Week 2 For Fast Start, Philosophy Shift
January 3rd, 2021
High-five to beloved Bucco Bruce Arians for being flexible and forward-thinking.
For the second consecutive game, the Bucs won the coin toss and opted to receive. That represented a change; Arians was always a defer kind of guy and wanted the ball to start the second half.
Considering Arians said on SiriusXM NFL Radio last week that defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is the best in the NFL at second-half adjustments, it sure smelled like a no-brainer for the Bucs to opt for the football to start games, especially considering they have a high-octane offense. But that is not what was happening previously.
Now it appears the Bucs will play to their strengths.
The fast start issues? They appear to have evaporated after two strong openings to games in row.
The Bucs did not punt today, which may be the best indication of how/why the Falcons endured their worst defensive showing of the season.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:15 pm
In his last 21 drives, Tom Brady has led the Bucs to 14 touchdowns and four field goals.
Not to shabby
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January 3rd, 2021 at 6:16 pm
Could be the key to faster starts ?
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:17 pm
I prefer to defer in Madden, it doesn’t stop me from putting up 90 points.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:28 pm
Splitting hairs, but the Bucs did post a donut in the 3rd quarter. They allowed the Falcons to score on the opening drive of 2nd half, threw that INT and allowed another field goal after. It was 23-10 at half time, then 23-20 after all that.
So fast starts arenât a panacea if you let the other squad back into the game later. But thankfully the goat closed it out in the 4th!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Hmmm, 90 points should make you NFL head coach material. Lots of openings these days.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:31 pm
What? The Bucs frequently received the ball first this year and did nothing with the first drive.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:32 pm
i can think of at least 1 more opening. Todd Bowles
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:33 pm
richbucsfan – I know, right! In any case I can call a game as good as anyone in the NFL. Run up the middle on first down. Throw short on 2nd down. Throw deep on 3rd down. Heck, that is Leftwich’s gameplan from week 1 to week 12, and it only took me 15 seconds to think it up!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:41 pm
@Rod
About the Madden thing… Laugh my *** off! Me too bro!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:47 pm
Check your sheet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has anyone seen Realisto or his puppy??????????????????????
Playoffs BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:47 pm
A lot of good things, but if weâre splitting hairs…Does âempty backfieldâ work very often? The play today, no RB back there, rusher/blitzer comes in unblocked for the sack.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:48 pm
40TDs: Playoffs, and the trolls came up missing!! Win/Win!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:50 pm
Everything in my brain tells me defer, but with this defense, I guess I understand what BA is doing.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:51 pm
Yes, trolls are gone. They are under bridges and in the pen with sheep!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:56 pm
Yeah Joe!!!!
Win/Win!!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:56 pm
NFL Redzone is so worth the money, if any of you cheapskates skip on it, you’re nuts.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:01 pm
Notice more short passes, getting the ball out quick early in the games.
Notice more play action
Notice more blitzing with tighter coverage
Notice more passing plays on first down and runs on second, rather than the ever predictable run on first, run on second and throw on third.
Lots of changes made and kudos to the staff for making the adjusments.Now lets see it against a playoff team other than the giants or redskins.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:02 pm
So weenie armed Brady couldn’t even get to 5000 yards for the season?
Totally washed up. Smh
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:02 pm
I’ve been an advocate of play action on 1st downs……it certainly seemed we did that today to great success…..Brady was also sharper early for a change…..
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:02 pm
I just read on JoeJagsFan that @rod is now the favorite to be the Jags next HC!
Good luck Mr. Munch.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:06 pm
I was at the game and didnât have the luxury of multiple replays but it certainly appeared that int for Brady was a horrible call. Was there any talk about it on TV. Was it actually a pick?
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:11 pm
They have not abandoned the run lately and they have used more play action. Itâs a simple as that.
And letâs give some kudos to the O line, they have been outstanding
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:12 pm
@The BradyBunch… an obvious pick…
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:13 pm
We also need to give some kudos to the defense.
The Falcons got back into it because they were a couple mistakes on offense in a couple of mistakes on defense.
But… when you were missing your best cornerback and your best linebacker and your best pass rusher … thatâs a tall order, and they played great.
A lot of guys got some work heading into the playoffs when they might be called upon
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:16 pm
BradyBunch – yeah, the ball looked to bounce off millerâs arm which was on the ground, up to the falcon. The ball didnât hit the ground. It was just unfortunate.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:18 pm
4th and 12, Glennon throws a 6 yard pass. Most Glennon/Derrick Carr thing ever.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:18 pm
TheBradyBunch – yeah, I’m with everyone else, it looked like a legit INT. Stupid Scotty knocked the ball straight in the air, didn’t appear to hit the ground.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:21 pm
The following playoff matchups are set…
Bears vs Saints
Rams vs Seahawks
I really wanted the Rams to play the Saints since I think they could beat them. Not sure about the Bears, they might give the Saints a hard time with their defense, but I can’t forsee Mitch doing anything against that Saints defense.
Rams have a legit shot to beat the Seahawks, if they did, that would mean not going to Lambo if the Bucs – instead going to NO.
Ugh.
Pulling hard for the stupid Bears and Rams.
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:11 pm
If you believe your defense can force a 3 and out, you defer. Clearly, BA doesn’t believe they can
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:12 pm
What an upgrade!
Wirfs with 3 penalties and 1 sack allowed for the season.
As a rookie.
Did he play every snap too?
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:31 pm
Does anyone know if this is the first time we have posted 40 plus point games as a franchise?
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:31 pm
40 back to back games….that is…..
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:35 pm
Tampabaybucfan
Their average score was over 30 per/game for season
1st time in history
Another buc record this year
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:39 pm
Eagles playing a Bowles-like soft defense and the Redskins are cutting through them like butter…
I hope Bowles brings some pressure and doesn’t just sit back and let Alex Smith carve them up like he’s Drew Brees.
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:40 pm
Pretty upsetting that none of major sport news even mention mike evans 7 seasons of 1000
The rookie from minnesota is even mentioned for randy moss rookie record
Pathetic. No love for ME13
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:40 pm
The Glazers need to petition the NFL to move the game to Tampa – having no crowd really kills the TV experience and that TV money is what matters most to the NFL.
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:44 pm
Guys who do I root for to win the WFT or Philly? Who do the Bucs have a better chance to beat NY or WFT?
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:44 pm
I would have rather played the cowboys or giants come on eagles !!
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:46 pm
honestly, with the way our defense played today, im a little nervous about this washington team with smith at qb
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:47 pm
LVMYBUCS – Redskins have a better defense and a better offense, compared to the Giants. So ideally we’d want the Eagles to win, but that looks like it might be asking too much.
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:48 pm
Chris Boyd – That’s why I was hoping the Cowboys would get in. Our defense isn’t stopping anyone, so take the matchup with the worst defense.
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:51 pm
Donât really matter! They will know soon and start preparing to Win !
It occurred to me that were are missing 2 first round draft picks… and we are going to play next weekend in the first step towards the Super Bowl!
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:54 pm
There is no doubt that Washington is a better team than the Giants……but they should be beatable……if we can’t, we don’t deserve to move on.
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:01 pm
Joe in Michigan: I agree. The empty backfield doesnât work often, and often leads to no yards or a sack. Itâs too obvious. Leave a RB in.
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:10 pm
They just showed the Bucs will play primetime on Saturday.
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:12 pm
The team has been awful in primetime, but this is where Brady will earn his money.
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:12 pm
Saturday 8:30p
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:15 pm
Well at least the weather might be better in Washington the New York I definitely wanted them to play Dallas but they drop the ball LOL
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:20 pm
I would have much rather than had gotten to play Dallas and the Dome but if Washington wins maybe the weather will be better than in New York with the Giants
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:22 pm
Well, it looks like if you have a mobile QB you can get negate some of the pressure of this Redskins defense…
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:26 pm
Two innocent comments and can’t even clear moderation I don’t understand it’s the first time I’ve ever tried on this website and I read it all the time love Joebucsfan.com
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:34 pm
I doubt that Brady is bad in prime times. You donât win 6 rings if you canât handle the spotlight. If the Washington Team could be that scary with a record of 6-9, then a team with a record of 11-5 should be in trouble. I wonder what the NY or Washington write about playing the Bucs.
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:34 pm
Love this website, and reading the comments
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:35 pm
Iâve been saying all week the Giants are the easiest out.
But I think we can take WFT too.
Frankly, facing a strong defense would be good for us to deal with before having to possibly face GB, NO, SEA or LAR
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:38 pm
I wonder who we would face if we win the first round. hopefully if New Orleans wins the 1st round they will have to play Green Bay
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:38 pm
Chris – moderation on this website is weird, like for example if you say the full name of J Watson, you get moderated. It’s all automated and it’s sort of a game to figure out what gets censored and what doesn’t.
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:38 pm
Wow, my comment about being moderated went into moderation. LOL!
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:49 pm
Well I don’t know why I guess it was glitching a little bit, but all my comments eventually appeared lol thanks for the reply Rod