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Jason Pierre-Paul broke his neck last season and had little time to learn the nuances of a 3-4 defense that was foreign to him after years in the Giants’ celebrated four-man front and whatever you call what the Bucs played in 2018. [read more]
Talking Tom Brady.
A few Bucs players spoke today to the local pen and mic club via Zoom video conference calls. And when the topic of park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring Bucs quarterback Tom Brady came up, you could hear the respect dripping off their words about the new Bucs signal-caller. [read more]
Bucs LB Anthony Nelson
Carl Nassib and his six sacks and aggressive play off the left edge last year bolted out the front door of One Buc Palace in March and ran to the Raiders for big money.
To replace him, the Bucs are turning to their 2019 fourth-round pick. [read more]
Getting sweaty.
It appears that new Bucs tight end foot-rubbing Rob Gronkowski has been spending a little too much time in the Boston area. [read more]
Running back returner T.J. Logan
The hearty competition at running back for the Bucs has gotten a lot heartier. [read more]
SI.com writer expects drop.
It seems one national writer is having a hard time swallowing the sugary-sweet nectar of hype. [read more]
Hitting.
UPDATED: 9:59 a.m. – Joe was under the impression Twittering from Bucs practices was verboten. Alas, The Shield’s house organ has different rules. 🙂 [read more]
Strength challenge ahead
The No. 12 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is back on the practice field today as the Bucs strap on the pads for the first time, surgically-repaired hand included. [read more]
After adding about eight pounds of muscle this offseason, Bucs cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting is a new big man on campus — along with a six-time Super Bowl winning quarterback. [read more]
“Bruce, are you going to give me some extra cash for coaching tight ends?”
For the longest time since the Bucs signed park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring quarterback Tom Brady, the widely-held belief was that Brady would have a lot of influence over not just the offense but the team.
It seems that is exactly what is happening. [read more]
Cool in hot Tampa summer.
It is a little bit different working out in the Florida sun in mid-summer (even at 8:30 a.m.) than it is under the gentle, cool breezes of a New England summer day. [read more]
Surprised at offseason moves.
Be honest with yourself: before the free agency dinner bell began ringing six months ago, would you have believed this Bucs roster on offense? [read more]
Defensive tackle Kyle Love. (Photo by Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.)
The latest Buccaneers roster move has a couple of noteworthy angles. [read more]
Antoine Winfield, Jr.
It appears the Buccaneers will rely heavily on at least two rookies, as the team hopes to play at least 19 games this season. [read more]
Expectations at One Buc Palace haven’t been this high since the glory days of Bucs football, when future Hall of Famers were on the roster and the team had loads of playoff experience. [read more]
Leads impressive LB unit.
Back in the 1960s, the Los Angeles Rams had a ferocious front-four that was so good, not only is their Fearsome Foursome nickname still intact but NFL Network later did a documentary on them when two were still alive. [read more]
Winning.
Joe thought it was odd — way cool, but odd — that the Bucs, specifically AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, would go out and trade for a tight end with Cam Brate and O.J. Howard on the roster. [read more]
So what’s been happening inside the walls of One Buc Palace?
Among other things, Joe learned that players were watching Byron Leftwich highlights from the offensive coordinator’s playing days yesterday. [read more]
Censored?
What is this, the Kremlin in 1979? [read more]
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Two games cost Jameis Winston millions of dollars and the right to remain Tampa Bay’s quarterback in 2020.
Two measly games. [read more]
