Tags: National Football League Season.
The 1983 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season began with high expectations as it was considered by some to be the Buccaneers’ best squad yet. They were predicted by some to be Super Bowl contenders but disappointment quickly set in as personnel changes and a rash of injuries contributed to a league-worst 2–14 record. The team was unable to agree on a contract with quarterback Doug Williams resulting in his departure for the USFL.