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Buccaneers’ 0-2 Start Has Ronde Barber Questioning Team’s Identity

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the season with significant expectations surrounding the team. Two weeks later, those expectations have been replaced by plenty of questions after an 0-2 start. Tampa Bay suffered a 23-19 home loss to the Cleveland Browns…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:55 PM
Buccaneers’ 0-2 Start Has Ronde Barber Questioning Team’s Identity
Key Things to Know
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the season 0-2 following a 23-19 home loss to the Cleveland Browns.
  • Hall of Famer Ronde Barber criticized the team for a lack of urgency, mistakes, and execution issues.
  • Quarterback Baker Mayfield faces pressure after failing to complete a comeback against his former team.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame defensive back Ronde Barber expressed significant concern over the team's identity following an 0-2 start to the season. The Buccaneers recently suffered a 23-19 home defeat against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. Barber criticized the team during his WFLA show, highlighting a lack of urgency, recurring mistakes, and poor execution across both sides of the ball.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield faces increased scrutiny following his recent contract extension after his final two passes fell incomplete to end the comeback effort against Cleveland. The Buccaneers now prepare to host the 2-0 Minnesota Vikings, entering the contest as home underdogs while attempting to avoid an 0-3 start under head coach Todd Bowles.

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