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Leo is a lifelong Tampa Bay sports fan, currently living in central Florida. He loves the Rays, Bucs, Magic, Bolts, and Swansea City (which is not in Florida). Leo is currently the editor of The Pewter Plank, a staff writer for Rays Colored Glasses, as well as the co-host of the Tampa 2 Podcast.

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Rapid Reaction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2013 Schedule Released

Here are some quick hitter thoughts now that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2013 regular season schedule has been announced:  The first four games will be a good test for the Buccaneers. Two winnable…Read More

NFL Releases Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Official 2013 Schedule, Bucs Will Play On Monday Night Football

The NFL has released the NFL’s 2013 regular season schedule, and we now know exactly when and where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get their chances to redeem themselves of their previous losing…Read More

D.J. Hayden Is Mike Mayock’s Best Corner in the 2013 NFL Draft

When D.J. Hayden went out to practice on November 6th, he was likely going into it with the mindset of taking yet another step towards his NFL career. The Houston defensive back was a former JUCO national…Read More

It’s Time For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Move On from Darrelle Revis

Just over a month ago, in the midst of the free agent frenzy, I asked you, the readers, if you thought the Buccaneers could have a successful offseason without acquiring Darrelle Revis from the New York…Read More

Quick Hits: Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ News and Links for April 17

Here is some of the news and information from around the web for this Wednesday: Warren Sapp will announce the Buccaneers’ 2013 NFL Draft second round selection. Sapp was just elected to the Hall…Read More

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2013 NFL Offseason Roundtable: NFC South Bloggers Talk Free Agency, Part Two

Click here for part one. The editors of the Atlanta Falcons’ and New Orleans Saints’ sites…Read More

2013 NFL Offseason Roundtable: NFC South Bloggers Talk Free Agency, Part One

The editors of the Atlanta Falcons’ and New Orleans Saints’ sites of the Fansided network…Read More

How Davin Joseph’s Return Helps The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Use Doug Martin’s Super Powers

There was much discussion last season about what nickname rookie sensation Doug Martin should be stuck…Read More

2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ NFL Draft Review: Where Are They Now?

The Pewter Plank has brought you this series of NFL Draft reviews, to give you an idea as to how the…Read More

2013 NFL Draft Profile: Sean Renfree, Quarterback, Duke

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will likely look to add a quarterback in the middle or late rounds of the 2013…Read More

Dee Milliner, Dion Jordan Among Players That the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have Met With

Here at the Pewter Plank, we are more than ready for the 2013 NFL Draft to get underway. With the teams…Read More

For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Is Dee Milliner Worth Trading Up In The NFL Draft?

While many other cornerbacks, like Johnthan Banks, Desmond Trufant, and Xavier Rhodes, have slid up…Read More

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have Discussed Trading for Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez as a Part of a Darrelle Revis Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and coach Greg Schiano have expressed a desire for competition at every position…Read More

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Eric Page, Add More Camp Competition At Wide Receiver

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Eric Page, a wide receiver who spent last season on injured reserve…Read More

Da’Quan Bowers Will Not Face Prison Time After Judge Reduces Gun Charges

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, particularly Mark Dominik, have spent this offseason praising Da’Quan…Read More

There’s Smoke, But Is There Fire? New York Jets May Not Actually Want to Trade Darrelle Revis

It is widely “known” around the media following the NFL that the New York Jets do not plan…Read More

Poll: Would You Like a Buccaneers Versus Lions Thanksgiving Day Throwback Game?

Zac Snyder, editor of our sister site “SideLion Report” on the Fansided Network, posted…Read More

Breaking: Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Eric Wright Agree to Restructured Contract

On a night where Donald Penn hinted on Twitter that some big news would come out to really help the…Read More

Nine Days and Counting: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Self-Impose Deadline for Darrelle Revis Trade

Everyone knows that taxes are due on the 15th (or so) of April every year. Some people get their taxes…Read More

Welcome Back: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bring Back Dan Orlovsky

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released Dan Orlovsky just a few days ago, and it sent Bucs’ fans into…Read More