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Vernon Hargreaves
If you want to nitpick a negative in this big opening-day victory, the Bucs’ third-down defense might be the easiest target, just ahead of America’s Quarterback’s inaccuracy on the deep ball.
Last year, the Bucs had the best third-down defense in the NFL. [read more]
Thankful
Almost out of left field, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had interesting words on the Buccaneers Radio Network after today’s throttling of the Bears in the home opener. [read more]
Impressive in his absence
However you may view the talent and value of suspended Doug Martin, he wasn’t missed today in the Bucs’ huge opening-day victory.
Jacquizz Rodgers and Peyton Barber were consistent and flashed at times, too. [read more]
Mike Smith should get a game ball. Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It’s universally understood that the Buccaneers’ greatest offseason move came when Team Glazer opened its fat wallet and showed defensive coordinator Mike Smith the money in a rarely seen power play. [read more]
Photo courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Once upon a time, Raheem Morris boldly stated, “Stats are for losers.”
Today, Joe suspects Dirk Koetter will say, “Rust is for losers.” The expected rust on your Buccaneers was just a mirage. The malaise and fogginess instead was all over the Bears.
Your Bucs have won five in a row at home!! [read more]
Comment through the game
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Jacquies Smith
Here’s who doesn’t get to put a helmet on today against the Bears. [read more]
Mike Glennon’s return to Tampa conjures memories of his benching for inept Josh McCown. Luke Stocker and Evan Smith weigh in.
Call it what you want. Joe dubbed it the Chase for Jameis when the Bucs made moves that appeared to ensure a better shot of losing in 2014. [read more]
Of course, Joe’s not going with the obvious here. That would be too boring.
So with the thought-provoking in mind, here are five things to consider in today’s game.
Numbers tell deeper story.
It seems unless every person on the Bucs’ offensive line pancakes a dude on each and every play, some fans, like a habitual, knee-jerk reaction, will scream that the line is garbage, win or lose today. [read more]
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Springs into action.
It didn’t take long for America’s Quarterback to pitch in. [read more]
Talks Bucs.
Joe is going through his past recordings and interviews before deleting them all to save memory space for the new season, and Joe found an interview this offseason with the one and only Chris “Mad Dog” Russo of SiriusXM Radio and MLB Network fame. Joe asked Russo a few questions about the Bucs and as one can expect, Russo had an opinion. [read more]
Update on status.
Seems there has been a report on the status of Bucs middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. [read more]
Should start today.
Unless something weird has happened or is going to happen, it’s a pretty safe bet that rookie linebacker Kendell Beckwith will start today at strongside linebacker for your Buccaneers, baby. [read more]
Phil Simms explains.
There couldn’t be a worse foe for the Bears to face than the Bucs. [read more]
Bucs want him passing.
Though no Bucs coach has come out and said it, you don’t have to be a math major to add together small statements this week and determine their gameplan for Sunday. [read more]
Most improved
Suspended Doug Martin was Tampa Bay’s opening day running back for the past five seasons.
So Bucs fans have been waiting patiently to see what the rushing attack would look like without him in September. [read more]
