Cornerback Richard Sherman.

In news that is not news, there is more information on the status of veteran Bucs cornerback Richard Sherman.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Sherman suffered a “grade 2 calf strain” that will put him out of commission for “weeks.”

This basically confirms the hunch that Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians shared yesterday. Sherman suffered the injury warming up prior to the Bucs’ loss to WTF Sunday.

So exactly what went wrong on Washington’s 19-play drive to end the game and crush the Bucs on Sunday?

Joe’s not sure, but Joe can say that Vita Vea only played 10 of those snaps.

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Former NFL GM speaks on Bucs injuries and older players.

We will find out if the gamble works. (more…)

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

OK, you watched the game. What’s your takeaway? (more…)

Chris Godwin

Of all the pass catchers on NFL teams that have played nine games this season, only one guy has more receptions than Chris Godwin. (more…)

Blitzes improve, but…

Regular readers here have seen Joe type the following phrase rather often this season when referring to the struggles of Bucs corners. (more…)

No NFL quarterback this season gets sacked less often than Tom Brady. (more…)

Todd Bowles

Once upon a time back in 2016, when disgraced defensive coordinator Mike Smith was considered a commodity by fans from Lakeland to Largo and at One Buc Palace, our Buccaneers led the NFL in third-down defense.

Nobody was better. (more…)

“I feel ya, Jameis.”

Well, if this isn’t an ugly throwback of a thought. (more…)

Guard Ali Marpet

Some people buy into the notion that the Bucs are “the hunted” team this season, meaning because they won the Super Bowl individual players and teams will try harder to beat them. (more…)

Some working nationally in the fourth estate are starting to think that the Bucs are a team in decline. (more…)

Ex-NFL suit weighs in.

It is still baffling how Bucs quarterback Tom Brady turned into Captain Checkdown on Sunday, almost scared to test the worst secondary in all of football. And a man who comes across as sort of an intimate of Brady’s seems to have the answer. (more…)

Deebo Samuel and the 49ers help the Bucs.

This NFL season has been nuts, thank goodness for the Bucs. (more…)

Tom Brady had a rocky time with media after the face-stomping the Bucs endured yesterday at Washington.

Tonight he had more to say. (more…)

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Pregame swag backfired.

There is a difference between confident and cocky. Being cocky can get your tail kicked. (more…)

“RoJo’s not staying here. Where’s my treat? Woof!”

Don’t worry, Bucs backup/sometimes starting running back Ronald Jones isn’t on Bruce Arians’ craplist. (more…)

The quote in the headline is from Bucco Bruce Arians. It’s the status of cornerback Richard Sherman after straining/pulling a calf muscle yesterday before the loss to Washington.

Enough said.

The NFL Network report had Joe exhaling and finally putting down the Big Storm beer.

Manbeast nose tackle Vita Vea has a knee (MCL) tear that’s considered minor, and he’s got a bone bruise. Vea will not be out long term. Three weeks? Four? That’s unclear. The diagnosis is what’s important.

Vea was hurt on Washington’s final drive and it looked really bad. It’s not.

UPDATE: Bruce Arians said Vea is bearing weight on his knee, which is a great sign.

Ironic photo of the Bucs defense celebrating a fumble recovery yesterday that was not a fumble.

Lavonte David says the Bucs defense does a lot of talking, presumably about how great they are. (more…)