Lions Talking About The “Top 5” Bucs
December 3rd, 2014
(Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Yes, Joe’s a junkie for anything related to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
And that’s why chatter and the look of angst from Lions center Dominik Raiola had Joe paying attention.
Check out this video interview of Raiola from the Detriot locker room. Joe believes it reveals the message being pumped into the Lions offense this week as they prepare to host the Bucs on Sunday.
Multiple times, Raiola references the Bucs being a “top-5” defense since Tampa Bay’s bye week. He talks about looking deep into the stats, as well as the film. Unless Raiola is a unique data junkie, Joe’s confident those stats are being fed to the Lions’ offense by coaches. Detriot doesn’t want any let down from its 8-4 team against the lowly Bucs.
They’re selling themselves that the Bucs are a nasty, dangerous bunch, which they have been defensively.
Interestingly, Raiola looks like he wants to vomit when the discussion turns to Gerald McCoy. Raiola’s expression changes into one of fear and he doesn’t say McCoy’s name. Fun stuff.
Also, Raiola seems stunned the Bucs lost a game for having 12 men on the field. Join the club, pal.
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:10 am
Caldwell getting his boys prepared mentally and physically. That’s how you have to do it.
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:11 am
on the flip side Suh…..is LHAO…..
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:13 am
lol
every week our competition has to get themselves pumped by saying tampa is a tough team, when in reality they just don’t want to get embarrassed like the skins did after playings us following a 3 day drinking binge.
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:18 am
We’ve been talking about banks all year but this week he has to earn the praise because he’s the only one that should be guarding Megatron
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:19 am
News Flash!!!
The Bucs suck again!!!
I’m so glad I didn’t waste my money on season tickets this year…
I’m also glad I didn’t waste a single dime on ANY BUC gear or anything BUC related…
Nor will I spend a dime on any of this nonsense until they are no longer the laughing stock of the NFL…
DONE!!!
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:20 am
I thought Mike Evasaid he was going to help out the defense and guard Megatron…..
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:37 am
Please
just don’t start the game with a run up the middle right into Suh.
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:49 am
Do the Bucs even know how to get to Detroit?
If Lovie were driving them there, they’d probably end up in Omaha.
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:50 am
DB55 Says:
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:10 am
Caldwell getting his boys prepared mentally and physically. That’s how you have to do it.
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It helps to have major talent on both sides of the ball. Caldwell is a good coach, but Indianapolis and their fans couldn’t get rid of him fast enough when Manning got hurt and they went 1-15.
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:54 am
Tom Edrington Says:
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:49 am
Do the Bucs even know how to get to Detroit?
If Lovie were driving them there, they’d probably end up in Omaha.
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Why the eff would they drive to Detroit? I’m pretty sure 50% of the guys in the NFL don’t know how to get to New England and another 75% of guys in the NBA couldn’t point to Golden State on a map. Big effing deal… these guys are playing hard, they haven’t quit on their coach the way they did on Schiano, and the defense is playing excellent ball. The offense is playing up to their paygrade which considering the acting coordinator, QBs, and OL, they’re still outgaining and outscoring Schiano’s bunch from last season.
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:57 am
@ Tom Edrington
Yes the Bucs know how to get to Detroit. Back in the days of the Black and Blue division, known as the NFC Central, we were the Lions favorite whipping team … We always got run over by the Lions!
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:57 am
hi lovie 🙂
er, i mean brandon
December 3rd, 2014 at 11:58 am
The Bucs are not as good as the Lions (obviously), but they weren’t better than the Lions the last time they went up there and won. Detroit probably isn’t sleeping on this matchup because we’ve already beaten them up there before. This defense is playing lights out. We’ve been in every game recently. Now if our offense can manage to score a higher number points than than penalties, we might actually be able to finish a game with a win. Frankly, at this point I rather see us be competitive but still lose. At this point there really is no advantage to winning an away game up in Detroit. Just hurts our draft placement. Gotta love being a Bucs fan. SMDH
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:03 pm
It was’nt that long ago that the Lion’s went winless for the season. At least the Bucs have’nt quite matched that futility. The Bucs have played them pretty much evenly over the years. I’m sure the Lions won’t scare anybody if they make the playoffs.
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:03 pm
Buc4lyfe
Banks shut down megatron last year, 1 catch for 7 yards if I’m not mistaken. He shut down AJ Green last week, so much so AJ moved into the slot. Lol
Banks is a true talent, realistically can’t expect him to hold megatron to 7 yards but less than 100 and 0 tds will do nicely.
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:06 pm
@Bogiedr…so true Barry had some of his best games against the Bucs. One could say Barry should thank the Bucs for his HOF bust.
Barry had some of his best highlights against the Bucs.
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:07 pm
Pre bye QBs faced
Derek Anderson
Austin Davis
Matt Ryan
Drew Brees
Joe Flacco
Ben Roethlesberger
Post bye QBs faced
Teddy Bridgewater
Future Bucs starter Brian Hoyer
Matt Ryan
RGFinished
Jay Cutler
Andy Dalton
So did the defense really get better? Or did the level of QBs we faced got much worse? A combination of both most likely. Finishing with Detroit, New Orleans and Green Bay will be a much stronger indicator of the state of the defense than the last 6 weeks.
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:07 pm
@brandon
Nate_tweetz said “if our offense can manage to score a higher number points than than penalties, we might actually be able to finish a game with a win”
Ouch!!
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:22 pm
@JOE
Lmfao Raiola scared of Aunt Geraldine? What are you smoking man. He goes up against Suh and Fairley everyday. How the heck can you even think Aunt Geraldine is nastier than that duo. He didn’t say Aunt Geraldines name because hes irrelevant. He knows he only has to worry ababout him in the 1st quarter. Thats it. After that he knows Aunt Geraldine disappears.
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:46 pm
Yeah Joe, and this is why we see your’s as the number site for all things Bucs. We’re all junkies of the home team, and you feed our obsession.
December 3rd, 2014 at 12:58 pm
@Brandon
How’s the koolaid?
December 3rd, 2014 at 1:01 pm
They are not concerned about the Bucs. I can assure you of that.
December 3rd, 2014 at 1:13 pm
Brandon,
Schiano would have the Bucs better than 2-10 this year, book it.
December 3rd, 2014 at 1:25 pm
@rayrice
At least get your facts straight, Fairley is on IR since early in the season. Most NFL guys seem to like McCoy better then Suh since year 1. Suh has had much better talent on his line then McCoy has as well but keep pumping the facts.
I’m from Michigan and have watched every Lions game. They are great against the run not against the pass with a good QB so we’re screwed.
December 3rd, 2014 at 2:02 pm
@Patrick
No $$hit Fairley is out. And FYI he’s been out since their London game. And no hes not on IR. Talking about getting your facts straight. Next time you want to call someone out check facts. So, yes Raiola goes up against Suh and Fairley everyday. Fairley not for the time being because hes hurt but he did prior. And the comment JOE made was that Raiola is scared of Aunt Geraldine. What does Suh having more talent on his DL have to do with Raiola being scared of Aunt Geraldine. Raiola faces a nastier and more aggressive player in Suh. Aunt Geraldine doesn’t even come close to that.
December 3rd, 2014 at 2:18 pm
you know what really annoys me? while he did awknowledge gerald mccoy as an elite player, he specifically said we have ONE elite player. to bucs fans its no secret that lavonte david falls into that category as well, perhaps more so than gerald mccoy (even though hes surprisingly lacking in ‘splash plays’ this season).
because he is my favorite player i take more offense in this than i should but i think we can all agree on the fact that he is way underappreciated.
December 3rd, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Who is that on the left side of the photo being stood up?
December 3rd, 2014 at 2:57 pm
@Jabba
Don’t worry. He will get to see our other elite player (LVD) on Sunday first hand. Not to mention Savage Mike and VJ. Only if they can get them the ball.
December 3rd, 2014 at 3:01 pm
@ray
He’s not practicing and going to be put in IR because they are pretty positive he won’t play this year. He’s not practicing at all, I would share a link but Joe hates that. Was in the detroit free press.
Calling McCoy boy a girls name is brutal and shows a lack of respect, much like your internet name
December 3rd, 2014 at 3:06 pm
@Patrick
To be honest I really don’t care what they do with Fairley. As far as my name goes I will make sure to visit the cemetery and tell my parents that you are offended by the name they gave me. Raymond Rice.
December 3rd, 2014 at 3:12 pm
Just don’t get too racist today okay? LOL
December 3rd, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Really? Suh is that far better then McCoy?
For you to say that erases your cred bro. Lol really not even close huh.
I guess you are right if you mean he isn’t as close to a dirty player as Suh. Maybe McCoy can stomp on some players and be as good. Take your Suh sucking arse off the internet until you have some actual intelligent comparisons.
Trust me bro, Lions are not winning the Super Bowl so really the teams are equal.
December 3rd, 2014 at 5:55 pm
@Yo
Did you read that right? Never said Suh was better. Get your $$hit straight. Suh is a far more menacing player than Aunt Geraldine. If you dont realize that then you are just like everyone else who jocks #93. Raiola will not be scared of Aunt Geraldine Sunday. Take that to the bank buddy. Listen to any of the great ones who played in the trenches. They all say you have to be nasty and have an attitude to play that position. And if you think Suh is the only one who plays dirty in trenches you are FUKN remedial. You are probably one of those fans who criticized Aunt Geraldine in the beginning saying he was too nice. Now you’re on his jock. Get off the CPU and stop running up your parents electricity bill kid.