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Exhale, Bucs fans, the reigning NFL leader in solo tackles and the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay defense delivered great news in the locker room after today’s pounding of the Bears. [read more]
“Gumby” is dangerous.
Bucs defensive end/outside linebacker Noah Spence may not yet be known as a sackmeister, which is what the Bucs terribly need from an edge rusher, but he has become something perhaps more important. [read more]
Nick Folk had the last laugh today
The only thing weaker than the kicking of Roberto Aguayo is his ghost, which was barely heard from in today’s thunderous 29-7 victory at the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway. [read more]
Forget the win, Bucs RT says.
Last year the Bucs had a thrilling win at Atlanta to start the season. It seemed better times were about to take place. [read more]
Star in the making?
If anyone was able to push through their hangover this morning and read Joe, then they would have seen a prediction that rookie linebacker Kendell Beckwith would have a solid game today. [read more]
Wanted a goose egg.
A Bucs type told Joe last year there was something with Robert Ayers the Bucs never detected when they signed the free agent defensive end. [read more]
New order shows up early
Call it the DeSean Jackson Effect, or the result of too many Bucs weapons. [read more]
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]
