The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team known for their fearsome Defenses. Since the team began in 1976, the Bucs have had multiple years of success on the Defensive side of the ball. It culminated with a Super Bowl win in 2002 and an NFCC title appearance in 1979.But what about the Buccaneer Offenses? Surely a team with almost 40 years in the league must have had a few good rankings here and there, just by chance if nothing else. Sometimes the ball simply bounces your way.In the history of the Tampa Bay Buccaneer franchise, the Offense has been ranked in the Top 10, using the metric of Yards Per Game, only 3 times. In 1984 and 2003 the Bucs were ranked #10. In 2012, the Bucs were ranked #9. Let’s take a look at each and see which one qualifies as the Greatest Buccaneer Offense of All Time.1984Led by Steve DeBerg’s 60.5% completion rating, the 1984 Bucs scored 39 touchdowns, 22 through the air (two of them were thrown by Jack Thompson), and 17 on the ground. 13 of those were scored by the incredible James Wilder who rushed for 1,544 yards and added 685 more as a receiver (he was the leader in both categories). He also threw for a TD.2003Brad Johnson followed up his Super Bowl win with a 62.1% completion rating and 26 TD throws. Shaun King added another. Michael Pittman stormed through opposing Defenses for 751 yards, but couldn’t break the plane on 187 attempts. Thomas Jones scored 3 TDs and Mike Alstott ran over some guys for 2 more, giving the 2003 Bucs Offense a total of 32. Keenan McCardell had 1174 receiving yards and 8 scores.2012Despite a dismal 54.8% completion rating, Josh Freeman threw for 4,065 yards and 27 TDs. Doug Martin threw his hat in the ring for OROY with 1,454 yards on the ground and another 472 receiving. The dynamic duo of Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams had a combined 2380 yards, 17 TDs and 135 receptions. Altogether, this team had 40 TDs.So, Bucs fans, which of these teams had the Greatest Buccaneer Offense of All Time? If you choose other in the poll, let us know your pick and why.
