Buccaneers, Chris Godwin not expected to reach deal ahead of franchise tag extension deadline, per report

Buccaneers, Chris Godwin not expected to reach deal ahead of franchise tag extension deadline, per report

Cliff Welch/Getty Images Several big names are preparing to play the 2021 NFL season on the franchise tag, with Allen Robinson and Brandon Scherff among Pro Bowlers reportedly unlikely to strike long-term agreements with their respective teams ahead of Thursday’s deadline for extending tagged players. It appears like we may be able to add one…

Rays’ J.P. Feyereisen: Few stumbles in Tampa

Rays’ J.P. Feyereisen: Few stumbles in Tampa

Feyereisen owns a 3-1 record, 1.35 ERA and three holds across the 13.1 innings covering his 13 appearances since June 1. The 28-year-old has been yet another productive bullpen find for manager Kevin Cash, with Feyereisen progressively working himself into higher-leverage assignments with his consistently effective work since arriving from the Brewers in the Willy…

CBS Sports Names NFL’s Best Head Coach, Quarterback Duo

CBS Sports Names NFL’s Best Head Coach, Quarterback Duo

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 09: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks off the field alongside head coach Bruce Arians after the Buccaneers defeated the Washington Football Team to win the playoff game at FedExField on January 09, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) On Wednesday afternoon, CBS Sports…

Stanley Cup culprit? Lightning’s Pat Maroon confesses to dropping it

Stanley Cup culprit? Lightning’s Pat Maroon confesses to dropping it

Now we know the real story of how the Stanley Cup sustained an upper-body injury in Monday’s boat parade celebration. Veteran forward and three-time Cup winner Pat Maroon went on 101 ESPN Sports Talk for St. Louis, his hometown radio station, Wednesday afternoon. “It was obviously raining and it was wet,” Maroon said. “I went…

NFL Insider Has Latest On Chris Godwin, Buccaneers Contract Talks

NFL Insider Has Latest On Chris Godwin, Buccaneers Contract Talks

TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: Chris Godwin #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Chris Godwin signed a franchise tag back in March, locking him in for the…

Buccaneers, Chris Godwin still talking long-term deal ahead of franchise tag extension deadline, per report

Buccaneers, Chris Godwin still talking long-term deal ahead of franchise tag extension deadline, per report

Cliff Welch/Getty Images Several big names are preparing to play the 2021 NFL season on the franchise tag, with Allen Robinson and Brandon Scherff among Pro Bowlers reportedly unlikely to strike long-term agreements with their respective teams ahead of Thursday’s deadline for extending tagged players. One veteran, however, appears at least a little closer to…

Why ‘Run It Back’ may have been a mistake — one the Bucs are repeating

Why ‘Run It Back’ may have been a mistake — one the Bucs are repeating

Days after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, the team made a crucial decision: that for the 2020 season, it would do its best to bring all of its significant players back for another season. And with that, the Chiefs’ #RunItBack campaign was underway. General manager Brett Veach…

8-year-old fan wants to give back to Rays outfielder Brett Phillips

8-year-old fan wants to give back to Rays outfielder Brett Phillips

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brett Phillips is the fun-loving Tampa Bay Rays outfielder. His personality is the reason he’s picked up lifelong fans throughout his career. Phillips bounced around the minor leagues for eight seasons before finding a home back in Tampa Bay. Along the way, 8-year-old Isabella followed his minor league closely. “Mostly he’s…