LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 31: Defensive Coordinator/ Defensive Line Coach Abe Gibron of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to the team before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at L.A. Coliseum on July 31, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. The Buccaneers lost 3-26. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - January 16, 2023 - Assistant Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator Harold Goodwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the NFC Wild Card game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 31-14. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Wide receiver Morris Owens #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to catch against the New York Giants at Tampa Stadium on November 13, 1977 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-10. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - October 02, 2022 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 41-31. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - October 02, 2022 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 41-31. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 2: Tackle Dave Reavis #75 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the New York Giants at Tampa Stadium on September 2, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 13-19. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 01, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. The Bucs won the game, 26-9. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - November 22, 2021 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 30-10. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 1: Cornerback Jeris White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on October 1, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 7-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - September 10, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 celebrates with Inside Linebacker Devin White #45 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings. The Bucs won the game 20-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints at Tampa Stadium on December 17, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running Back Ricky Bell #42 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - September 25, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 25-11. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 01, 2023 - Running Back Ke'Shawn Vaughn #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. The Bucs won the game, 26-9. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Punter Tom Blanchard #16 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers punts against the Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Stadium on September 23, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-6. (photo by Allen's Studios/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Punter Jake Camarda #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Defensive end Wally Chambers #60 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Rams player during the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, September 23, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-6. (Photo by Bob and Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 14: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes the quarterback on a passing play during the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 14, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 14-42. (Photo by Bob and Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CLEVELAND, OH - November 27, 2022 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game in overtime, 23-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Linebacker Dewey Selmon #58 and Defensive Coordinator and Linebacker Coach Tom Bass of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look over a playbook during the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 25, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (Photo by Bob and Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

NASHVILLE, TN - August 20, 2022 - Pass Game Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach Larry Foote of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the preseason game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 13-3. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Punter/Kicker Dave Green #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks the ball during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Stadium on November 25, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 22-23. (photo by Bob and Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

SANTA CLARA, CA - December 11, 2022 - Punter Jake Camarda #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 35-7. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Stadium on December 16, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 3-0. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 01, 2023 - Head Coach Todd Bowles and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. The Bucs won the game, 26-9. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 16: Mascot along with Defensive line Dennis Heim #67, Offensive tackle Dave Reavis #75, Linebacker Mike Edwards #90, Defensive line David Logan #76, Offensive line Ray Snell #72 and Linebacker Aaron Brown #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come on to the field during the preseason game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Tampa Stadium on August 16, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 14-21. (Photo by Bob and Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - January 16, 2023 - Captain Fear during the NFC Wild Card game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 31-14. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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CLEVELAND, OH - November 27, 2022 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game in overtime, 23-17. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo by Tampa Tribune

TAMPA, FL - September 14, 2023 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, Cornerback Dee Delaney #30, Safety Richard LeCounte III #15, Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 and Safety Ryan Neal #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during practice at AdventHealth Training Center. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09, 2022 - Helmet before the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 41-17. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - September 17, 2023 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signs autographs before the game between the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs won the game, 27-17. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Wally Chambers and the Bucs beat the Los Angeles Rams 21-6 to start the 1979 season 4-0. (9/23/1979)

TAMPA, FL - December 05, 2022 - Offensive Lineman Robert Hainsey #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 17-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Billy Cesare celebrates the 24-17 playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. (12/29/1979)

TAMPA, FL - December 18, 2022 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 34-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Preseason Game 1: The Bucs arrive in Los Angeles before their first game. (7/31/1976).

TAMPA, FL - September 10, 2022 - Defensive Lineman Patrick O'Connor #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers departs for the game against the Dallas Cowboys. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - October 22, 2022 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers departs before the game against the Carolina Panthers. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - January 07, 2023 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers departs before the game against the Atlanta Falcons. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Preseason Game 1: The Bucs fly to Los Angeles for their first game against the Rams. (7/31/1976).

TAMPA, FL - September 30, 2023 - Inside Linebacker J.J. Russell #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers departs before the Buccaneers' Week 4 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - January 07, 2023 - Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers departs before the game against the Atlanta Falcons. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - September 09, 2023 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers departs before the Buccaneers' Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Preseason Game 1: The Bucs board a plane to Los Angeles for their first game. (7/31/1976).

Game 14: Dewey Selmon (#61) celebrates as the Bucs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 17-7 at Tampa Stadium. (12/18/1977)..

NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 01, 2023 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. The Bucs won the game, 26-9. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Game 14: Running Back coach Willie Brown celebrates as the Bucs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 17-7 at Tampa Stadium. (12/18/1977)..

NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 01, 2023 - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach Kacy Rodgers of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. The Bucs won the game, 26-9. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Playoff Game 1: Fans celebrate Jimmie Giles' touchdown as the Bucs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 at Tampa Stadium. (12/29/1979

TAMPA, FL - January 01, 2023 - Fans during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won the game, 30-24. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Game 16: Tight end Jimmie Giles (#88) runs after the catch as the Bucs defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 3-0 at Tampa Stadium to clinch the NFC Central title. (12/16/1979

TAMPA, FL - September 25, 2023 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 25-11. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Playoff Game 1: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) chases quarterback Ron Jaworski (#7) as the Bucs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 at Tampa Stadium. (12/29/1979

TAMPA, FL - October 02, 2022 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers lost the game, 41-31. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Game 14: Morris Owens (#85) races past the defender as the Bucs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 17-7 at Tampa Stadium. (12/18/1977)..

TAMPA, FL - January 01, 2023 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won the game, 30-24. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Playoff Game 1: Running back Ricky Bell (#42) runs for a touchdown as the Bucs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 at Tampa Stadium. (12/29/1979

TAMPA, FL - January 01, 2023 - Fans celebrate Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' touchdown during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won the game, 30-24. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Playoff Game 1: Defensive lineman Randy Crowder (#71) and defensive back Jeris White (#45) celebrate as the Bucs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 at Tampa Stadium. (12/29/1979

TAMPA, FL - December 05, 2022 - Cornerback Carlton Davis #24 and Outside Linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 17-16. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers