The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ starting quarterback history: From Steve Spurrier to Tom Brady

Tom Brady steps into Tampa Bay and the fraternity of Bucs’ quarterbacks is far from memorable, for the most part.

The Bucs opened their franchise with a Heisman winner who didn’t win a game for the franchise. Now, they turn to the G.O.A.T. in hoping he can bring Tampa Bay a second Super Bowl. Tom Brady has his work cut out for him in the NFC South.

1976: Steve Spurrier, Parnell Dickinson, Terry Hanratty

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Steve Spurrier came home to Florida and played for the Bucs. He was 0-12 for Tampa Bay in its first season. Ouch. The other two quarterbacks each lost their lone start.