Flash Poll No. 2 posted at 11:39 a.m.

Flash Poll CLOSED at 12:02 p.m.

Flash poll posted at 11:35 a.m.

Flash poll closed at 12:03 p.m.

Big game for the rookie.

Today’s a big day, kid. Time to step up. Your team needs you. [read more]

Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians.

Joe is a big fan of Warren Sharp, a football handicapper turned stat geek. He breaks down statistical data specifically to try to gain an edge in gambling.

In the process, Sharp unearths really cool information. [read more]

He will find a way.

The long-time senior columnist/podcaster Greg Rosenthal of NFL.com makes a good point about selecting the Bucs to win today’s game against the Rams. [read more]

Game 3

Bucs (2-0) at Rams (2-0)

Kickoff: 4:25 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13, locally), DirecTV Channel 716.

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So when the Rams go four-wide tomorrow, who will cover frustrated speedster receiver and former Bucs locker room disrputor DeSean Jackson? [read more]

Sunday’s Tampa Bay opponent owns one of the most impressive streaks in all of professional sports. [read more]

Likely starter

Bucco Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles made it very clear this week that Anthony Nelson is playing very well this season.

Of course, those comments came during discussions of rookie outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. [read more]

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[UPDATE 4:50 P.M.:] We do know that the Bucs have two players on the dreaded COVID list. Now we know the Bucs elevated two players from the practice squad under the new NFL COVID rules to allow for temporary roster absences. [read more]

Free football.

Will you get to see the Bucs face the Rams in Los Angeles tomorrow on free TV? Joe is here to help.
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Shaq Barrett

There’s a reason Bucco Bruce Arians has long said Matthew Stafford is one of the few quarterbacks Arians likes to watch warmup. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

As the noon games today have just kicked off, Joe brings some interesting news about the Bucs. [read more]

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He’s seen enough of Tom Brady to last two lifetimes, but here he comes again.

Raheem Morris was coaching Atlanta receivers when Brady directed New England’s unforgettable Super Bowl comeback from a 28-3 deficit.

Last year, as interim head coach of the Falcons, Morris stood by helplessly as Brady shredded Atlanta’s defense twice in the final three weeks, throwing for 789 yards and six touchdowns. [read more]

Easy pickings.

When you have a quarterback some refer to as a farm animal surrounded by some of the best talent in the NFL, an offense is bound to be good. [read more]

Former Bucs guard Ian Beckles.

A former Bucs guard is loving how the Bucs’ offense is humming so early in the season. [read more]

Rams DT Aaron Donald.

Anyone who doesn’t think Aaron Donald is likely the best non-quarterback who plays in the NFL has to be blind drunk. [read more]