OC?

The voice of NFL Network, a guy with the strongest of connections who met with Buccaneers top officials and players in Germany last month, essentially said today that Tom Brady is the Bucs’ de facto offensive coordinator. (more…)

Butchered key play.

One of the non-Tom Brady gaffes that led to the Colts-like collapse of the Bucs tonight came on special teams. (more…)

Yes, the same guy who wouldn’t let Tom Brady try to beat the Browns in regulation with timeouts in his pocket presided over a fake punt today with the Bucs leading 17-3 and the ball on the Tampa Bay 26 yard line.

Shame on you, Todd Bowles. (more…)

Joe wonders what Tom Brady thought when he saw Sunday’s film of the Bucs defense.

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks set his thoughts free when it came to the poor tackling. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 6:10 a.m. Poll closed at 8:59 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

This is not George W. Bush, it’s NFL Films Xs and Os guru Greg Cosell.

The esteemed NFL Films Xs and Os junkie says he has trouble watching Tampa Bay when they have the football.

Ouch! (more…)

Talks Tom Brady trust.

It’s kind of interesting to Joe how with the rookie class, the two or three guys having the most impact on offense are perhaps not the rookies expected to ball out. (more…)

Call it a miracle. Call it supernatural. Call it a bizarre gift from the football gods or an insane gift from a hated rival. (more…)

All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs

Yes, there was a big-time update yesterday on Buccaneers All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs, who played cheerleader last night while Josh Wells held down his position. (more…)

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A .500 record never felt so good. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 6:12 a.m. Poll closed at 9:05 a.m. Last week’s poll results linked here.

The face of NFL Network, Rich Eisen.

The national roasting of Todd Bowles could have Joe busy typing for at least 24 consecutive hours.

It’s not just Bucs fans in stunned disbelief. (more…)

If you are as depressed as Joe is this morning over yesterday’s events, you are going to want to have an extra cup of strong coffee nearby. It’s one of those mornings. (more…)

218-1.

A Bucs coach (twice) didn’t want to go for the kill shot on fourth-and-short in Cleveland territory in the fourth quarter. (more…)

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The Bucs got just what they deserved Sunday — a galling loss.

All the momentum gathered in Munich was missing when they took on a reeling Cleveland team that had nothing to play for. Instead, the Browns exhibited more intensity and physicality than the visitors, who forgot the bye was over.

You’ll need both hands to count the culprits in a brutal 23-17 OT setback.

Looking for a place to start? Try the coaching staff. (more…)

Bucco Bruce Arians

Joe was waiting until this afternoon — when the Bucs flew to Cleveland — to issue a formal thank you to the Browns organization.

In fact, Team Glazer should issue one, as well. (more…)

Flash poll posted at 9:07 a.m. Poll closed at 11:01 a.m. Last week’s results linked here.

Great chatter from Todd Bowles! (more…)

Bucs QB Coach Clyde Christensen talks Tom Brady.

Good luck finding a sign that Tom Brady doesn’t want to play quarterback next season. (more…)