Winning Double-Teams
January 3rd, 2020
Hard to handle.
This is what the PFF tribe is good for. [read more]

Hard to handle.
This is what the PFF tribe is good for. [read more]

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BY IRA KAUFMAN
Shafted. Again. [read more]

“Not this year, Rondé.”
It’s now three consecutive years that Rondé Barber has struck out with Hall of Fame voters, failing to advance from the semifinalist group of 25. [read more]

Joe sure remembers the excitement of the Bucs’ 5-2 start during the 1995 season. “Five-Dash-Two” was the famous quote from then-head coach Sam Wyche. [read more]
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Leaving Jacksonville?
Yes, Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians said this week he wants to keep Jason Pierre-Paul as an outside linebacker/pass rusher. And why not? He’s one of the best. [read more]
America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, giving the ball away at home like it’s Halloween candy was a relatively new phenomenon this season.
It far exceeded what happened under Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Versatile.
It seemed curious at the time but damn, Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians hit this idea out of the park. [read more]
This season’s knock on Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith seems to be the same as in years past, if you listen to the words of Buccaneers offensive line coach Joe Gilbert. [read more]

Dot connecting.
It seems one respected NFL columnist is not buying the multiple reports from NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport that the Bucs are keeping Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]
It’s the weekly, 24-hour Bruce Arians Confidence Poll. Posted at 6:53 a.m. See the Dec. 27 results linked here.

Helped set franchise mark.
Man, given the stud defenses the Bucs have had at various stages of this team’s history, any defensive record is pretty impressive. [read more]

Receives award.
It isn’t just the NFL that hands out awards. [read more]

Miraculous turnaround
This might blow the minds of many Bucs fans. [read more]
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NFL Network insider reporter Ian Rapoport, a guy who will tell you he’s friendly with Bruce Arians, has yet again said America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is expected to wear pewter and red next season. [read more]

Made coin with catch
You know, in the freak out in the wake of Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, tossing a pick-six to lose the game on Sunday, a sick play has all but been forgotten. [read more]