Video: Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Ronde Barber Now Hall Of Famer
There are now eleven members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who are associated with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The latest additions went in August 5, 2023.
In fact, two former Buccaneers were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023, though one of them only played for the Bucs for one season. That was Darrelle Revis who played for Tampa Bay in 2013. However, Revis played the bulk of his career with the New York Jets before moving to the Bucs.
The real star who entered the Hall of Fame was Ronde Barber. The Buccaneers drafted Ronde in 1997. He spent his entire 16 pro seasons as a Buccaneer. Ronde set records for most consecutive starts (215), and is the only player in NFL history with more than 45 interceptions AND more than 25 sacks.
Ronde and his twin brother Tiki played for the University of Virginia. Tiki went on to play for the New York Giants. Of course, Tiki was on hand as Ronde was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Enjoy the video of the speech given by Ronde. Numerous former teammates and coaches were also in attendance, as well as family.
- As mentioned above, Darrelle Revis
- Coach Don Coryell – Best known for coaching the St. Louis Cardinals
- Linebacker Chuck Howley – Played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1961 to 1972
- Defensive end/defensive tackle/nose tackle Joe Klecko – New York Jets from 1977 to 1987
- Cornerback Ken Riley – From Bartow, Florida, played for Cincinnati Bengals from 1969 to 1983, Florida A&M Head Coach from 1986-1993 and Athletic Director 1994 to 2003
- Offensive tackle Joe Thomas – Cleveland Browns 2007 to 2017
- Linebacker Zack Thomas – Miami Dolphins from 1996 to 2007
- Linebacker/defensive end Demarcus Ware – Dallas Cowboys from 2005 to 2013
(L to R) Ken Riley II, Joe Klecko, Darrelle Revis, Ronde Barber, Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Zach Thomas, Scott Howley and Mindy Coryell Lewis pose with their bronze busts during the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Canton, Ohio.
(Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
10 Best NFL Teams Going Into the 2023 Season
Football season is officially here. That’s cause to rejoice, in my book. I really don’t want to see summer end, but the good thing about it is that football is starting up. So, who are the best NFL teams going into the 2023 season?
Of course, everyone has their opinion. But, that opinion is often, or should be, based on fact. Certain teams going into the new season made good on their draft picks, while others kind of flubbed up. Also, many teams – such as the Kansas City Chiefs – have been tough to beat for years. So, of course, they’re going to be favorites.
Before I get into my personal picks for the 10 NFL teams going into the 2023 season, let’s talk about some of the weaker teams. What’s shocking is that the Los Angeles Rams are considered one of the weakest teams this year. I mean, we’re just two years out from their Super Bowl win. So, that’s somewhat surprising. Then again, it’s not surprising seeing their performance last season. I’m ranking them in the bottom five of NFL teams, because I just don’t see them having the players and coaching chemistry to go far this year. That said, they should still bask in the light of their Super Bowl victory.
Also at the bottom of the pack are the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts. Both teams have struggled for years, and they just don’t seem to be making the right decisions on and off the field. Who knows, maybe these teams will turn it around and surprise us. But, right now, the Cardinals, Colts and Rams are looking rough.
So, who are the best NFL teams going into the 2023 season? Read on for my thoughts. Also, I’m a sports podcaster and host a podcast about the Detroit Lions called “The Squad with Anne Erickson.” Find my podcast here and reach out to me on socials here with your NFL thoughts.
Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.
