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NFL clone on Bucs roster.
Joe is pretty adamant that if a team has one goal of Going for Two and anything short of that is a failure, then that team shouldn’t be fooling around worrying about a backup quarterback. [read more]
A couple of Buccaneers seem to have views that differ from most fans when it comes to the standout successes that got the team to the Super Bowl. [read more]
Next “heavy” up?
One overlooked element to the Buccaneers’ run to Super Bowl glory was backup offensive lineman Joe Haeg (who left in free agency) racking up 64 offensive snaps through the Bucs’ four playoff games. [read more]
Not a fan of Antonio Brown.
In the mind of a former Tampa Bay sports anchor and radio head, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht should tell free spirit Antonio Brown, “Adios!” [read more]
Poll posted at 2:44 p.m. Poll closed at 8:37 p.m.
Older Bucs fans remember how the 2002 Super Bowl champion Bucs limped out to a 4-4 record the following season. [read more]
Texas edge rusher Joseph Ossai.
There is something about defenders who seem to have a nose for the football that you just cannot teach. [read more]
Rookie right tackle phenom Tristan Wirfs.
Tristan Wirfs didn’t just overwhelm the NFL with near perfect play at right tackle as a Bucs rookie last year, he was the catalyst for one draft guru to make a major change. [read more]
Bucs left guard Ali Marpet.
Some interesting figures from the guys who play with figures for a living, Football Outsiders. [read more]
Patroling the middle.
There is an old football axiom, “You are only as strong as you are up the middle.” [read more]
Bucs QB Blaine Gabbert.
This just stuck in Joe’s craw — not “craw” — CRAW! [read more]
Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead
After delivering huge hits in the 2018 preseason (only 4 months until preseason games!!), Jordan Whitehead got his big break when fan-favorite, Lost-Decade Bucs safety Chris Conte got injured in September. [read more]
Strong teammate.
When the years start to add up on a good player, to get an edge he often must use his wits and wisdom gained through experience. [read more]
On this fine Saturday, Joe is remembering the multiple times Bucco Bruce Arians has called Carlton Davis a top-10 (or better) cornerback in the league.
And there’s Aqib Talib earlier this year calling Davis an emerging top-5 NFL corner.
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In a perfect world, tight ends O.J. Howard and foot-rubbing, car-littering Rob Gronkowski would line up in two-tight-end sets. Howard would carve up a defense deep and Gronk would make defenses pay on the first or second level. [read more]
“Beckles, you don’t know sh!! about QBs, OK? But I still love ya’ man.”
Sometimes upon reflection, one sees an answer in a different light. [read more]
