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BY IRA KAUFMAN

On the same day a national report stated definitively that Jameis Winston would return to One Buc Place, his performance suggested otherwise.

One player does not win or lose a football game, but Winston had every reason to apologize to his teammates after the Texans clinched the AFC South crown with a resourceful 23-20 triumph.

The NFL changed the day of the game, but Winston’s penchant for giveaways remained the same. He was horrid in the opening half with three interceptions, including his sixth pick-6 of the season.

The Bucs made it interesting, of course, because that’s what they do. (more…)

What running game? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

This dance that Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians likes to trot out that his running game is no less effective than having Le’Veon Bell in his prime or Barry Sanders in the backfield has passed the point of comedy and is now just downright sad. (more…)

Ouch.

Man, Joe has written for months how good the Bucs tight ends are and how they have been so underutilized in Bucco Bruce Arians’ offense this season. (more…)

Turnover talk.

After the loss in the Tampa Turnoverfest today, Joe got a chance to speak with veteran right tackle Demar Dotson. (more…)

“Jason, if Bruce can fix Jameis, we’ll be just fine.”

General manager Jason Licht had plenty to say before today’s game — and he has plenty of work to do after the season. (more…)

Yes, Jameis Winston now has a whopping 28 interceptions in 15 games this season. America’s Quarterback is a generous man.

Only three times in the past 20 seasons have QBs hit the 27 picks mark. (more…)

Welcome to the NFL freak show that is America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and the Buccaneers.

Perhaps the Bucs should use the JumboTron to offer fans mental health counseling before and after games? Might as well throw in halftime, too. (more…)

Our beloved 7-7 Buccaneers are battling for league-wide respect today as they play the Texans on NFL Network.

Chat with fans about the action all game long in the comments below. Be nice! Keep it clean.

Kickoff at 1 p.m.

NFL Network’s Kay Adams hangs out with a Bucs fan this morning at the Den of Depression.

The NFL Network was live on the air earlier this morning and Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was a big topic. (more…)

Good news.

It seems from a report published this morning by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that the Bucs have already made a call on Decision Jameis. (more…)

Overseer of turnaround.

The Bucs lead the NFL in rush defense. The Bucs have the NFL leader in sacks. The Bucs have a pair of rookie corners and a second-year corner that have demonstrated they are not overwhelmed in the NFL. (more…)

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Breakdown.

Last Sunday Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had what may have been his best game in the NFL. (more…)

Here is your early Christmas present, Bucs fans! (more…)

Game 15

Texans (9-5) at Bucs (7-7)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: NFL Network, WMOR-TV Channel 32.

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Kick off your final weekend before the holidays with Ozzie the Sports Junkie! This show is not for kids, but it’s definitely for crazy, hardcore Tampa Bay fans who want analysis and laughs and rock and roll.

Ozzie bleeds Bucs and has for decades and he’s spent decades in the radio game.

Click above and dive in or download Ozzie’s podcast!

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Analyst wants Jameis paid.

Former Packers wide receiver James Jones knows what it is like to play with a guy who can throw a boatload of touchdowns and a fair amount of picks. (more…)

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