Tom Brady Explains Antonio Brown’s Sharp Return

December 27th, 2021

Before Antonio Brown’s breakout game yesterday as the Bucs’ go-to receiver, Brown was last seen on the field in Week 6 when he messed up his ankle. [read more]

Mike Evans Placed On COVID List

December 27th, 2021

NFL fans know the drill.

COVID is spreading fast among players and Mike Evans, already nursing a bad hamstring, is the latest to find his way to the dreaded COVID list, per ESPN TV.

What that means is unclear. But he will need two negative tests one day apart in order to return to action.

 

Still Riding The 2018 Class

December 27th, 2021

“Hey Glazer, I want another raise, a clothing stipend, new pool toys and a Super Bowl ring for my dog.”

Joe’s written about this a couple of times but it bears repeating as the Bucs have players dropping like flies to injury. [read more]

Bruce Arians On O.J. Howard: “His Time Is Coming”

December 27th, 2021

Praised by coach.

The stats say one thing. Bruce Arians says another. [read more]

Have Your Say!

December 27th, 2021

Flash poll posted at 1:26 p.m. Poll closed at 4:10 p.m.

Bruce Arians: (Some) Injuries A Blessing In Disguise

December 27th, 2021

Roster depth chatter.

No sane coach wants injuries. Especially for a team with one goal to repeat as champs. [read more]

The ScuttleBucs Celebrate The Crown, Talk NFC Power Struggle, Bucs Roster Usage & Much More

December 27th, 2021

The ScuttleBucs have the warm and fuzzies this week. Jeff and Tom reflect on the first division crown since Tom was an undergrad, how the Tom Brady risk paid off in spades, the usage of Antonio Brown, the running back room, the NFC power struggle and more. Kick back in the holiday spirit and smile, ScuttleBucs. We don’t win division titles around these parts often. Time to smile and ruminate on our winners and those outstanding deals at Bill Currie Ford.

Listen or download above. Or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict and more. Follow Jeff Cameron @JeffCameronShow. Tom Lang is @_TomLang.

Bruce Arians Hopes To Have Shaq Barrett For Playoffs

December 27th, 2021

Update.

[UPDATE: 12:32 p.m.] Not good news on Bucs sack king Shaq Barrett. [read more]

Does Confidence Mean More Playing Time?

December 27th, 2021

Hidden message?

Joe is thinking that some players may have had a rude wake-up call yesterday. Or at least should have. [read more]

Byron Leftwich Named Again As A Top Jacksonville Candidate

December 27th, 2021

Amidst the CBS chatter yesterday that Todd Bowles is flashing brightly on the Raiders’ head coaching radar, there was also news about the Bucs coach on the other side of the football. [read more]

Edge Rusher Ndamukong Suh

December 27th, 2021

Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles loves to play mad scientist and that was on display yesterday (screenshot below) in the Bucs’ slaughtering of Carolina. [read more]

Early Tells

December 27th, 2021

Demoted Tyler Johnson

Joe loves 1 o’clock Bucs games because they afford Joe extra time to re-watch the game.

The greatest gift to mankind outside of Big Storm beer has to be NFL Game Pass and games condensed to 40 viewing minutes or less. [read more]

Bucs Stuck At No. 4 Seed, Will Need Help

December 27th, 2021

Keep an eye on the scoreboard, Ed. It’s fun.”

This is what happens when you lose to the wrong teams. [read more]

Blocking To Win

December 27th, 2021

Key blocks lead to six points.

It was one of the coolest runs Joe has seen this year. [read more]

Tom Brady On The Cusp Of History (Again)

December 27th, 2021

Some 420 yards away.

Records? As Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians once said of Tom Brady and his records and NFL quarterback milestones, “When he’s done there won’t be any more records.” [read more]

Why Is Tom Brady Taken To Task And Not Aaron Rodgers?

December 27th, 2021

Getting shafted for MVP.

Is Tom Brady unknowingly in the crosshairs of a smear campaign? One Pro Football Hall of Fame selector thinks Brady may be. [read more]

Best (Regular Season?) Game For Jordan Whitehead

December 27th, 2021

Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead

If Jordan Whitehead has had a better game for the Bucs than yesterday’s, please someone point it out. [read more]

Jason Licht Is Back In His Pool With A Beer

December 27th, 2021

Wet and happy!

The Lost Decade post-victory tradition of general manager Jason Licht returned last night after a long hiatus. [read more]

The Morning After

December 27th, 2021

(Photo courtesy Buccaneers.com)



Yes, Victory Monday is here just two days after Christmas! And if you ask Joe, yesterday’s win was the best present under the tree. And you didn’t have to worry about the dog eating the wrapping paper. NFC South Champions, baby! So let’s get rolling. [read more]