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Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith
It’s been 21 years since Ian Beckles manned the right guard position for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he’s still dialed in to everything happening on that offensive line. [read more]
Undefeated as a starting quarterback this year, Ryan Fitzpatrick hasn’t forgotten his humble beginnings in the NFL 12 years ago. [read more]
Stuffed
Dirk Koetter told a heck of a Thanksgiving story yesterday. [read more]
Ryan Smith, meet your new friend, Mr. Julio Jones. [read more]
Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira types out his picks for each Sunday and Monday game. If Ira hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then he gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports always appreciates a tip.
BY IRA KAUFMAN
It’s the holiday season, a time for giving.
In that spirit, NFL odds-makers are giving away lots of points this weekend. Four teams are favored by at least 10 points at home and the Falcons are just short of that spread against the Bucs on Sunday.
I’ve been giving away too many games against the spread during this wacky season, which has seen the surprising rise of the Rams, Eagles, Saints and Vikings as division leaders. [read more]
Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV in the United States.
A true crossroads game this is, between the Bucs and the Dixie Chicks tomorrow. [read more]
He’s earned it.
Joe has already written about how rookie wide receiver Chris Godwin ought to get more playing time. [read more]
Confessed last night there are “issues.”
Unless or in case you haven’t noticed, the Bucs are terrible at running the ball. [read more]
Ex-Buccaneer talks Jameis
It’s been eight days since America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was publicly accused of crotch-grabbing a female Uber driver without permission at a fast food restaurant in the wee hours. [read more]
“Guys, the quarterback hasn’t been to Madagascar. He doesn’t have The Plague.”
The Bucs can’t rush the passer with their front line (outside of an accident like against the Jets) and they can’t get pressure on the quarterback with a blitz. [read more]
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Four Bucs are out Sunday. One absence could make a difference.
There may just be a silver lining in the bad news the Buccaneers got today. [read more]
Starters down
It’s never good when the term “neurologically-sound” is used to describe the aftermath of a football injury. [read more]
It’s more from One Buc Palace by the man of the hour, sports multimedia guru Rock Riley (@realrockriley). Another strong report. Don’t forget to join Rock at Pint And Brew in Palm Harbor every Tuesday from 7 p.m. til ?
J.R. Sweezy opens up from Rock Riley on Vimeo.
Talks Mo
It’s not often that .500 head coach Dirk Koetter quotes a renowned Idaho football coaching icon, his dad, Jim Koetter. [read more]
Back to Orlando?
Joe is confident Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will make another Pro Bowl this year. Dude is having a helluva season. [read more]
Acumen on display.
Earlier this week, Joe DVR’ed “Good Morning Football,” co-hosted by Kyle Brandt, Nate Burleson, closet Bucs fan Peter Schrager and Bucs fans’ it-girl Kay “Don’t Ask Me About My Business” Adams seen exclusively on the NFL Network.
The occasion? Gerald McCoy made an appearance, fresh from wrecking the Dolphins last week. [read more]
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Injury updates.
While everyone else was out shoveling grub and liquor down their gullets and watching football, the Bucs were hard at work at One Buc Palace. [read more]
