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1994 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season

NFL team season


NFL team season

FieldValue
teamTampa Bay Buccaneers
year1994
record6–10
division_place5th NFC Central
coachSam Wyche
general managerRich McKay
ownerthe Hugh Culverhouse estate
MVPLT Paul Gruber
stadiumTampa Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkBuccaneers seasons

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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

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Trent DilferQuarterback[Fresno State](1993-fresno-state-bulldogs-football-team)
Errict RhettRunning back[Florida](1993-florida-gators-football-team)
Harold BishopTight end[LSU](1993-lsu-tigers-football-team)
Pete PiersonOffensive tackle[Washington](1993-washington-huskies-football-team)
Bernard CarterLinebacker[East Carolina](1993-east-carolina-pirates-football-team)
Jim PyneCenter[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

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Roster

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Regular season

Schedule

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September 4at **[Chicago Bears](1994-chicago-bears-season)****L** 21–9Soldier Field61,8440–1
September 11[Indianapolis Colts](1994-indianapolis-colts-season)**W** 24–10Tampa Stadium36,6311–1
September 18[New Orleans Saints](1994-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 9–7Tampa Stadium45,5221–2
September 25at **[Green Bay Packers](1994-green-bay-packers-season)****L** 30–3Lambeau Field58,5511–3
October 2**[Detroit Lions](1994-detroit-lions-season)****W** 24–14Tampa Stadium38,0122–3
October 9at [Atlanta Falcons](1994-atlanta-falcons-season)**L** 34–13Georgia Dome52,6332–4
October 23at [San Francisco 49ers](1994-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 41–16Candlestick Park62,7412–5
October 30**[Minnesota Vikings](1994-minnesota-vikings-season)****L** 36–13Tampa Stadium42,1102–6
November 6**[Chicago Bears](1994-chicago-bears-season)****L** 20–6Tampa Stadium60,8212–7
November 13at **[Detroit Lions](1994-detroit-lions-season)****L** 14–9Pontiac Silverdome50,8142–8
November 20at [Seattle Seahawks](1994-seattle-seahawks-season)**L** 22–21Kingdome37,4662–9
November 27at **[Minnesota Vikings](1994-minnesota-vikings-season)****W** 20–17 (OT)Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome47,2593–9
December 4[Washington Redskins](1994-washington-redskins-season)**W** 26–21Tampa Stadium45,1214–9
December 11[Los Angeles Rams](1994-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 24–14Tampa Stadium34,1505–9
December 18at [Washington Redskins](1994-washington-redskins-season)**W** 17–14RFK Stadium47,3156–9
December 24**[Green Bay Packers](1994-green-bay-packers-season)****L** 34–19Tampa Stadium65,0766–10
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Standings

Season summary

Week 13 at Vikings

Notes

References

References

  1. Stroud, Rick. (September 11, 2005). "30 Seasons: 1976–2005. From Sinking Ship to World-Class Cruise". [[Tampa Bay Times.
  2. Lieber, Jill. (December 5, 1994). "The NFC Central". Sports Illustrated.
  3. Lieber, Jill. (December 26, 1994). "The NFC Central". Sports Illustrated.
  4. "2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Media Guide".
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