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.

Aug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Sep 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Aug 6, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles talks to media after training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Aug 14, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Josiah Trotter (45) pursues during the first half against New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Sep 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) with head coach Todd Bowles during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eager to get back on the field after their disappointing Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite the team's poor performanc

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 — who will come out on top?

Aug 22, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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An 0-2 start would be a disaster for the Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to throw in the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.

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It was a loss but the Bucs’ offense seems like it might be headed in the right direction.

Sep 13, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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There were some highs and plenty of lows in this Week 1 matchup between the Buccaneers and Bengals.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.

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Here's how we see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first game against the Cincinnati Bengals shaping up.

Aug 14, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Josiah Trotter (45) in action against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The physical second-round linebacker, Josiah Trotter, is ready to make his NFL debut on Sunday.

Aug 7, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) participates in training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The Bucs' defense has been a hassle to deal with, certainly for QB1.

Oct 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) and quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrate a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during he first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Imagesd

Mayfield had some strong words about his veteran receiver when discussing his value to the Buccaneers.

Aug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) hands off to running back Sean Tucker (44) against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter during preseason at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The competition was tight, but these players impressed enough to make the final cut.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Jack Pyburn (58) runs a drill during a joint Buccaneers‑Jaguars NFL practice at the Miller Electric Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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The Bucs had some tough decisions to make in order to finalize their final 53-man roster.

Aug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) calls a play at the line against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter during preseason at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Bucs did not save the best for last this preseason.