Rachel Nichols· Jul 30, 2026
Nichols suggested the Buccaneers, who missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker, could comfortably win their weak division this season.
“They could easily win that division this year.”
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- Division WinnersTampa Bay BuccaneersJul 30, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
“but you've pointed out the division is not exactly a powerhouse. Yeah, they could easily win that division this year.”
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