Who is the best player in Bucs history?
For a franchise that started its existence by losing 26 straight games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed plenty of success since then.
Over the years, Bucs fans have enjoyed watching some of the best players in the league, many of whom combine to make a long list of legends who have donned a Tampa Bay uniform.
The Bucs are adding yet another Hall of Famer this year, and despite some more lean years over the past couple of decades, Tampa Bay fans have still been treated to more iconic players along the way.
But who is the best player in team history?
We asked, and the fans answered:
Derrick Brooks
— Parris (@vicious696) February 14, 2023
Derrick Brooks
— Zach Bacon (@FVScouting) February 14, 2023
Brooks or Sapp
— Coximus (@Coximus) February 14, 2023
Lee Roy Selmon
— 0xTechno (@0xTechno) February 14, 2023
Brooks, Sapp, Selmon are the top 3 choices. Tough to distinguish between them honestly.
— T (@BucWild007) February 14, 2023
Extremely difficult, but I’ll try:
Best over entire span of (Bucs) career – Derrick Brooks
Best at their peak (with Bucs) – Warren Sapp
My choice is Derrick Brooks because of longevity, and if Sapp was the most dominant, Brooks was the second most dominant at his peak.
— Djon Mustard. The ‘D’ is silent. (@M1K3EvansTD) February 14, 2023
55
— Anthony O. (@Waya37) February 14, 2023
I have to go with Mike Evans. He has 9 for 9 1,000 yard seasons since coming in the NFL. Moss is 2nd with with 6. Most consecutive 1,000 yards excluding the rookie year is 11 by Rice. Only WR near it is Evans. If he gets 10 only 3 NFL WRs will have 10+ 1000 yard seasons.
— barackfan (@barackfan1) February 14, 2023
55
— Spencer Shoemaker (@syco1316) February 14, 2023
Brooks Evans probably. I think wirfs will be #1 if he has a long career though.
— Gabriel (@Gavster17) February 14, 2023
WOW. This is the toughest one you have given us. Do you go offense or defense? Do you look at the impact on the franchise or just outstanding play? Going with on the field, as well as off the field. @DBrooks55 is the greatest Buccaneer of all time.
— Robbie G. (@thunderchunkyPA) February 14, 2023
Ronde or Derrick with Mike Evans right behind them
— Hunter (@BuccaneerFlow) February 14, 2023
Tom Brady and not even close…Pre-TB12, Lee Roy Selmon. & Mike Evans 1, 2…
— Catcard202 (@catcard202) February 14, 2023
Warren Sapp
— Daniel Gomes (@RealDealGomes) February 14, 2023
My fav will always be Alstott, best though would be between Brooks and Barber imo
— Bucs_Bolts_Fan77 (@bucs_fan77) February 14, 2023
— CDDoug (@CDLessThanDoug) February 14, 2023
As a Buc? Warren Sapp.
— Bob O. Thomson (@BobOThomson) February 14, 2023
Tom Brady. pic.twitter.com/5h2EmMe2Xs
— Bustah Beak🇺🇦 🏒 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@five10andagame) February 14, 2023
It’s Tom Brady. Get back to work, everyone.
— TB Times Subcriber 🇵🇸 (@Patskrieg) February 14, 2023
Warren Sapp, Lee Roy Selmon.
— OldSkoolG$ (@OldSkoolG1) February 14, 2023
1) Brooks
2) Selmon
3) Sapp
4) Barber
5) Lynch
6) Evans— BuccaneerMick (@BuccaneerMick) February 14, 2023
1. Brady
2. Steve Young
3. John Lynch
4. Mike Alstott
5. Ronde Barber https://t.co/ZcibjwIqat— Charlie (@CavemanOJ66) February 14, 2023
Derrick Brooks https://t.co/bZ8e5aHRYg
— Antisocialmedia (@TLOP312) February 14, 2023
Derrick Brooks https://t.co/DjkTlt3Mqu
— Terrence Alleyne (@TJA929) February 14, 2023
Derrick Brooks https://t.co/Q9DedhMNhd
— Proud Katz (@A_Katzman83) February 14, 2023
Two different answers to this:
Best NFL player to play for the Bucs? Tom Brady
Best career in a Bucs uniform? Derrick Brooks https://t.co/wH8tb2WQcp— K A (@agrawalk1991) February 14, 2023
