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Actually yes. According to history around 400 nicknames were reviewed before deciding on Buccaneers because of the local Pirate legend. What any of them were, however, seems to be a secret!

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Q: Were there any other names being thrown about for the Tampa Bay franchise before it was named the Buccaneers?
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