“It’s Been Difficult”
November 15th, 2018
Joe’s not hearing good things about the collective mentality of the Buccaneers. (More on that later)
So today, Joe asked wise old starting QB Ryan Fitzpatrick about the team mentality and what he’s and feeling from the roster after losing six of the last seven games.
“You know, it’s one of those things where, you know, it’s been difficult,” Fitzpatrick said. “Especially after the games and you have the 24-hour rule and everything. But momentum is such a big part of this game. And sometimes all it takes is one play, or one quarter, one half, one drive at the end of the game. You know, one good outcome going your way, so we’re just trying to recapture that momentum. But guys are in practice upbeat, really working hard and trying to stay positive.”
Candid but uninspiring chatter from Fitzpatrick. These are tough times and Joe’s glad that players are feeling it. (The alternative is much worse.)
The Bucs need a win desperately. Joe can’t say what that would accomplish, but they sure need one.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:29 pm
Here’s an idea, stop spotting the opposing team 21 pts before the half. Then watch the team’s mentality change entirely.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:33 pm
Why do they need a win desperately, what does it matter, this team is not going to the playoffs. they find more ways to lose games than any other team i have watched. play your rookies and guys on the bubble to see if anybody is worth keeping.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:37 pm
If it wasn’t for bad news, the Bucs would have no news at all. Even if they lost the remainder of their games, the outlook for drafting a QB is pretty dismal; there just isn’t a good crop of college QB’s, until Tua is ready for the draft.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:38 pm
Any horrible Giants team > Any horrible Bucs team
We have our own special brand of horribleness…it’s powerful stuff.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:43 pm
Why must they win desperately ? This season is over and the draft pick season has begun. All we need is another win like last year’s last game against New Orleans. That, ladies and germs, did NOTHING in helping the team in 2018.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:44 pm
@seminole Bill – I was admittedly a big supporter of Jameis’ drafting. I defended him in years 1-3 but this year made me rethink my support. As this season has gone on, I am not entirely sure JW isn’t exactly the QB we need now, because the coaching/game planning and leadership on this team is so lacking, I don’t think you can evaluate ANYONE’s talent properly. TL;DR JW may be getting a bad wrap and even if it is TUA a rookie QB is a rookie QB and we will lose with him too.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:45 pm
Fitz= losers mentality.
November 15th, 2018 at 12:47 pm
let’em tank!!!!!!!!
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!…#PRESSURESONTHECOACHES!!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
November 15th, 2018 at 12:49 pm
Bucs won’t win another game without Winston and of course the real fans will blame Winston for yet another 2-4 win season
November 15th, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Suckpatrick it’s used to his teams being garbage because of him, so he feels at home. Specially on a team where they don’t blame him for anything, he must feel in heaven right now.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:18 pm
Is Winston practicing?????
November 15th, 2018 at 1:22 pm
People who want Tua = People who wanted Johnny Manziel
November 15th, 2018 at 1:24 pm
Fitzpatrick has had a pretty decent NFL career. He is better suited as a backup QB but he is a backup that can win you a few games. He has gotten everything out of his skill set. What I truly like about Fitz is how he is mentoring Winston the last two years. Especially this year. Winston is going to have a long NFL career and he can actually thank Fitz for showing him how to be a professional. Thank you Fitz!
November 15th, 2018 at 1:25 pm
It’s not very tough to see why the team is losing despite having some talent across the board. It’s because DK has no attention to detail and that is what separates good teams from bad. This league is too balanced. Stop and think, why are Belichek, Reid and Saban teams so good every year despite players rotating in and out??? It’s because they preach fundamentals and don’t overlook even the smallest of details, and then beat it in their players heads. Listening to Koetter on his radio show and interviews and seeing his team perform, only to blow it in some fashion, it’s clear he doesn’t preach or practice the fundamentals and idiosyncrasies of football. Therefore, he will never get it out turn anything around.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:29 pm
So we are waiting for that one play to turn the season around!!
Problem is, when you rely on a play or performance to get momentum, you aren’t in control of your mindset, so a bad or unlucky play, shuts your mindset down
Be in control of your own mindset. Basic
November 15th, 2018 at 1:38 pm
2 winning season out of 14 it’s a pretty crappy NFL career in my books period.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:40 pm
All Fitzpatrick has to do is eat some W’s, and the fanbois will forget Winston.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:43 pm
2-14 wining seasons with zero playoffs.
Hitching our wagon to a superstar.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:50 pm
Fitz was a 7th round pick out of ..ahem..Harvard.
Don’t think anyone anywhere ever projected him to be a Superstar…
Projections for a #1 overall pick from a powerhouse school? That’s another thing.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:52 pm
Dapostman,
Well said! Anyone who can stay in the league 7yrs or more is beating the odds. 10 + yrs puts the player in rare air territory.
He is best in a reliever role. Which is why I think starting winston makes sense. If He struggles, switch him up. I think the opposite direction is workable as well.
Start Fitz If He isn’t sharp call up winston.
At this point, just stop the bleeding by whatever means necessary.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:55 pm
Cobraboy all fitz has to do is wear a small shirt with shades and you fitz lovers eat it right up. Hes so cool.
November 15th, 2018 at 1:56 pm
Good Lord.
The offense has one bad game…really, 6 bad plays…and the Howling Masses want to destroy the team and throw out the best O in Bucs history with the D.
The defense has one good game all season and hardly anybody says a peep anymore.
The O is not a problem. Except to Winston Fanboi Sycophants, the QB position is not the problem.
The D is what has lost 5 of 6 games for this Bucs team. Not the O.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Much a like a boxer losing every round and can only win by knockout. Problem is that he’s beaten, battered by body shots and his power is gone. Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the building.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:02 pm
JMark,
Exactly!
It’s about expectations vs results. Being the first overall pick in the draft comes with tons of expectations. No matter how much people cry about fairness, the league is not, nor has it been about fairness. A #1 pick gets compensated for that achievement and if He gets production numbers that compare to a 7th round lucky to be in the league guy, He’s failing so epically bad that any defense is laughable and wholly missing the point. Forest and trees thing.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:04 pm
Lamarcus Says:
Fitz= losers mentality.
Winston = WE POOR DECISION-MAKING SEX OFFENDERS
LACKING ACCURACY OR TOUCH mentality.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:07 pm
I had “heart” between brackets placed between WE and POOR in my above post which your system didn’t include.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:09 pm
WalkdaPlank Says:
People who want Tua = People who wanted Johnny Manziel
Joe wants Tua?
November 15th, 2018 at 2:11 pm
Luda speed
JW has learn from Fitz alright!!!!! To be a backup lol
November 15th, 2018 at 2:20 pm
jmarkbuc Says:
“Projections for a #1 overall pick from a powerhouse school? That’s another thing.”
Precisely why Winston should be starting the remainder of the season.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:24 pm
Yeah, I would have to say that’s pretty much what Winston’s future looks like.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Ludicrous Speed
You won’t see Joe pining for Tua just yet. However if Jameis is not here next season I can almost guarantee you there will be a “Tua Watch” category in Joe’s articles.
November 15th, 2018 at 2:32 pm
jmarkbuc Says:
Fitz was a 7th round pick out of ..ahem..Harvard.
Don’t think anyone anywhere ever projected him to be a Superstar…
Projections for a #1 overall pick from a powerhouse school? That’s another thing.
And the laugh of it is that “Hahvud Guy” is undeniably outplaying “powerhouse guy” this year: QB Rating 32.5 pts higher (107.2 to 74.7) with 17 TDs to 6 TDs with one less INT (9 to 10).
November 15th, 2018 at 2:39 pm
Dear people that want Tua,
Have you watched him play at all or just want him because he has good stats for a dominant team? He has mediocre arm strength, nothing more. He is also small for an NFL qb without elite athletic ability. Tua + Bucs o line = almost certain death.
-Berto
November 15th, 2018 at 2:41 pm
WalkdaPlank Says:
Ludicrous Speed
You won’t see Joe pining for Tua just yet. However if Jameis is not here next season I can almost guarantee you there will be a “Tua Watch” category in Joe’s articles.
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LOL
You know I was just basing my question off of your statement:
“People who want Tua = People who wanted Johnny Manziel”
And we all know how hot Joe was for “Johnny Football.”
November 15th, 2018 at 2:55 pm
Man, I just have to shake my head at these comments sometimes.
K_Bassuka- Fitz was supposed to be the BACKUP. It’s not his fault that the Bucs have to lean on him. Who’s that guy we drafted who’s supposed to be “The Franchise”?! Hmmm.
Now, if you’re arguing that the Bucs maybe could have shopped for a backup in the offseason, I’ll give you that. I don’t know if it would’ve changed anything though.
November 15th, 2018 at 3:05 pm
@Bucsfanman
I never liked the signing of Suckpatrick to be a back up or be any part of this team specially having a young QB learning from him. So yeah, I blame him, Licht and Koetter for robbing us fan by failing to develop Jameis or are you going to deny that Jameis was playing much better pre-Suckpatrick?
November 15th, 2018 at 3:19 pm
Bucs beter put a..SPY on Barkley. He’s liable to..go off with 300 yrds on them. You guys know..What we are famous for..Giving opposition guys their..Best game ever.
November 15th, 2018 at 3:19 pm
Bucsfanman
so what’s your excuses this year for the face of the basement years cancer93… who you going to blame now… just curious. always entertained by the apologists and their delusional rationale to justify failure.
November 15th, 2018 at 4:11 pm
ya think?
November 15th, 2018 at 5:35 pm
K_Bassuka Says:
November 15th, 2018 at 3:05 pm
@Bucsfanman
I never liked the signing of Suckpatrick to be a back up or be any part of this team specially having a young QB learning from him. So yeah, I blame him, Licht and Koetter for robbing us fan by failing to develop Jameis or are you going to deny that Jameis was playing much better pre-Suckpatrick?
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What planet do you live on? Jameis lies to the team and faced a suspension for inappropriate actions off the field.
Jameis screwed himself. Simple as that.
You’re outright blind if you can’t see that Jameis made his bed and now he lies in it.
November 15th, 2018 at 5:54 pm
Dr Berto,
The question is, do you watch him play?! The kid can read defenses albeit at a college level, and drops dimes all over the field. His accuracy is off the charts and throws a very catchable ball. I won’t speak on his size and injury history. May be his only negative. What translates to the NFL is anticipation, accuracy, and decision making. He checks all those boxes, and I hate Alabama.
November 15th, 2018 at 6:11 pm
@SteveK
That’s a lame excuse, didn’t Jameis started over Suckpatrick after the suspension? Don’t let your hate blind you.
November 15th, 2018 at 6:56 pm
What’s also been difficult is looking at his turnovers and his disgusting beard and I am tired of looking at him . Hes a turnover machine and I would rather see JW play
November 15th, 2018 at 7:01 pm
Realbucfan your right on target and I could not agree more
November 15th, 2018 at 9:00 pm
@Steve K: Not only did he lie to everyone, he got a former teammate to also lie for him.
November 15th, 2018 at 9:32 pm
Fitz Sucks. Play Jameis. Cut Koetter. Fire Licht!
November 15th, 2018 at 11:14 pm
Chip Kelly for HC. Derrick Brooksfor GM. Mike Alstott for OC. Ronde Barber for DC. Can’t do much worse than we have right now. No guarantees ever but it is Worth a shot.
November 15th, 2018 at 11:37 pm
87
I don’t care who plays from here on out…
As a matter of fact,
Put Jaymiss in and let him remove all doubt as to the player he is…
November 16th, 2018 at 12:56 am
Oh heck no! Keep Chip kelly far away from Tampa… If the Bucs bring him in for an interview I’m burning all gear and rooting for whoever plays the Bucs.
November 16th, 2018 at 12:58 am
Ronde Barber is also in TV for a reason… keep that man far from the Bucs sidelines.
November 16th, 2018 at 1:02 am
I want wins to celebrate! Nothing like going to work the next day after a Famous Jameis victory! That one in NO last year was sweet! Jameis calls a game winning play and executes it for the dub! Famous Jameis Winning Winston!
November 16th, 2018 at 1:06 am
Tua is not the answer! Famous Jameis is! Not only is Jameis a great role model in the community, he’s a proven winner and will guide this team to success. Get behind America’s QB Famous Jameis Winston and get him in game Klueless Koetter.
November 16th, 2018 at 6:41 am
Hey tmax! Trying to stir the pot eh?! No apologies here my friend. He ain’t cuttin’ it. And, as a man of my word, I will kindly eat my crow with a smile on my face. Barbequed, by the way!
November 16th, 2018 at 6:47 am
K_Bassuka- I have a hard time associating Fitzy’s arrival with any perceived regression of Jameis. That’s a heck of a leap.
I’ll gladly give you coaching though. This whole thing reeks. Right now, the two QBs are practically interchangeable in terms of what they have been producing. I don’t buy the $20 million injury protection argument. It may be a locker room thing? Maybe there’s something yet to surface that the Bucs know about? Who knows?
It’s odd that you sit the #1 guy though.
November 16th, 2018 at 8:28 am
@Bucsfanman
Suckpatrick antics infected and destroyed the careers of Marc Bulger, Carlson Palmer(lucky enough to switch teams), Trent Edwards, Jake Locker, Ryan Mallett, Keenum, Geno Smith, Bryce Petty, and now Jameis. I want to fully blame the coaching staff but I can’t.
Suckpatrick will destroy your favorite team’s future just with his presence and the effects of him will last for a while.
We can bring any QB here next year but if Suckpatrick it’s part of this team he will find a way to mess them up. The guys it’s a virus plain and simple, but he went to Harvard right 🙄.
November 16th, 2018 at 9:03 am
“Jake Locker, Ryan Mallet”?! Have you lost your mind? “Geno”?!
Every player except Carson Palmer on that list had no business starting for any football team. They were all way overrated coming out of college, especially Geno.