“Work’s Not Done”
January 10th, 2021
Joe has written this before, but it is still so true: [read more]
Hall Of Fame Honors Mike Evans With A Display; Devin White Activated
January 10th, 2021
Mike Evans inked two more impressive lines on his resume yesterday. [read more]
A True New Era
January 10th, 2021
Following the Bucs winning their first playoff game in 18 years last night, Joe confesses to weeping like a third-grader who lost her new gold bracelet on a playground. [read more]
O-Line Makes Brady Smile
January 10th, 2021
Kind words from the GOAT.
In his always short postgame presser last night, three things got park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking Bucs quarterback Tom Brady smiling after the Bucs won their first playoff game in 18 years. [read more]
Icing The Game, Changing His Legacy
January 10th, 2021
No longer is Lavonte David on the list of special Bucs players that never won a damn thing worth mentioning when they wore a Tampa Bay jersey.
And look who was there last night with the game on the line. [read more]
“Terrible” Defense
January 10th, 2021
Fingers poor defensive effort.
While you were sitting at home or at Big Storm Brewery watching the Bucs’ first playoff game since 2007, you were likely cursing out loud at the Bucs’ defense. [read more]
You Wanted Him
January 10th, 2021
Uh, oh.
Last week when Washington dodged a bullet from tanking Philadelphia, all-world defensive end rookie Chase Young skipped off the field and hollered to whoever would listen that he wanted park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking Bucs quarterback Tom Brady. [read more]
Luxury Addition Pays Off
January 10th, 2021
Back in August or September or October, it was easy to look at the Bucs roster and wonder whey they were paying a third-string tight end a ton of money when they needed help in the secondary. [read more]
Not Looking Good For Alex Cappa
January 10th, 2021
Bucs starting right guard Alex Cappa left the game in the first half and it may be his final game of the season. [read more]
Big Time Game From Fournette
January 9th, 2021
Monster when needed.
In his previous three postseason games, Bucs backup running back Leonard Fournette had no less than 75 yards rushing and at least one touchdown with the Jags. [read more]
This Is Why The Bucs Got Tom Brady
January 9th, 2021
Calm amid storm.
It wasn’t pretty but damn it, a win is a win; a playoff win is a playoff win. This ain’t gymnastics. There’s a scoreboard. [read more]
Buccaneers 31, Washington 23
January 9th, 2021
Bring on the Saints!!!!
Or another home game against the Rams!
The Bucs had their struggles tonight in Washington, but they powered through and did a handful of impressive things. [read more]
Buccaneers-Washington, Open Thread
January 9th, 2021
Playoffs!!!!!!!!!
Chat with fellow fans and a few haters all night long in the comments below. Please be nice! It’s not so hard. Keep it clean.
Go Bucs!!!!!!
Mike Evans Will Play
January 9th, 2021That the word from NFL Network.
Greatness shall rise!!
Watch The Bucs At Big Storm Taprooms
January 9th, 2021If you’re not watching Saturday night’s Bucs playoff game at Big Storm Brewery taprooms in Odessa or Clearwater with fired up Bucs fans, then at least stock up on Florida’s best craft beer for a great weekend.
Find it near you at BigStormBrewery.com. Bromosa (tangerine IPA), Wavemaker Amber Ale, Tropic Pressure Golden Ale, so many awesome choices.
Load up on @BigStormBrewing beer for a full weekend of NFL playoff football, Florida's best craft beer.
Great fun ahead watching the Bucs outdoors (and covered) at the Clearwater taproom on Saturday night. https://t.co/Cvy7KrzQzl pic.twitter.com/yXZhGLrE9k— JoeBucsFan (@JoeBucsFan) January 8, 2021
Ira Talks Top Season Surprise, Washington Prospects & Matchups, Deep Reflection On The Antonio Brown Decision, Leftwich & Bowles Job Opportunities, Rondé Barber Comments On Coaching, And More
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Gameday Tampa Bay (Wild Card Edition)
January 9th, 2021
Wild Card Round
Bucs (11-5) at Redskins (7-9)
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m.
TV: NBC (WFLA-TV Channel 8, locally).
“Bruce Arians’ Job Could Be On The Line If He Loses”
January 8th, 2021
“Don’t screw it up, Bruce.”
A popular national sports TV host pushed the notion this week that if the Redskins somehow upset the Bucs, Team Glazer just may launch Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians. [read more]
Throwing, Not Running, Will Win
January 8th, 2021
Throw, throw, throw again.
Of course, a lot of folks will say the Bucs “have to establish the run” and pound the ball to have any shot to beat the Redskins. [read more]
