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Buccaneers Extend Contracts for Bowles and Licht Amid Success

6/26/2025

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Summary

Buccaneers Extend Leadership

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making a bold move by extending head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht's contracts for several more years. Bowles, now in his fourth season, has steered the team to three straight NFC South titles, while Licht, a seasoned talent evaluator in his 12th season, is committed to fostering a winning culture.

History

Mayfield's Historic Pursuit

Baker Mayfield is on the brink of making history with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With an impressive 8,544 passing yards and 69 touchdowns in just two seasons, he could soar to 12,816 yards and 103 touchdowns by 2025. The Bucs are counting on his talent and a solid team to fuel their playoff ambitions.

History

Historical Context

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 2003, defeating the Oakland Raiders 48-21 under head coach Jon Gruden. This victory followed a successful 2002 season, where they achieved a 12-4 record and won the NFC South title. Today, Todd Bowles leads the team, aiming to build on this legacy with three consecutive NFC South titles since 2022.

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Buccaneers Extend Leadership

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making a bold move by extending head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht's contracts for several more years. Bowles, now in his fourth season, has steered the team to three straight NFC South titles, while Licht, a seasoned talent evaluator in his 12th season, is committed to fostering a winning culture.

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