“There Is Absolutely No Adjustment”
October 2nd, 2018
Biting analysis.
Dirk Koetter seems to be a lonely man. [read more]
“Individual Breakdowns More Than Anything”
October 1st, 2018
“You’ll never see defense like this again, Mitch.”
So what’s been the issue for the Buccaneers’ red zone defense?
Dirk Koetter painted a picture today. [read more]
Joe Talks Firing Mike Smith, Dirk Koetter Reaction, Retention Realities, Jameis Comeback And Bar, Maintaining Optimism, And More
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The Windy City Wipeout is over and the Monday Morning Joe podcast dives into the aftermath of that mess and today’s commentary by Dirk Koetter. There’s a hearty buffet of subjects to dive into. Monday Morning Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call.
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Dirk Koetter Says He Won’t Fire Mike Smith
October 1st, 2018
The guy responsible for fixing the brutal 2017 Buccaneers defense is the same guy who will be responsible for repairing the awful 2018 Bucs defense. [read more]
Hard To Be Horrible
October 1st, 2018
Defense set to music.
For roughly a year, Joe has written too many times to count that Bucs secondary coaches Brett Maxie and Jon Hoke couldn’t develop talent. [read more]
Ravens Defense Clearly The Matchup To Avoid (Unless You’re Named A.J. Green); Full Sunday Wrap-Up & Waiver Thoughts
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Sunday night in Pittsburgh, the Baltimore Ravens defense held the Steelers to under 50 yards in the second half. 50 yards? That’s one throw these days for guys named Mahomes and Goff!
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As we move to October, it is clear that the Ravens are a defense that can give you pause before automatically putting players in your lineup against them. Meanwhile, everywhere else it is becoming obvious that the air is the way to play the flex and not the ground. This despite both University of Georgia rookie running backs announcing their fantasy relevance on Sunday. Todd’s got the full Sunday wrap-up and waiver thoughts in this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast presented by Hooters. Also, do not forget that later this month, you can tee it up in Todd Wright Tour XVII and play golf against par, against the clock and even that day’s NFL games against the spread. Todd’s golf tournaments are open to the public and you can find out more here: JoeBucsFan.com/golf .
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Changes? You Bet.
October 1st, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’s not dark yet, but it’s getting there.
On the surface, a 2-2 record is nothing to panic over. This two-game losing streak may be unsettling, but the Bucs are only one game out of the division lead at the quarter-pole, with a road win over first-place New Orleans in the bank. [read more]
Sprained MCL For Howard
October 1st, 2018
Injury update.
If everything works out, Bucs tight end O.J. Howard will have an extra bye week. [read more]
Money Line
October 1st, 2018
Joe’s taking a big-picture look at some big offensive line decisions as we all get to exhale and regroup with the bye week providing time for healing and perspective.
Will Donovan Smith and Ali Marpet be worth the gargantuan money they expect to command? [read more]
No Scapegoats
October 1st, 2018
Don’t even try to use him as a scapegoat.
Jenna Laine doesn’t want to hear it. And she damn near is daring the Bucs to use it. [read more]
Excuses Are Over
October 1st, 2018
Enough.
Mike Smith or his secondary coaches will get Dirk Koetter canned if they aren’t careful. [read more]
When A Defense Is Predictable
October 1st, 2018
Tipping point.
Q. Did you anticipate getting as much single-high as you did early? Do you think that contributed?
Bears coach Matt Nagy: They were a single-high team, yeah. They were a single-high team. They mix in some zone, do some different — they played more man there towards the end. But they have that back end that had some injuries and some young guys back there, but for the most part, that’s what we thought they were going to do. [read more]
The Morning After
October 1st, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Chicago Bears.)
Let’s hurry up and finish this column or Joe is certain Mitch Trubisky will throw another touchdown pass while we are not looking. [read more]
“You Come Out Relaxed, This Is The Kind Of Stuff That Happens”
October 1st, 2018
Postgame chatter from the Bucs locker room yesterday really makes Joe want to sprint to Abe’s Place for a cold beer or three. [read more]
About The Ronald Jones Debut
October 1st, 2018
There was good. There was bad. There was ugly.
And some of the ugly came from the guys tasked with blocking for Ronald Jones. [read more]
No Spark From Jameis
September 30th, 2018
The chatter from the Bucs locker room last week was consistent from players: the return of Jameis Winston brought new energy to the team. The guy is an uplifting force. [read more]
Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways From Bucs-Bears
September 30th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Admit it.
If you would have known that the Bucs were going to split their first four games this season, you would have been thrilled.
Now, you’re pissed.
As they have too many times in recent memory, the Bucs failed to show up for a road game. They deserved every bit of that 48-10 drubbing at Soldier Field, where conditions were perfect and Tampa Bay’s execution was anything but. [read more]
Carving Station
September 30th, 2018
Had Bucs’ number.
It was almost sickening to watch, Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, at best an average quarterback, just carved the Bucs’ secondary apart like a roasted chicken. [read more]
“That Wasn’t Us”
September 30th, 2018
Time to study tape.
Two men on today’s Bucs defense that know what it takes to win a championship. That’s Jason Pierre-Paul and Vinny Curry. [read more]
