"We're kind of used to it," Licht told " The Pat McAfee Show ," per NBC Sports. "I sometimes feel like, down here in Tampa, we're in witness protection. I don't want to say we get s--- on, but there's kind of a lack of respect."

On a recent media appearance, Bucs GM Jason Licht shared his thoughts on how Tampa Bay is "disrespected" and not given enough attention.

Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis recently talked about how quarterback Baker Mayfield will always have a chip on his shoulder because of the bumps he's had to navigate on his path through the NFL and he's not the only one in Tampa who feels like they've been underappreciated around the league.