Bucs Assured Of First Place Tie Through Week 2
September 15th, 2019
Will general manager Jason Licht jump in his pool?
Will Bucco Bruce Arians drink more whiskey than he did on Thursday night?
Yes, celebration is in order Bucs fans. Joe is fired up. In fact, Joe is heading right now to Abe’s Place for a dinner feast of the freshest food around.
Our Buccaneers are 1-1 and so are the Saints after they were beaten down by the Rams today in Los Angeles. The Saints also lost Drew Brees with a hand injury and Teddy Bridgewater looked like Mike Glennon in his place.
With the Panthers at 0-2 under shell-of-himself Cam Newton, and the winless Falcons at home tonight against the Eagles, the Bucs are assured of being in first place after two weeks of the 2019 NFL season. The Bucs also are the only NFC South team with a division victory.
Only 14 weeks to go!
Yeah, there’s a long road ahead, but when you’re a Bucs fan, you have to celebrate whenever you can.
Roll the weaksauce Giants next Sunday and the excitement absolutely kicks up a couple of notches.
September 15th, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Super Bowl Champs clearly!
September 15th, 2019 at 7:28 pm
Lol knew this article was coming shortly… 😜
September 15th, 2019 at 7:35 pm
Things are falling into place…
September 15th, 2019 at 7:35 pm
Win in the division gives us the edge……keep it going.
September 15th, 2019 at 7:36 pm
The Saints look very beatable. Saints got screwed by the refs again vs Rams.
The 49ers looked very awesome today. I think they scored 49 against the Bengirls.
Breida got 121 yards rushing.
Could it be that the Bucs actually have a great defense?
1st place!! Wahooo!
September 15th, 2019 at 7:36 pm
The Giants game should tell us if we are heading in right direction. That’s the kind of game we usually crap the bed in over this lost decade. Coming off a big division road win in prime time, feeling good, have a bad team coming in to town…and we usually end up doing the walk of shame leaving the DoD. We shall see.
September 15th, 2019 at 7:42 pm
Sometimes it comes down to survival of the fittest. The Saints are in trouble if Brees has a serious injury. Carolina looks horrible , Cam has lost it, and we’ll see if Atl can rebound from a bad week one. So yeah Joe is right, we’re in it. Notice the 49ers rolled on Cinn, but couldn’t score on us? No TD’s for Carolina either. Anyone still want Fitz back? Less then 89 yards passing, no TD’s, and three picks. The magic is gone. Adam Humphries who? Did not show on the stat sheet this week. We all saw how good GMC looked Thursday night. Anyone crying now all three are gone?
September 15th, 2019 at 7:45 pm
You guys relax man … we’re in first place … I’ve seen this time and again … the Bucs always find a way to f s$&t up … let’s not take New York lightly … we also have the rams after that .. @saints , a trip to London , @ titans @ Seattle … we will see what the Bucs are made of after these games
September 15th, 2019 at 7:45 pm
the Bucs don’t have a chance in the NFCS unless something drastic happens..
WELL,
Cam’s play is rapidly deteriorating and now Brees may be out a few weeks (Bridgewater seems to be a major downgrade to Brees)…
Falcons are undetermined but its now possible that the Bucs get out of ‘Bucs Cove’ at the least…
I dare even say if they had a legit qb they could have a much better shot at the NFCS championship… not going to win it at a 4-12 record at the end!
Never want to see or celebrate any injury… Its just the current reality…
September 15th, 2019 at 7:47 pm
Nice surprise… And I expect the O to get better and better. Keep it all moving forward, Bruce.
September 15th, 2019 at 7:48 pm
Brees will be back he only has a thumb injury … y’all act like this division is all wrapped up for the Bucs … it’s only week 2 … calm down
September 15th, 2019 at 7:48 pm
We need 2 things…..A Falcons loss tonight and a win at home for us.
If that happens we guaranteed a shot to play in New Orleans for sole possession of 1st place.
Go Bucs baybee.
September 15th, 2019 at 7:52 pm
Lol y’all saying we need this team to lose this team to win like this is week 15 lmao … chill out … this is still a team that has won 10 games in 2 years … like this team is a Cinderella team … we are 1-1 … with a long road trip starting week 4 relax
September 15th, 2019 at 7:55 pm
Week 3 and we’re not talking about the 1st pick of the draft… what a time to be alive!
September 15th, 2019 at 7:55 pm
Eagles fan tonight!
September 15th, 2019 at 7:58 pm
“So your telling my Dad and I there’s a chance?”
Son of Kobe Faker
September 15th, 2019 at 7:58 pm
Hahaha Ben real……….You are right but stop raining on our parade.
Buccaneers 1-1
Saints 1-1
Falcons 0-1
Gerald’s team 0-2
Dam it feels good to type that.
September 15th, 2019 at 7:59 pm
They’d have sole possession if Winston didn’t blow the game last week. Loser.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:00 pm
They’d have sole possession if Winston didn’t blow the game last week. In fact, last they DID have sole possession, because Winston was suspended. Happy days ahead when he’s gone full time.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:00 pm
This time last year we were 2-0 in first place and Fitz was wearing another mans clothes…
September 15th, 2019 at 8:03 pm
Don’t think I will be able to watch it, though. I don’t want to cheer for Mesean.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:07 pm
Being in first is a rare moment indeed, enjoy while we can.
Remember the Giants are no push overs, especially now at 0 – 2
Last season we tried to rally late, and came up short with a 38 – 35 loss.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:07 pm
Weren’t we in first place last year after 2 weeks?
September 15th, 2019 at 8:12 pm
Technically, while we would be tied, we’d be in first, due to the fact that we have the best division record (the first tie breaker)
September 15th, 2019 at 8:13 pm
Hey Jackwipes, let people have their optimism. You had your week last game. This week we won and now we are in first place in the division. Last week we thought this team may be a bust, but they showed up this week and got themselves a division win. Apparently the 49ers were better than we thought and we had them beat if it wasn’t for the turnovers. Nobody is saying we are going to the Super Bowl but our chances to go to the playoffs are much better today. So turn off your Nega-Buc and be happy for once.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:13 pm
LoL.. The life of a Bucs fan… Where you have to root for all the other teams in the division to falter and be brought down to the Bucs level of losing so the Bucs hopefully will not finish last in the division…
September 15th, 2019 at 8:20 pm
Tye, every fan of every team in The NFL wants the divisional teams to lose. Quit being a tool!
September 15th, 2019 at 8:21 pm
A great win Thursday night in a game the Bucs lost so many times in the past. Let the irrational exuberance begin…why not?!
September 15th, 2019 at 8:22 pm
It’s funny even though we were 2-0 last year and 1-1 this year I feel way better with this team due to the fact of how well our defense is playing. I knew with how many points we were giving up in those games we would not have been able to sustain that. This type of defense however with a steady offense is very doable and leave me very optimistic for our future. Go Bucs!
September 15th, 2019 at 8:23 pm
fowlcons,aints and rams all fools gold because they allowed their hammers Colman,Anderson and Igram to walk. Neither the rams or the aints were all that effective redzone 5 yards and in or short yardage. That’s why we set up beautifully, some here don’t appreciate Barber but ain’t too many people a.k that anxious to tackle Peyton in the 4th qtr because of all the head butting he does thru out the game. 2014 hawks 525 rush attempts that championship season. #Run The dam Football.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:24 pm
Because of divisional tiebreaker, we will be in first place regardless of the outcome tonight. We obviously want ATL to lose and they will. Things get interesting with the Aints with Brees right hand injury. It’s likely a multi-week injury. Right now, J Dub needs to elevate his game because the NFC South bounty is there for the pillage.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:31 pm
YeeHaw!!!
September 15th, 2019 at 8:32 pm
Kinda shocked how little the saints trust bridgewater. They are in trouble after Brees retires.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:32 pm
The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades!
September 15th, 2019 at 8:42 pm
“Betting line vs NY Giants
Tampa Bay -6.5”
Son of Kobe Faker
September 15th, 2019 at 8:44 pm
1-1 never felt so good after the Brees injury. Sorry to see Drew get hurt, but I bet it’s going to be significant. No way it’s a break. It’s gonna be ligaments and it’s gonna linger. Kitty’s suck and Atlanta isn’t gonna be that good, though they are playing Philly tough for the moment. We may actually have a chance if we can have “good” Jay Miss most of the time.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:54 pm
I’m not reading too much into the play of the other teams. Bucs have a legitimate chance of beating the Giants next week. If they stop Barkley and the TE Engram they’ll be fine. They’re wideouts are statistically poor.
September 15th, 2019 at 8:55 pm
“Their wideouts”
September 15th, 2019 at 9:10 pm
All these spread pass heavy offense are sus in the redzone once everything condenses.
September 15th, 2019 at 9:24 pm
This first place kinda feels different, why we got coaches and a defense. But, Saints still have a defense, give Sean Peyton a week to have a game plan with Teddy, eventually Brees will be back.
Watching the Falcons v. Eagles, Matty I e just missed two deep balls to receivers that had their DBs beat, Matty is terrible throwing the deep ball (sarcasm). Carson Wentz has throw two picks, he’s terrible (more sarcasm).
September 15th, 2019 at 9:42 pm
Wentz just threw a near pick which would be #3–Eagles sux big time–at this rate Koetter is going to win with his Falcons
September 15th, 2019 at 9:43 pm
Bucs have had so little to celebrate for so long that 1-1 to start the season has created a euphoria among Bucs’ fans. I just hope that the players don’t buy into any of that. Great coaches preach ONE GAME AT A TIME, and of course IT’S NOT OVER TIL THE FAT LADY SINGS.
Last season we started out 2-0 and expectations skyrocketed. Then the balloon bust a little against the Eagles and the bottom fell out against the Bears. If the Bucs take the Giants for granted, we’ll get buried. They put up over 150 yards rushing and over 300 yards passing in their first game loss against a pretty stout Dallas defense. They put up another 130 yards rushing and 250 yards passing against a very good Buffalo defense in their second loss today. Take nothing for granted. Next Sunday is a game the Bucs NEED to win to set the table for the following 2 games against the Rams & Saints.
September 15th, 2019 at 9:43 pm
Colonel Angus
You’re right.
Mark2001
Doesn’t the offense feel vanilla..almost boring right now.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:10 pm
The offense feels normal. Sloooow start. If not for the defense they woul be the normal points down and trying to catch up.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:12 pm
Yeah, enjoy, but tap those brakes just a little…lets not jinx anything….been here before only to be let down.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:27 pm
Isn’t interesting that neither Wentz or Ryan have a running game tonight and been hit a lot and they have both thrown two picks tonight. Weird right who would have thunk it?
September 15th, 2019 at 10:33 pm
If Wentz got a contract extension playing like today Jameis should too. Oh but it’s wentz…
September 15th, 2019 at 10:41 pm
Matt Ryan has 4 INTs in the first 7 quarters of the season.
Maybe Dirk’s 1970s Air Coryell offense has something to do with that.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:42 pm
Wow, what a jinx, make that 5 INTs, literally happened as I hit enter.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:42 pm
Ghost thats what i was looking at either or defense is legit or bengals defense just really sucks
September 15th, 2019 at 10:42 pm
Make that 3 picks for Ryan and none of those were mistakes by his intended receivers, they were all bad throws. So let’s see if he is roasted like a certain QB from Tampa does.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:44 pm
That Dork koetter offense on full effect in atlanta. Both qbs look like crap.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:46 pm
Ndog – He won’t, but I will say that throw out of the endzone, Jones needs to get his head around and at least look for the ball. It wasn’t a good throw, but Jones not even turning his head around is on him. I don’t think he could get back to the ball, but the receiver needs to read the blitz and look for the hot route.
But again, that’s 5 INTs in 7 quarters.
I wonder if people are going to be saying his career is one more bad game away from being over.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:55 pm
Joe you must have a few cold ones. Aren’t you always the voice of gloom and doom trying to make us all feel terrible? I think we’re technically in first place because of a division win but let’s keep our wits about us and beat a team we’re supposed to beat the NY Giants.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:57 pm
It’s good news. I’m glad the Saints lost but hate it for Drew Brees. It was bound to happen sooner or later. Brees has had a long run of health. Just hope it doesn’t end his career and I want to beat the Saints when Brees is on the field. Get well soon so we can kick your buttocks.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:58 pm
Watching all teams in the NFC South for 2 games, the Bucs stack up well if Jameis stays on his game and protects the ball.
September 15th, 2019 at 10:59 pm
I hope the Eggles win tonight but they’re a train wreck. Koetter still sucks
September 15th, 2019 at 11:16 pm
If our O-line can continue to improve, I like our chances to have a decent season. Sure would like to get JPP back against the Falcons.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:19 pm
Falcons just scored. It would be awesome if Carolina and Atlanta start 0-2. Cmon Wentz.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:20 pm
One thing about Koetter you cannot argue…..his screens are deadly. Worked everytime with Simms and Hump.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:21 pm
If that was the Bucs, it’s called a block in the back and the TD is taken off the board.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:23 pm
Yes sir Rod yes sir, Everytime.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:25 pm
Wow, Agholor pulls a Perriman.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:36 pm
Agholor dropped that pass on the sideline, surely would have been a TD, what a douche.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:36 pm
No excuse not to beat the Falcons this year. If we dont its the same ole stuff. Its one thing to beat a broken Cam Newton. Falcons are the real test and maybe we’ll steal one from the Saints.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:39 pm
But but but I thought it was impossible to win if your QB throws 3 picks. You mean your teammates can pick you up? Is that possible? No it can’t be.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:41 pm
Winston, 7 starts versus Atlanta…
1985 yards, 20 TDs, 5 INTs, 112.7 QB rating, 123 yards rushing, 2 TDs…
Only 3-4.
Give the man a defense and we should clean up against the Falcons.
Winston is also 3-4 versus the Saints and 4-4 versus the Panthers – not bad considering he’s had the worst defense in football since 2015.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:44 pm
Rod you know none of that matters he’s supposed to win no matter what. He sucks bro and that’s not debatable cause he doesnt win regardless of no running game, no defense and no kicker. Those are all excuses cause as we all know football is a one man sport.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:45 pm
Heck we won Thursday despite him being on the field. Cause as you have read here for days he had nothing to do with that game.
September 15th, 2019 at 11:50 pm
Yeah, sorry about that, I forgot that we’re only allowed to blame Winston if we lose. It’s all on him – and it also doesn’t matter if a receiver runs the wrong route, drops a TD pass, a RB fumbles, it’s all, 100%, Winston’s fault.
As for Wentz tonight, he was let down by Agholor and injuries hurt him, as did his defense giving up a huge play – plus his offensive line was garbage. No reasonable person would say he’s awful and the loss is on him, but Winston, he’s different, so we need to blame him even for the Eagles losing.
September 16th, 2019 at 12:05 am
Raise ur standards buc fans. DO NOT be excited by this meaningless crap
September 16th, 2019 at 8:30 am
Jmark…two things. Brate did say that guys were still learning the O when asked about why some were having difficulties. Watch the Bucs.ciom interview after the game. And there was talk that all the offense hadn’t been implemented yet because the guys were still learning it/ digesting it. Vanilla Offense? As the players have said many times, when they really know it, and can play full speed in all aspects, I expect it to become more dynamic. But as long as we can win with where we are, all I can say is great…keep moving forward.
September 16th, 2019 at 8:30 am
Rod Munch Says:
September 15th, 2019 at 11:50 pm
Yeah, sorry about that, I forgot that we’re only allowed to blame Winston if we lose. It’s all on him – and it also doesn’t matter if a receiver runs the wrong route, drops a TD pass, a RB fumbles, it’s all, 100%, Winston’s fault.
As for Wentz tonight, he was let down by Agholor and injuries hurt him, as did his defense giving up a huge play – plus his offensive line was garbage. No reasonable person would say he’s awful and the loss is on him, but Winston, he’s different, so we need to blame him even for the Eagles losing.
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I’m still laffing this am. Great post!
September 16th, 2019 at 12:39 pm
2001
Gotcha, it just seems pretty bland at the moment and I thought BA was imaginative offense genius, etc. etc. and maybe he is. Just looks to me like a pre season offense, not a lot of variety or interesting plays..
I’m happy to win with 1999 Buc Ball or whatever it takes, as long as we win.
September 16th, 2019 at 12:57 pm
Jmark…I think Arians and Andy Reid are very much the same kind of coaches…same generation and such. I don’t see an “offensive genius. more like old grinders that have learned a ton during all their years of coaching, that have a perspective about the game many of the “flavor of the week” guys don’t have. I think Arians does have a little more imaginative spark than Reid.. but both believe in fundamentals first. I think when our guys pick up the system, and they can react and think about getting open, rather than running their part of the play correctly, we will be better offensively.