Collin Haalboom

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Prior to joining BucsGameday and Sports Illustrated, Collin's written content was provided through Bucs Banter, and NFL Draft Lounge. He is also the creator and host of the Bucs Banter Podcast. He is a graduate of the Communication Studies program at McMaster University, where he was also a varsity basketball player, and later an advanced scout. He lives with his wife and two children in Hamilton, ON. You can follow Collin on YouTube and Twitter.

Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby (0) prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints

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Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Dec 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Bucs must win these matchups to give themselves a chance to play in the postseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles walks around the field during warmups prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a playoff win over the Carolina Panthers to stay alive, but will they get it done?

Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach had some high praise for Lavonte David ahead of what could be the final game of his illustrious career on Sunday.

Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The Buccaneers will need to win these matchups on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles during the first half against the Carolina Panthers

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't need to beat the Miami Dolphins, but they'll want to have a good showing regardless — here's how we're picking it:

Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (94) watches the action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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Could Calijah Kancey be the missing ingredient for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' final push to make the playoffs?

Oct 15, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Despite his contentious career, the talented Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears to have found a new home in Las Vegas.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) before a game against the Arizona Cardinals

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These players will need to win their matchups in order for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to secure their spot atop the NFC South.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a must-win against the Carolina Panthers in the first of two matchups — but will they?

Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

If the Bucs are going to secure a spot in the postseason, they'll need these players to step up in a big way.

Oct 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; A Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet is seen on the sidelines prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Another tough loss for the Bucs, this time on the defense.

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) talks to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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It's throwback Thursday in the NFC South.