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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 Two weeks later, those expectations have been replaced by plenty of questions after an 0-2 start.

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 dropped to an 0-2 start following a 23-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
  • Hall of Famer Ronde Barber criticized the Buccaneers for lack of urgency, mistakes, and execution issues.
  • Baker Mayfield's final two passes fell incomplete to end Tampa Bay's Week 2 comeback bid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have opened their season with an 0-2 record following a 23-19 home loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. Buccaneers legend and Hall of Famer Ronde Barber voiced concerns regarding the team's early performance, pointing to execution issues, mistakes, and an overall lack of urgency ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.

Scrutiny has also focused on quarterback Baker Mayfield after a failed final comeback drive against his former team, which followed his recent major contract extension. Head coach Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers now face increased pressure to avoid falling to 0-3 as they prepare to host the 2-0 Vikings.

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