Road Woes, Incomplete Games
October 25th, 2020
Raising the bar
Joe learned a valuable lesson about sports watching decades of Brazilian soccer dominance years ago.
The lunatic fans of the country’s national team have no problem booing their beloved team even if they’re winning, say, 4-1 with 16 minutes left in a game. If they’re playing sloppily or (gasp!) taking their foot off the gas and passing it back to the goalkeeper or defenders, out come the ferocious jeers.
It’s not enough to win, the style points matter as does quality of play — because nothing less than a world championship is acceptable and the fans know perfecting their game is the only thing assured to get them there.
The Bucs are in first place and look like a beast of a club coming off the pasting of the Packers 38-10. Joe has nothing to boo about on the field. However, the Bucs have yet to play a complete game this season, 60 minutes of solid and sound football.
Against the Packers, the Bucs defense looked nearly helpless through the first quarter as the offense sputtered. Aaron Rodgers carved up the defense and Green Bay even busted a big run en route to a 10-0 lead. The happy ending was there, but Bucco Bruce Arians admitted through last week that the Bucs came out flat, which surprised him.
So in the spirit of a Super Bowl standard, Joe wants to see the Bucs play a powerful and complete 60 minutes today in Vegas. No more stretches that make you scratch your head.
That does not mean a shutout is the only worthy result. But a wire-to-wire win without a major hiccup would send a strong message to the rest of the NFC and fans. How bout jumping out to a 10-0 lead and cruising to a 31-14 victory with no major gaffes or lulls, along with sound special teams.
October 25th, 2020 at 12:27 pm
Sounds good to me. The team is certainly capable.
October 25th, 2020 at 12:31 pm
The comparison to futbol mania is warranted, a little bit of that type of expectation is due, I concur.
October 25th, 2020 at 12:33 pm
They need to stomp Chucky in the ground. This game is personal, the Raiders are tough, and Jon still holds a grudge. It’s time to put him in his place.
October 25th, 2020 at 12:36 pm
We just dominated the #1 team in the league at the time, but we are now complaining that the Bucs didn’t dominate the 1st quarter as well ….don’t get too greedy Bucs fans. Last year, we would’ve just been elated to beat a great team.
October 25th, 2020 at 12:44 pm
Don’t give the punt team any hope of seeing the field.
October 25th, 2020 at 12:53 pm
Agreed. Looking forward to a run of complete games right into Feb.
On the flip side, how about a 4-2 record not playing our best. Have t seen that since Brooks,Sapp and Lynch were wreaking havoc.
Now it’s Suh, David, White.
Go Getem Bucs!
In BA I Trust!
October 25th, 2020 at 12:56 pm
Joe
Really. Brazilian soccer? Nice. Props to you.
Aint nothing wrong with the worlds favorite sport.
Again , which joe is this?
I hope its not fsu joe
October 25th, 2020 at 12:56 pm
Perfectly said. It’s time to take the next step. No more excuses.
October 25th, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Have you guys noticed that ndog has disappeared ?
The winstonites are not posting
Or posting under new names
They will be out to say i told you so if bucs lose today
Meanwhile real buc fans are excited
Raiders at home beat the chiefs.
This is no cupcake game
October 25th, 2020 at 1:08 pm
Gruden’s downfall in TB was because he couldn’t get a long with Rick McKay and then his next GM was Bruce Allen. The guy rode on the fame and success coattails of his dad, George Allen, and was mediocre at best.
October 25th, 2020 at 1:13 pm
As a Brazilian guy, I can confirm Joe’s words. When it comes to our National Soccer Team, winning is not enough. The “Magic Yellow Jerseys” must honor our past and display our superiority in the sport every single minute of every single game.
Brazil is the current Olympic Champion, but we want to win the 2022 World Cup undefeated, nothing less.
Regarding to our beloved Bucs, I’m feeling good about this Raiders game. I think the team set a new standard against the Packers.
Some mistakes will happen, but I do expect a great performance overall.
Go Bucs!!!
October 25th, 2020 at 1:31 pm
That would be awesome, Joe!
Then we can talk about the draft at the end of October again.
Only this time, we can dream of drafting 32nd in the 1st round next year!
tickrdr
October 25th, 2020 at 1:36 pm
Test
October 25th, 2020 at 1:39 pm
Hey Bird,
When Ndog slipped up and posted what appeared to be his real name last week, which he did and no one else, was it just me or did it seem like this site went and removed any mention of it as well as all of your references to that name in some of your comments?
October 25th, 2020 at 1:44 pm
Gotta expect our passrush to make life hell for Carr today. Anything less is unacceptable. They Raiders are short a tackle and their OL is less prepared then we are……..Oh and I hear their defense arent all that good either. Brady and the offense should have no problems putting up points today.
GO BUCS WOOOO!!!!!!
October 25th, 2020 at 1:47 pm
Caught myself saying “STRIIIKE” each time Brady was releasing the ball. Reminded me of Naked Gun with Leslie Neilson umpiring behind the plate. Lol
October 25th, 2020 at 1:56 pm
I lived and worked in Fortaleza Brazil back in 2000 and that was the first time I ever witnessed people playing beach volleyball with no hands. It was like Soccer volleyball. It was very impressive.
October 25th, 2020 at 2:13 pm
Lets not get crazy. Rarely does any team do that on the road. Just win baby
October 25th, 2020 at 2:15 pm
Under suspension protocol, can AB get the playbook, join team meeting, and practice the other the team?
October 25th, 2020 at 2:16 pm
Wow- practice with the team? ^^^
October 25th, 2020 at 2:25 pm
74 I dont know the rules but remembering back to when Jameis Winston was suspended Im pretty sure the answer is no. AB cannot be around the team.
October 25th, 2020 at 2:26 pm
This is the Buccaneers people!!!! Wins have been so rare around these parts. Not sure why Joe is nit picking how we win. Just keep getting better and be a complete team around January…
October 25th, 2020 at 2:43 pm
@74: because of the Covid protocol, he cannot be anywhere near the team, and because of his suspension, he cannot participate in any team activities, or have contact with players & coaches. I assume that means playbook, too.
October 25th, 2020 at 2:44 pm
Today and the rest of the season the Bucs need to show us that this is a new team and that win against the packers is the new standard so we all can finally put our Guard down. Show me Tampa. Let’s go Bucs. Change the tides
October 25th, 2020 at 3:13 pm
I believe AB clears Covid and can be in meetings Wednesday and then practice on field Monday 11/2 (although MNF makes it Tues or Wed.)