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Top Five Buccaneers’ Free Agent Signings in Team History

By Alan Schechter

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott is honored as his name is added to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ring of Fame during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott is honored as his name is added to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ring of Fame during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Michael Pittman

Mike Alstott (above) was the lead blocker for our number five choice.  Pittman was signed by the Bucs prior to the 2002 season, a year that ended in the team’s first Super Bowl title.  Pittman rushed for 718 yards that first year with the team, and spent much of the rest of his career in Tampa.  His best year came in 2004, when he rushed for 926 yards and seven touchdowns.  He was an adept receiver as well, with five straight seasons of over 40 receptions, and two with 70+ receptions.

He will be remembered for his performance in the Super Bowl win over the Raiders, when he rushed for 124 yards on 29 carries.  He dominated that night, helping his team to a 48-21 victory over Oakland.

Honorable Mention: Keenan McCardell

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