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GAME 6
AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS
OCTOBER 25TH - 1:00 PM ET
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2015 WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
VS.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (2-3) AT WASHINGTON REDSKINS (2-4)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2015, 1:00 P.M. ET
FEDEX FIELD (82,000)
NETWORK TELEVISION: FOX (WTVT LOCAL)
PLAY-BY-PLAY: KENNY ALBERT ANALYST: DARYL JOHNSTON SIDELINE: LAURA OKMIN
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 WON VS. JACKSONVILLE, 38-31; WASHINGTON LOST AT N.Y. JETS, 34-20
ALL-TIME SERIES
The Buccaneers lead 10-9 in the all-time regular season series, with Tampa Bay winning the most recent matchup,
27-7, in Washington last season. In 2012, Washington won, 24-22, in Tampa. The Buccaneers won, 17-16, in week
14 of the 2010 season. The Redskins won the 2009 matchup by a score of 16-13 in Washington. In 2007, Tampa Bay
posted a 19-13 victory at Raymond James Stadium, and also prevailed with victories in 2005 and 2006. The two teams
have also met twice during the postseason, with the Buccaneers rallying for a 14-13 victory in a 1999 NFC Divisional
playoff game in Tampa, along with a 2005 NFC Wild Card meeting (17-10 Redskins win). The early part of the series
was marked by streaks, with the Redskins winning the first four meetings, followed by four consecutive victories for the
Bucs. Washington’s 20-16 victory during the 1998 season snapped Tampa Bay’s win streak, which had occurred within a
three-year span. The Redskins downed the Bucs, 20-17, in overtime at Washington in 2000, before the Bucs won, 35-13,
at Washington in 2003. In 2004, the Redskins won, 16-10, in Head Coach Joe Gibbs’ first game back with the Redskins
in Washington. Tampa Bay won twice in 1994, and once in both 1995 and 1996. Three of the victories came at Tampa
Stadium, with the one road win a 17-14 victory (12/18/94) capping the Redskins’ only winless season at RFK Stadium.
The Redskins won the first-ever meeting between the teams, 10-0, in 1977 in Tampa, and also beat the Bucs, 21-13, in
1982 en route to their first Super Bowl title.
REGULAR SEASON SERIES BY THE NUMBERS
Overall Season Series��Buccaneers lead, 10-9
Home Record vs. Washington Redskins...........................................................................................................6-4
Road Record vs. Washington Redskins............................................................................................................4-4
Current Streak........................................................................................................ Buccaneers, one game (2014)
Buccaneers Longest Streak...............................................................................................Four games (1994-96)
Redskins Longest Streak....................................................................................................Four games (1977-93)
Regular Season Point Total.................................................................................. Buccaneers 371– Redskins 334
Most Points, Buccaneers.........................................................................................36, Buccaneers 36-35 (2005)
Most Points, Redskins..............................................................................................35, Buccaneers 36-35 (2005)
Most Points, both teams..........................................................................................71, Buccaneers 36-35 (2005)
Fewest Points, Buccaneers.............................................................................................0, Redskins 10-0 (1977)
Fewest Points, Redskins..............................................................................................6, Buccaneers 14-6 (1995)
Fewest Points, both teams............................................................................................10, Redskins 10-0 (1977)
Largest Win, Buccaneers.............................................................................. 22 points, Buccaneers 35-13 (2003)
Largest Win, Redskins........................................................................................ 10 points, Redskins 10-0 (1977)
Nelson Luis
Director of Communications
nluis@buccaneers.nfl.com
Michael Pehanich
Sr. Public Relations Manager
mpehanich@buccaneers.nfl.com
Allen Barrett
Public Relations Manager
abarrett@buccaneers.nfl.com
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 (2-3)
OPPONENT (TV)
TENNESSEE (CBS)
at New Orleans (FOX)
at Houston (FOX)
CAROLINA (FOX)
JACKSONVILLE^ (CBS)
Bye Week
at Washington^ (FOX)
at Atlanta^ (FOX)
NEW YORK GIANTS^ (FOX)
DALLAS^ (FOX) at Philadelphia^ (FOX)
at Indianapolis^ (FOX)
ATLANTA^ (FOX)
NEW ORLEANS^ (FOX)
at St. Louis (NFLN)
CHICAGO^ (FOX)
at Carolina^ (FOX)
TIME
L, 42-14
W, 26-19
L, 19-9
L, 37-23
W, 38-31
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:05 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
8:25 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS - All Times Eastern
^ Subject to Flexible Scheduling
BUCCANEERS PR TWITTER AND MEDIA SITE
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Public Releations staff is on Twitter:
@BuccaneersPR, the department’s official Twitter account, which
provides media members with the latest updates on schedules and
transactions, as well as notes and facts about the team and its
activities.
For all of the team’s publicity material, visit media.buccaneers.com.
There, users will find updated statistics, game notes, bios, rosters, the
2015 Buccaneers Media Guide and more, plus the latest releases from
the team.
Kelly Schutz
Public Relations Coordinator
kschutz@buccaneers.nfl.com
Chris King
Public Relations Coordinator
cking@buccaneers.nfl.com
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
Washington
20th (340.8 ypg)
25th (337.8 ypg)
9th (122.4 ypg)
17th (107.2 ypg)
26th (218.4 ypg)
23rd (230.7 ypg)
5th (322.8 ypg)
8th (340.7 ypg)
25th (120.4 ypg)
23rd (118.2 ypg)
4th (202.4 ypg)
8th (222.5 ypg)
19th (22.0 ppg)
28th (19.5 ppg)
31st (29.6 ppg)
15th (23.0 ppg)
t8th (15.0)
t14th (12.0)
t13th (11.0)
t4th (7.0)
t19th (-2)
t19th (-2)
Team Leaders
Rushing Yards
Rushing Touchdowns
Passer Rating
Passing Yards
Passing Touchdowns
Receptions
Receiving Yards
Receiving Touchdowns
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Tampa Bay
Doug Martin (405 - 9th, NFL)
Doug Martin (3 - t8th, NFL)
Jameis Winston (77.6)
Jameis Winston (1,174)
Jameis Winston (7)
Vincent Jackson (20)
Vincent Jackson (306)
Three tied (2)
Lavonte David (44)
Gerald McCoy (4.5 - t5th, NFL)
Three tied (1)
Washington
Alfred Morris (297)
Matt Jones (3 - t8th, NFL)
Kirk Cousins (77.4)
Kirk Cousins (1,420)
Kirk Cousins (6)
Pierre Garcon (32)
Pierre Garcon (295)
Pierre Garcon (3)
Dashon Goldson (42)
C. Baker, R. Kerrigan (3.5)
Bashaud Breeland (2)
WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
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
2:15. - WAS QB Cousins Player Conference Call
2:30 P.M. - WAS HC Gruden Conference Call
3:30 p.m. - HC Lovie Smith Press Conference
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
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, OCTOBER 23
11:30 a.m. - Practice
1:00 p.m. - Player Availability; HC Lovie Smith
Availability
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
No Media Availability
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
1:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs.
Washington Redskins at FedEx Field
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
4:00 p.m. - HC Lovie Smith Press Conference &
Open Locker Room
- ALL TIMES EASTERN -
2
TAMPA BAY AT WASHINGTON
NOTES FROM LAST GAME
- The Buccaneers received the opening kickoff and drove 62 yards in nine
plays, resulting in a 35-yard field goal from K Connor Barth. The field goal
marked Tampa Bay’s first points on an opening possession this season.
- The field goal on the opening possession gave Barth 500 points scored
in his career, making him one of only 24 active players to reach that mark.
- Barth also connected on field goals of 45 and 47 yards, giving him 94
made field goals with the Buccaneers, tied with Donald Igwebuike for the
fourth-most in team history.
- Rainey’s return helped set up the Buccaneers’ first touchdown of
the day, a 10-yard pass from QB Jameis Winston to RB Doug Martin.
It was Winston’s seventh touchdown pass of the season and Martin’s
first receiving touchdown this year. Martin now has two career receiving
touchdowns.
- Winston finished the game going 13-of-19 for 209 yards and 1
touchdown, with a passer rating of 122.5, the fourth-highest mark by a
rookie in team history.
HIGHEST PASSER RATING BY A ROOKIE IN A SINGLE GAME
(Team History)
BUCCANEERS CAREER MADE FIELD GOALS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
Player, Years
Martin Gramatica, 1999-2004
Michael Husted, 1993-98
Matt Bryant, 2005-08
Connor Barth, 2009-12, 2015
Donald Igwebuike, 1985-89
FGs
137
117
98
94
94
- On Jacksonville’s first possession, with the Jaguars facing third-andfour, DE Howard Jones – playing in his first career game – recorded his
first career sack, dropping Jaguars QB Blake Bortles for a six-yard loss.
- Jones tallied his second sack of the day in the second quarter, bringing
Bortles down for a nine-yard loss. Jones is the third player in team history
to record multiple sacks in his first career game (also DT Santana Dotson
and DT Curt Jarvis).
- RB Bobby Rainey returned the ensuing punt 58 yards, to the Jacksonville
17-yard line. His punt return was the longest by a Buccaneers player
since 2009 (Michael Spurlock, 77-yard touchdown return at New Orleans,
12/27/09).
- Rainey finished the game with 85 punt return yards, the most by
a Buccaneers player since 2008 (Clifton Smith, 90 yards at Detroit,
11/23/08) and his 28.3 average stands as the fourth-most in a game in
team history (minimum three punt returns)
BUCCANEERS HIGHEST PUNT RETURN AVG.
(Min. 3 Punt Returns)
Player
1. Karl Williams
2. Karl Williams
3. Vernon Turner
4. Bobby Rainey
5. Jacquez Green
LAST GAME
Opp.Date
@IND
11/2/97
BUF
11/26/00
DET
10/2/94
JAC
10/11/15
@NO
10/25/98
Avg.
33.0
31.7
30.7
28.3
27.7
Player
1. Mike Glennon
2. Mike Glennon
3. Mike Glennon
4. Jameis Winston
5. Josh Freeman
6. Jameis Winston
7. Shaun King
8. Doug Williams
9. Bruce Gradkowski
10. Bruce Gradkowski
Opponent-DateRtg.
at DET-11/24/13
138.4
vs.ATL-11/17/13
137.5
at SEA-11/3/13
123.1
vs. JAC-10/11/15
122.5
at ATL-11/30/09
118.5
at NO-9/20/15
114.6
at CHI-1/2/00
109.4
at KC-10/8/78
108.2
at NO-10/8/06
107.6
vs. WAS-11/19/06
104.9
- On Jacksonville’s possession following Martin’s touchdown catch, S
Bradley McDougald recorded his first interception of the season, picking
off Jaguars QB Blake Bortles at the Jacksonville 41-yard line. McDougald
now has two career interceptions.
- Following McDougald’s interception, Tampa Bay drove 41 yards in six
plays, with the drive culminating in a one-yard touchdown run by Doug
Martin. Martin later added another rushing touchdown, giving him three
for the season and 17 for his career, passing RB Ricky Bell for the seventhmost rushing scores in team history.
BUCCANEERS CAREER RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
9.
Player, Year
Mike Alstott, 1996-2007
James Wilder, 1981-89
Errict Rhett, 1994-97
Reggie Cobb, 1990-93
Carnell Williams, 2005-10
Warrick Dunn, 1997-01, 2008
Doug Martin, 2012-Present
Ricky Bell, 1977-81
Earnest Graham, 2004-11
Lars Tate, 1988-89
Rush TD
58
37
24
21
20
19
17
16
15
15
3
NOTES FROM LAST GAME
- With his scores in the game, Martin became only the second Buccaneers
player to ever record two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown
in the same game (Bobby Rainey, vs. Atlanta, 11/17/13).
- Martin joined FB Mike Alstott as the only players in team history with
multiple games of three or more touchdowns.
- Martin finished the game with 24 carries for 123 yards, his second
consecutive game with 100 rushing yards, which is the first time a
Buccaneers running back has posted consecutive 100-yard rushing
contests since 2012 (Martin, 10/25/12 at MIN-11/4/12 at OAK).
- This game marked Martin’s ninth career 100-yard rushing game, tied
with Carnell Williams for the third-most in team history.
MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES – Team History
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
5.
5.
5.
8.
8.
8.
Player
100-Yd. Games
RB James Wilder, 1981-89 14
RB Warrick Dunn, 1997-2001, 2008
11
RB Doug Martin, 2012-Pres.
9
RB Carnell Williams, 2005-10
9
RB Ricky Bell, 1977-81
8*
RB Michael Pittman, 2002-07
8**
RB Errict Rhett, 1994-97
8
FB Mike Alstott, 1996-2007
7
RB LeGarrette Blount, 2010-12
7
RB Reggie Cobb, 1990-93
7
*Includes one playoff game
**Includes Super Bowl XXXVII
- In addition to Howard Jones’ two, the Buccaneers got sacks from DT
Gerald McCoy (1.5), Kwon Alexander (1.0), Lavonte David (1.0) and
Alterraun Verner (0.5). The sacks were the first of Alexander and Verner’s
careers, while David’s marked his first this season and the 11th of his
career.
- With his 1.5 sacks in the game, McCoy has brought his season total to
4.5, which is tied for the fifth-most in the NFL this season. Since 2012, his
27.5 sacks are the most by a defensive tackle.
2012-15 NFL SACK LEADERS (Defensive Tackles)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
4.
Player (Team)
Gerald McCoy (Tampa Bay)
Geno Atkins (Cincinnati)
Marcell Dareus (Buffalo)
Jurrell Casey (Tennessee)
Ndamukong Suh (Miami)
Kyle Williams (Buffalo)
Sacks
27.5
25.5
24.0
22.0
22.0
22.0
2015 NFL SACK LEADERS
RankPlayer
1.
DE Carlos Dunlap (CIN)
2.
DE Chandler Jones (NE)
2.
LB Julius Peppers (GB)
4.
DE Ezekiel Ansah (DET)
5.
DT Gerald McCoy (TB)
5.
DE Allen Bailey (KC)
5.
LB Clay Matthews (GB)
5.
LB Derrick Morgan (TEN)
5.
DE DeMarcus Ware (DEN)
Sacks
6.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
- RB Charles Sims finished the game with a career-high 136 yards from
scrimmage (85 receiving, 51 rushing), leading the team in receiving. His
85 receiving yards were the most by a Buccaneers running back since
2007 (Earnest Graham, 99 at DET, 10/21/07).
- Martin (158) and Sims (136) are the first pair of Buccaneers running
backs to go over 100 yards from scrimmage in the same game since 2002
(Mike Alstott & Michael Pittman vs. CLE, 10/13/02).
- The Buccaneers’ 183 rushing yards are the most the team has recorded
this season and the most they have registered since Week 17 of 2014 (183
yards vs. NO, 12/28/14).
- Tampa Bay’s 20 points in the first half were the most they have scored in
a first half this season and the most since also scoring 20 in the first half
at New Orleans last season (10/5/14).
- The Buccaneers finished the game with 38 points, the most they have
scored since totaling 41 against Atlanta in 2013 (11/17/13).
- Tampa Bay finished the game with 369 yards of offense. After posting
411 yards against Carolina last week, the team has recorded back-toback games with 350 or more yards from scrimmage for the first time this
season (last: 369 at CLE, 1/2/14-373 vs. ATL, 11/9/14).
- WR Donteea Dye and T Reid Fragel made their NFL debuts.
4
NEW & NOTABLE
AIR DEFENSE
Through six weeks of the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has
limited opponents’ offenses from moving up and down the field, ranking
fifth in the league in yards allowed and fourth in passing yards allowed.
2015 NFL YARDS ALLOWED
Rank
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
Team New York Jets
Denver Broncos
Tennessee Titans
Seattle Seahawks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Opp. YPG
269.2
281.3
313.6
322.8
322.8
2015 NFL PASS YARDS ALLOWED
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
Team Tennessee Titans
New York Jets
Denver Broncos
Seattle Seahawks
Opp. Pass YPG
184.0
186.6
192.2
202.4
219.8
SACKS ON SACKS ON SACKS
Helping the Buccaneers’ pass defense has been the pressure that they
have been able to put on opposing passer. The team’s 15 sacks are tied
for the eighth-most in the league, while their 3.00 sacs per game are tied
for the fifth-most in the NFL.
2015 NFL SACKS PER GAME
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
5.
5.
5.
Team Denver Broncos
Green Bay Packers
New England Patriots
St. Louis Rams
Baltimore Ravens
Tennessee Titans
Sacks Per Game
4.33
3.83
3.80
3.80
3.00
3.00
3.00
MARCHING MARTIN
RB Doug Martin has been one of the top rushers in the NFL this year,
totaling 405 rushing yards in five games, the fifth-most rush yards per
game (81.0) in the league through six weeks.
Much of Martin’s success has come from creating big runs. At this point in
the season, Martin has 14 rushes of 10 or more yards, tied for the secondmost by any running back in the NFL.
2015 NFL RUSHES OF 10+ YARDS
Rank
1.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
Player (Team)
Chris Ivory (NYJ)
Doug Martin (TB)
Justin Forsett (BAL)
Matt Forte (CHI)
Devonta Freeman (ATL)
Carlos Hyde (SF)
10+ Yd. Rushes
15
14
14
14
14
14
CHARLES IN CHARGE
While Doug Martin has led the Buccaneers in rushing, RB Charles Sims
has shown his ability to help the team in the passing game, with 193
receiving yards (38.6 per game), the seventh-most per game by a running
back in the NFL, and two touchdown receptions this season, tied for the
second-most by a running back in the NFL.
2015 NFL RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME LEADERS - RUNNING BACKS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Player (Team)
Danny Woodhead (SD)
Lance Dunbar (DAL)
Dion Lewis (NE)
Theo Riddick (DET)
Shane Vereen (NYG)
Charles Sims (TB)
Mark Ingram (NO)
Jamaal Charles (KC)
Marcel Reece (OAK)
GP
6
4
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
5
Rec. Yds.
332
215
256
296
278
208
193
230
177
162
Yds./Gm.
55.3
53.8
51.2
49.3
46.3
41.6
38.6
38.3
35.4
32.4
2015 NFL RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS - RUNNING BACKS
Rank
1.
2.
2.
2.
5.
Player (Team)
Marcel Reece (OAK)
Charles Sims (TB)
David Johnson (ARI)
Theo Riddick (DET)
27 Tied
Rec. TD.
3
2
2
2
1
2015 NFL RUSHING YARDS PER GAME LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player (Team)
Chris Ivory (NYJ)
Adrian Peterson (MIN)
Matt Forte (CHI)
Doug Martin (TB)
GP
4
5
6
6
5
Rush Yds.
460
432
507
505
405
Yds./Gm.
115.0
86.4
84.5
84.2
81.0
5
LAST GAME RECAP
TAMPA – Following a second week of missed opportunities, the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers fell to the Carolina Panthers, 37-23. A fumbled snap by the
Buccaneers on the game’s opening drive led to a score by Carolina, as the
Panthers recovered and kicker Graham Gano put up the first points of the
game after completing a 24-yard field goal five plays later. Quarterback
Jameis Winston was intercepted on the ensuing drive, and cornerback Josh
Norman took the pick 46 yards for the touchdown, extending Carolina’s
lead to 10-0. The Buccaneers got on the board with their following
possession, moving down the field to the Carolina 24, where kicker Kyle
Brindza’s 42-yard field goal was good, making the score 10-3. Though the
Tampa Bay defense then forced two consecutive Carolina punts, another
Winston interception gave the ball to the Panthers near midfield, and
the visiting team proceeded to make the game 17-3 following a sevenyard touchdown pass from Newton to wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr. Winston
then drove to the Carolina 5 after connecting with his receivers on several
big passes, including a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Vincent Jackson
to move right outside the red zone and an 11-yard completion, again to
Jackson, on third-and-1. Running back Doug Martin punched the ball
into the end zone, making the score 17-10 late in the second quarter.
Following another Carolina punt, Tampa Bay was in position for a 29-
yard field goal attempt, but Brindza’s kick hit the uprights. The Panthers
fumbled to open the third quarter, which was recovered by cornerback
Tim Jennings at the Carolina 25. Brindza missed a 43-yard three plays
later. On Carolina’s following drive, Buccaneers safety Chris Conte forced
Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart to fumble, but tight end Ed
Dickson managed to nab the ball in midair and found open field, running
57 yards for a touchdown, giving Carolina a 24-10 advantage. Another
Winston interception then gave the Panthers field position in Buccaneers
territory, and they took advantage of the turnover as quarterback Cam
Newton connected with Ginn for a 12-yard touchdown. Tampa Bay
responded with a scoring drive that was aided by two 20+-yard rushes
by Martin and capped off with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Winston
to running back Charles Sims. Carolina followed up with a 27-yard Gano
field goal to make the score 34-17. Later in the fourth quarter, Winston
was picked off for a fourth time and Gano took the score to 37-17 with a
second 27-yard field goal. The Buccaneers’ offense got the ball with just
over four minutes left to play and drove to the Carolina 6, where Jackson
caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Winston. Brindza’s extra point
attempt was no good, leaving the game at 37-23 and allowing Carolina
to take possession and run out the clock.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
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.
6
WR Mike Evans
• Evans has 12 receiving touchdowns and needs five 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 had 12 receiving touchdowns last season and, if he records 10
or more this year, he will become the first Buccaneers player to record
consecutive seasons with at least 10 touchdown receptions. He would
also be only the fifth player since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger to record 10 or
more receiving touchdowns in their first two seasons in the league (also:
Randy Moss, Rob Gronkowski, John Jefferson and Daryl Turner).
• Evans had 12 receiving touchdowns as a rookie and needs three 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 fourthmost, four more to pass Joey Galloway (15 from 2004-05) and Vincent Jackson
(15 from 2012-13) for second-most and six 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.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
WR Mike Evans (cont.)
• Evans has 1,225 receiving yards through his first two seasons, and
needs 45 more to pass Courtney Hawkins (1,269 from 1992-93) for
seventh-most, 169 more to pass Mark Carrier (1,393 from 1987-88), for
sixth-most, 219 more to pass Bruce Hill (1,443 from 1987-88) for fifthmost, 341 more to pass Michael Clayton (1,565 from 2004-05), 370 more
to pass Lawrence Dawsey (1,594 from 1991-92) for third-most, 483 more
to pass Kevin House (1,707 from 1980-81) for second-most and 511 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 four career 100-yard receiving games and needs two more
to pass Horace Copeland (five from 1993-97) and Bruce Hill (five from
1987-91) for the ninth-most, three more to pass Keenan McCardell (six
from 2002-03) for the eighth-most and four more to pass Antonio Bryant
(seven from 2008-09) and Jimmie Giles (seven from 1978-86) 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 1,000yard 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 nine 100-yard rushing games as a Buccaneer and needs one
more to pass Carnell Williams (nine from 2005-10) for the third-most 100yard 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 scored three touchdowns against Jacksonville. If he scores three
touchdowns at Washington, he will join Atlanta RB Devonta Freeman as
the only players in the NFL since 2006 to record consecutive games with
three touchdowns.
• If Martin rushes for 100 or more yards and two or more touchdowns at
Washington, he will be the second player in team history to post consecutive
games with 100 or more yards and multiple rushing touchdowns (also
Warrick Dunn, 11/26/00 vs. BUF-12/3/00 vs. DAL). Dunn is also the only
other player in team history to record consecutive games with multiple
rushing touchdowns.
RB Doug Martin (cont.)
• Martin has rushed for 100+ yards in each of the past two games. If he
records 100 or more rushing yards at Washington, he will be only the third
player in team history to post three or more consecutive 100-yard rushing
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).
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 games 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
• Through his first five starts, Jameis Winston has thrown for seven
touchdowns, tied for the second-most by a Buccaneers rookie through five
starts. He needs one more to pass Bruce Gradkowski (seven in 2006) and
Josh Freeman (seven in 2009) and two more to pass Mike Glennon (eight
in 2013) for the most touchdown passes by a Buccaneers rookie through
their first five career starts.
• Winston’s seven touchdown passes are currently tied for the fourth-most
by a rookie in franchise history. He needs two more to tie Bruce Gradkowski
(nine in 2006) for the third-most touchdown passes by a rookie.
• Winston has thrown for 1,174 yards this season. He needs 488 more to pass
Bruce Gradkowski (1,661 in 2006) for the third-most passing yards by a rookie
in team history.
Team
• Tampa Bay scored 38 points against Jacksonville and with 41 or more
points against Washington, the team will have its most points over a twogame stretch in franchise history (currently 78 points 10/25/12 at MIN11/4/12 at OAK). Those games are the last two times that the team has
surpassed the 35 point mark in consecutive games.
• Tampa Bay has totaled 300 or more yards over the last four games,
with the last two eclipsing 350 yards. With 350 or more yards against
Washington, the team will have its longest streak of games with at least
350 yards since 2012 (three consecutive: 12/16/12 at NO-12/30/12 at
ATL). With 300 or more yards, the team will have its longest streak of
games with at least 300 yards since 2012 (seven consecutive: 11/18/12
at CAR-12/30/12 at ATL).
• With a takeaway against Washington, Tampa Bay can extend its streak
of 12 straight games with at least one takeaway (11/16/14 at WASPresent), the longest streak by the team since doing so in 13 consecutive
games from 2009-10 (11/29/09 at ATL-11/7/10 at ATL).
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LAST REGULAR SEASON MEETING
HEAD TO HEAD
Tampa Bay 27, Washington 7 (November 16, 2014)
LANDOVER, MD. – In Week 11, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traveled to face
the Washington Redskins, where a strong defensive performance and a
record-setting day for rookie wide receiver Mike Evans led to a decisive 27-7
victory. After deferring to the second half, the Buccaneers’ defense took the
field first, and came up with a big play, as linebacker Danny Lansanah
intercepted a pass from quarterback Robert Griffin III on the first play from
scrimmage. Tampa Bay took over at the Washington 29, where wide receiver
Vincent Jackson nabbed a 16-yard pass on third-and-11, which helped lead
to a 32-yard field goal by kicker Patrick Murray four plays later. Later in the
first quarter, with the Redskins backed up at their own eight-yard-line on
third down, a tipped Griffin pass was picked off by cornerback Johnthan
Banks, who returned the ball 19 yards for the touchdown and 10-0 Tampa
Bay lead. Starting the second quarter, the Redskins punted, but returner
Marcus Thigpen muffed the return, leading to a recovery by Washington at
the Tampa Bay 17. Washington looked to be in position to score, but backto-back sacks – first by defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and then defensive
end Jacquies Smith – led to a field goal attempt by Redskins kicker Kai
Forbath. The 47-yard kick went wide right, however, preserving the score. On
the ensuing drive, quarterback Josh McCown hit wide receiver Mike Evans
for a 51-yard gain to the Washington 22, setting up a 38-yard field goal
by Murray. While driving into Buccaneers territory on the next possession,
running back Roy Helu was hit by Smith, fumbling the ball which was then
scooped up by defensive tackle Akeem Spence. However, Tampa Bay was
forced to punt, and Washington received the ball with just over a minute left
before halftime. The Redskins proceeded to move down the field, and scored
on a 30-yard pass from Griffin to Helu. The Buccaneers opened the second
half of play at a 13-7 advantage, but were forced to punt on the opening
drive. Washington proceeded to drive to the Tampa Bay 26, where defensive
end Michael Johnson sacked Griffin for a loss of six yards, setting up a
50-yard field goal attempt that Forbath missed, wide right. With the ball
again, McCown led the Buccaneers on a quick scoring drive, hitting tight
end Brandon Myers for a 21-yard reception and then, two plays later, finding
Evans in the end zone on a 36-yard touchdown pass, bringing the score to
20-7. After another punt by Washington, Tampa Bay proceeded to string
together another scoring drive, going 80 yards in five plays and capping
things off with a 56-yard touchdown pass from McCown to Evans. The drive
put the Buccaneers at the 27-7 score upon which the game would end, and
also gave Evans over 200 receiving yards on the day, becoming the youngest
player in NFL history with 200 or more receiving yards in a game while also
being the first rookie in NFL history to record three consecutive games with
seven receptions, 100 or more yards and one or more touchdowns.
Tampa Bay leads series 10-9 (Regular Season)
SeasonResult Site
1977
L, 10-0
Tampa
1982
L, 21-13
Tampa
1989
L, 32-28
Washington
1993
L, 23-17
Tampa
1994
W, 26-21
Tampa
1994
W, 17-14
Washington
1995
W, 14-6
Tampa
1996
W, 24-10
Tampa
1998
L, 20-16
Washington
2000
L, 20-17 (OT)
Washington
2003
W, 35-13
Washington
2004
L, 16-10
Washington
2005
W, 36-35
Tampa
2006
W, 20-17
Tampa
2007
W, 19-13
Tampa
2009
L, 16-13
Washington
2010
W, 17-16
Washington
2012
L, 24-22
Tampa
2014
W, 27-7
Washington
Series tied 1-1 (Postseason)
SeasonResult Site
1999
W, 14-13*
Tampa
2005
L, 17-10**
Tampa
* 1999 NFC Divisional Playoff game
** 2005 NFC Wild Card game
REGULAR SEASON SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
RB Mike Thomas scored on a six-yard TD run, lifting the Redskins to a 10-0
win in Tampa (10/9/77)... Washington limited the Bucs to 136 total yards... RB
John Riggins rushed for 136 yards as Redskins won 21-13 in a driving Tampa
rainstorm (9/19/82)... WR Kevin House caught four passes for 105 yards and
one TD... Tampa Bay scored three TDs in the fourth quarter, but Redskins held
on for 32-28 win at RFK Stadium (10/22/89)... CB Ricky Reynolds scored on
a blocked punt return - the Bucs’ first special teams TD in 11 years... RB
Errict Rhett racked up 192 rushing yards - then the second-best performance
in club history - leading Bucs to 26-21 win in Tampa (12/4/94)... QB Craig
Erickson plunged in from one yard out for winning score with 32 seconds
left... Rhett rushed for two TDs as Bucs earned season sweep with 17-14 win
at RFK Stadium (12/18/94)... Rhett and rookie FB Mike Alstott combined for
164 yards on the ground en route to 24-10 Bucs win (12/8/96)... Washington
rallied for 13 points in the final quarter to defeat the Buccaneers 20-16 at
Jack Kent Cooke Stadium (12/19/98)... A pair of Buccaneers accomplished a
rare feat in 2003 as both QB Brad Johnson and DE Simeon Rice won Player
of the Week honors for their performances at Washington... Johnson, the NFC
Offensive Player of the Week, passed for four touchdowns and 268 yards to
compile a QB rating of 140.0... Rice, the NFC Defensive Player of the Week,
totaled a career-high and club-record tying four sacks, along with one forced
fumble and one fumble recovery (10/12/03)... CB Rondé Barber picked
up a QB Mark Brunell fumble and returned it nine yards for a touchdown
(9/12/04)… FB Mike Alstott’s decisive two-point conversion following two
Redskins penalties with 58 seconds left in the game propelled Tampa Bay
to a 36-35 victory (11/13/05)… Tampa Bay churned out 181 yards on the
ground, including 122 rushing yards by RB Carnell “Cadillac” Williams,
and scored 17 straight points to take control in the second half for a 2017 victory (11/19/06)…Tampa Bay forced six turnovers, as Rondé Barber
becomes the all-time interception leader in team history (32) and Earnest
Graham has a one yard touchdown run as the Bucs finish off the Redskins
19-13 (11/25/07)… Tampa Bay CB Aqib Talib intercepted Redskins QB
Jason Campbell three times, but it wasn’t enough as Washington came from
behind to defeat the Buccaneers by a score of 16-13 (10/4/09). Campbell
threw for two touchdowns, while RB Clinton Portis rushed for 98 yards on 25
carries. Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant caught four passes for 44 yards and
a touchdown, but Washington erased a 10-point halftime defect to get to get
the three-point victory… Recording their fifth fourth-quarter comeback of the
year, Tampa Bay marched back from an early deficit to defeat the Redskins
17-16 in Washington (12/12/10)… Despite 100-yard receiving games from
WRs Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams, the Redskins topped the Buccaneers
on a Billy Cundiff field goal as time expired, winning 24-22 in Tampa
(9/30/12)… WR Mike Evans had a record-setting day in a 27-7 Buccaneers
victory, catching seven passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns, the thirdmost receiving yards in a game in franchise history and only the second
time a player has had at least 200 receiving yards and two touchdowns in
a contest (11/16/14)… Evans became the youngest player in NFL history to
record 200 or more receiving yards… Tampa Bay’s defense recorded six sacks,
highlighted by DE Jacquies Smith (2.0) and DT Gerald McCoy (1.5) and forced
three Washington turnovers, including a 19-yard interception returned for a
touchdown by CB Johnthan Banks.
AGAINST THE OPPOSITION
Below are highlights of how selected Buccaneers have performed during
their careers against the Redskins.
WR Vincent Jackson: Caught six passes for 100 yards and one touchdown
(9/30/12).
CB Johnthan Banks: Scored his first career touchdown on a 19-yard
interception return (11/16/14).
K Connor Barth: In two games against Washington, has made all six field
goal attempts... Connected on a career-long 57 yard attempt (9/30/12).
LB Bruce Carter: Has played six career games against Washington (all with
the Dallas Cowboys, 2011-14), totaling 37 tackles, two passes defensed
and two interceptions… Registered his first career multi-interception
game, picking off two passes (returned 39 yards), while adding 11 tackles
and two passes defensed in a Cowboys victory (12/28/14).
LB Danny Lansanah: Had an interception on the first play from scrimmage,
while adding two tackles and one pass defensed (11/16/14).
LB Lavonte David: Recorded 14 tackles and set a career-high (since
matched) with three tackles for loss (9/30/12)… Led all players with 13
tackles (11/16/14).
WR Mike Evans: Caught seven passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns
(11/16/14), becoming the youngest player in NFL history with at least
200 receiving yards. His 209 yards stand as the third-most in a game in
Tampa Bay history and he is only the second Buccaneers player to have at
least 200 yards and two touchdowns in a contest (also Antonio Bryant).
DT Gerald McCoy: Tallied five tackles and 1.5 sacks in a Buccaneers
victory at Washington (11/16/14).
DT Clinton McDonald: Faced Washington in the NFC Wild Card Round as
a member of the Seattle Seahawks (1/6/13), and recovered a fumble that
led to a Seahawks field goal… While with the Buccaneers last season,
posted four tackles and one sack in a Tampa Bay win (11/16/14).
DT Henry Melton: While playing with Dallas last season, tallied 2.0 sacks
and three tackles for loss against Washington (10/27/14).
TE Brandon Myers: Caught five passes for 61 yards and one touchdown in
24-17 victory (12/1/13) as a member of the New York Giants.
DE Jacquies Smith: Notched his first career multi-sack game, bringing
down Washington QB Robert Griffin III twice (11/16/14).
S D.J. Swearinger: As a member of the Houston Texans, notched eight tackles,
his first career sack and one forced fumble, recovered by Houston (9/7/14).
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ALL-TIME SUPERLATIVES VS. WASHINGTON
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME HIGHS VS. WASHINGTON
TEAM SINGLE-GAME HIGHS VS. WASHINGTON
RUSHING YARDS
FIRST DOWNS
YardsPlayer
192
E. Rhett
122
C. Williams
104
E. Rhett
97
E. Rhett
80
M. Alstott
Game
vs. 12/4/94
vs. 11/19/06
vs. 9/24/95
vs. 12/8/96
@ 12/19/98
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberPlayer
2
2 times, last M. Alstott
1
8 times, last L. Blount
TOTAL NET YARDS
Game
vs. 11/13/05
vs. 9/30/12
PASSING YARDS
YardsPlayer
311
V. Testaverde
299
J. Freeman
288
J. McCown
279
C. Simms
268
B. Johnson
Game
@ 10/22/89
vs. 9/30/12
@ 11/16/14
vs. 11/13/05
@ 10/12/03
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberPlayer
4
B. Johnson
3
2 times, last C. Simms
2
2 times, last J. McCown
1
10 times, last J. Freeman
Game
@ 10/12/03
vs. 11/13/05
@ 11/16/14
vs. 9/30/12
RECEPTIONS
NumberPlayer
8
2 times, last C. Hawkins
7
4 times, last M. Evans
6
2 times, last V. Jackson
5
5 times, last K. McCardell
4
13 times, last M. Williams
Game
vs. 12/5/93
@ 11/16/14
vs. 9/30/12
@ 10/12/03
vs. 9/30/12
RECEIVING YARDS
YardsPlayer
209
M. Evans
131
J. Galloway
122
A. Benn 116
L. Dawsey
115
M. Williams
NumberGame
28
vs. 12/4/94
25
@ 10/12/03
20
@ 12/18/94
19
2 times, last vs. 11/19/06
18
Game
@ 11/16/14
vs. 11/13/05
@ 12/12/10
@ 12/18/94
vs. 9/30/12
YardsGame
464
vs. 12/4/94
379
@ 10/12/03
375
@ 12/18/94
373
@ 9/30/12
365
@ 12/12/10
NET YARDS RUSHING
YardsGame
213
vs. 12/4/94
209
vs. 12/8/96
181
vs. 11/19/06
150
@ 12/19/98
144
vs. 12/5/93
NET YARDS PASSING
YardsGame
296
@ 10/22/89
293
@ 9/30/12
281
@ 11/16/14
279
vs. 11/13/05
268
@ 10/12/03
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberGame
2
1
6 times, last @ 9/30/12
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberGame
4
@ 10/12/03
3
2
2 times, last @ 11/16/14
1
10 times, last @ 9/30/12
RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
NumberPlayer
2
2 times, last M. Evans 1
20 times, last V. Jackson
10
Game
@ 11/16/14
vs. 9/30/12
CONNECTIONS
FAMILY TIES
• Buccaneers RB Coach Tim Spencer is the father of Redskins’ Area
Scout Cole Spencer. Evan Spencer, Tim’s son and Cole’s brother, is a
member of the Buccaneers practice squad.
FORMER BUCCANEERS
• Redskins President Bruce Allen served as Buccaneers general
manager from 2004-08.
• Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden was an offensive assistant for the
Buccaneers from 2002-08.
• Redskins Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry was the linebackers
coach for the Buccaneers from 2001-06 and in 2009.
• Redskins Offensive Coordinator Sean McVay served as a coaching
assistant for the Buccaneers in 2008.
• Redskins WR Coach Ike Hilliard played wide receiver for the
Buccaneers from 2005-08.
• Redskins Director of Football Operations Paul Kelly spent five
seasons (2004-08) in the same capacity with the Buccaneers.
• Redskins Personnel Executive Doug Williams was selected in the first
round (17th overall) in the 1978 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers and
played quarterback from 1978-82. He later served as a personnel
executive from 2004-08 and the director of pro personnel in 2009.
• Redskins Head Equipment Manager Anders Beutel spent four seasons
(1997-2000) with the Buccaneers as an equipment assistant.
• Redskins S Dashon Goldson spent two seasons (2013-14) with the
Buccaneers.
• Redskins LB Mason Foster was selected in the third round (84th
overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers and played from
2011-14.
FORMER REDSKINS
• Buccaneers WR Evan Spencer (practice squad) was selected in the
sixth round (187th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Redskins
• Buccaneers Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree spent one season (2010)
in the same role for the Redskins.
COACHING CONNECTIONS
• Redskins Defensive Backs Coach Perry Fewell was the defensive
backs coach for the Chicago Bears in 2005 under Buccaneers Head
Coach Lovie Smith (2004-12).
STAFF CONNECTIONS
• Buccaneers Head Coach Lovie Smith was the head coach of the
Chicago Bears when they selected Redskins DE Stephen Paea in the
second round (53rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.
• Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter served in the same
position for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2007-11) when they selected
Redskins NT Terrance Knighton in the third round (72nd overall) of
the 2009 NFL Draft.
VIRGINIA TIES
• Buccaneers DE Howard Jones is a native of Woodbridge.
• Buccaneers QB Mike Glennon is a native of Centreville.
FLORIDA TIES
• Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden held coaching positions with both
the Tampa Bay Storm and Orlando Predators of the Arena Football
League.
• Redskins CB Quinton Dunbar played collegiately at Florida and is a
native of Miami
• Redskins K Dustin Hopkins played collegiately at Florida State.
• Redskins RB Matt Jones played collegiately at Florida and is a native
of Seffner.
• Redskins RB Alfred Morris played collegiately at Florida Atlantic and
is a native of Pensacola.
• Redskins TE Jordan Reed played collegiately at Florida.
• Redskins RB Chris Thompson played collegiately at Florida State
and is a native of Madison.
• Redskins WR Pierre Garcon is a native of Greenacres.
• Redskins DE Ricky Jean-Francois is a native of Carol City.
FORMER NFL TEAMMATES
• Buccaneers S Chris Conte (2011-14), S Major Wright (2011-13),
DT Henry Melton (2011-13), and CB Tim Jennings (2011-14) were
teammates with Redskins DE Stephen Paea on the Chicago Bears.
FORMER COLLEGE TEAMMATES
• Buccaneers DE William Gholston and Redskins QB Kirk Cousins and S
Trenton Robinson were teammates at Michigan State from 2010-11.
• Buccaneers S Chris Conte and Redskins WR DeSean Jackson (2007)
and LS Nick Sundberg (2007-08) were teammates at California.
• Buccaneers QB Ryan Griffin and Redskins WR Ryan Grant were
teammates at Tulane from 2009-12.
• Buccaneers DT Henry Melton played with Redskins QB Colt McCoy
(2006-08) and LB Keenan Robinson (2008) at Texas.
• Buccaneers RB Doug Martin and Redskins S Jeron Johnson were
teammates at Boise State from 2006-10.
• Buccaneers WR Mike Evans and CB Deshazor Everett were
teammates at Texas A&M from 2012-13.
• Buccaneers S D.J. Swearinger and Redskins CB Chris Culliver were
teammates at South Carolina from 2009-10.
• Buccaneers T Gosder Cherilus and Redskins CB Will Blackmon were
teammates at Boston College from 2004-05.
• Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (2010-11) and WR Kenny Bell (201113) played collegiately at Nebraska with Redskins LB Will Compton
(2010-12) and G Spencer Long (2011-13).
• Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy and Redskins T Trent Williams were
teammates at Oklahoma from 2007-09.
• Buccaneers T Kevin Pamphile and Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan were
teammates at Purdue in 2010.
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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: 84-80 (.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
230
.400
TOTALS 85 80 0.515 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
216
2. Tom Coughlin 1995-2002, 2004-Pres.
JAC/NYG
167
3. Jeff Fisher
1994-2010, 2012-Pres.
HOU/TEN/STL
164
4. Andy Reid
1999-2012, 2013-Pres.
PHI/KC
151
5. John Fox
2002-10, 2011-Pres.
CAR/DEN/CHI
121
6. Marvin Lewis
2003-Pres.
CIN
106
7. Mike McCarthy 2006-Pres.
GB
100
8. Mike Tomlin
2007-Pres.
PIT
86
9. Lovie Smith
2004-12, 2014-Pres.
CHI/TB
85
9. Pete Carroll
1994, 1997-99, 2010-Pres. NYJ/NE/SEA
85
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LOVIE SMITH
ASSISTANT COACHES
OFFENSE
Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter
• Experience: 9th Year NFL, 1st Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Against Jacksonville (10/4), Tampa Bay scored 38
points, the most the team has tallied since 2013 (41 points
vs. Atlanta, 11/17/13).
• Gameday Location: Field
OFFENSE (CONT.)
Offensive Quality Control Ben Steele
• Experience: 3rd Year NFL, 2nd Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Helped coach an offense that posted 350+ yards in
consecutive contests for the first time this season (last 369
at CLE, 1/2/14-373 vs. ATL, 11/9/14).
• Gameday Location: Coaching Booth
Quarterbacks Coach Mike Bajakian
• Notes: Against Jacksonville (9/27), QB Jameis Winston
recorded a passer rating of 122.5, the fourth-highest mark
by a rookie in team history.
Offensive Line George Warhop
• Notes: Coached a unit that helped block for 183 rushing
yards against Jacksonville (10/11) (last 183 rush yards vs.
NO, 12/28/14).
Assistant Offensive Line Butch Barry
• Experience: 1st Year NFL, 1st Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Helped coach a unit that kept Houston without a
sack for the first time since 11/23/14 vs. CIN.
Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree
• Experience: 7th Year NFL, 2nd Year Buccaneers
• Notes: TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins caught 5 passes for 110
yards and two touchdowns against Tennessee, becoming the
only the second tight end in Buccaneers history to record
100 or more yards and two or more touchdowns in the same
game.
Wide Receivers Coach Andrew Hayes-Stoker
• Notes: WR Vincent Jackson caught 10 passes for 147
yards and one touchdown against Carolina (10/4), the ninth
time a player has tallied at least 10 catches, 100 yards
and one touchdown and the third time Jackson has reached
those marks.
Running Backs Coach Tim Spencer
• Notes: Against Jacksonville (10/11) RBs Doug Martin
(158) and Charles Sims (136) became the first pair of Bucs
running backs to go over 100 yards from scrimmage in the
same game since 2002 (Mike Alstott & Michael Pittman vs.
CLE, 10/13/02).
ASSISTANT COACHES
DEFENSE
Offensive Quality Control Andrew Weidinger
• Notes: Assisted an offense that totaled 20 points in the
first half, the first time the team has done so this season
(last: 20 1st half points at New Orleans, 10/5/14).
Defensive Coordinator Leslie Fraizer
• Notes: The Buccaneers defense recorded six sacks against
Jacksonville (10/11), the most this season and the most
since notching six at Washington last season (11/16/14).
Defensive Quality Control Dave Borgonzi
• Notes: Assists the Buccaneers’ defense, which is ranked
eighth in yards allowed and sixth in passing yards allowed.
Cornerbacks Coach Gill Byrd
• Notes: CB Alterraun Verner recorded a partial sack against
Jacksonville (10/11), the first of his career.
Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen
• Notes: Buccaneers DE Howard Jones made his NFL debut
against Jacksonville (10/11), recording two sacks, becoming
the third player in team history to record multiple sacks in his
first career game (also DT Santana Dotson and DT Curt Jarvis).
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ASSISTANT COACHES (CONT.)
DEFENSE (CONT.)
Nickelbacks Coach Larry Marmie
• Notes: Nickelback Sterling Moore forced a fumble at New
Orleans, recovered by DT Henry Melton, which helped set up
the final Buccaneers field goal of the game.
Linebackers Coach Hardy Nickerson
• Experience: 3rd Year NFL, 2nd Year Buccaneers
• Notes: LB Kwon Alexander finished the game against
Jacksonville (10/11) with a sack, the first of his career.
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 has scored 37 points
off of turnovers this season, tied for the sixth-highest mark
in the NFL this year.
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Paul Spicer
• Experience: 3rd Year NFL, 1st Year Buccaneers
• Notes: Against Jacksonville, DE George Johnson forced a
fumble that was recovered by DE Jacquies Smith, Smith’s
first career touchdown.
• Gameday Location: Coaches Booth
SPECIAL TEAMS
Special Teams Coordinator Kevin O’Dea
• Experience: 21st Year NFL, 7th Year Buccaneers (2nd consec.)
• Notes: Punt returner Bobby Rainey has tallied 199 return
yards this season, the second-most in the NFL. His 13.3
punt return average is the ninth-highest in the league.
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 Gosder Cherilus & DT Tony McDaniel, 6-7
Shortest Buccaneer:
CB Tim Jennings, 5-8
Heaviest Buccaneer:
T Donovan Smith, 338
Lightest Buccaneers:
CB J. Banks, CB T. Jennings, 185
Most Seasons as a Buccaneer:
DT Gerald McCoy, 6, joined in 2010
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:
8: V. Jackson, M. Jenkins, T. Jennings,
L. Mankins, D. Martin, G. McCoy, H. Melton, A. Verner
Buccaneers with SB Exp.:
5: E. Smith (XLV w/GB),
T. Jennings (VLI w/IND), L. Mankins (XLII & XLVI w/NE),
T. McDaniel (XLIII &XLIX w/SEA), C. McDonald (XLIII w/SEA)
College With Most Buccaneers:
Eight schools tied with two each:,
Florida (L. Murphy, M. Wright), LSU (K. Alexander, R. Shepard),
North Carolina (C. Barth, B. Carter), Rutgers (A. DePaola,G. Johnson),
South Florida (M. Jenkins, J. Warren),Tennessee (T. McDaniel, L. Stocker),
Texas A&M (M. Evans, J. Lane) West Virginia (C. Sims, K. Tandy)
Conference With Most Buccaneers:
SEC, 11:
Florida (L. Murphy, M. Wright), Georgia (T. Jennings),
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:
2
DE Howard Jones (Shepherd); G Ali Marpet (Hobart);
State that produced Most Buccaneers:
California, 8:
C. Conte (Los Angeles), R. Griffin (Westlake Village),
J. Hawley (Bakersfield), S. Moore (Antioch), D. Martin (Oakland),
L. Mankins (Catheys Valley), E. Smith (Salinas), A. Verner (Lakewood)
Assistant Special Teams Coach Carlos Polk
• Notes: K Connor Barth went 3-for-3 on field goals and
3-for-3 on extra points, the first time a Tampa Bay kicker has
reached those numbers since 2012 (Barth at MIN, 10/25/12).
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ASSISTANT COACHES
JAY GRUDEN
Jay Gruden was named the 29th head
coach of the Washington Redskins on
January 9, 2014.
In his first season with Washington, Gruden
helped guide three different quarterbacks
(Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins and Colt
McCoy) to victories as starters. The team
set franchise records in completions (364)
and completion percentage (66.5), with two
players earning Pro Bowl berths – tackle
Trent Williams and running back Alfred
Morris.
Before joining the Redskins, Gruden spent his previous three seasons as offensive
coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. In his tenure in Cincinnati, the Bengals
averaged 10 wins a season, making three consecutive playoff appearances and
earning an AFC North championship in 2013. Members of the Bengals’ offense
accounted for seven Pro Bowl selections in his three seasons in Cincinnati.
Gruden was tasked with the development of quarterback Andy Dalton, a
2011 second-round pick. In three seasons together, Gruden helped Dalton
to a 30-18 regular season record as a starter (.625), as Dalton’s 30 wins in
that time frame ranked tied for fifth-most among NFL quarterbacks. Dalton’s
80 passing touchdowns rank third-most in NFL history for a quarterback in
his first three seasons, trailing only Dan Marino (98) and Peyton Manning
(85). Prior to joining the Bengals, Gruden served two years with the Florida
Tuskers of the United Football League from 2009-10.
Gruden coached for seven seasons (2002-08) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
earning a Super Bowl championship ring as an offensive assistant in 2002.
There he worked under his brother, Jon, then the Bucs’ head coach, and
current Redskins Executive Vice President/General Manager Bruce Allen, the
Bucs’ general manager from 2004-08. Gruden helped guide the Buccaneers
to the team’s first league championship, a 48-21 victory in Super Bowl XXXVII.
Gruden also ranks among the most outstanding players and coaches in
the history of the Arena Football League, having won six combined league
championships – four as a quarterback and two as a head coach. Gruden
played quarterback (2002-03) and served as head coach (2004-08) of the
AFL’s Orlando Predators, all while simultaneously working as an offensive
assistant with the Buccaneers. In all, Gruden served as head coach of
the Predators for nine seasons (1998-2001 and 2004-08), leading the
Predators to four championship game appearances and two league
titles as a coach. During a two-year hiatus from coaching the Predators
in 2002-03, he returned to the playing field as Orlando’s quarterback,
leading the Predators to playoff appearances in both seasons.
In his eight seasons as a player in the AFL, Gruden completed 1,673of-2,775 passes (60.3 percent) for 21,578 yards with 398 touchdowns
and 99 interceptions. In addition to his time with Orlando, he spent six
seasons (1991-96) at quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, winning
four AFL titles and being named MVP of ArenaBowl VII in 1993. He was
also named the 1992 AFL Most Valuable Player and was honored with
induction into the AFL Hall of Fame in 1999.
Gruden played quarterback for four seasons for former Redskins draft
pick Howard Schnellenberger at the University of Louisville (1985-88) and
was a two-time team MVP.
Gruden was born March 4, 1967 in Tiffin, Ohio. He and his wife, Sherry,
have three sons — J.J., Joey and Jack.
JAY GRUDEN COACHING CAPSULE
Coaching Years in NFL: 12th year (2nd as Head Coach)
Jaguars Head Coach: 2nd year
Regular Season Record: 6-16-0 (.273)
Postseason Record: 0-0 (N/A)
WASHINGTON ASSISTANT COACHES
Defensive Line�� Robb Akey
Administrative Assistant��Barbara Allen
Assistant Special Teams�� Bradford Banta
Defensive Coordinator�� Joe Barry
Director of Player Development��Malcolm Blacken
Offensive Line��Bill Callahan
Quarterbacks�� Matt Cavanaugh
Head Strength & Conditioning��Mike Clark
Assistant Offensive Line��Shane Day
Assistant Strength & Conditioning��Chad Englehart
Defensive Backs��Perry Fewell
Defensive Quality Control��Chad Grimm
Wide Receivers�� Ike Hilliard
Running Backs�� Randy Jordan
Director of Football Operations�� Paul Kelly
Assistant Strength & Conditioning/Skill Development��Joe Kim
Special Teams Coordinator�� Ben Kotwica
Offensive Coordinator��Sean McVay
Special Projects/Assistant Special Teams��Brett Munsey
Linebackers�� Kirk Olivadotti
Tight Ends��Wes Phillips
Offensive Quality Control�� Aubrey Pleasant
Defensive Quality Control��Dave Ragone
SMITH/GRUDEN MATCH-UP
- Head Coach Lovie Smith is 1-4 against the Washington Redskins and
1-0 against Washington Head Coach Jay Gruden.
- Gruden is 0-1 against the 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
2-3.2500-0
-
TOTALS
168-141
.544
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
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Drafted
Team
Notes
1999 (1st Rd., 17th overall)
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.
CB Tim Jennings signed with Tampa Bay on September
7, after spending his past five seasons with the Chicago
Bears (2010-14), including three playing for Buccaneers
Head Coach Lovie Smith from 2010-12. Now in his 10th
year, Jennings has played in 131 games, with 95 starts,
totaling 437 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 78 passes
defensed, 20 interceptions (279 return yards, three touchdowns), nine
forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. His 15 interceptions since 2011
are tied for the second-most in the NFL during that span. A two-time Pro
Bowl selection (2012-13) and a second-team AP All-Pro choice (2012),
Jennings led the NFL in interceptions in 2012, winning Defensive Player
of the Month for September. He was also a member of the Super Bowl XLI
Champion Indianapolis Colts.
FREE AGENTS
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.
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.
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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
• Pepsi Rookie Of The Week (Week 3 at HOU, 2015) - 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,
2015) - 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).
RB DOUG MARTIN
• FedEx Ground Player of the Week (Week 5 vs. JAC, 2015) - 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, 2015)
DT GERALD MCCOY
• NFC Defensive Player of the Week Nominee (Week 5 vs. JAC, 2015)
- 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, 2015) 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, 2015)
- 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, 2015) - 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 fifthhighest by a rookie in franchise history.
• Pepsi Rookie Of The Week (Week 5 vs. JAC, 2015) - Completed 13of-19 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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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 10.5 sacks, tied for the eighthmost in the NFL during that span.
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 has the sixth-most sacks per game in the
NFL, averaging 2.93 sacks per game.
MOST SACKS PER GAME
(Since Week 9, 2014)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Team
Games Sacks
St. Louis Rams
14
53
Baltimore Ravens
14
50
Green Bay Packers
14
46
Denver Broncos
15
44
Philadelphia Eagles
15
44
14
41
13
38
Carolina Panthers
13
37
New York Giants
15
42
Pittsburgh Steelers
14
38
Sacks Per Game
3.79
3.57
3.29
2.93
2.93
2.93
2.92
2.85
2.80
2.71
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).
NFL SACK LEADERS
(Since Week 9, 2014)
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
6.
8.
8.
8.
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Player (Team)
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
LB Justin Houston (KC)
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
17.5
16.0
13.0
12.5
11.5
11.0
11.0
10.5
10.5
10.5
JACQUIES SMITH
THE REAL MCCOY
MCCOY IN 2015
Through five games this season, Pro Football Focus gives DT Gerald McCoy
the fifth-best pass-rushing grade amongst defensive tackles.
MCCOY SINCE 2012
Since 2012, McCoy has the most sacks by any defensive tackle in the NFL
NFL SACK LEADERS - DEFENSIVE TACKLES (2012-15)
McCoy has 4.5 sacks this season, tied for the sixth-most in the NFL.
2015 NFL SACK LEADERS
RankPlayer
1.
2.
DE Chandler Jones (NE)
2.
LB Julius Peppers (GB)
4.
DE Ezekiel Ansah (DET)
4.
DE Fletcher Cox (PHI)
6.
DT Gerald McCoy (TB)
6.
DE Allen Bailey (KC)
6.
6.
LB Derrick Morgan (TEN)
6.
DE DeMarcus Ware (DEN)
Sacks
6.5
5.5
5.5
5.0
5.0
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
McCoy leads all defensive tackles in sacks this year, while ranking third in
combined quarterbacks knockdowns and pressures.
2015 NFL SACK LEADERS - DEFENSIVE TACKLES
RankPlayer
1.
Gerald McCoy (TB)
2.
Geno Atkins (CIN)
3.
Jurrell Casey (TEN)
3.
Aaron Donald (STL)
5.
Mike Daniels (GB)
Sacks
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.5
3.0
RankPlayer
1.
Gerald McCoy (TB)
2.
Geno Atkins (CIN)
3.
Marcell Dareus (BUF)
4.
Jurrell Casey (TEN)
4.
Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
4.
Kyle Williams (BUF)
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)
Player (Team)
Geno Atkins (CIN)
Mike Daniels (GB)
Gerald McCoy (TB)
Jurrell Casey (TEN)
Tyrone Crawford (DAL)
Knockdowns Hurries
7.0
8.0
4.5
9.0
6.5
5.0
4.5
5.5
2.5
6.0
Total
15.0
13.5
11.5
10.0
8.5
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.
2015 NFL QB KNOCKDOWN & HURRY LEADERS - DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sacks
27.5
25.5
24.0
22.0
22.0
22.0
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
GERALD MCCOY
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THE REAL MCCOY
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 29.0 sacks, the fourth-most by a defensive
tackle in team history and tied for the eighth-most in franchise history.
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
30.0
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.
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
30.0
23.0
* Sacks were not an official stat until 1982. Logan is credited with 28.5 by Stats, Inc.
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GERALD MCCOY
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.
WR Antonio Brown (PIT)
13
2.
WR Jordy Nelson (GB)
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
11
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
26
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
Player RB James Wilder
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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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 59 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 second-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 Curtis Lofton (OAK)
LB Paul Posluszny (JAC)
Tackles
494
473
469
422
419
2012-15 NFL SOLO TACKLE LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
5.
LB Paul Posluszny (JAC)
LB Luke Kuechly (CAR)
LB James Laurinaitis (STL)
LB Karlos Dansby (CLE)
Solo Tackles
340
317
307
302
287
Since 2012 seasons, David has the second-most stuffs of any player in
football.
2012-15 STUFFS LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
DE Michael Bennett (SEA)
DE Calais Campbell (ARI)
DT Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
Stuffs
59.5
42.0
30.5
28.0
27.0
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
7.
7.
9.
10.
10.
DE J.J. Watt (HOU)
LB Von Miller (DEN)
DE Robert Quinn (STL)
DT Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
LB Ryan Kerrigan (WAS)
TFL
101
60
56
53
50
50
49
49
48
46
46
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 50 games, David compares
favorably to the future Hall of Famer.
D. BROOKS & L. DAVID
(First 50 Games Played)
PlayerTacklesSacks Stuffs INT PD FF FR
David
472
11.0
42.06227
2
Brooks
391
2.5
22.53285
1
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
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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)
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
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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 ninth-most in the NFL.
2012-15 NFL LEADERS IN RECEIVING YARDS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
WR Demaryius Thomas (DEN)
WR A.J. Green (CIN)
WR Andre Johnson (IND)
WR Brandon Marshall (NYJ)
WR Julio Jones (ATL)
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
WR Vincent Jackson (TB)
WR T.Y. Hilton (IND)
Rec.
315
345
345
299
322
316
273
278
240
247
Yards
5,021
5,010
4,531
4,348
4,104
4,035
4,009
3,983
3,916
3,745
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.
WR Mark Carrier, 1987-92
2.
WR Kevin House, 1980-86
3.
TE Jimmie Giles, 1978-86
4.
WR Vincent Jackson, 2012-Pres.
5.
WR Joey Galloway, 2004-08
6.
WR Keyshawn Johnson, 2000-03
7.
RB James Wilder, 1981-89
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
3,916
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
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
*Recorded one 100-yard game in postseason.
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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 seasons are the
seventh-most in the NFL, and his seven catches of 50+ yards are tied for
the eighth-most in the league.
2012-15 MOST 25+ YARD RECEPTIONS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
6
7.
7.
7.
10.
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
WR Desean Jackson (WAS)
WR Torrey Smith (SF)
WR A.J. Green (CIN)
25+ Yd. Rec
52
43
42
38
38
37
36
36
36
35
2012-15 MOST 50+ YARD RECEPTIONS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8.
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
10
9
8
7
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 188 first down receptions are the ninth-most
in the NFL and his 78.2 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. TE Rob Gronkowski (NE)
3. WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
3. WR Lance Moore (DET)
5. WR Malcom Floyd (SD)
Rec
240
199
315
135
130
1st%
78.3
77.9
77.8
77.8
77.7
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)
Brandon Marshall (NYJ)
Demaryius Thomas (DEN)
Antonio Brown (PIT)
Roddy White (ATL)
Dez Bryant (DAL)
Vincent Jackson (TB)
DeSean Jackson (WAS)
Steve Smith Sr. (BAL)
Rec. Yds/Gm
92.2
85.3
78.6
77.9
76.4
73.8
72.0
71.8
70.7
70.7
MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS - ACTIVE WIDE RECEIVERS (2008-15)
Rank
1.
2.
2.
4.
5.
6.
6.
8.
8.
10.
10.
32
1st Dn.
188
155
245
105
101
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
72
61
60
56
54
49
49
48
48
47
47
VINCENT JACKSON
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)
4. LB Kiko Alonso (PHI)
4. S Duron Harmon (NE)
4. CB Desmond Trufant (ATL)
201320142015Total INT
5
2
2
9
3
4
0
7
4
3
0
7
2
3
3
7
4
0
1
5
2
1
2
5
2
3
0
5
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.
JOHNTHAN BANKS
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
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HOW TO DOUGIE
MARTIN IN 2015
RB Doug Martin has been one of the top rushers in the NFL this year,
totaling 405 rushing yards in five games, the fifth-most rush yards per
game (81.0) in the league through six weeks.
2015 NFL RUSHING YARDS PER GAME LEADERS
Rank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Player (Team)
Chris Ivory (NYJ)
Adrian Peterson (MIN)
Matt Forte (CHI)
Doug Martin (TB)
GP
4
5
6
6
5
Rush Yds.
460
432
507
505
405
Yds./Gm.
115.0
86.4
84.5
84.2
81.0
Much of Martin’s success has come from creating big runs. At this point in
the season, Martin has 14 rushes of 10 or more yards, tied for the secondmost by any running back in the NFL.
MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS - (Team History)
RankPlayer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
RB Warrick Dunn, 1997-2008
7.
8.
9.
FB/RB Earnest Graham, 2004-11
9.
RB Lars Tate, 1988-89
- Martin ran for 123 yards against Jacksonville (10/11/15), his ninth
career 100-yard rushing game, tied for the fourth-most in team history.
MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES – Team History
2015 NFL RUSHES OF 10+ YARDS
Rank
1.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2.
Player (Team)
Chris Ivory (NYJ)
Doug Martin (TB)
Justin Forsett (BAL)
Matt Forte (CHI)
Carlos Hyde (SF)
10+ Yd. Rushes
15
14
14
14
14
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MARTIN IN TAMPA BAY HISTORY
In Week 4 against Carolina (10/4), Martin recorded his 15th rushing
touchdown, tying him with Lars Tate and Earnest Graham for eighth-most
in franchise history. In Week 7 against Baltimore last season (10/12),
Martin passed FB/RB Earnest Graham for the ninth-most rushing yards
in team history.
In Week 5 at New Orleans, Martin became the 10th Buccaneers player to
rush for at least 2,000 career yards.
MOST RUSHING YARDS - (Team History)
RankPlayer
1.
2.
3.
RB Warrick Dunn, 1997-2008
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
FB/RB Earnest Graham, 2004-11
TDs
58
37
24
21
24
19
17
16
15
15
Yards
5,957
5,088
4,986
3,677
3,364
3,061
3,057
2,853
2,809
2,047
Rank
1.
2.
3.
3.
4.
4.
4.
Player
100-Yd. Games
RB James Wilder, 1981-89 14
RB Warrick Dunn, 1997-2001, 2008
11
9
9
8*
8**
8
*Includes one playoff game
**Includes Super Bowl XXXVII
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.
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
MOST RUSHING YARDS - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
Rank
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. Player RB James Wilder
RB Doug Martin*
RB James Wilder
RB Ricky Bell
RB Errict Rhett
Year
1984
2012
1985
1979
1995
Yards
1,544
1,454
1,300
1,263
1,207
*-Rookie
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DOUG MARTIN
HOW TO DOUGIE
MOST RUSHING TDs - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
Rank
1.
2.
3. 4.
4. 4.
RB Doug Martin
RB Errict Rhett
RB Earnest Graham
FB Mike Alstott
RB James Wilder
Year
1984
2012
1995
2007
2001
1985
TDs
13
11
11
10
10
10
MOST TOUCHDOWNS - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)
Rank
1.
2. 2. 4.
4. 4. 7. 7. 7. 7. Player RB James Wilder
RB 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)
*-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).
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.
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.
MOST YARDS-PER-CARRY - SINGLE GAME - (Min. 25 carries)
Name
1. Jamaal Charles (KC)
2. Demarco Murray (DAL)
3. Doug Martin (TB)
Att
25
25
25
Yds/Rush
10.4
10.1
10.0
Date (Opp.)
01/03/12 (DEN)
10/23/11 (STL)
11/4/12 (OAK)
MOST RUSHING YARDS IN A HALF - (Since 1991)
Name
1. Adrian Peterson (MIN)
2. Doug Martin (TB)
3. Jerome Harrison (CLE)
4. Corey Dillon (CIN)
5. Barry Sanders (DET)
Half, Yds
2nd, 253
2nd, 220
2nd, 213
2nd, 201
2nd, 200
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)
MOST RUSHING YARDS IN A GAME - (NFL History)
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)
9. Demarco Murray (DAL)*
10. Doug Martin (TB)*
10. Mike Anderson (DEN)*
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
*-Rookie
DOUG MARTIN
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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.
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:
2
LOST:
3
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
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
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
SCORE BY QUARTERS
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
SCORING
Brindza
Martin
Jackson
Barth
Seferian-Jenkins
Sims
Smith, J.
Winston
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
TD
0
4
2
0
2
2
1
1
12
19
OPPONENTS
109
36
60
13
24/60 40.0%
2/2 100.0%
30:29
1614
322.8
317
5.1
602
120.4
155
1012
202.4
15/107
1119
147/95
64.6
3
22/45.7
34.8
32/285
12/5
19
4
12
3
BUCCANEERS
93
28
55
10
22/67 32.8%
4/6 66.7%
29:31
1704
340.8
314
5.4
612
122.4
151
1092
218.4
11/82
1174
152/86
56.6
7
19/42.1
39.7
48/391
7/3
12
4
7
1
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
1
2
47
42
9
38
R
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
4
P
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
0
7
12
Rt
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
3
31
34
PAT
6-8
0-0
0-0
3-3
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
9-11
16-18
4
23
34
2P
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1-1
0-1
OT
0
0
FG
6-12
0-0
0-0
3-3
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
9-15
6-8
No
Yds
Avg
Lg
90
37
20
3
1
151
155
405
135
62
10
0
612
602
4.5
3.6
3.1
3.3
0.0
4.1
3.9
39
15
9
7
0
39
21
RECEIVING
Jackson
Sims
Evans
Martin
Murphy
Seferian-Jenkins
Myers
Humphries
Rainey
Brate
Shepard
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
No
20
14
13
11
9
7
6
2
2
1
1
86
95
Yds
306
193
174
94
169
139
60
14
12
7
6
1174
1119
Avg
15.3
13.8
13.4
8.5
18.8
19.9
10.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
13.7
11.8
Lg
23
56
21
16
54
41t
17
12
8
7
6
56
59
TD
INTERCEPTIONS
McDougald
Alexander
Conte
Verner
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
No
1
1
1
0
3
7
Yds
1
0
-2
28
27
114
Avg
1.0
0.0
-2.0
-9.0
16.3
Lg
1
0
-2
28
28
46t
TD
Avg
42.1
42.1
45.7
Net
39.7
39.7
34.8
TB
0
0
2
In20
5
5
8
Lg
56
56
63
Bk
0
0
0
PUNT RETURNS
Rainey
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
Ret
15
15
12
FC
1
1
3
Yds
199
199
44
Avg
13.3
13.3
3.7
Lg
58
58
13
TD
0
0
0
KICKOFF RETURNS
Rainey
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
Ret
8
8
8
Yds
239
239
205
Avg
29.9
29.9
25.6
Lg
38
38
42
TD
0
0
0
30-39 40-49
1-1
2-2
2-3
1-3
3-4
3-5
2-2
0-2
50+
0-0
2-4
2-4
0-0
Lg
47
58
58
39
PUNTING
Schum
BUCS
OPPONENTS
TOTAL
110
148
S
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RUSHING
Martin
Sims
Winston
Rainey
Lane
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
No
19
19
22
FIELD GOALS
Barth
Brindza
BUCCANEERS
OPPONENTS
PTS
24
24
14
12
12
12
6
6
110
148
Yds
799
799
1005
1-19
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-1
20-29
0-0
1-2
1-2
3-3
TD
3
0
1
0
0
4
4
2
2
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
7
12
Brindza: ( ) (55G, 52S, 35G, 22G, 30G) (58G, 41WR, 33WR, 57WL) (42G, 29RU, 43WL)
Barth: ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (35G, 35G, 47G)
Buccaneers: ( ) (55G, 52S, 35G, 22G, 30G) (58G, 41WR, 33WR, 57WL) (42G, 29RU, 43WL)
(35G, 45G, 47G)
OPPONENTS: ( ) (42WL) (43RU, 39G, 19G) (24G, 27G, 27G) (31G)
SACKS: McCoy 4.5, Smith 4.0, Jones 2.0, Alexander 1.0, David 1.0, Lansanah 1.0, Melton 1.0,
Verner 0.5.
Buccaneers 15.0, Opponents 11.0
FUM/LOST: Winston 3/1, Rainey 2/0, Hawley, 1/1, Martin 1/1.
PASSING
Att
Comp
Yds
Cmp%
Yds/Att
TD
TD%
INT
INT%
Lg
Sack/Lost
Winston
152
86
1174
56.6
7.72
7
4.6
7
4.6
56
11/82
BUCCANEERS
152
86
1174
56.6
7.72
7
4.6
7
4.6
54
11/82
77.6
OPPONENTS
147
95
1119
64.6
7.61
12
8.2
3
2.0
59
15/107
106.4
0
Rating
77.6
0
0
0
0
0
2
2015 BUCCANEERS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Tackles
Solo Assist Total
Player
TFL
Sack
Sacks
Yds QBP
Interceptions
INT Yds
TD
PD
FF
Fumbles
FR Yds
TD
Lavonte David
21
23
44
2
1.0
4.0
1
-
-
-
4
1
-
-
-
Kwon Alexander
18
14
32
2
1.0
5.5
2
1
0
-
6
-
-
-
-
Chris Conte
23
4
27
3
-
-
-
1
-2
0
2
2
-
-
-
Bradley McDougald
17
9
26
1
-
-
-
1
1
0
1
-
-
-
-
Clinton McDonald
17
8
25
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Tim Jennings
12
5
17
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
1
0
0
Danny Lansanah
10
6
16
2
1.0
4.0
1
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Sterling Moore
11
4
15
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
9
6
15
3
-
-
1
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Gerald McCoy
11
3
14
5
4.5
36.5
6
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Alterraun Verner
12
1
13
-
0.5
3.0
1
0
28
0
1
-
-
-
-
Jacquies Smith
1
William Gholston
10
2
12
4
4.0
38.0
6
-
-
-
-
2
1
3
D.J. Swearinger
8
3
11
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
1
12
-
George Johnson
6
4
10
1
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
1
0
0
Johnthan Banks
5
3
8
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Henry Melton
3
4
7
1
1.0
1.0
1
-
-
-
-
1
1
0
0
Tony McDaniel
3
1
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mike Jenkins
4
0
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
Bruce Carter
3
1
4
-
-
-
2
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
Major Wright
3
1
4
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Keith Tandy
2
2
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Howard Jones
2
0
2
2
2.0
15.0
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
T.J. Fatinikun
0
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
210
105
315
29
15.0 ###
24
3
27
0
26
8
5
15
1
Totals
2015 SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS
Tackles
Player
Danny Lansanah
Bruce Carter
Andrew DePaola
T.J. Fatinikun
Russell Shepard
Keith Tandy
Donteea Dye
Chris Conte
D.J. Swearinger
Alterraun Verner
Totals
Solo Assist Total
5
0
5
3
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
20
0
Blocked Kicks
FG PAT Punt
Fumbles
20
FF
1
-
1
FR
-
TD
-
0
Return Touchdowns
3-yard fumble return by Jacquies Smith, vs. Jacksonville, 10/11/15
Safeties
William Gholston
0
1
0
Totals
0
1
0
Own Fumbles
Total Lost
OR
OOB
Joe Hawley
Doug Martin
Bobby Rainey
Jameis Winston
1
1
2
3
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
Totals
7
3
4
0
0
Miscellaneous Tackles/Fumbles
Tackles
FF
FR
Mike Evans
Joe Hawley
Ali Marpet
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
TFL - Tackles for Loss
FF - Forced Fumbles
Charles Sims
Jameis Winston
2
1
0
0
0
2
Yds - Yards
FR - Fumble Recoveries
Totals
8
0
2
QBP - Quarterback Pressures
OR - Own Recovered
PD - Passes Defensed
OOB - Out of Bounds
Key
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
IR = Injured Reserve
RES = Reserve
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
TEN
@no
@hou
CAR
JAX
@was
@atl
NYG
DAL
@phi
@ind
ATL
NO
@stl
CHI
@car
Adjei-Barimah, Jude
CB
2
0
0
0 PS
PS
PS
P
P
Alexander, Kwon
LB
5
5
0
0 MLB
MLB
MLB
MLB
MLB
Banks, Johnthan
CB
3
3
0
2 CB
CB
CB
IA
IA
Barth, Connor
K
1
0
0
0 N
N
N
N
P
Bell, Kenny
WR
0
0
0
0 IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
Brate, Cameron
TE
3
1
0
0 PS
N
P
P
TE
Brindza, Kyle
K
4
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
N
Brown, Kourtnei
DE
1
0
0
1 IA
P
PS
N
N
Carter, Bruce
LB
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Cherilus, Gosder
T
5
5
0
0 RT
RT
RT
RT
RT
Claiborne, Imoan
CB
0
0
0
0 PS
PS
PS
N
N
Clay, Kaelin
WR
0
0
0
0 PS
N
N
N
N
Conte, Chris
S
5
4
0
0 P
SS
SS
SS
SS
David, Lavonte
LB
5
5
0
0 WLB
WLB
WLB
WLB
WLB
DePaola, Andrew
LS
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Dotson, Demar
T
0
0
0
0 IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
Dye, Donteea
WR
1
0
0
0 PS
PS
PS
PS
P
English, Larry
DE
0
0
0
0 IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
Evans, Mike
WR
4
3
0
1 IA
P
WR
WR
WR
Everett, Antoine
G
0
0
0
0 N
N
N
PS
PS
Fatinikun, T.J.
DE
2
0
0
2 IA
IA
P
P
IR
Fragel, Reid
T
1
0
0
0 PS
PS
PS
N
P
Frey, Isaiah
CB
0
0
0
0 N
PS
PS
PS
PS
George, Jeremiah
LB
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Gholston, William
DL
5
2
0
0 P
P
P
DE
DE
Glennon, Mike
QB
0
0
5
0 DNP
DNP
DNP
DNP
DNP
Griffin, Ryan
QB
0
0
0
5 IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
Hall, Rannell
WR
0
0
0
0 PS
PS
N
N
PS
Hawley, Joe
C
4
3
0
0 N
P
C
C
C
Humphries, Adam
WR
3
0
0
1 P
P
IA
P
PS
Jackson, Vincent
WR
5
4
0
0 WR
P
WR
WR
WR
James, Mike
RB
0
0
0
3 IA
IA
IA
PS
PS
Jenkins, Mike
CB
3
2
0
2 IA
IA
P
CB
CB
Jennings, Tim
CB
5
3
0
0 P
P
CB
CB
CB
Johnson, George
DE
5
3
0
0 DE
DE
DE
P
P
Johnson, James-Michael
LB
1
0
0
0 P
N
N
N
N
Jones, Howard
DE
1
0
0
0 PS
PS
PS
PS
P
Keyes, Josh
LB
0
0
0
0 PS
PS
N
N
N
Kush, Eric
C
0
0
0
1 IA
N
N
N
N
Lane, Jorvorskie
FB
5
2
0
0 P
P
FB
FB
P
Lansanah, Danny
LB
5
4
0
0 SLB
SLB
SLB
P
SLB
Lemon, Orie
LB
2
0
0
0 N
P
PS
N
P
Lott, Derrick
DT
0
0
0
0 N
PS
N
PS
PS
Mankins, Logan
G
4
4
0
1 LG
LG
LG
LG
IA
Marpet, Ali
OL
5
5
0
0 RG
RG
RG
RG
RG
Martin, Doug
RB
5
5
0
0 RB
RB
RB
RB
RB
Martin, Josh
DE
2
0
0
0 N
N
P
P
N
Masifilo, Matthew
OL
2
0
0
2 P
IA
IA
P
N
McCoy, Gerald
DT
5
5
0
0 DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
McDaniel, Tony
DT
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
McDonald, Clinton
DT
5
5
0
0 DT
DT
DT
DT
DT
McDougald, Bradley
S
5
5
0
0 FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
Melton, Henry
DT
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Moore, Sterling
CB
5
1
0
0 P
P
P
CB
P
Murphy, Louis
WR
5
1
0
0 WR
P
P
P
P
Myers, Brandon
TE
5
3
0
0 P
TE
P
TE
TE
Pamphile, Kevin
T
5
1
0
0 P
P
P
P
LG
Rainey, Bobby
RB
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Schum, Jacob
P
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Seferian-Jenkins, Austin
TE
2
2
0
3 TE
TE
IA
IA
IA
Shepard, Russell
WR
3
1
0
2 P
WR
P
IA
IA
Shirley, Josh
DE
0
0
0
0 N
N
N
N
PS
Sims, Charles
RB
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Smith, Donovan
T
5
5
0
0 LT
LT
LT
LT
LT
Smith, Evan
C
2
2
0
3 C
C
IA
IA
IA
Smith, Jacquies
DE
5
5
0
0 DE
DE
DE
DE
DE
Spence, Akeem
DT
0
0
0
0 PUP
PUP
PUP
PUP
PUP
Spencer, Evan
WR
0
0
0
0 N
N
PS
PS
PS
Stanford, Julian
LB
0
0
0
0 N
PS
N
N
N
Stocker, Luke
TE
3
3
0
2 TE
TE
TE
IA
IA
Swearinger, D.J.
S
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Tandy, Keith
S
5
0
0
0 P
P
P
P
P
Verner, Alterraun
CB
5
2
0
0 CB
CB
P
P
P
Wallace, Martin
T
0
0
0
0 PS
N
PS
PS
N
Warren, Jeremiah
OL
3
0
1
1 DNP
IA
P
P
P
Westbrook, Tevin
TE
0
0
0
0 N
N
N
PS
PS
Winston, Jameis
QB
5
5
0
0 QB
QB
QB
QB
QB
Wright, Major
S
2
1
0
3 SS
IA
IA
IA
P
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
62 Evan Smith
74 Ali Marpet
78 Gosder Cherilus
87 Austin Seferian-Jenkins
18 Louis Murphy
64 Kevin Pamphile
60 Jeremiah Warren
68 Joe Hawley
WR
QB
RB
FB
13 Mike Evans
3 Jameis Winston
22 Doug Martin
46 Jorvorskie Lane
89 Russell Shepard
8 Mike Glennon
34 Charles Sims
DE
DT
DT
DE
SLB
MLB
WLB
CB
CB
SS
FS
92 William Gholston
93 Gerald McCoy
98 Clinton McDonald
56 Jacquies Smith
51 Danny Lansanah
58 Kwon Alexander
54 Lavonte David
28 Tim Jennings
27 Johnthan Banks
31 Major Wright
30 Bradley McDougald
79 Reid Fragel
82 Brandon Myers
DEFENSE
94 George Johnson
90 Henry Melton
77 Tony McDaniel
95 Howard Jones
45 Orie Lemon
50 Bruce Carter
52 Jeremiah George
21 Alterraun Verner
24 Mike Jenkins
36 D.J. Swearinger
23 Chris Conte
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
5 Jacob Schum
8 Mike Glennon
Rookies Underlined
Players Not Currently On Active Roster
T - 69 Demar Dotson
DT - 97 Akeem Spence
88 Luke Stocker
84 Cameron Brate
17 Donteea Dye
4 Ryan Griffin
43 Bobby Rainey
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
Galveston, TX
Fairfield, OH
St. Petersburg, FL
Lakewood, CA
Oakland, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Bradenton, FL
Antioch, CA
Maben, MS
Orangeburg, SC
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
Panama City, FL
Salinas, CA
Miami, FL
Bakersfield, CA
Catheys Valley, CA
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Owings Mills, MD
Columbia, SC
Somerville, MA
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Prairie City, IA
Colorado Springs, CO
Naperville, IL
Fox Island, WA
Berea, KY
Houston, TX
Grapevine, TX
Detroit, MI
Oklahoma City, OK
Glassboro, NJ
Woodbridge, VA
Jacksonville, AR
(as of 10/10/15)
How Acq.
D1-'15
W (NO)-'15
FA-'15
D3-'13
FA-'15
D1-'14
FA-'15
UFA (NYG)-'14
UFA (TEN)-'14
D1b-'12
UFA (CHI)-'15
UFA (OAK)-'14
UFA (DAL)-'15
D2-'13
FA-'15
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-'14
UFA (GB)-'14
D5b-'14
FA-'15
T (NE)-'14
D2b-'15
D2a-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
W(ATL)-'15
UFA (NYG)-'14
UFA (SD)-'12
FA-'15
D2-'14
D4-'11
W (PHI)-'13
UFA (DAL)-'15
D4b-'13
D1-'10
T (DET)-'15
FA-'15
UFA (SEA)-'14
RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM
Wt.
Age
NFL Exp.
College
307
23
3
Illinois
HS Hometown
Fort Walton Beach, FL
How Acq.
D4a-'13
INJURED RESERVE/DESIGNATED FOR RETURN
Wt.
Age
NFL Exp.
College
315
30
7
Southern Miss
HS Hometown
Alexandria, LA
How Acq.
FA-'09
INJURED RESERVE
Age
NFL Exp.
College
29
7
Northern Illinois
23
R
Nebraska
24
2
Toledo
HS Hometown
Aurora, IL
Boulder, CO
Perrysburg, OH
How Acq.
FA-'14
D5-'15
FA-'14
Wt.
195
200
223
325
314
257
208
235
PRACTICE SQUAD
Age NFL Exp.
22
R
22
R
24
3
23
R
25
R
22
R
22
R
23
R
HS Hometown
Spartanburg, SC
Miami, FL
Haines City, FL
Richmond, TX
Kennesaw, GA
Coconut Creek, FL
Vernon Hills, IL
Fontana, CA
How Acq.
FA-'15
FA-'15
D6-'13
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
Wt.
187
RESERVE/RETIRED
Age
NFL Exp.
College
26
3
North Carolina State
HS Hometown
Lincolnton, NC
How Acq.
FA-'14
No.
3
4
5
8
10
13
17
18
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
30
31
34
36
37
38
43
45
46
48
50
51
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
68
70
74
76
77
78
79
82
83
84
87
88
89
90
92
93
94
95
98
Name
Jameis Winston
Ryan Griffin
Jacob Schum
Mike Glennon
Connor Barth
Mike Evans
Donteea Dye
Louis Murphy
Alterraun Verner
Doug Martin
Chris Conte
Mike Jenkins
Sterling Moore
Johnthan Banks
Tim Jennings
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
Jeremiah Warren
Evan Smith
Kevin Pamphile
Joe Hawley
Logan Mankins
Ali Marpet
Donovan Smith
Tony McDaniel
Gosder Cherilus
Reid Fragel
Brandon Myers
Vincent Jackson
Cameron Brate
Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Luke Stocker
Russell Shepard
Henry Melton
William Gholston
Gerald McCoy
George Johnson
Howard Jones
Clinton McDonald
Pos.
QB
QB
P
QB
K
WR
WR
WR
CB
RB
S
CB
CB
CB
CB
S
S
RB
S
S
CB
RB
LB
FB
LS
LB
LB
LB
LB
DE
LB
OL
C
T
C
G
OL
T
DT
T
T
TE
WR
TE
TE
TE
WR
DT
DL
DT
DE
DE
DT
Ht.
6-4
6-5
5-11
6-6
5-11
6-5
6-0
6-2
5-10
5-9
6-2
5-10
5-10
6-2
5-8
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
6-3
6-2
6-5
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-6
6-7
6-7
6-8
6-3
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-1
6-3
6-6
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-2
Wt.
231
210
211
225
193
231
195
200
187
223
203
197
202
185
185
209
204
211
208
205
200
212
242
258
230
240
235
234
233
260
227
325
308
315
302
308
307
338
305
316
308
256
230
235
262
253
195
290
281
300
265
238
297
No.
97
Name
Akeem Spence
Pos.
DT
Ht.
6-1
No.
69
Name
Demar Dotson
Pos.
T
Ht.
6-9
No.
57
80
96
Name
Larry English
Kenny Bell
T.J. Fatinikun
Pos.
DE
WR
DE
Ht.
6-2
6-1
6-2
Wt.
255
197
250
No.
11
16
25
67
75
81
85
91
Name
Adam Humphries
Rannell Hall
Mike James
Antoine Everett
Derrick Lott
Tevin Westbrook
Evan Spencer
Josh Shirley
Pos.
WR
WR
RB
OL
DT
TE
WR
DE
Ht.
5-11
6-1
5-10
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-2
6-1
No.
41
Name
C.J. Wilson
Pos.
CB
Ht.
5-11
Age
21
25
26
25
29
22
22
28
26
26
26
30
25
26
31
24
27
25
24
26
23
28
28
28
28
27
30
23
25
25
21
28
29
24
26
33
22
22
30
31
24
30
32
24
23
27
25
29
24
27
27
25
28
NFL Exp.
R
2
1
3
8
2
R
7
6
4
5
8
5
3
10
3
6
2
3
4
R
4
5
3
2
5
4
2
4
2
R
1
6
2
6
11
R
R
10
8
2
7
11
1
2
5
3
7
3
6
4
1
7
College
Florida State
Tulane
Buffalo
North Carolina
Texas A&M
Heidelberg
Florida
UCLA
Boise State
California
South Florida
SMU
Mississippi State
Georgia
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
South Florida
Idaho State
Purdue
UNLV
Fresno State
Hobart
Penn State
Tennessee
Boston College
Ohio State
Iowa
Northern Colorado
Harvard
Washington
Tennessee
LSU
Texas
Michigan State
Oklahoma
Rutgers
Shepherd
Memphis
College
Clemson
UCF
Miami (FL)
McNeese State
Tennessee-Chattanooga
Florida
Ohio State
UNLV
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); George Warhop (offensive line coach); Andrew Weidinger (offensive quality control)
2015 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
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
8/20/1993
8/21/1993
2/22/1991
1/24/1992
7/31/1991
12/12/1989
11/17/1989
10/22/1988
1/14/1983
3/22/1985
12/24/1983
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
1/6/1987
11/15/1990
10/11/1986
2/3/1990
5/11/1987
9/4/1985
11/27/1990
10/16/1987
1/21/1989
9/29/1992
9/17/1990
9/19/1990
6/23/1993
7/19/1986
3/18/1990
7/17/1988
9/1/1991
2/12/1989
12/13/1988
9/20/1987
1/6/1994
7/1/1988
NFL Exp.
R
R
3
8
1
5
8
5
4
2
R
2
2
2
3
3
2
6
11
8
10
4
1
3
4
5
11
R
4
6
10
7
3
7
5
7
7
2
4
1
2
3
2
R
6
2
5
3
4
6
1
R
6
College
Bowling Green
LSU
Mississippi State
North Carolina
Harvard
North Carolina
Boston College
California
Nebraska
Rutgers
Heidelberg
Texas A&M
Ohio State
Iowa State
Michigan State
Tulane
UNLV
Northern Colorado
South Florida
Georgia
Rutgers
Shepherd
Texas A&M
Connecticut
Oklahoma State
Fresno State
Hobart
Boise State
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Memphis
Kansas
Texas
SMU
Florida
Iowa
Purdue
Western Kentucky
Buffalo
Washington
LSU
West Virginia
Penn State
Idaho State
Missouri
Tennessee
South Carolina
West Virginia
UCLA
South Florida
Florida State
Florida
Hometown
Columbus, OH
Oxford, AL
Maben, MS
Wilmington, NC
Naperville, IL
Havelock, NC
Somerville, MA
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Parkton, MD
Fairfield, OH
Galveston, TX
Clearwater, FL
Detroit, MI
Centreville, VA
Bakersfield, CA
Bradenton, FL
Orangeburg, SC
Glassboro, NJ
Woodbridge, VA
Lufkin, TX
Harrisburg, PA
Houston, TX
Catheys Valley, CA
Oakland, CA
Oklahoma City, OK
Columbia, SC
Jacksonville, AR
Dublin, OH
Grapevine, TX
Antioch, CA
St. Petersburg, FL
Prairie City, IA
Miami, FL
Griffin, GA
Hamburg, NY
Fox Island, WA
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Owings Mills, MD
Salinas, CA
Dallas, TX
Berea, KY
Greenwood, SC
Hopkinsville, KY
Lakewood, CA
Panama City, FL
Bessemer, AL
Miramar, FL
(as of 10/11/15)
15 GP/GS
2/1
5/5
3/3
1/0
3/1
5/0
5/5
5/4
5/5
5/0
1/0
4/3
1/0
5/0
5/2
0/0
0/0
4/3
5/4
3/2
5/3
5/3
1/0
5/2
5/4
2/0
4/4
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/0
5/5
5/5
5/0
5/1
5/1
5/3
5/1
5/0
5/0
2/2
3/1
5/0
5/5
2/2
5/5
3/3
5/0
5/0
5/2
3/0
5/5
2/2
No.
38
58
27
10
84
50
78
23
54
48
17
13
79
52
92
8
4
68
83
24
28
94
95
46
51
45
70
74
22
93
77
98
30
90
26
18
82
64
43
5
87
89
34
76
62
56
88
36
37
21
60
3
31
Name
Adjei-Barimah, Jude
Alexander, Kwon
Banks, Johnthan
Barth, Connor
Brate, Cameron
Carter, Bruce
Cherilus, Gosder
Conte, Chris
David, Lavonte
DePaola, Andrew
Dye, Donteea
Evans, Mike
Fragel, Reid
George, Jeremiah
Gholston, William
Glennon, Mike
Griffin, Ryan
Hawley, Joe
Jackson, Vincent
Jenkins, Mike
Jennings, Tim
Johnson, George
Jones, Howard
Lane, Jorvorskie
Lansanah, Danny
Lemon, Orie
Mankins, Logan
Marpet, Ali
Martin, Doug
McCoy, Gerald
McDaniel, Tony
McDonald, Clinton
McDougald, Bradley
Melton, Henry
Moore, Sterling
Murphy, Louis
Myers, Brandon
Pamphile, Kevin
Rainey, Bobby
Schum, Jacob
Shepard, Russell
Sims, Charles
Smith, Donovan
Smith, Evan
Smith, Jacquies
Stocker, Luke
Swearinger, D.J.
Tandy, Keith
Verner, Alterraun
Warren, Jeremiah
Winston, Jameis
Wright, Major
Pos.
CB
LB
CB
K
TE
LB
T
S
LB
LS
WR
WR
T
LB
DL
QB
QB
C
WR
CB
CB
DE
DE
FB
LB
LB
G
OL
RB
DT
DT
DT
S
DT
CB
WR
TE
T
RB
P
TE
WR
RB
T
C
DE
TE
S
S
CB
OL
QB
S
Ht.
5-11
6-1
6-2
5-11
6-5
6-2
6-7
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-0
6-5
6-8
5-11
6-6
6-6
6-5
6-3
6-5
5-10
5-8
6-4
6-4
5-11
6-1
6-1
6-4
6-4
5-9
6-4
6-7
6-2
6-1
6-3
5-10
6-2
6-3
6-5
5-8
5-11
6-5
6-1
6-0
6-6
6-2
6-2
6-5
5-10
5-10
5-10
6-3
6-4
5-11
Wt.
200
227
185
193
235
240
316
203
233
230
195
231
308
234
281
225
210
302
230
197
185
265
238
258
235
242
308
307
223
300
305
297
209
290
202
200
256
310
212
211
262
195
211
338
308
260
253
208
205
187
325
231
204
No.
97
Name
Spence, Akeem
Pos.
DT
Ht.
6-1
RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM
Wt.
Birthdate
NFL Exp.
College
307
11/29/1991
3
Illinois
HS Hometown
Fort Walton Beach, FL
15 GP/GS
0/0
No.
69
Name
Dotson, Demar
Pos.
T
Ht.
6-9
INJURED RESERVE/DESIGNATED FOR RETURN
Wt.
Birthdate
NFL Exp.
College
315
10/11/1985
7
Southern Miss
HS Hometown
Alexandria, LA
15 GP/GS
0/0
No.
80
57
96
Name
Bell, Kenny
English, Larry
Fatinikun, T.J.
Pos.
WR
DE
DE
Ht.
6-1
6-2
6-2
Wt.
197
255
250
INJURED RESERVE
Birthdate
NFL Exp.
2/25/1992
R
1/22/1986
7
7/28/1991
2
College
Nebraska
Northern Illinois
Toledo
HS Hometown
Boulder, CO
Aurora, IL
Perrysburg, OH
15 GP/GS
0/0
0/0
2/0
No.
67
16
11
25
75
91
85
81
Name
Everett, Antoine
Hall, Rannell
Humphries, Adam
James, Mike
Lott, Derrick
Shirley, Josh
Spencer, Evan
Westbrook, Tevin
Pos.
OL
WR
WR
RB
DT
DE
WR
TE
Ht.
6-3
6-1
5-11
5-10
6-4
6-1
6-2
6-5
Wt.
325
200
195
223
314
235
208
237
PRACTICE SQUAD
Birthdate
NFL Exp.
11/16/1991
R
1/30/1993
R
6/24/1993
R
4/13/1991
3
6/18/1990
R
1/4/1992
R
5/26/1993
R
2/17/1993
R
College
McNeese State
UCF
Clemson
Miami (FL)
Tennessee-Chattanooga
UNLV
Ohio State
Florida
HS Hometown
Richmond, TX
Miami, FL
Spartanburg, SC
Haines City, FL
Kennesaw, GA
Fontana, CA
Vernon Hills, IL
Coconut Creek, FL
15 GP/GS
0/0
0/0
2/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
No.
41
Name
Wilson, C.J.
Pos.
CB
Ht.
5-11
Wt.
187
RESERVE/RETIRED
Birthdate NFL Exp.
9/26/1989
3
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); 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
98
90
56
William Gholston
George Johnson
Howard Jones
Gerald McCoy
Tony McDaniel
Clinton McDonald
Henry Melton
Jacquies Smith
DL
DE
DE
DT
DT
DT
DT
DE
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
28
26
21
Jude Adjei-Barimah
Johnthan Banks
Mike Jenkins
Tim Jennings
Sterling Moore
Alterraun Verner
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
23
30
36
37
31
Chris Conte
Bradley McDougald
D.J. Swearinger
Keith Tandy
Major Wright
48
(as of 10/10/
Age
NFL Exp.
Ht.
Wt.
6-6
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-7
6-2
6-3
6-2
281
265
238
300
305
297
290
260
24
27
25
27
30
28
29
25
3
4
1
6
10
7
7
2
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 (6)
Bowling Green
Mississippi State
South Florida
Georgia
SMU
UCLA
5-11
6-2
5-10
5-8
5-10
5-10
200
185
197
185
202
187
23
26
30
31
25
26
R
3
8
10
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
79
68
70
74
64
76
62
60
Gosder Cherilus
Reid Fragel
Joe Hawley
Logan Mankins
Ali Marpet
Kevin Pamphile
Donovan Smith
Evan Smith
Jeremiah Warren
T
T
C
G
OL
T
T
C
OL
Offensive Line (9)
Boston College
Ohio State
UNLV
Fresno State
Hobart
Purdue
Penn State
Idaho State
South Florida
6-7
6-8
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-2
6-3
316
308
302
308
307
310
338
308
325
31
24
26
33
22
24
22
29
28
8
2
6
11
R
2
R
6
1
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
83
18
89
Donteea Dye
Mike Evans
Vincent Jackson
Louis Murphy
Russell Shepard
WR
WR
WR
WR
WR
Wide Receiver (5)
Heidelberg
Texas A&M
Northern Colorado
Florida
LSU
6-0
6-5
6-5
6-2
6-1
195
231
230
200
195
22
22
32
28
25
R
2
11
7
3
Mike Glennon
QB
6-6
225
25
3
8
College
Defensive Linemen (8)
Michigan State
Rutgers
Shepherd
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Memphis
Texas
Missouri
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 (2)
28
Jennings, Tim
77
McDaniel, Tony
CB
DT
5-8
6-7
185
305
8th Year (3)
10
Barth, Connor
78
Cherilus, Gosder
24
Jenkins, Mike
K
T
CB
5-11
6-7
5-10
7th Year (4)
98
McDonald, Clinton
90
Melton, Henry
18
Murphy, Louis
82
Myers, Brandon
DT
DT
WR
TE
6th Year (5)
68
Hawley, Joe
93
McCoy, Gerald
62
Smith, Evan
21
Verner, Alterraun
31
Wright, Major
(as of 10/10/15)
How Acq.
College
Hometown
11
11
Northern Colorado
Fresno State
Catheys Valley, CA
UFA (SD)-'12
T (NE)-'14
31
30
10
10
Georgia
Tennessee
Orangeburg, SC
Columbia, SC
FA-'15
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
6-2
6-3
6-2
6-3
297
290
200
256
28
29
28
30
7
7
7
7
Memphis
Texas
Florida
Iowa
Jacksonville, AR
Grapevine, TX
St. Petersburg, FL
Prairie City, IA
UFA (SEA)-'14
UFA (DAL)-'15
UFA(NYG)-'14
UFA (NYG)-'14
C
DT
C
CB
S
6-3
6-4
6-2
5-10
5-11
302
300
308
187
204
26
27
29
26
27
6
6
6
6
6
UNLV
Oklahoma
Idaho State
UCLA
Florida
Bakersfield, CA
Oklahoma City, OK
Salinas, CA
Lakewood, CA
Miramar, FL
FA-'15
D1-'10
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 (7)
27
Banks, Johnthan
92
Gholston, William
8
Glennon, Mike
46
Lane, Jorvorskie
30
McDougald, Bradley
89
Shepard, Russell
36
Swearinger, D.J.
CB
DL
QB
FB
S
WR
S
6-2
6-6
6-6
5-11
6-1
6-1
5-10
185
281
225
258
209
195
208
26
24
25
28
24
25
24
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Mississippi State
Michigan State
Texas A&M
Kansas
LSU
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
W (HOU)-'15
2nd Year (9)
48
DePaola, Andrew
13
Evans, Mike
79
Fragel, Reid
52
George, Jeremiah
4
Griffin, Ryan
64
Pamphile, Kevin
87
34
Sims, Charles
56
Smith, Jacquies
LS
WR
T
LB
QB
T
TE
RB
DE
6-2
6-5
6-8
5-11
6-5
6-5
6-5
6-0
6-2
230
231
308
234
210
310
262
211
260
28
22
24
23
25
24
23
25
25
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Rutgers
Texas A&M
Ohio State
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(ATL)-'15
W (JAX)-'15
W (NO)-'15
D5b-'14
D2-'14
D3-'14
W (BUF)-'14
Rookies/1st Year (10)
38
Adjei-Barimah, Jude
58
Alexander, Kwon
84
Brate, Cameron
17
Dye, Donteea
95
Jones, Howard
74
Marpet, Ali
5
Schum, Jacob
76
Smith, Donovan
60
Warren, Jeremiah
3
Winston, Jameis
CB
LB
TE
WR
DE
OL
P
T
OL
QB
5-11
6-1
6-5
6-0
6-4
6-4
5-11
6-6
6-3
6-4
200
227
235
195
235
307
211
338
325
231
23
21
24
22
R
R
1
R
1
R
1
R
1
R
Bowling Green
LSU
Harvard
Heidelberg
Shepherd
Hobart
Buffalo
Penn State
South Florida
Florida State
Columbus, OH
Oxford, AL
Naperville, IL
Fairfield, OH
Woodbridge, VA
Hamburg, NY
Owings Mills, MD
Panama City, FL
Bessemer, AL
FA-'15
D4-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
FA-'15
D2b-'15
FA-'15
D2a-'15
W (CLE)-'14
D1-'15
22
26
22
28
21
NFL Exp.
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)
* On Injured Reserve/Designated for Return
^ On Physically Unable to Perform List
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
Clinton McDonald (SEA)
Louis Murphy
Brandon Myers (NYG)
Alterraun Verner (TEN)
Jeremiah Warren
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)
Reid Fragel
Joe Hawley
Tim Jennings
Howard Jones
Orie Lemon
Tony McDaniel
Henry Melton (DAL)
Sterling Moore (DAL)
Jacob Schum
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
T.J. Fatinikun
William Gholston
Jorvorskie Lane
Danny Lansanah
Ali Marpet
Matthew Masifilo
GOZ-der SHARE-uh-luss
con-tee
luh-VON-tay
duh-paw-luh
fa-tin-ih-kun
GOAL-ston
juh-VORE-skee
lan-SAN-uh
Alley Mar-PET
mass-uh-FEE-low
Bradley McDougald
Kevin Pamphile
Jacob Schum
Jacquies Smith
D.J. Swearinger
Alterraun Verner
Mc-DOO-guld
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
2015 GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS
OFFENSE
OPP
TEN
@NO
@HOU
CAR
JAC
@WAS
@ATL
NYG
DAL
@PHI
@IND
ATL
NO
@STL
CHI
@CAR
WR
Jackson
Shepard
Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
LT
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
D. Smith
LG
Mankins
Mankins
Mankins
Mankins
Pamphile
C
E. Smith
E. Smith
J. Hawley
J. Hawley
J. Hawley
RG
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
Marpet
RT
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
Cherilus
TE
Seferian-Jenkins
Seferian-Jenkins
Myers
Myers
Myers
OPP
TEN
@NO
@HOU
CAR
JAC
@WAS
@ATL
NYG
DAL
@PHI
@IND
ATL
NO
@STL
CHI
@CAR
LE
G. Johnson
G. Johnson
G. Johnson
Gholston
Gholston
DT
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
McCoy
DT
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
McDonald
RE
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Smith
SLB
Lansanah
Lansanah
Lansanah
--Lansanah
MLB
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
WR
Murphy
--Evans
Evans
Evans
FB
----Lane
Lane
---
RB
Martin
Martin
Martin
Martin
Martin
QB
Winston
Winston
Winston
Winston
Winston
OTHER
Stocker (TE)
Myers (TE); Stocker (TE)
----Brate (TE)
LCB
Verner
Verner
Jennings
Jennings
Jennings
RCB
Banks
Banks
Banks
Jenkins
Jenkins
SS
Wright
Conte
Conte
Conte
Conte
FS
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
McDougald
OTHER
------Moore (DB)
---
DEFENSE
WLB
David
David
David
David
David
29
32
10
13
6
58
28
PS
70
60
IA
40
24
PS
74
74
74
74
N/A
74
0
PS
RUNNING BACKS
Martin
Sims
Lane
Rainey
TIGHT ENDS
Myers
Seferian-Jenkins
Stocker
Brate
WIDE RECEIVERS
Jackson
Murphy
Evans
Shepard
Humphries
Dye
OFFENSIVE LINE
Cherilus
Marpet
D. Smith
Mankins
Hawley
E. Smith
Pamphile
R. Fragel
66
66
66
66
28
38
3
PS
55
35
40
20
1
PS
15
40
33
W/NO
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
56
39
51
9
IA
PS
41
IA
25
4
31
30
9
3
61
HOU
61
79
79
79
79
79
IA
11
N/A
76
51
73
IA
4
PS
57
IA
IA
22
38
39
20
4
79
CAR
79
67
67
67
IA
67
IA
67
28
60
25
41
IA
PS
8
42
IA
IA
37
41
26
24
3
67
JAC
67
WAS
ATL
NYG
DAL
PHI
2015 PLAYTIME PERCENTAGES
IND
ATL
NO
STL
CHI
CAR
347
347
347
280
235
112
88
28
317
210
205
69
29
8
161
98
86
63
178
154
83
25
347
PLAYS
347
100%
100%
100%
100%
86%
80%
25%
42%
91%
61%
75%
34%
13%
12%
46%
70%
43%
30%
51%
44%
24%
7%
100%
PCT
59
59
36
9
48
30
16
IA
14
43
40
32
18
9
PS
LINEBACKERS
David
Alexander
Lansanah
Carter
DEFENSIVE BACKS
McDougald
Jennings
Conte
Jenkins
Moore
Verner
Banks
Swearinger
Wright
Tandy
Adjei-Barimah
KEY
DNP= Did Not Play
IA= Inactive
IR= Injured Reserve
N/A= Not With Team
PS= Practice Squad
R/S= Reserve/Suspended List
S= Suspended
W/__=With Other Team
48
30
38
40
39
23
18
IA
PS
TEN
59
DEFENSIVE LINE
McCoy
J. Smith
McDonald
Gholston
G. Johnson
Melton
McDaniel
Fatinikun
H. Jones
DEFENSE
TOTAL PLAYS
64
53
43
IA
45
36
67
29
IA
20
PS
78
78
20
13
59
52
50
38
63
32
9
IA
PS
NO
78
76
85
70
56
63
29
10
41
IA
6
PS
93
93
11
19
56
64
61
50
48
38
33
22
PS
HOU
93
56
57
49
53
14
10
IA
2
IA
9
1
58
58
26
13
45
37
37
47
19
23
10
14
PS
CAR
58
55
57
18
51
9
27
IA
8
34
5
1
59
59
28
4
48
46
32
31
26
26
10
IR
17
JAC
59
ATL
NYG
DAL
PHI
2015 PLAYTIME PERCENTAGES
WAS
IND
ATL
NO
STL
CHI
CAR
299
282
196
160
145
145
117
112
52
49
2
347
347
121
58
256
229
218
206
195
142
80
36
17
PLAYS
347
86%
81%
56%
76%
42%
42%
51%
32%
44%
14%
2%
100%
100%
35%
17%
74%
66%
63%
59%
56%
41%
23%
24%
29%
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Murray, Patrick ....................... K
September 5
Waived (inured)
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
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
Sidbury, Lawrence ................. DE
March 9
Signed contract
September 5
Released
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
Spencer, Evan ........................ WR
September 22
Spicer, Paul. ........................... Assistant Defensive Line Coach
February 26
Signed contract
Stanford, Julian ...................... LB
September 16
September 22
Stocker, Luke ......................... TE
March 9
Signed contract
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
Warren, Jeremiah ................... G
January 2
Signed contract
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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