No Decision On Who Starts At QB At Carolina… Yet

October 28th, 2018

No decision today.

The starting job for America’s Quarterback next week isn’t exactly set in stone. [read more]

Suspension Really Screwed Up Jameis

October 28th, 2018

Lost his summertime magic.

Joe didn’t miss one training camp practice that wasn’t a walk-through this past summer. [read more]

This One Is On Dirk Koetter

October 28th, 2018

Waited way too long.

When America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, threw his second pick of the day, early in the game, it was clear Jameis was missing his breaking pitch. Or something. [read more]

Did Koetter Seal His Fate?

October 28th, 2018

Went turtle once again.

In no way shape or form is Joe advocating for Dirk Koetter to be removed as head coach of the Bucs as we enter the final week of October 2018. But it sure had the feel that Koetter sealed his own fate with seconds left in the first half today. [read more]

13 Quarters, 10 Picks, Infinite Head Scratches

October 28th, 2018

America’s Quarterback has intelligent NFL men talking all across the country. [read more]

Bengals 37, Buccaneers 34

October 28th, 2018

After 27 first-half points by the Bengals and an early extra-point miss by Chandler Catanzaro, what did you expect?

At the least the Bucs made it interesting. Very, very interesting. Nobody writes a soap opera like our beloved Buccaneers. Or perhaps “tragedy” is a better description of the drama. [read more]

Buccaneers-Bengals, Open Thread

October 28th, 2018

Bond and spar in the comments section with Buccaneers faithful from Westchase, Wimauma, Bradenton and beyond. Share your every thought on today’s chance to go 4-3 with a “W” against the Bengals. Kickoff at 1 p.m.

Play nice!

And stick with Joe and Ira Kaufman after the game for spectacular postgame coverage.

Key Battle: Marpet Vs. Atkins

October 28th, 2018

Focus.

If the Bucs are going to be able to remotely control the line of scrimmage, Bengals stud defensive tackle Geno Atkins will have to be handled. [read more]

“I’ve Given Up Saying, ‘Run The Football'”

October 28th, 2018

Derrick Brooks talks about trading for Patrick Peterson, among other subjects.

Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks has very firm opinions and observations when it comes to his beloved Bucs. [read more]

NFL Network Report: DeSean Jackson Asks For Trade

October 28th, 2018

Perhaps DeSean Jackson is miffed because the Browns punted nine times last Sunday and he didn’t get a return? [read more]

“Dirk Probably Needed To Drink”

October 28th, 2018

Enemies with Marvin Lewis for three hours today; tight friendship forever.

Life works in weird ways and though Dirk Koetter never worked for Marvin Lewis or Andy Reid at the NFL level, Koetter has strong ties to both that go way back to the college ranks some four decades ago. [read more]

“His Nickname Should Be ‘Velcro'”

October 28th, 2018

Warren Sapp weighs in.

Joe is not sure if it is just schtick or just two dudes being real but two former Bucs are not on the Vita Vea bandwagon. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay

October 28th, 2018

Game 7

Bucs (3-3) at Bengals (4-3)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 709.  [read more]

Midseason Fantasy Football Observations

October 27th, 2018
Todd takes a big picture look at the first half of the 2018 season in this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast. Knowing what is going on now will not only benefit you the rest of this year, but help you set up leagues better and draft accordingly in 2019 as well. Todd discusses the elevated value of quarterbacks, reaffirms the priority of having an RB1 and looks at the flex position as a spot where your lineup needs to be taking advantage of the increase in scoring, passing yards and modern offensive philosophies. If you need personal starter, bye week, trade or waiver advice, you can also write Todd directly at ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Original Hooters.

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Running Out Of Patience

October 27th, 2018

Thin ice?

Could the Bucs be getting fed up with Chandler Catanzaro’s extra-point adventures or are they trying to get in his head to get off his arse and kick better? [read more]

Brian Billick, Mark Dominik, Gil Brandt, Jameis Winston & Ratios

October 27th, 2018

Failing basic evaluation

Once upon a Bucs time, Mike Glennon threw 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 13 games as a rookie and then was quickly evaluated by Bucs officials to be worse than newcomer QB Josh McCown. [read more]

Bucs At Bengals TV Map

October 27th, 2018

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV.

Three spots in America will get to watch America’s Quarterback and the Bucs face off against Ohio’s team on free TV. [read more]

Incredible Food & All NFL Games Plus A Full Slate Of College Action At Abe’s Place

October 27th, 2018

Get to Abe’s Place this weekend.

You deserve to feast like a king on fresh food!!!

Working The Phones

October 27th, 2018

“Jason, since you are texting all the GMs trying to swing a trade, why don’t you see if someone will take that coat of yours, too.”

Could the Bucs add a new player, preferably a starter, in the coming days? Don’t be shocked if they do. [read more]

Healthy Dose Of Joe Mixon?

October 27th, 2018

Big Joe Mixon fan.

The way Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is talking, it sounds like he has a hunch what the Bengals are going to try to do Sunday. [read more]