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BY IRA KAUFMAN
They had it all the way.
Yeah, right.
Even Buc players and coaches would admit they had their heart in their throat during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s matchup against the Cardinals. The game was on the line and this time it was Tampa Bay who made the big plays to ensure the first home victory of the Bruce Arians era. [read more]
Wins are wins and style points matter little, but they do matter more when you’re trying to turn around a losing program and a long-time losing culture. [read more]
Bucs fans all saw Matt Gay crap the bed in September against the Giants and quickly bounce back to earn Bucs fans’ trust, which is very hard to do around here at the kicker position. [read more]
In a relieved Bucs locker room after their win over the Cardinals today, Bucs OLB Jason Pierre-Paul was joking with defensive tackle Vita Vea and Vea too was smiling. [read more]
From the head coach who brought you back-to-back timeouts at Carolina late in the fourth quarter, plus taking a penalty to back up a field goal kicker for a game-ending boot against the Giants, today Bucco Bruce Arians delivered another gem. [read more]
Imagine how Ronald Jones’ self-inflicted fumble would have weighed on the 22-year-old if that mid-fourth-quarter blunder had turned out to be the game’s most crushing blow against the Bucs.
Yeah, the victorious Bucs are now 3-6, but Joe might be most happy now for Jones’ confidence. [read more]
The good folks of Tampa were treated to second-rate NFL football on both sides of the ball today at the Den of Depression.
It was sloppy, but it was glorious.
A desperately-needed “W” arrived that hopefully will spark the Bucs to make a run since the team isn’t interested in playing for the NFL Draft. [read more]
Ozzie The Sports Junkie has loads on his mind when it comes to today’s game and the state of the Buccaneers. This show is not for kids, but it’s definitely for crazy Tampa Bay fans who want analysis and laughs.
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Could match Randy Moss today. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
Bucs stud wide receiver Mike Evans is the best receiver in Bucs history. There’s no doubt about that. And Joe thinks he’s also putting up Hall of Fame numbers. [read more]
Wins are wins and style points matter little, but they do matter more when you’re trying to turn around a losing program and a long-time losing culture. 
Bucs fans all saw Matt Gay crap the bed in September against the Giants and quickly bounce back to earn Bucs fans’ trust, which is very hard to do around here at the kicker position. 
This should be a good one to watch when the NFL releases the coaches film to fans later in the week. 
From the head coach who brought you back-to-back timeouts at Carolina late in the fourth quarter, plus taking a penalty to back up a field goal kicker for a game-ending boot against the Giants, today Bucco Bruce Arians delivered another gem. 
Imagine how Ronald Jones’ self-inflicted fumble would have weighed on the 22-year-old if that mid-fourth-quarter blunder had turned out to be the game’s most crushing blow against the Bucs.
In this glorious win against the Cardinals today, Joe learned little about America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and the looming Decision Jameis.
One thing Bucs fans should be able to agree on is the success of the offensive line against Seattle. 
