2016 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Media Guide

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by  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2016 T A M PA BAY B U C C A N E E R S
MEDIA GUIDE
2016 TAMPA BAY
BUCCANEERS SCHEDULE
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Home Games in Red – All Times Eastern
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Bryan Glazer ............................................................................3 Individual Records ..............................................................425
Joel Glazer ...............................................................................4 Team Records ......................................................................429
Edward Glazer .........................................................................6 Opponent Individual Records ...............................................433
Darcie Glazer Kassewitz. ..........................................................7 Opponent Team Records ......................................................434
Remembering Malcolm Glazer .................................................9 Two-Team Records ...............................................................435
Half-Game Records .............................................................436
COMMUNITY Rookie Records ....................................................................437
Buccaneers in the Community ...............................................11 Miscellaneous Records ........................................................437
Career Top Tens ...................................................................438
FRONT OFFICE & STAFF Season Top Tens ..................................................................441
Brian Ford .............................................................................10 Playoff Records ...................................................................444
Jason Licht ............................................................................14 Playoff Leaders. ...................................................................447
Dirk Koetter ...........................................................................16 Top Buccaneer Performances ...............................................448
Assistant Coaches .................................................................19 Top Opponent Performances ................................................456
All-Time Coaches Roster ........................................................39 Longest Plays ......................................................................463
Football Staff ........................................................................44
Buccaneers Staff ...................................................................58 SIDELINES
Staff Directory .......................................................................65 Lee Roy Selmon ...................................................................465
2015-16 NFL Calendar ..........................................................68 John McKay..........................................................................466
Jimmie Giles ........................................................................467
PLAYERS Paul Gruber .........................................................................468
Veterans ................................................................................69 Warren Sapp ........................................................................469
Rookie Free Agents ..............................................................243 Derrick Brooks .....................................................................470
Alphabetical Roster .............................................................251 Mike Alstott .........................................................................471
Numerical Roster .................................................................253 Doug Williams .....................................................................472
Pronunciation Guide ............................................................253 John Lynch ...........................................................................473
Raymond James Stadium.....................................................474
2015 REVIEW One Buccaneer Place ...........................................................479
Regular Season Statistics ...................................................255 Super Bowls in Tampa .........................................................481
Preseason Statistics ............................................................257 Raymond James Financial ...................................................483
Starting Lineups ..................................................................258 Buccaneers Preseason Television .........................................486
Participation Chart ..............................................................259 Buccaneers Radio Network ..................................................487
Personnel Log ......................................................................261 2016 NFL Schedule ..............................................................490
Game-by-Game Team Statistics ..........................................263 Buccaneers.com ..................................................................490
Game-by-Game Individual Statistics ...................................267 Buccaneers Cheerleaders ....................................................491
Team Rankings ....................................................................271 Media Information ...............................................................492
NFL Standings .....................................................................272
HISTORY CREDITS
Historical Highlights ...........................................................274
All-Time Honors ...................................................................288
Pro Bowl Buccaneers ...........................................................291 2016 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
NFC Honors..........................................................................292
MEDIA GUIDE
Additional Awards ...............................................................293
Year-by-Year Scores .............................................................293 EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Nelson Luis
Preseason Win-Loss Summary .............................................314
Regular Season Win-Loss Summary .....................................315 LAYOUT AND ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Chris King
Postseason Win-Loss Summary ...........................................315 ASSISTANT EDITORS: Allen Barrett, Michael Pehanich, Kelly
Team-by-Team Results ........................................................316 Schutz, Scott Smith
All-Time Divisional Standings ..............................................320 DESIGN ASSISTANCE: Jason Turner, David Sharpensteen,
All-Time Attendance ............................................................321 ChappelRoberts
All-Time Roster ....................................................................322 EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: Michael Bianco, Carey Cox, Kevin
All-Time Draft ......................................................................338 Corbett, Ben Cramer, Steve Fidura, Jeff Ryan, Amy Weber
Free Agency History .............................................................343
Year-by-Year Individual Leaders ..........................................347 COVER DESIGN: David Sharpensteen
Year-by-Year Records ..........................................................355 PHOTOGRAPHY: Matt May, Mike Carlson, Jason Parkhurst, Tampa
All-Time Head Coaches Records ...........................................356 Bay Buccaneers, Associated Press, Getty Images, Pro Football
Home-Away Records ............................................................356 Hall of Fame, Tiffany & Co., Hunt Construction Group.
Starting Quarterbacks by Year .............................................357 Research assistance provided by Santo Labombarda from the
Year-by-Year Team Statistics ...............................................359 Elias Sports Bureau and Nick Stamm from Stats, Inc.
Franchise Milestones ...........................................................366 Special thanks to all past Buccaneers Public Relations staff
Year-by-Year Season Summaries .........................................367 members who have contributed to this publication through the
All-Time Playoff Game Recaps .............................................407 years.
Buccaneers Super Bowl Ring ...............................................423
Additional thanks to Paul Stewart of BucPower.com.
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Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer enters his 22nd year with the Buccaneers, working tirelessly to support the Buccaneers
franchise and brand. Possessing an acute business sense, Glazer, who oversees many of the day-to-day operations
of the club, has shaped the Buccaneers into one of the most recognizable and successful franchises in the National
Football League and has become a leader in the Bay Area, recognized for his tremendous community work.
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Glazer and his entire family were on hand as Tampa Bay claimed its first NFL title with a 48-21 victory over Oakland
in Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003, in San Diego. The Buccaneers, who were making their first appearance in
the NFL’s championship game, also claimed the first-ever NFC South title in 2002, then the fourth division crown in
team history. Tampa Bay also took NFC South titles in 2005 and 2007.
An instrumental figure in his family’s purchase of the Buccaneers in 1995, Glazer has been a driving force in
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Glazer’s innovative approach to business and penchant for thinking outside the box has resulted in many new
developments for the club, including the creation of the Pewter Partners program, which rewards the Buccaneers’
sponsors with superior advertising packages and unprecedented customer service.
In addition to his business achievements, Glazer also has been involved in a number of vital football-related efforts
directly associated to the on-the-field success experienced by the Buccaneers, certainly including, but not limited
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Family Foundation, which was honored as Foundation of the Year by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission in 2011.
The Glazer Children’s Museum opened in Tampa in 2010, in large part due to the Foundation’s gift of $5 million.
In addition to serving on the museum’s Board of Directors, Glazer is also a member of the Moffitt Cancer Center
National Board of Advisors, The Board of Directors Advisory Council for Ronald McDonald House, the advisory board
for the Outback Bowl, and, in the spring of 2011, he served as Chairman of the American Heart Association’s annual
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In the spring of 2016, Glazer was honored with induction into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame in recognition of
his business achievements and community leadership in and around the Tampa Bay region.
Glazer also serves on the Board of Manchester United, which has captured five Premier League titles (2007, 2008,
2009, 2011 and 2013), as well as the 2008 Champions League title during his tenure.
Glazer earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcast communications from American University in 1986, prior to
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JOEL GLAZER
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The fast-paced and ultra-competitive environment that characterizes the National Football League is a
perfect match for Joel Glazer’s business acumen. These attributes have proven integral to the Buccaneers’
transformation into one of the most successful franchises in the league.
Now in his 22nd season with the Buccaneers, Co-Chairman Joel Glazer, along with his brothers Bryan and
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its purchase by the Glazer family.
As Co-Chairman, Glazer’s keen insight and tireless dedication continue to enhance the reputation of the
Buccaneers. Glazer has passionately spearheaded a number of vital efforts throughout the years that have
not only helped shape the club into a contender, but a model NFL franchise as well.
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Glazer had a single vision, shared by all members of the Glazer family when they acquired the Tampa Bay
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2 in 2002, then the fourth division crown in team history. Tampa Bay also took the NFC South in 2005 and 2007.
Glazer, promising a world-class facility, led the design development for the club’s 136,320 square-foot
state-of-the-art team headquarters which opened to rave reviews in August 2006. Located mere blocks from
Raymond James Stadium, One Buccaneer Place is one of the finest training facilities in the National Football
League. The signature of the site is its breathtaking entrance, which features the world’s largest football,
towering nearly five stories tall.
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the Buccaneers’ have seen seven playoff appearances since 1997. Prior to the Glazers’ arrival, the franchise
advanced to the postseason just three times in the previous 19 years, from 1976-94.
Since his arrival in Tampa, Glazer has directed his attention on vital elements of building a successful
franchise, namely the front office and stadium. After completely reorganizing the front office and recruiting
talented people from a variety of backgrounds, he worked tirelessly alongside his brother, Bryan, to build a
community consensus for local approval of what would become Raymond James Stadium. The Glazers set out
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NFL.” The signature element – Buccaneer Cove – features a 103-foot replica pirate ship that fires cannons
to celebrate Buccaneers touchdowns. Upon its opening, Raymond James Stadium featured amenities never
seen before in modern stadiums, and it continues to provide an exciting, innovative gameday experience to
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With the support of Glazer and his brothers, the Buccaneers reached an agreement in the fall of 2015 with
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lower bowl, giving the stadium a total video display area of 28,416 feet – the third-largest in the NFL. Also I
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included will be a new, comprehensive sound system and the renovation of all luxury suites. The project helps
to ensure that Raymond James Stadium remains one of the top stadium destinations in the NFL.
Throughout the construction of Raymond James Stadium, Glazer created the sales and marketing efforts
that led to record season ticket club seat, luxury suite and group sales. In addition to helping create the
club’s prestigious corporate Pewter Partners sponsorship program, Glazer’s other duties include overseeing
the organization’s annual budgets and establishing the club’s strategic planning in marketing, community
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scheme and uniform design, which were the result of several years of development and collaboration with R
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Nike and NFL Properties. The enhanced logo – which features an enlarged flag and more menacing skull
design – honors the Buccaneers’ rich tradition while boldly bringing the team into the future through a
modern industrial aesthetic. Along with chrome facemasks on the helmet, the new uniform features a bold
look with custom name and number fonts. The team’s colors were also energized with a richer shade of
pewter juxtaposed with a brighter, more vibrant shade of red, as well as more prominently featuring “Bay
Orange” as a primary trim and accent color.
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Glazer represents the team at all NFL Owners Meetings, addressing the media with a “state of the franchise” 0
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address. He played an integral role at the 2005 Spring Meetings to help Tampa Bay land the 2009 Super Bowl. 5
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toward the construction of a new children’s museum, the Glazer Children’s Museum, in downtown Tampa,
which opened in 2010 and was recently named one of the Top Ten Family Museums in the country by Women’s
Day Magazine. For its wide-reaching charitable efforts, The Tampa Bay Sports Commission named the Glazer
Family Foundation the Foundation of the Year at the inaugural Sneaker Soiree held in 2011. In addition to
his community efforts, Glazer has been an active member of the Super Bowl Task Force, Tampa Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors and the Outback Bowl Advisory Committee. Glazer currently sits on the NFL
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as well as their impact on the community overall.
Glazer also serves as Co-Chairman of Manchester United, which has captured five Premier League titles
(2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013) as well as the 2008 Champions League title during his tenure. His work
with the club led to his naming as one of the Top 10 most influential Americans in the United Kingdom by
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EDWARD GLAZER
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Entering his 22nd season with Tampa Bay in 2016, Co-Chairman Edward Glazer oversees many aspects of the
team’s day-to-day business operations.
Recognizing that the fans are of the utmost importance to the team’s success, Glazer sets the tone for Tampa
Bay’s commitment to its fan base. In recent years, Glazer has overseen a complete overhaul of the team’s
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R exclusively for Buccaneers Season Pass Members. The department, which offers an array of off-the-field
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Glazer scrutinizes every detail of the business operations at One Buccaneer Place to ensure that fans are
getting the best possible Buccaneers experience and value. In an effort to make season pass membership
even more accessible to fans, Glazer introduced the NFL’s first 12-month interest-free payment plan.
With a focus on continually improving the gameday experience for Buccaneers fans, Glazer was instrumental
in the renovation of Raymond James Stadium. The renovation is expected to exceed $140 million and will
W be completed in two phases. The first stage will be completed for the Buccaneers’ 2016 season and is
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Glazer worked closely with Nike and the NFL to create a bold, new look for the team’s new uniforms that were
unveiled prior to the 2014 season. The enhanced logo – which features an enlarged flag and more menacing
skull design – honors the Buccaneers’ rich tradition while boldly bringing the team into the future through a
modern industrial aesthetic. The new uniform features a bold look with custom name and number fonts as
well as the first chrome facemasks on an NFL helmet. The team also energized its color scheme with a richer
Y shade of pewter juxtaposed with a brighter, more vibrant shade of red, as well as more prominently featuring
R “Bay Orange” as a primary trim and accent color.
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appearances with four division championships in addition to a world championship in Super Bowl XXXVII, a
48-21 victory over the Oakland Raiders in San Diego on January 26, 2003.
With another Super Bowl victory as the ultimate goal, the Glazers have made bold, educated moves to
assemble a winning franchise. In 2014, Glazer and his siblings hired General Manager Jason Licht and in
2016 they promoted offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter to head coach. The Buccaneers have drafted key pieces
of the future while extending contracts for homegrown talent and securing important free agents. In 2015,
S the team’s draft produced an astonishing four rookies who made immediate impacts as starters: quarterback
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In 2009, the Glazer family was honored with the prestigious Gonzmart Family Ambassador of the Year Award,
as part of the 26th annual National Tourism Week, presented by Tampa Bay & Company. The Ambassador
Award was presented to the Glazers in recognition of their efforts to help the tourism industry in the Bay Area,
as well as their impact on the community overall.
In 2010, The Glazer Children’s Museum opened in downtown Tampa to rave reviews, earning recognition by
ES Women’s Day Magazine as one of the Top 10 family museums in the country. For its wide-reaching efforts,
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causes, including the Zimmer Children’s Museum, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, and the UCLA Mattel Children’s H
Hospital where the Ed and Shari Glazer unveiled the “B.F.F Bear Program” which gives free teddy bears to IP
pediatric patients.
In addition to his duties with the Buccaneers, Glazer serves on the board of the family-owned Manchester
United Soccer Club – the world’s most popular team with over 660 million fans worldwide. Under the Glazers’
ownership, the club has won the Premier League title in five of the last 10 seasons and has also played in
three Champions League final matches, winning the 2008 Champions League title. In 2016, Manchester
United took home the FA Cup. Glazer is also Co-Chairman of First Allied Corporation and Owner and C.E.O. P
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DARCIE GLAZER KASSEWITZ
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family’s ownership of the team to ensure that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ value to the community extends well IE
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forward-thinking community outreach efforts and ensures that the core mission of making a difference in the
lives of Tampa Bay area residents is carried out.
Established in 1999, the Glazer Family Foundation is dedicated to assisting charitable and educational
causes focusing on children and families in the West Central Florida region. Since its inception, the
Foundation has donated millions of dollars in support of this cause.
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on enhancing and improving the fan experience. In its highly-anticipated debut season, Women of RED T
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opportunity to interact with former Buccaneers legends and current executives.
Through a lead gift, the Glazer Family Foundation is proud to have brought the world-class Glazer Children’s
Museum to Tampa as part of its ongoing dedication to children and families. A new way for children to
become lifelong learners and leaders, the Children’s Museum opened on September 25th, 2010. This one-of-
a-kind museum instantly became the featured destination for children and families in Tampa Bay, providing
53,000-square feet of space for safe and playful learning.
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fall of 2013, Kassewitz launched the Buccaneers Academies. Serving over 14,000 youth and 2,000 teachers O
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opportunities to learn. Each Buccaneers Academy also receives a Buccaneers-themed Fitness Zone with
a covered court to promote active and safe outdoor play. Additionally, upon completion of fifth grade,
every Buccaneers Academies graduating student receives a Ticket to the Future, the commitment from the
Buccaneers to grant students a job interview upon their graduation from college.
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Kassewitz has also been the driving force behind the Glazer Family Foundation’s highly successful Vision
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W eye exams and prescription eyeglasses to children at Title One schools. Since 2009, the Vision Mobile has
O conducted more than 65,000 eye screenings, performed 11,000 eye exams and provided more than 9,000
pairs of eye glasses to disadvantaged children. In October of 2015, Kassewitz and Pro Bowl defensive tackle
Gerald McCoy unveiled a brand new Buccaneers-themed Vision Mobile, a customized RV that includes a
rebranded exterior with engaging, interactive, kid-friendly features.
As part of the Buccaneers’ support of Breast Cancer awareness, Kassewitz hosts the annual Treasure
Chests 5K Run/Walk & Corporate Challenge, which has evolved into one of the premier events of its kind
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To start every home Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, Kassewitz meets with children from local community
groups on the field prior to kickoff as part of the Foundation’s Gameday For Kids program. To date, the
Foundation has hosted more than 16,000 youth from organizations throughout the Bay area at Raymond
James Stadium. Participating students are rewarded for academic achievement and positive behavior with
complimentary game tickets, food vouchers and battle flags.
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On the football side, Kassewitz has used her creative expertise to help shape the Buccaneers’ world-class
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5 detail of the interior of Raymond James Stadium, including the design of the expansive club levels, luxury
1 suites and the Lower Galley restaurant. A massive undertaking, the stadium opened on time and budget to
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2 rave reviews, earning nods as the “Crown Jewel of the NFL.”
Tampa Bay’s training facility, which opened to high praise from across the National Football League in
August 2006, is a technological marvel and sets a new standard of excellence for training facilities in the
NFL. Kassewitz oversaw the entire interior design process for the team’s 136,320 square-foot state-of-the-art
training facility, which encompasses the daily functions for all of the Buccaneers’ football and business
operations.
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O and produced by Kassewitz. The museum brings the Buccaneers’ history to life, including in-depth exhibits
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S that tell the story of the franchise. Featured displays explore the creation of the team’s uniform and logo, a
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Raymond James Stadium and One Buccaneer Place. Additional exhibits explain the history of the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers Cheerleaders, the establishment of the Glazer Family Foundation, and the continual efforts by
Buccaneers players to make an impact in the community. Included are features dedicated to the Buccaneers’
Super Bowl victory, including special exhibits showcasing the Lombardi Trophy and Super Bowl ring earned
in Super Bowl XXXVII.
S The lobby also includes the spectacular Moment of Victory sculpture exhibit, which depicts the moment when
D the Buccaneers were assured of their first World Championship and commemorates Tampa Bay’s victory over
R the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXVII. Kassewitz not only came up with the concept for the sculptures, but
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R In addition to her responsibilities with the Glazer Family Foundation, she has served as Co-Chairwoman of
the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Palm Beach. Kassewitz also serves on the Board of Manchester United Soccer
Club, which has captured six titles since the Glazer family took over the club: five Premier League titles
(2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 and 2013), as well as the 2008 Champions League title.
Kassewitz graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from American University in 1990.
She earned her Juris Doctorate from Suffolk Law School in 1993 and is a member of the New York State Bar
S Association. Kassewitz and her husband, Joel, reside in Tampa.
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