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BY IRA KAUFMAN
You either succumb to pressure or you embrace the challenge.
On Sunday, the Bucs gave pressure a big old bear hug en route to a 20-6 victory against punchless Tennessee. What pressure? Glad you asked.
Had the Titans prevailed, the Bucs would have been heading to California trying to avoid their first 6-game losing streak since the 2-14 debacle of 2014.
That’s pressure.
A defense that was ravaged by C.J. Stroud at Houston needed to rebound in a big way against another rookie quarterback, especially since Todd Bowles called on his unit to display professional pride.
That’s pressure.
And speaking of pressure, that’s what spelled the difference against Will Levis, who rarely had an opportunity to feel comfortable in the pocket. Bowles dialed up an ultra-aggressive blitzing scheme that shook, rattled and rolled Levis into a QB rating of 53.3. [read more]
A couple of weeks ago, Bucs coach Todd Bowles, who enjoys some good sarcasm, remarked how defensive lineman Will Gholston had more interceptions (one) than his starting secondary. [read more]
It came in the fourth quarter with the game already decided — after another quality performance from the Bucs’ iconic 33-year-old linebacker. [read more]
What a monster day for the greatest receiver in Buccaneers history!
Yeah, the drops came. Last Joe checked, Tom Brady threw his share of ugly interceptions in big games (see Green Bay), and Michael Jordan banked a few foul shots, as well. [read more]
The march to the Super Bowl starts now. Hey, don’t rip Joe’s optimism.
Must-win game against the Titans is here. Comment all game longwith fellow fans (and a few haters) below. Play nice. No need to attack anyone except the referees.
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In some seasons you can point to something happening at a certain point in the calendar that is a catalyst for a team either turning the corner toward dominance or falling off a cliff. [read more]