The Bucs made the playoffs three times under McKay , including an appearance in the NFC Championship Game in 1979 .
In 1976 and 1977 , Tampa Bay lost the first 26 games , but improved by the end of the 1970s .
The Tampa Bay made the playoffs three times under McKay , including an appearance in the NFC Championship Game in 1979 .
In 1976 and 1977 , Tampa Bay lost the first 26 games , but improved by the end of the 1970s .