Gameday Tampa Bay!
October 10th, 2016
Game 5
Bucs at Stinking Panthers
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN.
Radio: Buccaneers Radio Network (WDAE-AM 620 and WFUS-FM 103.5 in Tampa-St.Petersburg region); SiriusXM Channel 83 (Bucs broadcast feed), SiriusXM Channel 88 (national broadcast feed).
Weather: The Bucs, for the first time this season, will be playing in football weather. It is fall in North Carolina and a jackets-required type of game. Tailgaters will enjoy temperatures in the low 60s prior to the game and the kickoff should happen with the temps in the high 50s, dropping only slightly through the game. Look for the Bucs to play under mostly clear skies.
Odds: Per FootballLocks.com, Stinking Panthes -5.5.
Outlook: This game gives Joe a stomach ache. This, as Joe’s good friend “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski, said on one of his excellent podcasts, is a crossroads game. Win and the Bucs are 2-3 and very much in the hunt for a wild card. Lose and they are 1-4, and not only will playoff hopes be all but crushed, Joe has a feeling heads may roll, not necessarily right away but surely before next spring. At best, a loss and it’s pretty much Draft Watch 2017. Yes, draft focus. In mid-October. Again. If the Bucs lose (they are 1-7 in their last eight games), it’s not unlikely this team could crash and burn and compete with Cleveland for the first pick in the draft. If that is the case, as Pawlowski suggested on one of his recent podcasts, there needs to be a purge of the roster and Joe agrees. Just about any player left over from the Raheem Morris era and the Greg Schiano command should be gone (with exception of Gerald McCoy). Hey, the Bucs can’t win with them, they can sure as hell lose without them. If the Bucs do go into a tailspin, it’s high time to bring in fresh blood with folks possessing the mentality and work ethic of youngsters like Kwon Alexander and America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and veterans like Clinton McDonald and Robert Ayers, dudes that cannot sleep after a loss and are not inclined to just hang by the pool after a loss and monitor their 401k portfolios on their laptop. The Bucs need players who don’t mentally check out early in games and also players who don’t put up Danny Lansanah-like goose eggs facing superior opponents. The Bucs don’t need players, veteran players, who have never been part of a winner and who know nothing but losing in the NFL. Let them take their infectious losing culture elsewhere and pollute another locker room. If the Bucs lose, this is a team begging for drastic changes. It doesn’t have to be this way. The Stinking Panthers are reeling. Not only are they losing they will be without reigning MVP Cam Newton, without starting running back Jonathan Stewart, without starting left tackle Michael Oher. Carolina’s secondary is a complete and total joke. If the Bucs can’t win this game against an opponent that is circling the drain, what game exactly can they be expected to win? If the Bucs cannot win this game facing a badly hobbled, terribly flawed division opponent, then the Bucs truly are one of the NFL’s dregs. Yeah, sure, two teams last year rallied from a 1-4 start to reach the playoffs. Do the Bucs really look like a team that could pull off such a run? Not to Joe. Tonight is the time to either post a flag in the turf of Bank of America Stadium on national TV to show the Bucs have a pulse and belong in the NFL, or to start planning a complete and total makeover of this roster for next year and the future. The excuses and nonsense and tolerance of unacceptable play needs to a reach screeching halt and stop now and stop tonight! Period! Enough is enough!
Trinkets: The Bucs are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. the Stinking Panthers. Those two wins came in 2012 under Schiano’s command. … The Bucs have allowed an average of 32 points a game in 2016, second-worst in the NFL. … Tampa Bay has a negative-9 turnover margin, second-worst in the NFL. … The Bucs tallied four sacks last week against Denver. If they can rack up four sacks tonight, it will be the first time the Bucs have had consecutive games of four or more sacks since 2013 under Schiano. … OLB Lavonte David needs one more pick to pass Cecil Johnson and Richard “Batman” Wood for second-most interceptions by a linebacker in Bucs history. … WR Mike Evans is fourth in the NFL in catches (26). … MLB Alexander is tied for second on the NFL in solo tackles (34) with Stinking Panthers MLB Luke Kuechly. … QB Winston, needs two touchdown passes tonight to tie Trent Dilfer for second-most touchdown passes through five games (10). … Last week against Atlanta, Carolina had but 49 yards rushing, the first time in 30 games the Stinking Panthers had not rushed for 100 or more yards in a game. … Also against the Dixie Chicks, the Stinking Panthers allowed 571 net yards, the second-most yards Carolina has allowed in a game in team history. … Carolina’s offense is known for explosive plays this season. The Stinking Panthers have had 60 plays of 10 or more yards this season, fourth-most in the NFL. … Carolina has 11 pick-sixes since the start of the 2013 season. Only Arizona has more in the same time frame. … Bucs killer, TE Greg Olsen, has 6,627 career receiving yards, ninth-most in NFL history for a tight end.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Joe thanks for putting up my favorite gals today… I was hoping you would use those little darlings for the game day pic.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:08 pm
tmaxcon:
Wonder which nightclub/hotel lounge in Vegas they work at now?
October 10th, 2016 at 1:09 pm
For so long other struggling teams like the 2016 Panthers use a game against the Bucs to get right. I’m sick of it. It’s time for the Bucs to use this game to get right for once.
Let’s go Tampa. Get your sht together and turn this miserable scene around.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Right…. future is not very bright for those two unless they go the gold digger route.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:16 pm
This could be a good game. Two very bad (at the moment), very banged up teams. At least there is some equality. I will enjoy. Even more so with a Bucs victory on MNF against the stinking Panthers in Charlotte.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:19 pm
We either have some hope get a win, get 4-5 players back after the bye week. or, get blown out on national tv and have 2 weeks to stew on it and get our draft notes out. Either way I will be sauced for this one. Go Bucs!
October 10th, 2016 at 1:22 pm
Joe
I think you may be watching too much Trump. If one of those girls were your family member or daughter, I guarantee you would not be posting it. Second, it has nothing to do with the MNF game.
Stay classy….like in San Dieeegooo.
In regards to the game, I do not see the Bucs winning….they are in a death spiral on DEF and #3 is looking more like a rookie this year than last (pressing too much). Derek A has our number….and the Panthers are at home on MNF- which usually means a W. I truly hope I am wrong but I am realistic and do not drink the 1Buc koolaid.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Totally agree Dallas.
A team hasn’t scored a rushing touchdown in [insert #] games, then they play the Bucs at it happens.
A team hasn’t scored a rushing touchdown in [insert #] games, then they play the Bucs at it happens.
A team hasn’t forced a turnover in [insert #] games, then they play the Bucs at it happens.
The trends needs to stop tonight! Looking for these undrafted free agents to step up in the spot light. It happens for other teams, why not for us once in a while?
October 10th, 2016 at 1:28 pm
supposed to say… *AND it happens, above ^
October 10th, 2016 at 1:31 pm
Who are they again? I remember the pics forget the occasion.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:33 pm
The Panthers will likely win this game.
You all need to remember that we’re the team other fan bases circle on the calendar as a win.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:38 pm
The Bucs need the players who are healthy to step up big time or they’re done.
Lavonte? Kwon? Grimes? Conte? Jameis? Evans? Jackson? Let’s go!
Go Sucs!
October 10th, 2016 at 1:39 pm
DoNUTS
You need a lap dance
October 10th, 2016 at 1:40 pm
Must not be a long-time reader? Joe has always highlighted an opponent’s cheerleader(s) on GameDay Tampa Bay. And since the incident in Tampa years ago, Joe has always highlighted these two. So yes, it has everything to do with the Stinking Panthers.
As far as their parents, Joe doesn’t give a damn about anyone’s parents nor will he. And perhaps if those two really cared what their parents thought, they wouldn’t have gone all switch-hitter on each other in a Tampa nightclub bathroom stall to begin with.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:42 pm
@doNUTS thank for the negativity…get off this page then and root for the patriots or something geez
October 10th, 2016 at 1:46 pm
Ok, Now I remember Joe! Thanks! And yeah, once they’re adults and making adult decisions, then live with the consequences. Dont blame you there man, good response.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Hoping for the beginning of a win streak tonight!!! A turnover free streak for #3
October 10th, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Just about any player left over from the Raheem Morris era and the Greg Schiano command should be gone (with exception of Gerald McCoy).
The Bucs don’t need players, veteran players, who have never been part of a winner and who know nothing but losing in the NFL. Let them take their infectious losing culture elsewhere and pollute another locker room.
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Why the contradiction? You describe McCoy to a T. Trade him and start seeing wins coming left and right. I’d trade him to KC for Eric Berry and a pick.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:51 pm
Actually, not only is GMC productive (yes), he was part of the last winning team the Bucs had, his rookie season.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:54 pm
I agree with Dallas and unbelievable!!
Tonight, we change the course of the ship and build off of one game. I have a really good feeling about tonight.
Stay positive Buc nation and GO BUCS!!
October 10th, 2016 at 1:55 pm
What are these two porn stars names again?
October 10th, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Actually, not only is GMC productive (yes), he was part of the last winning team the Bucs had, his rookie season.
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Yes Gmc was part of the the last winning season which he has said multiple times that his only winning season was his LEAST favorite. Mentally weak fragile bum…
October 10th, 2016 at 2:01 pm
GMC should be the first shipped away for draft picks
October 10th, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Joseph Mamma
Angel and Ginger I believe
Maybe blonde one recently changed to Destiny
October 10th, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Maybe blonde one recently changed to Destiny
LOL
October 10th, 2016 at 2:08 pm
Thank God for the baseball playoffs tonight
October 10th, 2016 at 2:22 pm
Yes McCoy was on the 2010 squad but missed 5 games which probably stopped the team from making the playoffs. I strongly believe his soft attitude has rubbed off on those he leads on Defense
October 10th, 2016 at 2:31 pm
What’s baseball?
October 10th, 2016 at 2:31 pm
Butchered call on Kellen Winslow in the Detoit game cost the Bucs the playoffs. Took four points off the board and Bucs lost in overtime.
October 10th, 2016 at 2:36 pm
Given the Bucs ability to lose in painful fashion ( see Rams game )…I could totally envision a tight game ( although earlier I predicted Panthers by 14 ) where the Bucs lose on a whiff by Roberto “Oh No!” Arguayo. We may not get off mercifully with a no doubter, blow out loss. Probably a nut sqeezer as discribed above….
October 10th, 2016 at 2:39 pm
Joe, don’t bow to Donut’s PC crowd. Write and post whatever you want. If it hurts their feelings, they can move to France.
October 10th, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Curse of Gruden
France won’t let the PC crybabiesin
in. France has an actual immigration policy unlike the land of handouts and free loaders formerly the United States of America
October 10th, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Where were you guys the other day DB when I was criticizing GMC? Yes, I believe GMC should be the first to go in the purge. We can lose just as well without him and his strained calf. His softness epitomizes this team. I know , he’s a great guy to go to for quotes in the locker room. And if you’re going to cough cough indict LVD for an empty stat sheet, we won’t even talk about how many empty or near empty sheets GMC has. And yes , LVDs head should be up there too for the chopping
October 10th, 2016 at 3:27 pm
Love you Joe but take off the blinders Sir.
1-2 tackles a game does not make you productive especially when you’re giving up the booty on every goalline situation, 3rd&1 and 3&26.
AND when your back up comes in and produces more in 3/4 of a game then you have in 3 games. (6solo 1.5 sacks, look it up.)
And you’re always hurt.
October 10th, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Chris
I am THE GMC hater of JBF.
October 10th, 2016 at 3:35 pm
DB55
I take offense to that pal. I’m the Gmc hater… Locker room cancer with a smile
October 10th, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Tmax
NO! I am!!! Lmao
October 10th, 2016 at 4:16 pm
Sounds like you’re citing L. David in your article Joe! Let’s not be foolish, David may not be perfect but he is FARRRRRRR from a problem. Plain & simple I think the Bucs just wilt easily. I notice during games that teams will try to knock the Bucs out early b/c they believe if they do then their mindset will turn to “here we go again”
Winning cures everything & I think the Bucs need to just have a lead for the 1st or 2nd qrt…don’t get down so early where players start getting thought & begin to press…GO BUCS!!!! GO JABOO!!!!!!!!!
October 10th, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Why does the brunette have a boxer’s nose?..both are skanky looking..but that’s just my opinion..who are they anywho!?..
And..just saw the Sims story..m y g o s h ..don’t know what to say..other than I believe in Peyton..
October 10th, 2016 at 6:23 pm
I think the Bucs put up a decent game tonight. All out optimistic this game will be close.
October 10th, 2016 at 8:01 pm
We’ll hang in there much of the game; only to miss a key field goal, followed by a total deflation of defense that allows a late backbreaking touchdown. This will then leave Jameis Winston no choice but to take things into his own hands… with no timeouts, he marches us quickly down the field and unfortunately ends up with a tip pass interception via a high pass 18 yards down the field. Another head scratcher game as Panthers line up in victory formation. Chucky drops a hint he can do better with Jameis!
SOUND ABOUT F in RIGHT???!!
October 10th, 2016 at 8:07 pm
LOL ^^^
October 10th, 2016 at 8:17 pm
Mad love to Charles Woodson for being the only analyst on ESPN to pick the Bucs.