Playing For Todd Bowles’ Job
December 30th, 2022
Bucs players should be super motivated for Sunday’s game for the NFC South title and a trip to the playoffs. Heck, Todd Bowles says nothing needs to be said about it. [read more]
Ryan Jensen Returning At Guard?
December 30th, 2022
Joe loves the fire that must have been ignited under center Robert Hainsey this week. [read more]
Tom Brady Says He Has To Be Better Throwing To Mike Evans
December 30th, 2022
What’s going on?
To Joe, this is either a sign a receiver is open, or the offense has changed and your greatest quarterback of all time and the franchise’s best-ever receiver are not yet comfortable with it. [read more]
Can’t Blame The Drops
December 30th, 2022
Tom Brady and drops.
At first glance, this isn’t good. But at second and third glances, it’s not a reason for the losing. [read more]
Bucs Can’t/Won’t Do What Could Paint Carolina In The Corner
December 30th, 2022
Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.
Frankly, Joe is tired of hearing folks at One Buc Palace try to push the notion that all the Bucs have to do is flip the switch and magically, the no-risk-it; no-biscuit offense will pop out and all will be well. [read more]
Geek Squad: Bucs Are Win-And-In
December 30th, 2022
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
If you believe games are won and lost on a hard drive, this should make your day. [read more]
Derrick Brooks Makes His Picks
December 29th, 2022Big NFL weekend ahead and TAMPA TWO has its weekly picks and discussion of key games, including the Bucs-Carolina clash for the NFC South crown. Legend Derrick Brooks leads Ira Kaufman for the season. Is anyone surprised? Enjoy the fun from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.
“They’re Not Convincing Themselves, Either.”
December 29th, 2022
Whatever fans and media think of the Bucs is far less important than how players collectively evaluate themselves.
A former Buccaneer made that resounding point this week. [read more]
Wasting A Top-10 Defense
December 29th, 2022
“We’ve let down this team, Byron.”
Joe has a favorite defensive stat when it comes to team defense. No, it’s not sacks. [read more]
“It’s Really Going To Be Who’s Tougher”
December 29th, 2022
Inside linebackers coach Larry Foote, a former linebacker himself, painted a picture of his troops drooling to get on the field Sunday against the Panthers. [read more]
Defense Can Still Win Games
December 29th, 2022
Joe hears the focus on the Bucs’ plodding offense and wants to remind fans that the Tampa Bay defense is fully capable of winning a game for the team — especially against a hot-garbage quarterback like the Panthers’ Sam Darnold. [read more]
Todd Bowles Confidence Poll (Week 17)
December 29th, 2022Flash poll posted at 11:55 a.m. Poll closed at 2:51 p.m. Last week’s results linked here.
Playoffs Begin Sunday
December 29th, 2022
Chris Godwin explains.
Cruising through the Bucs’ locker room talking to players yesterday, Joe heard over and over the same thing. (Coached up to say this, perhaps?) [read more]
Placing Return Percentages On The Bucs Futures Of Todd Bowles, Tom Brady And Byron Leftwich
December 29th, 2022
Likely to return, but not a lock.
As the Bucs inch closer to the playoffs, they also get closer to judgment days on big offseason decisions. And Joe’s not talking about whether to bring back Keanu Neal. [read more]
“I Trust Every Dude In This Room”
December 29th, 2022
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Brad Berlin’s on special assignment this week. Tampa Bay’s equipment director is busy ordering up big-boy pants for Sunday’s matchup against Carolina. [read more]
Leonard Fournette Explains Mike Alstott-Like Run
December 29th, 2022
Effort.
Fans of former Bucs running back Mike Alstott had to have been smiling at this. [read more]
Derek Carr And The Bucs
December 29th, 2022
“Derek, if you come to Tampa, we will have to hit up “The Undertow.” But only after we get wings at Hooters on John’s Pass.”
Well, this didn’t take long. [read more]
Todd Bowles Said A “Sudden Change” To Bucs Offense By Him Would Be “Asinine”
December 29th, 2022
Todd Bowles on changes.
The mystery of the Bucs’ offense continues. [read more]
Report: “Major Surprise” If Byron Leftwich Returns To Bucs
December 29th, 2022
Rumored to move on in 2023.
Forgive Joe for not bringing this intel sooner as Joe was just tipped off to it and it’s a week old. [read more]
Gerald McCoy Is Ready
December 29th, 2022
Showing his old team social media love.
Joe thinks this is way cool. [read more]
This Week’s Free Stretch Deals With The Complex Feelings That Come With Watching An Anemic Offense While Also Playing For A Division Title
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