The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will become the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl at their home stadium, but it won’t have all the feelings of a Buccaneers home game.
One of the staples at Raymond James Stadium is to fire a cannon from the pirate ship any time the Bucs score a touchdown, but the NFL is prohibiting any cannons from being fired.
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The Bucs released a statement on Tuesday accepting the league’s decision.
“The firing of the cannons after big plays is a tradition that defines what it means to be a buccaneer fan and serves as a signature element of our home game experience at Raymond James Stadium,” the team said. “However, we also acknowledge and understand the NFL’s position with regards to maintaining the integrity of neutral site atmosphere for Super Bowl LV. While the cannons may not fire in their typical fashion, we look forward to showcasing parts of our tradition while working within the league’s guidelines.”
Some fans, in response to the statement on Twitter, argued that the Bucs earned the right to play the Super Bowl in their home stadium, therefore should be treated as such.
Others suggested firing the cannons for both teams when they score in order to stick with the tradition of Raymond James Stadium while remaining neutral.
It does not seem as if either would happen. Just chalk it up as another quirk to the 2020 NFL season.
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