Buccaneers-Lions, Open Thread

December 15th, 2019

Our 6-7 Buccaneers are fighting for NFL-wide respect today — and to avoid humiliation against a garbage Lions team.

Talk about the action all game long in the comments section below. Play nice. Keep it clean.

Kickoff at 1 p.m.

Big day, as usual, for the future of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Devin White Will Play; Donovan Smith Will Miss His First NFL Game

December 15th, 2019

Devin White’s illness will not stop him today. He will play.

However, Donovan Smith will not overcome his knee and ankle injuries. Today will be the first game he’ll miss since being drafted in 2015. His streak of 77 consecutive starts has ended.

Earl Watford at left tackle? Kickoff at 1 p.m.

19-Year Sacks Record Primed To Fall Today

December 15th, 2019

Still drinking Cam Newton’s Gatorade.

Team Glazer allegedly has a team of sculptors on speed dial, ready to craft a statue to be erected on Himes Avenue when the parade concludes. [read more]

Perriman Target Depth

December 15th, 2019

Big play man.

In his Wednesday conference call with the Tampa Bay pen and mic club, Lions coach Matt Patricia mentioned Breshad Perriman as dangerous and also noted how dangerous Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston’s arm is on deep throws. [read more]

Chip Off Old Block

December 15th, 2019

Defending the Bucs.

While Lions coach Matt Patricia may not be the uncomfortable introvert his former master Bill Belicheat is, that doesn’t mean the influence isn’t there. [read more]

Key Call Coming For Banged Up Lions

December 15th, 2019

There is division at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters this morning. Shouting has ensued and a heated arm-wrestling tournament is scheduled for 10 a.m. before the watch event at Buffalo Wild Wings in Sarasota. [read more]

Touchdowns Against The Blitz

December 15th, 2019

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

If Lions strongman Matt Patricia thinks he can rattle Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, with a blitz, there is a good chance Detroit is going to get burned today. [read more]

TODAY in Sarasota!!!

December 15th, 2019

Have fun with Bucs fans and Ira Kaufman at Buffalo Wild Wings on SUNDAY at Buffalo Wild Wings, 5235 University Pkwy. for the Bucs-Lions game.

Arrive early. Stay late. 1 o’clock kickoff.

Hang with Ira Kaufman before, during and after the game! Food fun and great football talk.

7 Key Happenings At Saturday’s Vipers Practice

December 15th, 2019

Viper QB Quinton Flowers is in a quarterback battle. Enjoy your need-to-know from Vipers practice in Plant City.

Season ticket holders were out to watch their new XFL Tampa Bay Vipers team hit the field for their third underwear football practice of the inaugural offseason. It was VIPer Day (like VIP with an er at the end)!

Here are the highlights:

Not a good start for Vipers QB Quinton Flowers, who is battling at the position with Aaron Murray, the former University of Georgia standout. [read more]

Brent Musburger Doubles Down

December 15th, 2019
Brent Musburger

Friend of “3” in the desert.

Brent Musburger isn’t backing off. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay

December 15th, 2019

Game 14

Bucs (6-7) at Lions (3-9-1)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 710.

[read more]

Decision Jameis Poll No. 5

December 14th, 2019

Have your say in the weekly, 24-hour poll on the Bucs future of Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback. Poll posted at 4:43 p.m. See last week’s results here.

Mark Dominik: Absolutely Bucs Will Franchise Jameis Winston

December 14th, 2019

“Mark, what else am I going to do?”

Former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik put his foot down on national radio yesterday. [read more]

TV Map For Bucs-Lions

December 14th, 2019

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV

Unless your local FOX affiliate broadcast signal originates out of one of two states, you may be out of luck Sunday.

[read more]

“You Learn A Lot More From Almost Losing Than You Do From Losing”

December 14th, 2019

Bruce Arians has seen it all in football (which includes this wacky season), and he’s got a solid one-liner for nearly every situation. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Player Development, Culture-Building, Lions-Bucs, And Answers Your Questions

December 14th, 2019

TAMPA TWO is back with a Bucs-Lions preview from Derrick Brooks & Ira Kaufman!!

Enjoy The Identity Tampa Bay production below! Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating

Devin White Now Questionable For Sunday

December 14th, 2019

An illness has taken hold of Devin White.

NFL.com is reporting White has gone from healthy and practicing all week to officially questionable for Sunday’s game against the Lions.

The Bucs are required to report this kind of thing, and they have.

Bigger Leftwich Challenge In Rearview Mirror

December 14th, 2019

OC Byron Leftwich

O.J. Howard made a few strong points early this week talking about his teammates and his offensive coordinator. [read more]

Winning Streak Adversity

December 14th, 2019

Talks the best kind of win streak.

The 6-7 Bucs are on a winning streak. Of three games! [read more]