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BY IRA KAUFMAN

On the same day a national report stated definitively that Jameis Winston would return to One Buc Place, his performance suggested otherwise.

One player does not win or lose a football game, but Winston had every reason to apologize to his teammates after the Texans clinched the AFC South crown with a resourceful 23-20 triumph.

The NFL changed the day of the game, but Winston’s penchant for giveaways remained the same. He was horrid in the opening half with three interceptions, including his sixth pick-6 of the season.

The Bucs made it interesting, of course, because that’s what they do. [read more]

As he should have, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, took credit for today’s loss to the Texans on national television. [read more]

What running game? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

This dance that Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians likes to trot out that his running game is no less effective than having Le’Veon Bell in his prime or Barry Sanders in the backfield has passed the point of comedy and is now just downright sad. [read more]

Ouch.

Man, Joe has written for months how good the Bucs tight ends are and how they have been so underutilized in Bucco Bruce Arians’ offense this season. [read more]

Turnover talk.

After the loss in the Tampa Turnoverfest today, Joe got a chance to speak with veteran right tackle Demar Dotson. [read more]

Responds.

Earlier this morning Ian Rapoport of NFL Network shook the football world when he made it known the Bucs have already decided to retain the services of Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

So how much cash did Jameis Winston lose today?

Anyone think Team Glazer is eager to sit down for a little post-Christmas cheer with the agents of America’s Quarterback to talk about a multi-year contract? [read more]

“Jason, if Bruce can fix Jameis, we’ll be just fine.”

General manager Jason Licht had plenty to say before today’s game — and he has plenty of work to do after the season. [read more]

Yes, Jameis Winston now has a whopping 28 interceptions in 15 games this season. America’s Quarterback is a generous man.

Only three times in the past 20 seasons have QBs hit the 27 picks mark. [read more]

Welcome to the NFL freak show that is America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and the Buccaneers.

Perhaps the Bucs should use the JumboTron to offer fans mental health counseling before and after games? Might as well throw in halftime, too. [read more]

Our beloved 7-7 Buccaneers are battling for league-wide respect today as they play the Texans on NFL Network.

Chat with fans about the action all game long in the comments below. Be nice! Keep it clean.

Kickoff at 1 p.m.

NFL Network’s Kay Adams hangs out with a Bucs fan this morning at the Den of Depression.

The NFL Network was live on the air earlier this morning and Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was a big topic. [read more]

Good news.

It seems from a report published this morning by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that the Bucs have already made a call on Decision Jameis. [read more]

Overseer of turnaround.

The Bucs lead the NFL in rush defense. The Bucs have the NFL leader in sacks. The Bucs have a pair of rookie corners and a second-year corner that have demonstrated they are not overwhelmed in the NFL. [read more]

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Breakdown.

Last Sunday Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had what may have been his best game in the NFL. [read more]

Here is your early Christmas present, Bucs fans! [read more]

All things Bucs-Texans and more served up by Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks and The Sage Of Tampa Bay Sports, Ira Kaufman. 

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, it’s TAMPA TWO! Another great production from The Identity Tampa Bay.

Game 15

Texans (9-5) at Bucs (7-7)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: NFL Network, WMOR-TV Channel 32.

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