Fast Facts!

[yuccaneers]

Since 1997 the Bucs are currently second in playoff appearances in the NFL with 7, with a plus 48 turnover margin since 1997 the Bucs rank fifth in the NFL during that span. The Buccaneers offensive line ranks as the youngest in the NFL at 25 years, the team scored 334 points in 2007 which ranks fourth in franchise history.

The team ranked 4th in the NFL in points off of turnovers in 2007, the team managed to rush for 4.17 yards an attempt which ranks second in team history. Since 2002 the team is 16-0 when they dont turn the football over.

The team had a swing of plus 27 in turnover margin from 2006 - 2007 which ranked first in the NFL. The team averaged 117 yards on the ground per game in 2007 which ranks 6th in team history. Earnest Graham holds the third highest total in team history for rushing touchdowns in a single seasons with 10.

Since 2002 the Bucs defense is ranked number one in the NFL with an average of 283.7 yards given up per game or 108.8 rushing yards and 174.9 passing yards per game.

Since 1998 - 2007 the Buccaneers defense has shutout 7 teams which ranks second in the NFL during that span. Since 1997 the Bucs have surrendered 3,003 points which is first in the NFL.

The Bucs defense has allowed 74 rushing touchdowns since 2000 which is second in the NFL during that period. With 164 interceptions since 2000 the Bucs defense ranks second in the NFL.

The Bucs rookie / first year defensive lineman accounted for 15.5 sacks which was the best in the NFL in 2007.

The team has had only 19 rookies start the season opener since 1990, There has only been 4 rookie offensive lineman start since 1990 and only four defensive rookies start since 1995.

The Bucs had 29 players that they drafted on their roster in 2007 and 22 players that GM Bruce Allen has drafted.

Matt Bryant is currently in first place in franchise history in field goal % with .825 66-80, Josh Bidwell currently ranks 1st in franchise history with 43.9 punting average. Bidwell also tied for first place for punts inside the 20 in a single season in 2007 with 30. He moved into first place in franchise history for punts inside the 20 with 97.

Ronde Barber in tied for third in NFL history with 10 touchdowns either by fumble return or interception return.

Jon Gruden has coached 10 receivers with 500 or more catches, Gruden also holds the franchise mark for most road victories with 21 or a .429 winning %.

[patrickmoore]

sweet

[Plank]

I love Monte...

[tbc_bucs]

great info, you have a source (article) or did you dig this out yourself?

[bucjoe]

Plank, some of those good statistics were offensive statistics, and Gruden hasn't been with the team as long as Monte has.

That said, there is NO QUESTION that Monte's defensive statistics obliterate Gruden's offensive statistics.

[tbc_bucs]

There has been "glimpses" of good things on offense, but mainly inconsistencies. I HOPE  everything can be put together soon....

[Plank]

Plank, some of those good statistics were offensive statistics, and Gruden hasn't been with the team as long as Monte has.

That said, there is NO QUESTION that Monte's defensive statistics obliterate Gruden's offensive statistics.

Oh I realize that, bro. I just love good defense!

[bucjoe]

You and me both!!

I think Gruden tried to develop a good offense at first without building from the ground up.  Then I think he realized how much the o-line was holding us back and went to building that in 2006.  We all saw the improvement in the yardage and points increase last year.  Now that he is building from the ground up, I think that improvement will continue. 

Now that the o-line is there, we need PLAYMAKERS!

BTW, I didn't mean to indicate that Gruden didn't know he needed a good o-line.  The story is that when he got to Tampa he was incensed when he looked at tape and realized how little offensive talent we had.  With that knowledge, and with little cap room or draft picks to correct the situation, he may have gone for the quickest fix he could, then realized it wasn't working.  He always had a good o-line in Oakland and knows it's value.

[DefenseWins]

Good Stuff! Makes ya' proud

[Tampa Bay Todd]

Nice facts and cool to read some of those. But there is the perspective of "Bucs History" and most of that before Dungy and the Glazers was pretty bleak except for the 1978-79 season. Thank you, Hugh Culverhouse.

[anterrabae33]

Matt Bryant is cool and everything and that 63 yd. field goal was amazing but it seems like he just misses easy kicks alot.

link?

[vladin]

link?

http://www.pewterreport.com/forum/index.php?topic=21884.0

link?

http://www.pewterreport.com/forum/index.php?topic=21884.0

Cute!!!

[MBF]

Interesting facts there, thanks for sharing Yuc.