Modest Pressure On Tristan Wirfs
July 26th, 2020
Bucs RT Tristan Wirfs
Joe is going to type this post under the premise that Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith will not opt out for the 2020 pandemic-tainted season. [read more]
Coaches Over Data
July 26th, 2020
“Jason, tell’em to email me box scores and film links, not zip files.”
“If you gotta have a computer tell you to go for it on 4th-and-2, you’re getting your ass kicked. You ain’t going to make it. The computer said, ‘Go for it because you’re likely to win the game.’ No, you’re going to get your ass kicked.” — Bruce Arians, February 2020.
Bucco Bruce Arians has about as much use for analytics as he does bottom-shelf whiskey. [read more]
More Than Just 2020 On The Line
July 26th, 2020
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BY IRA KAUFMAN
Mark Davis can be a bit of a buffoon at times, but he is one of only 32 NFL owners and his words have consequences.
Although the son of Hall of Famer Al Davis can’t wait to roll out that shiny $1.8 billion stadium in the Las Vegas desert, Davis sounded a cautious note in a recent interview with ESPN. [read more]
“Fall In Line With The Rest Of The Doubters”
July 25th, 2020
Many third-round-pick running backs have torn up the NFL in recent years.
Fourth- and fifth-round backs have kicked butt, too. But none have been wearing pewter and red. [read more]
One-Year Window
July 25th, 2020
Bucs GM Jason Licht.
What Joe sort of feared would happen likely will. And it is not good news for Bucs fans. [read more]
Bucs’ Biggest Battle
July 25th, 2020
Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead.
Just about every position on the Bucs is all wrapped up as we anxiously await training camp next week. [read more]
Opt-Out Watch Is On For Donovan Smith
July 24th, 2020
[UPDATE: 10:12 p.m.]
In 10 days (or sooner) Donovan Smith must come up with an answer.
Joe’s having flashback to 2010 and LeBron James’ “The Decision.” [read more]
Ira Kaufman Serves Up Three Season Predictions, Talks Inside Brady Fun Factor, “Mask-Cam,” Late Additions & Much More
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Tyrann Mathieu Talks Arians-Brady Marriage
July 24th, 2020
All-Pro, Super Bowl champ safety Tyrann Mathieu thinks 42-year-old Tom Brady has an important thing in common with the rookie version of Mathieu, who entered the NFL with Bruce Arians seven years ago in Arizona. [read more]
The Man In Black Vs. Christina Applegate Vs. Todd Wright
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HBO’s Westworld? Three seasons and waiting to shoot a fourth. Netflix’s Dead To Me? Two seasons and just renewed for a third. The
Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast? Season five starts right now. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is once again presented by Hooters.
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More Shotgun
July 24th, 2020
Time for flexibility?
It might be time to break out the shotgun more often. [read more]
“He’s Going To Thrash”
July 24th, 2020
Expects big play from Bucs QB
Could Tom Brady have the best season of his career in 2020? One former Pro Bowl running back thinks so. [read more]
Previewing The Sprint To The MLB Playoffs
July 24th, 2020Great look, and a gambling look, at the 2020 baseball season.
Joe loves episodes of “What Are The Odds?” Tanner Boyle does a fantastic job in this fun production from The Identity Tampa Bay.
Most Improved
July 24th, 2020
She doesn’t look like a stat geek.
So what player will make the biggest jump from 2019 to 2020? It is a subject discussed on the next Ira Kaufman Podcast, publishing later today. [read more]
Chris Mortensen: I’ve Heard Arians Is Trying To Decide How Close He’ll Be To Players
July 23rd, 2020
Joe’s antennae sure stood tall hearing longtime NFL super insider Chris Mortensen speak yesterday to a national audience about Bruce Arians considering a more hands-off approach. [read more]
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BY IRA KAUFMAN
Four years go by quickly when you’re having fun — and it’s been a blast.
It’s been 48 months, the span of a presidential term, since the brain trust of the most popular Buc site on the planet elected me to represent them as a columnist. [read more]
