Bucs-Panthers, Week 18 Open Thread

January 7th, 2024

Showtime in Charlotte! Are the Bucs a good team or a bad team? A clear hard answer comes today. Hopefully.

React with fans all game long in the comments below!!

Stick with Joe for lots out of this critical game. Maybe the Bucs will wake up and jump on the rotten Panthers. Joe would love to see Kyle Trask in the fourth quarter.

Shaq Barrett’s Promise

January 7th, 2024

Ninety minutes from kickoff and Joe is dialed in on the words of a key Buccaneer who didn’t play last Sunday. [read more]

Ira Kaufman Talks Bill Belichick And The Bucs, Panthers-Bucs Predictions, Todd Bowles Needing More Than Just A Win (?), And Much More

January 7th, 2024

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Calijah Kancey: Bucs Already In The Playoffs

January 7th, 2024

Learns intensity of NFL.

What a season Bucs rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has had. [read more]

Potential Mike Evans Explosion Coming

January 7th, 2024

Stinking Panthers killer.

As Joe is wont to do, Joe has read all sorts of stories in the hours leading up to a Bucs game. [read more]

More Evidence The Bucs Are Built To Pass

January 7th, 2024

Let him throw (if pain-free).

For much of the year, Joe was so frustrated with the Bucs offense because Joe thought the Bucs were letting some of their best weapons rot on the vine through devotion to running the ball. [read more]

Advanced Stats Show Bucs Run Defense Is Pretty Solid

January 7th, 2024

Stopping the run vs. the pass.

Todd Bowles is big on stopping the run. Some believe the Bucs coach stresses stopping the run too much and as a result, the pass defense slacks. [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay

January 7th, 2024

Game 17

Bucs (8-8) at Stinking Panthers (2-14) 

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13 locally) with Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon Spake.

[read more]

Remember The Jaguars

January 6th, 2024

History tells a story.

Joe loves watching all NFL games. Yes, Joe savors seeing the best game in the world played by the best players in the world.

So Joe remembers watching the Jaguars-Colts 2021 season finale. [read more]

Carlton Davis Clears Concussion Protocol

January 6th, 2024

Update.

It appears the Bucs have a starting cornerback back!

The Bucs updated their official injury report this morning. The most important one is cornerback Carlton Davis. He cleared concussion protocol and will play in the do-or-die game at Carolina tomorrow.

The news is not as good for linebacker K.J. Britt (calf). Britt has been downgraded to doubtful.

Outside linebacker Cam Gill has a bum knee and is new to the injury report. His status is questionable.

Gerald McCoy Sees Bucs Winning A Playoff Game

January 6th, 2024

Joe loves hearing the Bucs optimists. Those great folks know Tampa Bay will take out the Panthers easily tomorrow, complete a love-worthy regular season and advance to the playoffs where the Eagles likely will greet them at The Licht House. [read more]

SUNDAY At Big Storm In Ybor City!

January 6th, 2024

Gameday means great food, fun, cocktails & Florida’s best craft beer at the Big Storm Brewing Co. taproom in Ybor City, upstairs at Centro Ybor! And don’t forget all the games!

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“The Glazers Are Very Private About These Things”

January 6th, 2024

Two members of Team Glazer.

It’s rare to hear a media member employed by the NFL mention the word “Glazer” when it comes to football decisions. [read more]

Make The Call

January 6th, 2024

Flash poll posted at 9:46 a.m. Flash poll closed at 11:12 a.m.

 

Bucs Kickoff — Must-Win Weekend!!

January 6th, 2024

Rock gives you insight like no other. Rock will take you inside the Bucs locker room for his Under the Rock/What They’re Saying segments, plus what Rock’s seen from banged up Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask on the field this week and a whole lot more!

Listen or download above, or at Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, iHeart media, and more. Follow Rock @RealRockRiley on X.

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Key To A Bucs Win: Blitz The Snot Out Of The Stinking Panthers

January 6th, 2024

Key to a win?

Earlier this week, Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian noted the Stinking Panthers may have the worst pass-blocking offensive line he has seen in years. [read more]

Season Over? No, Season Opener!

January 6th, 2024

As most bowl games suffer, Todd discusses a scenario to make them worth watching for fans, worth coaching for coaches, and worth playing for players. The Todd Wright TODDcast is presented by Brandon Legal Group and Pin Chasers. Click above to listen or to download. Or listen on Google Podcasts here, and on other platforms.

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