Looking To Carolina
August 30th, 2014
Currently, Bucs fans are fixated on the look of the final 53-man roster. The deadline is 4 p.m. today and fans are all worked up about what moves Bucs general manager Jason Licht may make.
(And, no, Joe doesn’t give a whip who will be on the Bucs’ 10-man practice squad. Yes, Joe knows there is a practice squad cult out there, for reasons Joe cannot quite comprehend. Only a sorry team led by Raheem Morris sweats over who will be on the practice squad.)
In this TBO.com video, Woody Cummings of the Tampa Tribune has an exhaustive discussion of what fans can expect from the 2014 Bucs when the season kicks off a week from tomorrow. Think about that, folks. We are almost there.
August 30th, 2014 at 1:22 pm
The whole franchise is licking their collectie chops at busting the Bucs…”OL”….not since Chris Simms has desert been served before dinner..
August 30th, 2014 at 1:23 pm
8 days till opening day for the Bucs! my favorite is that this is everyone’s prediction week!
August 30th, 2014 at 1:35 pm
20-10 bucs baby..see u at ray jay fellas
August 30th, 2014 at 1:46 pm
I love the fact that we’re playing Carolina week 1. If our defense comes out and out performs theirs, it’ll really send a message to the division and set the tone for the season. The offense will be a work in progress all season I expect. But I still think they’re capable of some big plays and above average games.
August 30th, 2014 at 1:49 pm
It’s called loving every part of football. I, for one, do care about the practice squad, and so do most of the truly passionate fans that thirst for knowledge. Many football fans are sports fans in general. But many other football fans are fans of only football. We eat, sleep, and breathe football. There is no baseball, basketball, or hockey to distract us from the one thing that is truly important-FOOTBALL!
So…don’t post the practice squad, that’s cool, the passionate fans will find out on their own.
August 30th, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Expecting big things from my Bucs this year!
August 30th, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Brandon…the PS will not be announced for another day or two….feel for ya bro
August 30th, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Nothing could be finer than to beat down Carolina in the Bucs home opener.
August 30th, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Can we get a insight report on the Panthers? How are they looking or what they are saying about the bucs.
August 30th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
The practice squad cult, as Joe condescendingly puts it, is composed of people who are interested in developing young players. Most of them will never impact a roster, but sometimes they become contributors. It’s interesting. I enjoy seeing how teams are built, even on the fringes. More interesting than hearing all the clamoring over the Bucs signing Inclogzero.
August 30th, 2014 at 2:17 pm
If Schiano can beat down the Kitties in his first game so can Lovie. But the biggest concerns are if Trafford will be there and if Scam Newton is playing.
August 30th, 2014 at 2:22 pm
Major Wright was just wronged
August 30th, 2014 at 2:32 pm
“Only a sorry team led by Raheem Morris sweats over who will be on the practice squad.” LMAO…thanks Joe’s, best one liner of the day so far.
August 30th, 2014 at 2:33 pm
Damn they let Major Wright go!
August 30th, 2014 at 2:57 pm
Told ya they’d only keep 4 safeties and that the backups would be Tandy and McDougald. This allows them to keep 6 LB’s and possibly 9 D-linemen, depending on how many CB’s they keep.
August 30th, 2014 at 3:01 pm
We just released Solomon Patton…who the hell is going to return kicks now?!
August 30th, 2014 at 3:03 pm
FLBOYInDallas,
Nailed it didn’t I? Missed 2 – Barth and English.
August 30th, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Didn’t Donald penn come from a practice squad? Your media so yea ok you don’t care but no organization is doing themselves a favor by employing players not worth the time and money. Having garbage on the practice squad is just as wasteful as having garbage active on gameday
August 30th, 2014 at 3:05 pm
Just let Solomon Patton go!
August 30th, 2014 at 3:13 pm
We don’t have a KR/PR now with the release of Patton. It’s obvious they have someone else already on the way here even though no one’s reported it yet. I’m guessing maybe Damaris Johnson, that WR the Eagles were trying to trade before they cut him.
August 30th, 2014 at 3:16 pm
Hopefully Patton returns on the practice squad.
August 30th, 2014 at 3:20 pm
Macabee…yeah, pretty good call so far
August 30th, 2014 at 3:24 pm
They must have players from other teams coming in to take their place. This coaching staff does things in a big way…..never a dull moment!
August 30th, 2014 at 3:50 pm
If they have to hold a roster spot for Sims until Tuesday, maybe they hope Patton will not get picked up in the next few days. I agree who is going to return kicks?
August 30th, 2014 at 3:53 pm
Charles Sims has to stay on the active roster until Tuesday. My guess is they will resign Solomon Patton after Charles Sims goes on IR.
August 30th, 2014 at 4:30 pm
Rainey????
August 30th, 2014 at 4:33 pm
Rick Stroud @NFLSTROUD
#Bucs plan to wait to release their list of cuts until 7 p.m.
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Anyone know why that might be?
August 30th, 2014 at 4:42 pm
ILB Yawin Smallwood released… Wouldn’t mind giving him a look
August 30th, 2014 at 4:47 pm
And Champ Bailey, maybe worth a look at the slot?
August 30th, 2014 at 4:47 pm
Lol I meant as a nickel corner..
August 30th, 2014 at 4:50 pm
ROBERT MEACHUM (SP) AVAILABLE
Good for a #3
August 30th, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Wonder if the O-line is set now or if there will be a new face or two by next weekend? Excited about this season. If we can protect our QB’s and open a few holes for Martin, we’ve got a shot to battle for a playoff spot! Go Bucs!
August 30th, 2014 at 5:05 pm
I guess we are signing wide receiver/kick returner Chris Williams who was cut by the bears 4.28 40
August 30th, 2014 at 5:08 pm
were so glad joe doesn’t give a whip wow what a football mind you are
August 30th, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Practice squad? You mean prey?
August 30th, 2014 at 5:40 pm
Like Pawel up the page, I’ll be waiting for the Around The NFC South column to fill me in on the division happenings.
August 30th, 2014 at 5:48 pm
Dude, your critique is not appreciated, especially with the day hardly over. –Joe
August 31st, 2014 at 6:29 am
Just trying to add some fuel to the fire that’s all Joe. You critique everyone so much that I thought you could handle some criticism. All in good fun I read your website every day Joe!
September 1st, 2014 at 9:45 am
With Cam banged up and very little weapons around him I like the bucs opening week chances. Looking forward to 8 or more wins this season.