“Average At Best”
December 9th, 2021
Harsh critique
It’s always interesting to hear men of experience in the Bucs’ offensive trenches talk about blocking. And no, this isn’t an Ian Beckles post. [read more]
Star Down In Buffalo
December 9th, 2021
The not-so-mighty Bills have a weak pass rush and now one of their big front men is ailing. [read more]
Three Bucs Keys From Former GM Mark Dominik
December 9th, 2021
“Greg, I’m talking about a free agent and you’re talking about thermostats in in the defensive backs room?”
The ol’ rock star general manager was on stage Wednesday night. [read more]
Bruce Arians: I Anticipate Antonio Brown Will Be 100 Percent Healthy
December 9th, 2021
This Christmas, some Bucs fans likely will think they got a lump of coal in their stocking.
Others should be high-fiving and pounding Big Storm beers in celebration. [read more]
Breaking Down Playoff Lenny
December 9th, 2021
All-Pro season?
Here’s a stat Joe is guessing folks don’t know and it is pretty wild. [read more]
Ali Marpet Loves Punishing Skill Position Teammates
December 9th, 2021
Physical teammates make Ali Marpet smile.
Now this is an offensive lineman’s mentality. [read more]
Bucs Score Low On Injury Index
December 9th, 2021
Injuries and the Bucs.
An overlooked if not key element in a team’s championship run is health. [read more]
“Could This Be The End Of The Brady Era?”
December 9th, 2021
Winding down?
Michigan Man Rich Eisen was mighty proud that fellow Michigan Man Tom Brady won the Sports Illustrated “Sportsperson of the Year Award” Tuesday night. [read more]
Bruce Arians: Expect Jamel Dean To Be Cleared To Play Today
December 9th, 2021
The traumatic brain injury endured by Jamel Dean against the Falcons (yes, that’s what a concussion is) shouldn’t keep him out of the lineup.
On SiriusXM NFL Radio last night, Bucco Bruce Arians said Dean is expected to be cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol today. The third-year corner did not participate in yesterday’s walk-through session at One Buc Palace.
Happy ending! The Bucs should have their top-3 corners on the field again Sunday.
“Throw That One Away”
December 9th, 2021
Bucco Bruce Arians talks film.
For those who went to bed early Monday night, you missed one of the most fascinating football games of the decade, and it featured the Bucs’ next opponent. [read more]
Did Bruce Arians Tip His Hand For Bills Game?
December 9th, 2021
Bucs WR Justin Watson
Joe found it more than interesting yesterday when, just two days after Bucs Super Bowl-winning coach Bucco Bruce Arians said Justin Watson’s season is probably done unless there is a rash of injuries to Bucs receivers, the Bucs placed Watson in the 21-day window to activate him from injured reserve. [read more]
Donovan Smith Joins The Elite
December 8th, 2021
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In his seventh NFL season, Donovan Smith is at the top of his game. [read more]
Mike Evans Explains What Makes A Good Defensive Back
December 8th, 2021
Bucs WR Mike Evans.
Mike Evans is just a handful of games from finishing his eighth season in the NFL and his resume says he’s a future member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He’s every bit the veteran. He’s seen a ton of defensive backs come and go. [read more]
Best In Class Podcast – Week 13 — A Little Bucs And A Look At Young Players And Rookies Across The NFL
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JoeBucsFan draft guru and renowned Saints and Seahawks hater Sean Sullivan keeps paying attention to those rookies and young players leaguewide — how they fit in and how they are not. Listen to Sullivan do that (with a side of Bucs talk) weekly on the Best In Class podcast.
Listen or download above, or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, other platforms. All the fun is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Find Sean there eager to help you personally with all of your automotive needs. Fire off questions on football and more to Sean at BestInClass@BillCurrie.com.
No Practice For Ryan Jensen, Will Gholston, Jamel Dean And Jordan Whitehead
December 8th, 2021
Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians
As the Bucs begin preparations to face the backs-near-the-wall Buffalo Bills on Sunday, four starters didn’t practice today. [read more]
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Todd recaps the regular season in both podcast leagues and spotlights the fantasy owners competing over the next three weeks for $1000. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast is presented by Hooters and powered by Bill Currie Ford. Click above to listen or download, or access at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and more platforms!
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Richard Sherman, Justin Watson Enter 21-Day Return Window
December 8th, 2021
Bucs CB Richard Sherman.
The Bucs announced two players have entered a 21-day window to be added to the active roster.
And Joe is wondering if there is a hidden message here. [read more]
“He’s Gotta Build A Trust-Factor With Tom”
December 8th, 2021
O.J. Howard’s coach speaks out.
Newspapers and subscription sports websites remind Joe a lot of Bucs tight end O.J. Howard. [read more]
Tom Brady: 21st Century Ruler Of NFL
December 8th, 2021
Cool chatter here from Joe’s good friend Jason McIntyre of FOX Sports. [read more]
Sacks Sharing
December 8th, 2021
America’s Jockey!
Jason Pierre-Paul is a shell of himself, as is Devin White. Ndamukong Suh turns 35 next week and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka isn’t the rookie version of Noah Spence or Adrian Clayborn.
The Bucs have gotten little from their nickel blitzes and still the Bucs are tied for fourth in the NFL in sacks. [read more]
Playoff Scenarios
December 8th, 2021
Joe gets the shivers reading this because after the Lost Decade, it’s still hard to believe. [read more]
