“Why Is Leftwich Calling Plays?”

November 6th, 2019

Battling bad refs killing Bruce Arians?

The way a former NFL general manager has framed it, he wonders when the season is over if the losing culture of the Bucs is going to chew up and spit out Bucco Bruce Arians the way the losing culture has almost done to his quarterback. [read more]

Bucs Beating Bucs

November 6th, 2019

Yeah, folks can point to a lot of plays they believe sunk the Bucs last Sunday. [read more]

Man-Focus Versus Arizona

November 6th, 2019

“Larry, take it easy on us.”

So how will the Bucs defend against the Arizona Cardinals?

Bucco Bruce Arians offered a strong hint yesterday. [read more]

“This Organization Can’t Find It With GPS”

November 6th, 2019

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BY IRA KAUFMAN

The song remains the same.

Different coaching staff, same story. Different players, same story.

Different expectations, same story.

Need proof? Remember this post-game comment? [read more]

Turf Toe Ends Antony Auclair’s Season

November 5th, 2019

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It’s off to injured reserve for blocking tight end Antony Auclair.

Bucco Bruce Arians mentioned yesterday Auclair had a bad turf toe and the Bucs put him on IR today, per NBC Sports.

This represents a hit to the run game, as well as to special teams. Tough break for the third-year, undrafted free agent out of Canada.

O.J. Howard returns this week from his hamstring injury. Joe sure hopes he’s up for a big workload.

Football Wisdom From JPP

November 5th, 2019

No excuses.

Back in May, Joe was beyond skeptical that Jason Pierre-Paul would ever take another snap for the Bucs. [read more]

“The Training Wheels Off; I Ain’t Comin’ Out No More”

November 5th, 2019

Jason Pierre-Paul mic’d up?

You better believe that excitedly sent Joe to the fridge for pre-listen snack. [read more]

Chris Simms: Blame Todd Bowles

November 5th, 2019

Yes, Todd Bowles is responsible for this garbage Tampa Bay defense; he’s the defensive coordinator.

Fun fact: Bowles’ defense in New York last season allowed an average of 30 points over the past 10 games of 2018. [read more]

Ira Talks Seattle Reflections, Major Breaks, “Personnel Flaw,” Alex Cappa, Numbness, Decision Jameis & Much More

November 5th, 2019

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Going For Two

November 5th, 2019

Yeah, the Bucs lost a close game at Seattle. And some are suggesting math tells them not to go for two when the Bucs scored a late touchdown to pull within one. [read more]

Stop The Travel Excuse

November 5th, 2019

Chucky’s Raiders opened the season at home against the Broncos and Chiefs — and they didn’t return home until seven weeks later against the Lions on Sunday.

Sound familiar? [read more]

Best One-Two Punch

November 5th, 2019

Yes, with the Bucs circling the drain riding a 2-6 record, there is a lot of finger-pointing. And deservedly so. [read more]

B- Grade

November 5th, 2019

Sorry secondary.

Blame the secondary. [read more]

Significant Change At Running Back

November 5th, 2019

Among NFL running backs with 70 or more carries this season, where does Ronald Jones rank? [read more]

Quarterbacks Better Than Jameis

November 5th, 2019

Decision Jameis is going to be a fun countdown.

What will the Bucs do? When will they do it? What should they do?

So many layers and angles and factors. [read more]

Tight End Shakeup Coming

November 4th, 2019

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

News arrived today from the commander-in-chief at One Buc Palace. [read more]

A Bridge To… Where?

November 4th, 2019

Quarterback forecasting.

Call America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, “The Bridge.” [read more]

The Future Is Now

November 4th, 2019

Not thinking about draft.

Some teams tend to do the responsible thing; when their clubs are out of the playoff hunt, they turn toward the draft and de-emphasize winning to get a better draft pick. [read more]

Rotation Shift/Elimination On Bucs’ D-Line

November 4th, 2019

The snap counts from yesterday’s game revealed an intriguing trend along the defensive line. [read more]

Did Arians Expect To Lose?

November 4th, 2019

Odd postgame comments.

Joe has already touched upon the curious comments Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians made in his postgame remarks yesterday when it seemed he was touting moral victories. [read more]