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Nearly A Comeback For The Ages

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

In NFL press boxes, and most professional press boxes, cheering is strictly prohibited. In fact, Joe saw the governor of Missouri tossed out of the Busch Stadium press box at a Cardinals game because he refused to pipe down. (more…)

Please Don’t Retire, Tom Brady!

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Don’t do it, Tommy.

Not like this.

Not after taking a kick-to-the-gut loss that will leave Bucs fans with their collective wind knocked out for months. (more…)

Bucs Coordinators Made Case To Stay

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Not a great day.

Bucs defensive and offensive and coordinators Todd Bowles and Bryon Leftwich have interviewed or plan to interview with so many teams Joe has lost track. (more…)

Tyler Johnson Greased Chris Godwin’s Return

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Not a starter.

If today showed the Bucs anything, it was the importance of Chris Godwin. (more…)

Irresponsible Gameplan By Todd Bowles

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Doomed Bucs.

One of the Joes is a fan of Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles and thinks Bowles may someday replace Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians as head coach. (more…)

Rams 30, Buccaneers 27

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

The glorious run is over.

Tampa Bay entered today’s game winners of 22 of their last 26 games, including the Super Bowl. And it all came crashing down at The Licht House against Matthew freakin’ Stafford and the Rams.

What the heck happened? (more…)

Buccaneers-Rams, Open Thread

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Finally! This monster game has arrived! Our beloved Bucs and the Rams are slugging it out in the biggest home game since the Super Bowl.

Comment all game long below. Play nice! Be decent! Go Bucs!

Tristan Wirfs Ruled Out; Ryan Jensen Will Play!

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

In.

It’s official. (more…)

Last Call!

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Flash poll posted at 12:24 p.m. Poll closed at 1:27 p.m.

Dealing With Injuries

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

If healthy, big boost.

Joe cannot remember too many teams that had this many injuries, specifically to its secondary, and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs. But here we are with the Bucs. (more…)

Ira Kaufman Talks Immense Pressure On Rams, Game Expectations & Predictions, Tom Brady Future & More

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

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Can Todd Bowles Control Himself?

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Bucs DC Todd Bowles.

Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is one of the best defensive coordinators in the game. It’s why he’s getting so many interviews for the eight (current) head coach openings. (more…)

“Hey, I Don’t Need Any Excuses. You’re An NFL Receiver”

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Ramps up intensity in playoffs.

What makes Tom Brady great? Well, you could probably sum it up that Brady is fanatically driven not to leave anything to chance, not even the smallest detail. (more…)

Gameday Tampa Bay (Playoff Edition)

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

Divisonal Round

Rams (13-5) at Bucs (14-4)

Kickoff: 3 p.m.

TV: NBC, WFLA-TV Channel 8.

(more…)

49ers Win! Bucs One Win From Hosting NFC Championship

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

Gagged as usual!

They choked again! (more…)

Playoff Lenny Has Been Activated

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

Playoff ready?

If he can play, he likely will.

Per NBC Sports Edge, Playoff Lenny was activated today from the injured reserve list. That means if team doctors, trainers and Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians deem Playoff Lenny ready to rock and roll, he will play tomorrow.

It’s difficult for Joe to believe the Bucs would activate Playoff Lenny if they didn’t consider him ready.

[UPDATE:] To make room for Playoff Lenny, the Bucs released Le’Veon Bell, per Jenna Laine of ESPN.

Bucs Kickoff Podcast — Rams Playoff Week! — Special Guest Rocklisters Sal Paolantonio & Jorge Diaz

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

Rock goes deep into this matchup from the X’s and O’s to what both sides had to say. What Rock saw at One Buc this and 2 Rocklister interviews — former Bucs guard Jorge Diaz & ESPN NFL reporter Sal Paolantonio.

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Best Defense Against Matt Stafford? Don’t Blitz

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

Decisions.

We all know that Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles loves to blitz, blitz and blitz some more. If he tries that tomorrow, the Bucs may embody the old saying, live by the sword; die by the sword. (more…)

“I Have A Different Outlook On How Long I Want To Play Now”

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

Will Bucs fans enjoy another 10 years of Mike Evans? (more…)

Brett Favre: Bucs Will Not Be Outsmarted

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

Joe is flabbergasted by fans who think the Bucs’ offense will somehow crumble just because the Rams have a good defense — one ranked worse than the Eagles’ — and Tampa Bay might be missing its All-Pro right tackle. (more…)

How Much Will Bucs Use A Hurry-Up Offense?

Saturday, January 22nd, 2022

What’s up his sleeve?

Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians recently said his offense is trying to incorporate more hurry-up for two reasons. (more…)