“Tough On Your Joints”

November 27th, 2014

gerald mccoy 0916A Thursday off, a Thanksgiving off, is a rarity for NFL players.

But your Buccaneers will be stuffing their faces and watching football with the rest of us today — on the heels of a rare Tuesday practice that left its mark.

Speaking on his Buccaneers Radio Network show last night, Gerald McCoy explained that Tuesday’s rain-relocated practice to Tropicana Field was not only unique for being a day earlier than normal, but it was a physical challenge. ]

Tropicana Field isn’t football-friendly, McCoy said, and the full practice plus the “walk-through” was “tough on your joints.”

Practicing on turf less than 48 hours removed from a road game is highly uncommon. Plus, the Bucs are used to grass.

Add in the rare Thursday off, and Joe’s very interested to see how the Bucs respond to a smashmouth team like the Bengals, which feature the NFL’s 7th-ranked running game. They average 30.2 carries per game.

If the Bucs are up for the challenge, then maybe Lovie Smith should stick with the unorthodox schedule.

7 Responses to ““Tough On Your Joints””

  1. stvcl Says:

    I’m thankful for a FREE web site where I can read multiple articles with in depth coverage about my team throughout the year. Happy Thanksgiving Joes.

  2. "TheKevin" Says:

    Happy thanksgiving joes.

    Thankful for this site. Love it.

  3. billy buckaroo Says:

    Happy Thanksgiving to all Bucs Fans!

    Bring on those deviled eggs and pies.
    Enjoy the day!

  4. Joseph Mamma Says:

    Well Gerald, if you would like your joints to feel better, you’re going to need to lose about 120 pounds.

  5. Brandon Says:

    Joseph Mamma Says:
    November 27th, 2014 at 9:21 am
    Well Gerald, if you would like your joints to feel better, you’re going to need to lose about 120 pounds.
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    120? You think he should be walking around 6’4 175 lbs? The only way he does that would be if he took up a serious regimen of cardio-only and meth. Try 60 lbs tops

  6. OB Says:

    GMC’s bones weight more than 175 lbs. I believe our defense will show up like it has since the last and I mean last blow out. They are playing and when LVD returns, not too soon let him heal, it will really sing.

    I just wonder what will show up as our starting QB and OL.

  7. DB55 Says:

    smh, no comment.

    Have a great thanksgiving to all the buccaneers and their families. Enjoy your day off.