“Winston-like”
September 14th, 2020
Sad Bucs debut.
One national NFL columnist, while watching the Bucs fall to the Saints, said he believes he knows the core reason why the Bucs struggled yesterday. [read more]
Marshon Lattimore In Mike Evans’ Head
September 14th, 2020
When Mike Evans was a young player with the Bucs, then-Stinking Panthers cornerback Josh Norman was absolutely in his head and it showed in Evans’ play. [read more]
Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Saints
September 13th, 2020
BY IRA KAUFMAN
In a drab debut, the new-look Bucs looked too much like the old Bucs.
Turnovers and penalties. Penalties and turnovers. Despite substituting Tom Brady for Jameis Winston under center, Tampa Bay maintained its ghastly knack for beating itself.
Brady was part of the problem as the Saints won the turnover battle 3-0. This is a trend that must be reversed if the Bucs plan to knock off New Orleans in the rematch in Tampa.
In the past three matchups, the Bucs have seven giveaways. The Saints have one. Bruce Arians couldn’t believe his weary eyes as the visitors self-destructed.
Again.
Here’s how the Bucs made it all too easy in The Big Easy: [read more]
Unsteady
September 13th, 2020
It appears the Bucs had 65 plays of offense today and Donovan Smith played well for 60 and the others led fans to scream at their TVs. [read more]
Mike Evans’ Strong Day
September 13th, 2020
Mike Evans had two yards receiving today but his coach and his quarterback had his back quickly and strongly. [read more]
Arians “Disappointed” In Noise
September 13th, 2020
If someone was trying to reach for an excuse that the fake crowd noise piped into the Superdome may have been too loud and it echoed in an empty stadium, Bucs coach Bruce Arians doesn’t want to hear about it. [read more]
“It Doesn’t Matter How Much Talent You Have If You Throw Interceptions Returned For A Touchdown”
September 13th, 2020
“Joel, if he throws 30, I’m calling a witch doctor.”
Tom Brady is not happy. [read more]
About Loafing
September 13th, 2020
Game-changing roast.
Maybe we found out tonight while Jamel Dean wasn’t always starting when he was healthy last year? [read more]
“We Wasn’t Staying On Our Blocks In The Run Game”
September 13th, 2020
Interesting takes
Bucco Bruce Arians praised Ronald Jones after the game but acknowledged his team didn’t run the ball as well as he expected. [read more]
“I Have To Take Blame For That”
September 13th, 2020
Accepts responsibility.
Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians took the bullets for his Bucs tonight. [read more]
“That’s Unexplainable To Me”
September 13th, 2020
Bucco Bruce Arians was not a happy man moments ago on a Zoom call with Joe and reporters after a sloppy Bucs loss. [read more]
Turnovers Turn To Loss
September 13th, 2020
“Can’t blame me!”
The Bucs led the NFL in turnover last year. [read more]
Some Offense
September 13th, 2020
Coach ’em up, Coach.
New quarterback, same ol’ sh!t! [read more]
Saints 34, Buccaneers 23
September 13th, 2020Well, that sure looked familiar.
Unfortunately. [read more]
Bucs At Saints, Open Thread
September 13th, 2020
It is time!!
Chat with fans about the action all game long in the comments below. Please be nice! Keep it clean.
Kickoff at 4:25 p.m.
Go Bucs!!!!!
Opening Day Fun At Big Storm In Clearwater!
September 13th, 2020TODAY! Great fun ahead inside and outdoors at the Big Storm taproom in Clearwater!
Arrive early and enjoy a full day of NFL football and Florida’s best craft beer (and food).
Showtime! Contract Time!
September 13th, 2020
They say players typically play harder and better during a contract year.
If that’s really the case, then Joe can’t wait to see what comes today from two beasts of the Tampa Bay roster. [read more]
10 Things To Keep An Eye On In Bucs-Saints Game
September 13th, 2020
Joe’s going rapid fire here: [read more]
Revenue, Super Bowl Or Bust
September 13th, 2020
How much gas in that tank?
Attending NFL media events, Joe has crossed paths with NFL writer/columnist Mike Tanier more than a few times. And had beers with him a few times. Joe briefly helped Tanier out on a project Tanier, too. [read more]
A True Can’t-Miss Ira Kaufman Podcast! Many Predictions, Bucs Coaches Tempering Opening Day Expectations & Much More
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Down On Bucs
September 13th, 2020
Sad, depressing predictions.
Man, you talk about gloom and doom. [read more]
You Drafted Them High. Please Play Them This Weekend.
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In this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, Todd previews every NFL game on Sunday and Monday. He also reminds you to play starters from the top of your draft board on down, unless you have a very tangible reason not to do so. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters.
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