
Smith, Evan
Smith, Jacquies
Spence, Akeem
Stocker, Luke
Swearinger, D.J.
Tandy, Keith
Verner, Alterraun
Winston, Jameis
Wright, Major
Pos.
CB
LB
CB
K
TE
LB
T
S
LB
LS
T
WR
WR
LB
DL
QB
QB
C
WR
WR
CB
DE
DE
FB
LB
LB
G
OL
RB
DT
DT
S
DT
CB
TE
T
RB
P
TE
WR
DE
LB
RB
T
C
DE
DT
TE
S
S
CB
QB
S
Ht.
5-11
6-1
6-2
5-11
6-5
6-2
6-7
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-9
6-0
6-5
5-11
6-6
6-6
6-5
6-3
5-11
6-5
5-10
6-4
6-4
5-11
6-1
6-1
6-4
6-4
5-9
6-4
6-7
6-1
6-3
5-10
6-3
6-5
5-8
5-11
6-5
6-1
6-1
6-3
6-0
6-6
6-2
6-2
6-1
6-5
5-10
5-10
5-10
6-4
5-11
Wt.
200
227
185
193
235
240
316
203
233
230
315
195
231
234
281
225
210
302
195
230
197
265
238
258
235
242
308
307
223
300
305
209
290
202
256
310
212
211
262
195
235
269
211
338
308
260
307
253
208
205
187
231
204
Birthdate
7/21/1992
8/3/1994
10/3/1989
4/11/1986
7/3/1991
2/19/1988
6/28/1984
2/23/1989
1/23/1990
7/28/1987
10/11/1985
8/20/1993
8/21/1993
1/24/1992
7/31/1991
12/12/1989
11/17/1989
10/22/1988
6/24/1993
1/14/1983
3/22/1985
12/11/1987
2/10/1990
2/4/1987
8/28/1985
9/9/1987
3/10/1982
4/17/1993
1/13/1989
2/25/1988
1/20/1985
11/15/1990
10/11/1986
2/3/1990
9/4/1985
11/27/1990
10/16/1987
1/21/1989
9/29/1992
9/17/1990
1/4/1992
2/6/1986
9/19/1990
6/23/1993
7/19/1986
3/18/1990
11/29/1991
7/17/1988
9/1/1991
2/12/1989
12/13/1988
1/6/1994
7/1/1988
NFL Exp.
R
R
3
8
1
5
8
5
4
2
7
R
2
2
3
3
2
6
R
11
8
4
1
3
4
5
11
R
4
6
10
3
7
5
7
2
4
1
2
3
R
6
2
R
6
2
3
5
3
4
6
R
6
College
Bowling Green
LSU
Mississippi State
North Carolina
Harvard
North Carolina
Boston College
California
Nebraska
Rutgers
Southern Miss
Heidelberg
Texas A&M
Iowa State
Michigan State
Tulane
UNLV
Clemson
Northern Colorado
South Florida
Rutgers
Shepherd
Texas A&M
Connecticut
Oklahoma State
Fresno State
Hobart
Boise State
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Kansas
Texas
SMU
Iowa
Purdue
Western Kentucky
Buffalo
Washington
LSU
UNLV
Richmond
West Virginia
Penn State
Idaho State
Missouri
Illinois
Tennessee
South Carolina
West Virginia
UCLA
Florida State
Florida
No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
INJURED RESERVE/DESIGNATED FOR RETURN
Wt.
Birthdate
NFL Exp.
College
No.
80
57
96
98
18
Name
Bell, Kenny
English, Larry
Fatinikun, T.J.
McDonald, Clinton
Murphy, Louis
Pos.
WR
DE
DE
DT
WR
Ht.
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-2
Wt.
197
255
250
297
200
INJURED RESERVE
Birthdate
NFL Exp.
2/25/1992
R
1/22/1986
7
7/28/1991
2
1/6/1987
7
5/11/1987
7
No.
19
67
72
16
25
75
85
81
Name
Davis, Andre
Everett, Antoine
Groy, Ryan
Hall, Rannell
James, Mike
Lott, Derrick
Spencer, Evan
Westbrook, Tevin
Pos.
WR
OL
OL
WR
RB
DT
WR
TE
Ht.
6-1
6-3
6-5
6-1
5-10
6-4
6-2
6-5
Wt.
211
325
320
200
223
314
208
237
PRACTICE SQUAD
Birthdate
NFL Exp.
9/1/1993
R
11/16/1991
R
9/30/1990
2
1/30/1993
R
4/13/1991
3
6/18/1990
R
5/26/1993
R
2/17/1993
R
No.
41
Name
Wilson, C.J.
Pos.
CB
Ht.
5-11
Wt.
187
RESERVE/RETIRED
Birthdate NFL Exp.
9/26/1989
3
Hometown
Columbus, OH
Oxford, AL
Maben, MS
Wilmington, NC
Naperville, IL
Havelock, NC
Somerville, MA
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Parkton, MD
Alexandria, LA
Fairfield, OH
Galveston, TX
Clearwater, FL
Detroit, MI
Centreville, VA
Bakersfield, CA
Spartanburg, SC
Bradenton, FL
Glassboro, NJ
Woodbridge, VA
Lufkin, TX
Harrisburg, PA
Houston, TX
Catheys Valley, CA
Oakland, CA
Oklahoma City, OK
Columbia, SC
Dublin, OH
Grapevine, TX
Antioch, CA
Prairie City, IA
Miami, FL
Griffin, GA
Hamburg, NY
Fox Island, WA
Houston, TX
Fontana, CA
Oxon Hill, MD
Houston, TX
Owings Mills, MD
Salinas, CA
Dallas, TX
Berea, KY
Greenwood, SC
Hopkinsville, KY
Lakewood, CA
Bessemer, AL
Miramar, FL
(as of 11/9/15)
15 GP/GS
5/1
8/8
6/6
4/0
6/1
8/0
8/8
8/7
8/8
8/0
0/0
4/2
7/6
8/0
8/5
0/0
0/0
7/6
4/0
6/5
6/4
8/3
4/1
8/3
8/6
5/0
7/7
8/8
8/8
8/8
6/0
8/8
8/0
8/2
8/4
8/2
8/0
8/0
2/2
5/1
2/0
0/0
8/0
8/8
3/2
7/7
3/2
6/6
7/0
7/0
8/3
8/8
3/2
HS Hometown
15 GP/GS
College
Nebraska
Northern Illinois
Toledo
Memphis
Florida
HS Hometown
Boulder, CO
Aurora, IL
Perrysburg, OH
Jacksonville, AR
St. Petersburg, FL
15 GP/GS
0/0
0/0
2/0
6/6
6/1
College
USF
McNeese State
Wisconsin
UCF
Miami (FL)
Tennessee-Chattanooga
Ohio State
Florida
HS Hometown
Tampa, FL
Richmond, TX
Middleton, WI
Miami, FL
Haines City, FL
Kennesaw, GA
Vernon Hills, IL
Coconut Creek, FL
15 GP/GS
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
College
HS Hometown
Lincolnton, NC
14 GP/GS
2/0
Head Coach: Lovie Smith
Assistant Coaches: Leslie Frazier (defensive coordinator); Dirk Koetter (offensive coordinator) Kevin O'Dea (special teams coordinator); Mike Bajakian (quarterbacks); Butch Barry
(assistant offensive line); Dave Borgonzi (defensive quality control); Gill Byrd (cornerbacks); Joe Cullen (defensive line); Jon Embree (tight ends); Andrew Hayes-Stoker (wide receivers);
Dave Kennedy (head strength and conditioning); Larry Marmie (senior defensive assistant); Hardy Nickerson (linebackers); Carlos Polk (assistant special teams); Mikal Smith (safeties);
Miles Smith (defensive quality control); Tim Spencer (running backs); Paul Spicer (assistant defensive line); Ben Steele (offensive quality control); Joe Vaughn (assistant strength and
conditioning); Chad Wade (assistant strength & conditioning); George Warhop (offensive line coach); Andrew Weidinger (offensive quality control)
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ROSTER BY POSITION
No.
Name
Pos.
92
94
95
93
77
90
91
59
56
97
William Gholston
George Johnson
Howard Jones
Gerald McCoy
Tony McDaniel
Henry Melton
Josh Shirley
Lawrence Sidbury Jr.
Jacquies Smith
Akeem Spence
DL
DE
DE
DT
DT
DT
DE
DL
DE
DT
58
50
54
52
51
45
Kwon Alexander
Bruce Carter
Lavonte David
Jeremiah George
Danny Lansanah
Orie Lemon
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
LB
38
27
24
26
21
Jude Adjei-Barimah
Johnthan Banks
Mike Jenkins
Sterling Moore
Alterraun Verner
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
23
30
36
37
31
Chris Conte
Bradley McDougald
D.J. Swearinger
Keith Tandy
Major Wright
48
(as of 11/9/1
NFL Exp.
Ht.
Wt.
Age
6-6
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-7
6-3
6-1
6-3
6-2
6-1
281
265
238
300
305
290
235
269
260
307
24
27
25
27
30
29
23
29
25
23
3
4
1
6
10
7
R
6
2
3
Linebacker (6)
LSU
North Carolina
Nebraska
Iowa State
Connecticut
Oklahoma State
6-1
6-2
6-1
5-11
6-1
6-1
227
240
233
234
235
242
21
27
25
23
30
28
R
5
4
2
4
5
Cornerback (5)
Bowling Green
Mississippi State
South Florida
SMU
UCLA
5-11
6-2
5-10
5-10
5-10
200
185
197
202
187
23
26
30
25
26
R
3
8
5
6
S
S
S
S
S
Safety (5)
California
Kansas
South Carolina
West Virginia
Florida
6-2
6-1
5-10
5-10
5-11
203
209
208
205
204
26
24
24
26
27
5
3
3
4
6
Andrew DePaola
LS
Long Snapper (1)
Rutgers
6-2
230
28
2
5
Jacob Schum
P
Punter (1)
Buffalo
5-11
211
26
1
10
Connor Barth
K
Kicker (1)
North Carolina
5-11
193
29
8
78
69
68
70
74
64
76
62
Gosder Cherilus
Demar Dotson
Joe Hawley
Logan Mankins
Ali Marpet
Kevin Pamphile
Donovan Smith
Evan Smith
T
T
C
G
OL
T
T
C
Offensive Line (8)
Boston College
Southern Miss
UNLV
Fresno State
Hobart
Purdue
Penn State
Idaho State
6-7
6-9
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-2
316
315
302
308
307
310
338
308
31
30
27
33
22
24
22
29
8
7
6
11
R
2
R
6
84
82
87
88
Cameron Brate
Brandon Myers
Luke Stocker
TE
TE
TE
TE
Tight End (4)
Harvard
Iowa
Washington
Tennessee
6-5
6-3
6-5
6-5
235
256
262
253
24
30
23
27
1
7
2
5
46
Jorvorskie Lane
FB
Fullback (1)
Texas A&M
5-11
258
28
3
22
43
34
Doug Martin
Bobby Rainey
Charles Sims
RB
RB
RB
Running Back (3)
Boise State
Western Kentucky
West Virginia
5-9
5-8
6-0
223
212
211
26
28
25
4
4
2
17
13
11
83
89
Donteea Dye
Mike Evans
Adam Humphries
Vincent Jackson
Russell Shepard
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
Wide Receiver (5)
Heidelberg
Texas A&M
Clemson
Northern Colorado
LSU
6-0
6-5
5-11
6-5
6-1
195
231
195
230
195
22
22
22
32
25
R
2
R
11
3
Mike Glennon
QB
6-6
225
25
3
8
College
Defensive Linemen (10)
Michigan State
Rutgers
Shepherd
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
UNLV
Richmond
Missouri
Illinois
Quarterback (3)
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BY EXPERIENCE
No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Age
11th Year (2)
83
Jackson, Vincent
70
Mankins, Logan
WR
G
6-5
6-4
230
308
32
33
10th Year (1)
77
McDaniel, Tony
DT
6-7
305
8th Year (3)
10
Barth, Connor
78
Cherilus, Gosder
24
Jenkins, Mike
K
T
CB
5-11
6-7
5-10
7th Year (3)
69
Dotson, Demar
90
Melton, Henry
82
Myers, Brandon
T
DT
TE
6th Year (6)
68
Hawley, Joe
93
McCoy, Gerald
59
Sidbury Jr., Lawrence
62
Smith, Evan
21
Verner, Alterraun
31
Wright, Major
NFL Exp.
(as of 11/9/15)
How Acq.
College
Hometown
11
11
Northern Colorado
Fresno State
Catheys Valley, CA
UFA (SD)-'12
T (NE)-'14
30
10
Tennessee
Columbia, SC
FA-'15
193
316
197
29
31
30
8
8
8
North Carolina
Boston College
South Florida
Wilmington, NC
Somerville, MA
Bradenton, FL
FA-'15
FA-'15
UFA(OAK)-'14
6-9
6-3
6-3
315
290
256
30
29
30
7
7
7
Southern Miss
Texas
Iowa
Alexandria, LA
Grapevine, TX
Prairie City, IA
FA-'09
UFA (DAL)-'15
UFA (NYG)-'14
C
DT
DL
C
CB
S
6-3
6-4
6-3
6-2
5-10
5-11
302
300
269
308
187
204
27
27
29
29
26
27
6
6
6
6
6
6
UNLV
Oklahoma
Richmond
Idaho State
UCLA
Florida
Bakersfield, CA
Oklahoma City, OK
Oxon Hill, MD
Salinas, CA
Lakewood, CA
Miramar, FL
FA-'15
D1-'10
FA-'15
UFA (GB)-'14
UFA (TEN)-'14
UFA (CHI)-'14
5th Year (5)
50
Carter, Bruce
23
Conte, Chris
45
Lemon, Orie
26
Moore, Sterling
88
Stocker, Luke
LB
S
LB
CB
TE
6-2
6-2
6-1
5-10
6-5
240
203
242
202
253
27
26
28
25
27
5
5
5
5
5
North Carolina
California
Oklahoma State
SMU
Tennessee
Havelock, NC
Los Angeles, CA
Houston, TX
Antioch, CA
Berea, KY
UFA (DAL)-'15
UFA (CHI)-'15
FA-'14
UFA (DAL)-'15
D4-'11
4th Year (6)
54
David, Lavonte
94
Johnson, George
51
Lansanah, Danny
22
Martin, Doug
43
Rainey, Bobby
37
Tandy, Keith
LB
DE
LB
RB
RB
S
6-1
6-4
6-1
5-9
5-8
5-10
233
265
235
223
212
205
25
27
30
26
28
26
4
4
4
4
4
4
Nebraska
Rutgers
Connecticut
Boise State
Western Kentucky
West Virginia
Miami, FL
Glassboro, NJ
Harrisburg, PA
Oakland, CA
Griffin, GA
Hopkinsville, KY
D2-'12
T (DET)-'15
FA-'13
D1b-'12
W (CLE)-'13
D6-'12
3rd Year (8)
27
Banks, Johnthan
92
Gholston, William
8
Glennon, Mike
46
Lane, Jorvorskie
30
McDougald, Bradley
89
Shepard, Russell
97
Spence, Akeem
36
Swearinger, D.J.
CB
DL
QB
FB
S
WR
DT
S
6-2
6-6
6-6
5-11
6-1
6-1
6-1
5-10
185
281
225
258
209
195
307
208
26
24
25
28
24
25
23
24
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Mississippi State
Michigan State
Texas A&M
Kansas
LSU
Illinois
South Carolina
Maben, MS
Detroit, MI
Centreville, VA
Lufkin, TX
Dublin, OH
Houston, TX
Greenwood, SC
D2-'13
D4b-'13
D3-'13
FA-'14
W (KC)-'13
W (PHI)-'13
D4a-'13
W (HOU)-'15
2nd Year (8)
48
DePaola, Andrew
13
Evans, Mike
52
George, Jeremiah
4
Griffin, Ryan
64
Pamphile, Kevin
87
34
Sims, Charles
56
Smith, Jacquies
LS
WR
LB
QB
T
TE
RB
DE
6-2
6-5
5-11
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-0
6-2
230
231
234
210
310
262
211
260
28
22
23
25
24
23
25
25
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Rutgers
Texas A&M
Iowa State
Tulane
Purdue
Washington
West Virginia
Missouri
Parkton, MD
Galveston, TX
Clearwater, FL
Miami, FL
Fox Island, WA
Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
FA-'14
D1-'14
W (JAX)-'15
W (NO)-'15
D5b-'14
D2-'14
D3-'14
W (BUF)-'14
Rookies/1st Year (11)
38
Adjei-Barimah, Jude
58
Alexander, Kwon
84
Brate, Cameron
17
Dye, Donteea
11
Humphries, Adam
95
Jones, Howard
74
Marpet, Ali
5
Schum, Jacob
91
Shirley, Josh
76
Smith, Donovan
3
Winston, Jameis
CB
LB
TE
WR
WR
DE
OL
P
DE
T
QB
5-11
6-1
6-5
6-0
5-11
6-4
6-4
5-11
6-1
6-6
6-4
200
227
235
195
195
235
307
211
235
338
231
23
21
24
22
22
25
22
26
22
22
21
R
R
1
R
R
1
R
1
R
R
R
Bowling Green
LSU
Harvard
Heidelberg
Clemson
Shepherd
Hobart
Buffalo
UNLV
Penn State
Florida State
Columbus, OH
Oxford, AL
Naperville, IL
Fairfield, OH
Spartanburg, SC
Woodbridge, VA
Hamburg, NY
Fontana, CA
Owings Mills, MD
Bessemer, AL
FA-'15
D4-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
D2b-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
D2a-'15
D1-'15
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - HOW THEY WERE BUILT
DRAFT
TRADES
WAIVERS
2009
FREE AGENTS
Demar Dotson (R)
2010
Gerald McCoy (1)
2011
Luke Stocker (4)
2012
Doug Martin (1b)
Lavonte David (2)
Keith Tandy (6)
2013
Johnthan Banks (2)
Mike Glennon (3)
Akeem Spence (4a)
William Gholston (4b)
2014
Mike Evans (1)
Austin Seferian-Jenkins (2)
Charles Sims (3)
Kevin Pamphile (5b)
2015
Jameis Winston (1)
Donovan Smith (2a)
Ali Marpet (2b)
Kwon Alexander (4)
Vincent Jackson (SD)
Matthew Masifilo
Bradley McDougald (KC)
Bobby Rainey (CLE)
Russell Shepard (PHI)
Danny Lansanah
Logan Mankins (NE)
Jacquies Smith (BUF)
Andrew DePaola
Evan Smith (GB)
Mike Jenkins (OAK)
Jorvorskie Lane
Brandon Myers (NYG)
Alterraun Verner (TEN)
Major Wright (CHI)
George Johnson (DET)
Jeremiah George (JAC)
Ryan Griffin (NO)
D.J. Swearinger (HOU)
Jude Adjei-Barimah (R)
Connor Barth
Cameron Brate
Bruce Carter (DAL)
Gosder Cherilus
Chris Conte (CHI)
Donteea Dye (R)
Joe Hawley
Adam Humphries (R)
Tim Jennings
Howard Jones
Orie Lemon
Tony McDaniel
Henry Melton (DAL)
Sterling Moore (DAL)
Jacob Schum
Josh Shirley
Lawrence Sidbury
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
PLAYERS
Jude Adjei-Barimah
Kwon Alexander
Johnthan Banks
EYE-JAY Buh-REE-muh
Kwahn
Johnathan
Gosder Cherilus
Chris Conte
Lavonte David
Andrew DePaola
William Gholston
Jorvorskie Lane
Danny Lansanah
Ali Marpet
Bradley McDougald
GOZ-der SHARE-uh-luss
con-tee
luh-VON-tay
duh-paw-luh
GOAL-ston
juh-VORE-skee
lan-SAN-uh
Alley Mar-PET
Mc-DOO-guld
Kevin Pamphile
Jacob Schum
Jacquies Smith
D.J. Swearinger
Alterraun Verner
PAM-feel
Shummm
suh-FAIR-ee-un
jah-KWEESE
SWEAR-in-jer
AL-ter-on
COACHES
Mike Bajakian
Dave Borgonzi
Dirk Koetter
Mikal Smith
Andrew Weidinger
buh-JAKE-ian
bore-GON-zee
Cutter
Muh-Kale
why-ding-er
WR
Jackson
Shepard
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
Dye
Dye
LE
G. Johnson
G. Johnson
G. Johnson
Gholston
Gholston
Gholston
Gholston
Gholston
OPP
TEN
@NO
@HOU
CAR
JAC
@WAS
@ATL
NYG
DAL
@PHI
@IND
ATL
NO
@STL
CHI
@CAR
OPP
TEN
@NO
@HOU
CAR
JAC
@WAS
@ATL
NYG
DAL
@PHI
@IND
ATL
NO
@STL
CHI
@CAR
DT
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
LT
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
DT
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
Spence
Spence
LG
Mankins
Mankins
Mankins
Mankins
Pamphile
Mankins
Mankins
Mankins
RE
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
H. Jones
C
E. Smith
E. Smith
J. Hawley
J. Hawley
J. Hawley
J. Hawley
J. Hawley
J. Hawley
SLB
Lansanah
Lansanah
Lansanah
--Lansanah
--Lansanah
Lansanah
RG
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
MLB
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
RT
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
WLB
David
David
David
David
David
David
David
David
DEFENSE
TE
Seferian-Jenkins
Seferian-Jenkins
Myers
Myers
Myers
Myers
Stocker
Stocker
OFFENSE
FB
----Lane
Lane
----Lane
---
LCB
RCB
Verner
Banks
Verner
Banks
Jennings
Banks
Jennings
Jenkins
Jennings
Jenkins
Banks
Jenkins
Banks
Jenkins
Moore Adjei-Barimah
WR
Murphy
--Evans
Evans
Evans
Evans
Evans
Evans
2015 GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS
SS
Wright
Conte
Conte
Conte
Conte
Conte
Conte
Conte
RB
Martin
Martin
Martin
Martin
Martin
Martin
Martin
Martin
FS
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
QB
Winston
Winston
Winston
Winston
Winston
Winston
Winston
Winston
OTHER
------Moore (DB)
--Verner (DB)
Pamphile (TE)
OTHER
Stocker (TE)
Myers (TE); Stocker (TE)
----Brate (TE)
Stocker (TE)
29
32
10
13
6
28
PS
58
IA
70
60
PS
24
40
74
74
74
74
N/A
74
0
PS
RUNNING BACKS
Martin
Sims
Lane
Rainey
TIGHT ENDS
Myers
Stocker
Brate
Seferian-Jenkins
WIDE RECEIVERS
Evans
Jackson
Murphy
Dye
Humphries
Shepard
OFFENSIVE LINE
Cherilus
D. Smith
Marpet
Mankins
Hawley
E. Smith
Pamphile
R. Fragel
66
66
66
66
28
38
3
PS
40
55
35
PS
1
20
15
33
W/NO
40
39
27
20
2
66
NO
66
KEY
DNP= Did Not Play
IA= Inactive
IR/DR= Injured Reserve/Designated to Return
N/A= Not With Team
PS= Practice Squad
R/S= Reserve/Suspended List
W/__=With Other Team
74
TEN
74
QUARTERBACKS
Winston
OFFENSE
TOTAL PLAYS
61
61
61
61
61
IA
7
PS
51
56
39
PS
IA
9
41
25
4
IA
31
30
9
3
61
HOU
61
79
79
79
79
79
IA
11
N/A
73
76
51
PS
4
IA
57
IA
22
IA
38
39
20
4
79
CAR
79
67
67
67
IA
67
IA
67
28
41
60
25
8
PS
IA
42
IA
37
IA
41
26
24
3
67
JAC
67
63
63
63
63
63
DNP
13
IA
48
36
2
48
PS
IA
32
33
16
IA
40
23
23
1
63
WAS
63
70
70
70
70
70
DNP
13
N/A
52
IA
IR
50
43
4
38
39
27
IA
41
29
14
0
70
ATL
70
63
63
10
63
63
53
4
N/A
57
IA
IR
56
39
10
24
28
21
IA
31
32
11
2
63
NYG
63
DAL
PHI
2015 PLAYTIME PERCENTAGES
IND
ATL
NO
STL
CHI
CAR
543
543
490
476
431
165
118
28
362
353
212
162
111
83
255
186
127
98
290
238
131
28
543
PLAYS
543
100%
100%
90%
100%
92%
81%
22%
42%
77%
86%
44%
62%
32%
25%
47%
47%
32%
70%
53%
44%
24%
5%
100%
PCT
48
16
43
30
IA
40
14
32
PS
9
18
DEFENSIVE BACKS
McDougald
Conte
Verner
Jennings
Jenkins
Banks
Moore
Swearinger
Adjei-Barimah
Tandy
Wright
NO
78
64
43
36
53
IA
67
45
29
PS
20
IA
78
78
20
13
59
63
52
38
50
32
PS
9
PUP
IA
N/A
9
KEY
DNP= Did Not Play
IA= Inactive
IR= Injured Reserve
N/A= Not With Team
PS= Practice Squad
PUP=Physically Unable To Perform List
R/S= Reserve/Suspended List
S= Suspended
W/__=With Other Team
59
59
36
9
48
39
30
40
38
23
PS
18
PUP
IA
W/OAK
IA
TEN
59
LINEBACKERS
David
Alexander
Lansanah
Carter
DEFENSIVE LINE
McCoy
G. Johnson
J. Smith
Gholston
McDonald
Melton
H. Jones
McDaniel
Spence
Fatinikun
Shirley
Brown
DEFENSE
TOTAL PLAYS
76
70
29
85
56
10
63
41
PS
6
IA
93
93
11
19
56
48
64
50
61
38
PS
33
PUP
22
N/A
PS
HOU
93
56
49
10
57
53
IA
14
2
1
9
IA
58
58
26
13
45
19
37
47
37
23
PS
10
PUP
14
N/A
N/A
CAR
58
55
18
27
57
51
IA
9
8
1
5
34
59
59
28
4
48
26
46
31
32
26
17
10
PUP
IR
PS
N/A
JAC
59
56
54
45
IA
52
60
2
6
13
IA
13
64
64
12
7
58
28
58
25
29
26
17
IA
15
IR
PS
N/A
80
76
44
IA
62
71
5
0
24
4
0
80
75
29
10
69
52
42
18
IA
45
38
IA
45
IR
11
N/A
ATL
80
17
75
54
0
4
0
75
IA
73
58
IA
75
75
17
2
64
60
IA
52
IR
27
36
20
38
IR
3
N/A
NYG
75
DAL
PHI
2015 PLAYTIME PERCENTAGES
WAS
64
IND
ATL
NO
STL
CHI
CAR
452
401
288
282
278
248
227
118
112
111
65
566
561
179
77
447
335
329
301
247
240
108
100
98
36
14
9
PLAYS
566
80%
71%
51%
67%
65%
55%
40%
24%
33%
22%
25%
100%
99%
32%
14%
79%
59%
67%
53%
60%
42%
39%
24%
45%
24%
6%
12%
PCT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS' 2015 PERSONNEL LOG
(By Date)
January 2 – Signed DB Shelton Johnson, WR Chandler Jones, QB Seth Lobato, DT Matthew
Masifilo, T Matt Patchan, CB Jocquel Skinner and G Jeremiah Warren.
January 5 – Signed S M.D. Jennings, TE Taylor Sloat, and P Chase Tenpenny.
January 8 – Named Dirk Koetter as offensive coordinator.
January 22 – Named Mike Bajakian as quarterbacks coach.
February 5 – Named Butch Barry as assistant offensive line coach, Miles Smith as defensive
quality control coach and Andrew Weidinger as offensive quality control coach.
February 11 – Released QB Josh McCown.
February 19 – Named Duke Preston as Director of Player Development.
February 26 – Named Paul Spicer as assistant defensive line coach.
March 5 – Signed CB Mike Jenkins, LB Danny Lansanah and S Bradley McDougald.
March 9 – Signed DE Larry English, DE Lawrence Sidbury, TE Luke Stocker and LB Jason
Williams.
March 10 – Signed CB Leonard Johnson and S Major Wright. Released T Anthony Collins.
March 11 – Signed LB Bruce Carter. Released DE Michael Johnson.
March 12 – Signed S Chis Conte and DT Henry Melton.
March 19 – Signed CB Sterling Moore and P Andrew Wilder.
March 25 – Released LB Brandon Magee.
April 3 – Traded S Dashon Goldson to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed 2016 NFL
Draft pick. Signed FB Jorvorskie Lane and TE Emmanuel Ogbuehi.
April 8 – Signed C Ben Gottschalk.
April 9 – Signed LB Larry Dean.
April 15 – Acquired DE George Johnson and a seventh-round 2015 NFL Draft pick from the
Detroit Lions in exchange for a fifth-round 2015 NFL Draft pick.
April 15 – Waived P Chase Tenpenny.
April 24 – Signed RB Bobby Rainey.
April 28 – Signed K Brandon Bogotay. Waived C Ben Gottschalk.
April 29 – Waived S Jocquel Skinner.
May 1 – Signed QB Jameis Winston.
May 4 – Signed LB Quinton Alston, RB Dominique Brown, DT Quayshawne Buckley, LS
Courtland Clavette, DE Ryan Delaire, CB Deshazor Everett, S Chris Hackett, WR Rannell
Hall, LB Josh Keyes, DT Caushaud Lyons, WR Josh Reese, LB Michael Reynolds and DE
Jamal Young. Claimed T Reid Fragel off of waivers from the Atlanta Falcons
May 11 – Signed T Edawn Coughman, WR Donteea Dye, WR Adam Humphries and LB Jared
Koster. Waived DB Shelton Johnson, WR Chandler Jones, T Matt Patchan, WR Solomon
Patton, WR Josh Reese and LB Michael Reynolds.
May 12 – Signed LB Kwon Alexander, WR Kenny Bell, WR Kaelin Clay and RB/FB Joey Iosefa.
Claimed LB Khaseem Greene off of waivers from the Chicago Bears and S D.J. Swearinger off of
waivers from the Houston Texans. Waived S M.D. Jennings
May 18 – Signed S Derrick Wells.
May 19 – Signed OL Antoine Everett. Waived (injured) TE Emmanuel Ogbuehi.
June 1 – Signed T Donovan Smith.
June 3 – Released TE Emmanuel Ogbuehi with an injury settlement.
June 9 – Claimed P Spencer Lanning off of waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Waived P
Andrew Wilder.
June 11 – Signed G Ali Marpet.
June 12 – Claimed TE Tim Wright off of waivers from the New England Patriots. Waived TE
Taylor Sloat.
July 24 – Waived LB Jared Koster.
July 27 – Signed DE Da’Quan Bowers.
July 28 – Placed S Derrick Wells on Active/Non-Football Injury list.
July 29 – Signed CB Jude Adjei-Barimah, S Kimario McFadden and CB Al-Hajj Shabazz.
Waived S Deshazor Everett and S Derrick Wells.
July 31 – Placed WR Louis Muphy on Active/Non-Football Injury list. Placed DT Akeem Spence
on Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
August 5 – Waived LS Courtland Clavette.
August 6 – Signed LB Sammuel Lamur.
August 11 – Signed DT Tony McDaniel and P Karl Schmitz. Activated WR Louis Murphy from
Active/Non-Football Injury list. Waived (injured) LB Quinton Alston. Waived LB Sammuel Lamur.
August 13 – Waived P Spencer Lanning.
August 14 – Signed S Derrick Wells.
August 17 – Signed T Gosder Cherilus. Waived TE/FB Evan Rodriguez.
August 26 – Signed P Jacob Schum. Waived S Derrick Wells.
August 27 – Signed K Connor Barth and LS Brandon Hartson. Waived K Brandon Bogotay.
Released Orie Lemon.
August 30 – Waived RB Dominique Brown, DT Quayshawne Buckley, OL Antoine Everett, LS
Brandon Hartson, FB Joey Iosefa, S Kimario McFadden, P Karl Schmitz, CB Al-Hajj Shabazz,
DE George Uko and DE Jamal Young.
August 31 – Traded TE Tim Wright to the Detroit Lions in exchange for K Kyle Brindza.
September 1 – Waived (injured) OL Josh Allen, WR Robert Herron and CB Leonard Johnson.
Released P Michael Koenen. Placed DT Akeem Spence on the Reserve/ Physically Unable to
Perform list.
September 5 – Placed WR Kenny Bell and DE Larry English on Injured Reserve. Released K
Connor Barth, DL Da’Quan Bowers, LB Larry Dean and DE Lawrence Sidbury. Waived CB
Jude Adjei-Barimah, WR Kaelin Clay, T Edawn Coughman, DE Ryan Delaire, CB Brandon
Dixon, WR Donteea Dye, CB Isaiah Frey, LB Khaseem Greene, S Chris Hackett, LB Josh
Keyes, WR Tavarres King, QB Seth Lobato, DT Caushaud Lyons and OL Patrick Omameh.
Waived (injured) OL Garrett Gilkey and K Patrick Murray.
September 6 – Signed DE Kourtnei Brown, LB Jeremiah George, QB Ryan Griffin, LB JamesMichael Johnson and G/C Eric Kush. Released LB Jason Williams. Waived TE Cameron
Brate, T Reid Fragel and WR Rannell Hall. Waived (injured) Kadeem Edwards.
September 7 – Signed CB Tim Jennings. Signed CB Jude Adjei-Barimah, CB Imoan
Claiborne, WR Kaelin Clay, T Edawn Coughman, WR Donteea Dye, DE Howard Jones, T
Terren Jones and LB Josh Keyes to the practice squad. Placed T Demar Dotson on Injured
Reserve/Designated For Return.
September 8 – Signed TE Cameron Brate, T Reid Fragel and WR Rannell Hall to the practice
squad. Released T Edwan Coughman and T Terren Jones from the practice squad.
September 9 – Signed T Martin Wallace to the practice squad.
September 14 – Signed C Joe Hawley to the practice squad. Waived G/C Eric Kush.
September 15 – Waived (injured) LB James-Michael Johnson. Released TE Cameron Brate,
WR Kaelin Clay and G Martin Wallace from the practice squad.
September 16 – Signed LB Orie Lemon. Signed CB Isaiah Frey, DT Derrick Lott and LB Julian
Stanford to the practice squad.
September 21 – Released LB Orie Lemon.
September 22 – Signed TE Cameron Brate from New Orleans Saints practice squad to Tampa
Bay’s active roster. Signed DE Josh Martin. Waived Kourtnei Brown. Signed LB Orie Lemon,
WR Evan Spencer and G Martin Wallace to the practice squad. Released WR Rannell Hall, DT
Derrick Lott and LB Julian Stanford from the practice squad.
September 24 – Signed DE Kourtnei Brown to the practice squad. Released LB Josh Keyes
from the practice squad.
September 29 – Waived RB Mike James. Signed DT Derrick Lott to the practice squad.
Released CB Imoan Claiborne from the practice squad.
September 30 – Promoted T Reid Fragel from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed OL
Antoine Everett and TE Tevin Westbrook to the practice squad. DE Kourtnei Brown was signed
to the Houston Texans active roster from Tampa Bay’s practice squad.
October 1 – Signed RB Mike James to the practice squad. Waived LB Orie Lemon.
October 3 – Promoted CB Jude Adjei-Barimah from the practice squad to the active roster.
Waived T Reid Fragel.
October 5 – Waived K Kyle Brindza and WR Adam Humphries.
October 6 – Signed K Connor Barth. Promoted WR Donteea Dye and DE Howard Jones from
the practice squad to the active roster. Placed DE T.J. Fatinikun on Injured Reserve. Signed T
Reid Fragel and DE Josh Shirley to the practice squad. Released T Martin Wallace from the
practice squad.
October 7 – Signed LB Orie Lemon. Waived (injured) DE Josh Martin. Signed WR Rannell Hall
and WR Adam Humphries to the practice squad.
October 10 – Promoted T Reid Fragel from the practice squad to the active roster. Waived OL
Matthew Masifilo.
October 13 – Released CB Isaiah Frey from the practice squad.
October 20 – Signed CB Keon Lyn, CB Dax Swanson and T Martin Wallace to the practice
squad. Released DT Derrick Lott from the practice squad. Began T Demar Dotson and DT
Akeem Spence 21-day practice period.
October 24 – Activated DT Akeem Spence from Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Waived C Jeremiah Warren.
October 27 – Placed WR Louis Murphy on Injured Reserve. Released CB Keon Lyn, Daxton
Swanson and T Martin Wallace from the practice squad.
October 28 – Promoted WR Adam Humphries from the practice squad to the active roster.
Signed WR Andre Davis, OL Ryan Groy, DT Derrick Lott and LB Julian Stanford to the practice
squad.
October 31 – Promoted DE Josh Shirley from the practice squad to the active roster. Waived
(injured) T Reid Fragel.
November 3 – Placed DT Clinton McDonald on Injured Reserve. Released LB Julian Stanford
from the practice squad.
November 4 – Signed DE Lawrence Sidbury. Signed LB Quayshawn Nealy and DE Ronald
Powell to the practice squad.
November 9 – Activated T Demar Dotson from the Injured Reserve/Designated for Return list.
Waived CB Tim Jennings.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS' 2015 PERSONNEL LOG
(By Player and Coach)
Adjei-Barimah, Jude .............. CB
July 29
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
September 7
Signed to practice squad
October 3
Promoted to active roster
Alexander, Kwon .................... LB
May 12
Signed contract
Allen, Josh .............................. OL
September 1
Waived (injured)
Alston, Quinton ...................... LB
May 4
Signed contract
August 11
Waived (injured)
Bajakian, Mike. ....................... Quarterbacks Coach
January 22
Signed contract
Barry, Butch. .......................... Assistant Offensive Line Coach
February 5
Signed contract
Barth, Connor ......................... K
August 27
Signed contract
September 5
Released
October 6
Signed contract
Bell, Kenny ............................. WR
May 12
Signed contract
September 5
Placed on Injured Reserve
Bogotay, Brandon .................. K
May 28
Signed
August 27
Waived
Bowers, Da’Quan ................... DE
July 27
Signed contract
September 5
Released
Brate, Cameron ...................... TE
September 6
Waived
September 8
September 15
Released from practice squad
September 22
Signed from New Orleans Saints practice squad
Brindza, Kyle .......................... K
August 31
Acquired via trade – Detroit
October 5
Waived
Brown, Dominique ................. RB
May 4
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
Brown, Kourtnei ..................... DE
September 6
Signed contract
September 22
Waived
September 24
September 30
Signed to Houston Texans active roster
Buckley, Quayshawne ........... DT
May 4
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
Carter, Bruce .......................... LB
March 11
Signed contract
Cherilus, Gosder .................... T
August 18
Signed contract
Claiborne, Imoan .................... CB
September 7
September 29
Clavette, Courtland ................ LS
May 4
Signed contract
August 5
Waived
Clay, Kaelin............................. WR
May 12
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
September 7
September 15
Collins, Anthony .................... T
March 10
Released
Conte, Chris............................ S
March 12
Signed contract
Coughman, Edawn................. T
May 11
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
September 7
September 8
Davis, Andre ........................... WR
October 28
Dean, Larry ............................. LB
April 9
Signed contract
September 5
Released
Delaire, Ryan .......................... DE
May 4
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
Dixon, Brandon ...................... CB
September 5
Waived
Dotson, Demar ....................... T
September 7
Placed on injured reserve/designated for return
October 20
Began 21-day practice period
November 9
Activated from injured reserve/designated for return list
Dye, Donteea .......................... WR
May 11
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
September 7
October 6
Edwards, Kadeem .................. G
September 6
Waived (injured)
English, Larry ......................... DE
March 9
Signed contract
September 5
Everett, Antoine ..................... OL
May 19
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
September 30
Everett, Deshazor................... CB
May 4
Signed contract
July 29
Waived
Fatinikun, T.J. ......................... DE
October 6
Fragel, Reid ............................ T
May 4
Claimed off of waivers from Atlanta
September 6
Waived
September 8
September 30
October 3
Waived
October 6
October 10
October 31
Waived (injured)
Frey, Isaiah ............................. CB
September 5
Waived
September 16
October 13
George, Jeremiah................... LB
September 6
Signed contract
Gilkey, Garrett ........................ OL
September 5
Waived (injured)
Goldson, Dashon ................... S
April 3
Traded to the Washington Redskins
Gottschalk, Ben...................... C
April 8
Signed contract
May 28
Waived
Greene, Khaseem................... LB
May 12
Claimed off of waivers from Chicago
September 5
Waived
Griffin, Ryan ........................... QB
September 6
Signed contract
Groy, Ryan .............................. OL
October 28
Hackett, Chris ......................... S
May 4
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
Hall, Rannell ........................... WR
May 4
Signed contract
September 6
Waived
September 8
September 22
October 7
Hartson, Brandon................... LS
August 27
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
Hawley, Joe ............................ G/C
September 14
Signed contract
Herron, Robert........................ WR
September 1
Waived (injured)
Humphries, Adam .................. WR
May 11
Signed contract
October 5
Waived
October 7
October 28
Iosefa, Joey ............................ RB/FB
May 12
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
James, Mike ............................ RB
September 29
Waived
October 1
Jenkins, Mike.......................... CB
March 5
Signed contract
Jennings, M.D......................... S
January 5
Signed contract
May 12
Waived
Jennings, Tim ......................... CB
September 7
Signed contract
November 9
Waived
Johnson, George ................... DE
April 15
Acquired via trade - Detroit
Johnson, James-Michael....... LB
September 6
Signed contract
September 15
Waived (injured)
Johnson, Leonard .................. CB
March 10
Signed contract
September 1
Waived (injured)
Johnson, Michael ................... DE
March 11
Released
Johnson, Shelton ................... DB
January 2
Signed contract
May 11
Waived
Jones, Chandler ..................... WR
January 2
Signed contract
May 11
Waived
Jones, Howard ....................... DE
September 7
October 6
Jones, Terren ......................... T
September 7
September 8
Keyes, Josh ............................ LB
May 4
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
September 7
September 24
King, Tavarres ........................ WR
September 5
Waived
Koenen, Michael..................... P
September 1
Released
Koetter, Dirk ........................... Offensive Coordinator
January 8
Signed contract
Koster, Jared .......................... LB
May 11
Signed contract
July 24
Waived
Kush, Eric ............................... C
September 6
Signed contract
September 14
Waived
Lamur, Sammuel .................... LB
August 6
Signed contract
August 11
Waived
Lane, Jorvorskie .................... FB
April 3
Signed contract
Lanning, Spencer ................... P
June 9
Claimed off of waivers from Cleveland
August 13
Waived
Lansanah, Danny ................... LB
March 5
Signed contract
Lemon, Orie ............................ LB
August 27
Released
September 16
Signed contract
September 21
Released
September 22
October 1
October 7
Signed contract
Lobato, Seth ........................... QB
January 2
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
Lott, Derrick ............................ DT
September 16
September 22
September 29
October 20
October 28
Lyn, Keon................................ CB
October 20
October 27
Lyons, Caushaud ................... DT
May 4
Signed contract
September 5
Waived
Magee, Brandon ..................... LB
March 25
Released
Marpet, Ali............................... G
June 11
Signed contract
Martin, Josh ............................ DT
September 22
Signed contract
October 7
Waived (injured)
Masifilo, Matthew ................... DT/OL
January 2
Signed contract
October 10
Waived
McCown, Josh ........................ QB
February 11
Released
McDaniel, Tony....................... DT
August 11
Signed contract
McDonald, Clinton ................. DT
November 3
McDougald, Bradley .............. S
March 5
Signed contract
McFadden, Kimario ................ S
July 29
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
Melton, Henry ......................... DT
March 12
Signed contract
Moore, Sterling ....................... CB
March 19
Signed contract
Murphy, Louis ........................ WR
July 31
Placed on Active/Non-Football Injury list
August 11
Activated from Active/Non-Football Injury list
October 27
Murray, Patrick ....................... K
September 5
Waived (inured)
Nealy, Quayshawn ................. LB
November 4
Ogbuehi, Emmanuel .............. TE
April 3
Signed contract
May 19
Waived (injured)
June 3
Released with injury settlement
Omameh, Patrick.................... OL
September 5
Waived
Patchan, Matt.......................... T
January 2
Signed contract
May 11
Waived
Patton, Solomon .................... WR
May 11
Waived
Powell, Ronald ....................... DE
November 4
Preston, Duke. ........................ Director of Player Engagement
February 19
Signed contract
Rainey, Bobby ........................ RB
April 24
Signed tender
Reese, Josh ............................ WR
May 4
Signed contract
May 11
Waived
Reynolds, Michael.................. LB
May 4
Signed contract
May 11
Waived
Rodriguez, Evan ..................... TE/RB
August 18
Waived
Schmitz, Karl .......................... P
August 11
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
Schum, Jacob......................... P
August 26
Signed contract
Shabazz, Al-Hajj ..................... CB
July 29
Signed contract
August 30
Waived
Shirley, Josh........................... DE
October 6
October 31
Sidbury, Lawrence ................. DE
March 9
Signed contract
September 5
Released
November 4
Signed contract
Skinner, Jocquel .................... CB
January 2
Signed contract
April 29
Waived
Sloat, Taylor ........................... TE
January 5
Signed contract
June 12
Waived
Smith, Donovan...................... T
June 1
Signed contract
Smith, Miles. ........................... Defensive Quality Control Coach
February 5
Signed contract
Spence, Akeem ...................... DT
July 31
Placed on Active/Physically Unable to Perform list
September 1
Placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list
October 20
Began 21-day practice period
October 24
Activated from Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list
Spencer, Evan ........................ WR
September 22
Spicer, Paul. ........................... Assistant Defensive Line Coach
February 26
Signed contract
Stanford, Julian ...................... LB
September 16
September 22
October 28
November 3
Stocker, Luke ......................... TE
March 9
Signed contract
Swanson, Dax......................... CB
October 20
October 27
Swearinger, D.J. ..................... S
May 12
Claimed off of waivers from Houston
Tenpenny, Chase ................... P
January 5
Signed contract
April 16
Waived
Uko, George............................ DE
August 30
Waived
Wallace, Martin ....................... T
September 9
September 15
September 22
October 6
October 20
October 27
Warren, Jeremiah ................... G
January 2
Signed contract
October 20
Waived
Weidenger, Andrew. .............. Offensive Quality Control Coach
February 5
Signed contract
Wells, Derrick ......................... DB
May 18
Signed contract
July 28
Placed on Active/Non-Football Injury list
July 29
Waived
August 14
Signed contract
August 26
Waived
Westbrook, Tevin ................... TE
September 30
Wilder, Andrew ....................... P
March 19
Signed contract
June 9
Waived
Williams, Jason ...................... LB
March 9
Signed contract
September 6
Released
Winston, Jameis..................... QB
May 1
Signed contract
Wright, Major .......................... S
March 10
Signed contract
Wright, Tim ............................. TE
June 12
Claimed off of waivers from New England
April 3
Traded to the Detroit Lions
Young, Jamal.......................... DE
May 4
Signed contract
August 30
Waived

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