Buccaneers New Captaincy Era Begins | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, alright, let's talk about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and who's stepping up to lead the squad this year. They just announced their team captains for the upcoming season and it's a mix of familiar faces and some new energy. Six players got the nod from their teammates to where that see this season. You've got quarterback Baker Mayfield, an offensive tackle, Tristan Werf's back in leadership roles, along with defensive tackle, Vida Veya and safety, Antoine Winfield Jr. These four were captains last year too, so they know the drill. Widersy-Berchris-Gaudwin Jr. is also back as a captain, a role he's held before. The new addition to the cap-n-se crew is Linebacker Alex Anzalone. He's coming over from the Detroit Lions where he was a captain for the last five years. He's stepping into a leadership void left by some long-time Bucks legends who have moved on. Anzalone and Gaudwin are essentially filling the shoes of David and Mike Evans, who were stalwarts for this team for years. Evans was a captain for nine seasons straight and David for 12 of his 14.

1:02It's a big shift, but these new leaders are ready to take the reins. So, with these six guys at the helm, the Bucks are heading into the season with a clear focus. They kicked things off on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. After a tough finish last year, the pressure is definitely on to make a playoff push, and these captains are the ones tasked with guiding the team. There, you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.