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“Ali, there’s a reason you’re not center any more.”
This is a real story about summer quarterback play at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, and it’s something to think about when folks talk about home field advantage/disadvantage. [read more]
It’s on everyone’s mind. [read more]
Matt Ryan, behind his fortified offensive line, was pummeled by the Jets. There’s mass panic in Tennessee about their O-line.
The Cowboys’ line is all over the injury report. The Browns’ front-5 was brutal against the Bucs. The Seahawks offensive line is in shambles with ineffectiveness and injuries, including veteran guard Mike Iupati, a guy many Bucs fans wanted to sign this offseason. [read more]
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Jeff and Tom lament a lackluster Friday performance, but only to a point. It’s still preseason, Bucs and Bill Currie Nation! The getting the QB killed thing though, yikes Bruce. The guys talk offensive line, defensive backs, receivers, Ronald Jones, punter (!? Yep, c’mon Bradley). Joe stops in to offer a comprehensive look at camp and more!
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With the San Francisco-Tampa Bay kickoff in 11 days, Joe is in full 49ers study.
As Joe wrote Monday, what an incredible preseason game it was Saturday in Kansas City for the Chiefs and Niners. [read more]
BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports
As the Bucs head into Big D, members of Cowboys Nation are fearing the unknown. [read more]
Deep data dive
One reason Joe guesses folks are having a collective freakout over the offensive line is their belief Friday night’s embarrassment may be the new norm. [read more]
Chris Simms weighs in
How good can the Buccaneers be this season?
Of course, much of that will come down to injuries across the NFL and how Bucs players respond to new and better coaching. [read more]
Deserves the rock, says a former RB.
The Bucs don’t have a running game, sorry. Joe understands this may irk folks at One Buc Palace but Joe has yet to see much that would suggest the Bucs are going to transform from a virtually non-existent rushing attack to one of the NFL’s best. [read more]
Offensive line thoughts.
If Alex Cappa thinks he has a big job now that he is the starting right guard for the Bucs, a former Bucs starting right guard said in so many words Cappa better buckle up. [read more]
Can’t blame him.
Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians this spring waved off the need to go get a pass rusher because, by gosh, they are going to blitz. [read more]
Plenty of gray area remains when it comes to the football health of Jason Pierre-Paul, but a few dark clouds drifted away today. [read more]
Joe’s combining the takes of 49ers general manager and Bucs legend John Lynch here with those of former Ravens, Browns and Eagles scout Daniel Jeremiah, the draft guru of NFL Network. [read more]
The only thing broke about the NFC South is the Bucs. But when it comes to finances, every team in the NFC South is jammed against the salary cap. [read more]
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Ira comes out swinging on the Ira Kaufman Podcast, as only The Sage of Tampa Bay Sports can. Enjoy! Today’s podcast is presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, Pin Chasers and Bill Currie Ford.
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A research direction took Joe on a dark, dark path in the wee hours of this morning, one that outlines the unspeakable suffering of Bucs fans. [read more]
Sad outing.
How bad was the Bucs’ offensive line Friday? It was so bad that’s almost all fans are talking about, despite America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, outdueling Baker Mayfield and the Bucs winning the game. [read more]
Challenge.
Yeah, the Bucs defense looked sharp Friday night against the Browns. This has been lost in the (deserved) freakout over the offensive line. [read more]
Feeling happy
After Friday’s uplifting Jason Pierre-Paul sighting, Bucs fans were flowing with optimism that maybe, just maybe, JPP would shake off his fractured neck and scare opposing quarterbacks by Halloween. [read more]
