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1994 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| year | 1994 |
| record | 6–10 |
| division_place | 5th NFC Central |
| coach | Sam Wyche |
| general manager | Rich McKay |
| owner | the Hugh Culverhouse estate |
| MVP | LT Paul Gruber |
| stadium | Tampa Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Buccaneers seasons |
| AP All-pros =
The 1994 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 19th season in the National Football League (NFL). The year began with the death of owner Hugh Culverhouse. Ownership was transferred to a three-man board of trustees. Season ticket sales dwindled, and rumors of the team's location were a persistent distraction all year. At mid-season, the new ownership removed all personnel responsibilities from coach Sam Wyche, and gave them to Vice President Rich McKay, who they named general manager. They also put the team up for sale. On the field, Errict Rhett became the first rookie in the team's history to rush for 1,000 yards, despite not starting until the ninth game of the season.
The Buccaneers had one of the weakest offenses in the league, even while led by a coach who had consistently produced top offenses while with the Cincinnati Bengals. At 2–9, most people in the Bay area were ready to hang Wyche and pack his bags, but the defensive line improved as Eric Curry finally matured in the second half of the season, and the Bucs began their first 4-game winning streak in 15 years. It started with an overtime win against the Minnesota Vikings. Two wins over the Washington Redskins and one over the Los Angeles Rams set up a big game in Tampa against the Green Bay Packers, who were trying to secure a playoff spot. "We've arrived", Wyche announced prematurely. The final game was called "Orange Pride Day", and was attended by 65,000 fans (although many were rooting for the visitors), most of whom expected it to be the last football game in Tampa. The Packers won, 34–19.
Offseason
NFL draft
| 6 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 69 | 3 | 136 | 5 | 165 | 6 | 200 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Dilfer | Quarterback | [Fresno State](1993-fresno-state-bulldogs-football-team) | |||||||||
| Errict Rhett | Running back | [Florida](1993-florida-gators-football-team) | |||||||||
| Harold Bishop | Tight end | [LSU](1993-lsu-tigers-football-team) | |||||||||
| Pete Pierson | Offensive tackle | [Washington](1993-washington-huskies-football-team) | |||||||||
| Bernard Carter | Linebacker | [East Carolina](1993-east-carolina-pirates-football-team) | |||||||||
| Jim Pyne | Center | [Virginia Tech](1993-virginia-tech-hokies-football-team) |
Preseason
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 2–2 in the pre-season, winning their first game against the Bengals at home. After a loss to Seattle Seahawks on the road, the Bucs beat cross state rival Miami Dolphins in game three. The last game of the preseason was lost to the New York Jets by one point. Expectations were for a break even season in 1994.
Personnel
Staff
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | year=1994 | border=2}}; text-align: center;" | **1994 Tampa Bay Buccaneers staff** |
|---|---|---|---|
Roster
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Regular season
Schedule
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| September 4 | at **[Chicago Bears](1994-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 21–9 | Soldier Field | 61,844 | 0–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 11 | [Indianapolis Colts](1994-indianapolis-colts-season) | **W** 24–10 | Tampa Stadium | 36,631 | 1–1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 18 | [New Orleans Saints](1994-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 9–7 | Tampa Stadium | 45,522 | 1–2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 25 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1994-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 30–3 | Lambeau Field | 58,551 | 1–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 2 | **[Detroit Lions](1994-detroit-lions-season)** | **W** 24–14 | Tampa Stadium | 38,012 | 2–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 9 | at [Atlanta Falcons](1994-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 34–13 | Georgia Dome | 52,633 | 2–4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | at [San Francisco 49ers](1994-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 41–16 | Candlestick Park | 62,741 | 2–5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 30 | **[Minnesota Vikings](1994-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **L** 36–13 | Tampa Stadium | 42,110 | 2–6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 6 | **[Chicago Bears](1994-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 20–6 | Tampa Stadium | 60,821 | 2–7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 13 | at **[Detroit Lions](1994-detroit-lions-season)** | **L** 14–9 | Pontiac Silverdome | 50,814 | 2–8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 20 | at [Seattle Seahawks](1994-seattle-seahawks-season) | **L** 22–21 | Kingdome | 37,466 | 2–9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 27 | at **[Minnesota Vikings](1994-minnesota-vikings-season)** | **W** 20–17 (OT) | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 47,259 | 3–9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 4 | [Washington Redskins](1994-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 26–21 | Tampa Stadium | 45,121 | 4–9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 11 | [Los Angeles Rams](1994-los-angeles-rams-season) | **W** 24–14 | Tampa Stadium | 34,150 | 5–9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 18 | at [Washington Redskins](1994-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 17–14 | RFK Stadium | 47,315 | 6–9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 24 | **[Green Bay Packers](1994-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 34–19 | Tampa Stadium | 65,076 | 6–10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | year=1994 | border=2}}" | **Note**: Division opponents in **bold** text |
Standings
Season summary
Week 13 at Vikings
Notes
References
References
- Stroud, Rick. (September 11, 2005). "30 Seasons: 1976–2005. From Sinking Ship to World-Class Cruise". [[Tampa Bay Times.
- Lieber, Jill. (December 5, 1994). "The NFC Central". Sports Illustrated.
- Lieber, Jill. (December 26, 1994). "The NFC Central". Sports Illustrated.
- "2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Media Guide".
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