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One of these quarterbacks’ teams is averaging 31 points per game over the past five weeks.
Perhaps you remember the last time — and the only time — a Kevin Stefanski offense faced a Todd Bowles defense.
Joe sure does. It was one of the worst Bucs-fan afternoons of this decade. [read more]
Flash poll posted at 7:36 a.m. Poll closed at 9:10 a.m.
So lots of Bucs fans expect Baker Mayfield to have a strong game this afternoon against the Falcons — with a wet ball, a healing dislocated throwing thumb and wearing a special glove.
Joe appreciates the optimism. But Joe also went back to the film. [read more]
Today is the day to get into a Bucs game cheap, though there may be many future options this fall and winter if the Bucs lose their fifth consecutive home game this afternoon. [read more]
Bill Belichick (left) grabbed headlines last night. Bucs GM Jason Licht (right) is his former protégé.
Bucs ownership may already be hunting a quick-fix head coach for their talented defense and veteran, big-money quarterback. [read more]
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Staying or going?
The saga of YaYa Diaby continues. [read more]
Pressure on Bucs RB Bucky Irving today.
When Bucky Irving is on the home field for the Bucs, he produces. [read more]
Big matchup today.
It’s not like the Bucs haven’t faced Dixie Chicks wide receiver Drake London. But today, the Bucs’ secondary might have its biggest test since facing Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to open the season. [read more]
Power football excites Tristan Wirfs.
Joe has stated the following, but it’s so cool that Joe will type it again. [read more]
Game 8
Dixie Chicks at Bucs
Kickoff: 1 p.m.
TV: FOX (WTVT-TV Channel 13, locally) with Mark Followill, windy Daryl “Moose” Johnston and Allison Williams.
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Free football.
Well, given that it’s the NFC South landfill and given that it’s the 2-5 Bucs, the following doesn’t surprise Joe.
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Talks Baker Mayfield swagger.
In the NFL, aside from rare occasions, if a team loses its starting quarterback, it’s screwed. [read more]
David Walker is ready.
Much to the consternation of KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles, the Bucs have suddenly become sack-happy. [read more]
Find a pass game — now!
You may have heard the Bucs’ passing game is atrocious. [read more]
The good news is Emeka Egbuka is cleared to play football following a concussion. However, he’s been ruled out for Sunday’s big game against the Falcons with a lingering foot issue.
As expected, Antoine Winfield will return from a rib injury that cost him the past three games. Luke Goedeke is maybe, per Todd Bowles, but the Bucs’ starting right tackle missed days of practice this week (calf) after not playing Sunday. Ben Chukwuma filled in very well in his place last Sunday.
Here comes another Bucs home game against a dome team with nasty weather expected. [read more]
It’s hard to say big-money Bucs safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. has been missed the past three weeks as he sat out with a rib injury. [read more]
Makes plays.
Sometimes, reality sucks. [read more]
