SMART BOOKS FOR YOUNG FANS THE TAMPA BAY THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BUCCANEERS BY MARK STEWART NORWOODHOUSE PRESS CHICAGO ILLINOIS
Meet the Buccaneers T here is an old saying in football that defense wins championships Fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won’t argue with that The Bucs have always been at their best when their defense leads the way Their most famous players are known for hard tackles key interceptions and timely sacks Playing tough defense requires just as much skill and teamwork as scoring points on offense In fact often it takes even more The Buccaneers understand this and work hard to make their defense the best in the National Football League NFL This book tells the story of the Buccaneers They became a championship team in 2002 thanks to a defense that gave opponents no room to breathe As that season showed the Bucs win when everyone on the roster makes a contribution Football is a lot of fun to watch when a team plays this way and victory always seems a little sweeter Kellen Winslow Jr gives quarterback Josh Freeman a tap of encouragement The Bucs pull for one another in good times and bad 5
