There’s no denying the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had some lean years throughout their existence, but they’ve also enjoyed unforgettable stretches of championship success, with two dominant Super Bowl victories over the past two decades.
Along the way, Bucs fans have been treated to a long list of star players on both sides of the ball, including some of the best the NFL has ever seen.
Putting together an all-time starting lineup for the Bucs is quite the challenge at some positions, while others have obvious selections that stand out above the rest.
Here’s how we would stack that roster:
QB Tom Brady
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RB James Wilder
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RB Warrick Dunn
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WR Mike Evans
Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
WR Chris Godwin
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G Ali Marpet
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C Tony Mayberry
VJ Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK
G Davin Joseph
Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
OT Tristan Wirfs
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DE Lee Roy Selmon
Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
DT Warren Sapp
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DT Gerald McCoy
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
DE Simeon Rice
Preston Mack-USA TODAY Sports
LB Derrick Brooks
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LB Hardy Nickerson
VJ Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK
LB Lavonte David
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
CB Rondé Barber
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
S John Lynch
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S Antoine Winfield Jr.
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K Martin Gramatica
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P Josh Bidwell
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PR Karl Williams
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KR Michael Spurlock
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LS Dave Moore
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