Bucs At Las Vegas Raiders In 2020
March 28th, 2017
Start saving up.
When news broke yesterday that the Raiders will move to Las Vegas, many Bucs fans had questions. Scott Smith had an answer.
The Bucs’ multimedia maven, typing on Buccaneers.com, pulled out his research materials and shared that the Bucs will play the Raiders in Las Vegas in 2020.
When Joe first saw that date, Joe thought he’d be dead by then. May still be. However, it is only three years away.
That’s actually good news. The Raiders announced they may still be playing in Oakland (or another temporary location) in 2019. Their goal is to have their inaugural season in Vegas in 2020 when the new stadium is expected to be ready, and the Bucs would be part of it.
So if Bucs fans want the ultimate weekend: never-closing casinos, all-night watering holes, the best burnt ends known to Joe, Jay Leno, concerts, state-of-the-art clothing-optional establishments (so Joe is told), a college football Saturday in a sports book, gaming, women, Dice and a Bucs game all rolled into a couple of days, your dream will soon come true.
Might want to start squirreling away money now.
Would it be too much to ask for the Lightning to be playing at the Knights the same weekend?
March 28th, 2017 at 4:44 am
Joe, love that you’re up this late! Or are you up this early? Love it either way… Keep the Bucs news coming!
March 28th, 2017 at 6:20 am
The Las Vegas Raiders…. sounds like what happens to my bank account every time I visit.
March 28th, 2017 at 7:18 am
I thought about the same thing as I was riding down the road listening to NFL Radio
March 28th, 2017 at 7:23 am
Im all about being a fan but my gosh….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOOAsfPslZA
March 28th, 2017 at 7:24 am
I chuckled though….
March 28th, 2017 at 7:55 am
Max that was great I needed a laugh and that did not disappoint 🙂
March 28th, 2017 at 8:12 am
Awesome….hopefully it makes a lot of us here Bucwylde, thanks 🙂
March 28th, 2017 at 8:13 am
*a lot of us here “laugh”
March 28th, 2017 at 8:14 am
My wife and I do a Bucs away game at least once per year, and half of the fun is getting there on Thursday or Friday, and experiencing the local activities in anticipation of gameday. Last year it was ballooning in Phoneix and then they couldn’t get the stinking landing gear down properly coming back into Tampa after a terrlible loss–so harrowing weekend for sure. It will be close for whether the Raiders actually have a new stadium by then. I lived there for three years flying out of Nellis AFB–bet the new stadium is out that way near the raceway. Lots to do. LV’s not on our bucket list anymore but a great trip if you’ve NOT been. Be prepared!
March 28th, 2017 at 8:24 am
That’s a cool mini-vacation!
March 28th, 2017 at 8:25 am
I kinda feel for these fans. Three fan bases screwed over in a 16 month span. But greed is the reality especially in the NFL. These billionaires hold cities and their tax payers hostage and if you dont build them a stadium, they up and leave no matter how loyal or how much money fans jave put into the team. As sick as Stan Kroenke makes me feel, at least he funded his stsdium (mostly) out of his pocket. So how about in 15 years when the owners start whispering in the Glazers ear “you need a bew stadium”. You think they’re going to fund it? No! They’re going to give us an ultimatum to either fund it for them(again), or they leave for a city that will despite being billionaires. And do you think Roger Goodell or any other owner will have our back? No they wont. And this sucks. Pretty much if you arent a fan of the Steelers, Payriots, Packers, Bears, Cowboys, Eagles or Giants you are at risk of losing your team at some point. And veey few will have sympatht apparently.
March 28th, 2017 at 9:21 am
I think it’s a shame the Raiders are moving away from Oakland. That team in Vegas should not be called the Raiders. Do what the Browns did and rename the team. I think I understand all the reasons why but to me the Oakland Raiders are a staple NFL franchise. Yes, I know they moved to L.A. but it has predominately been an Oakland team. It’s like the Boston Celtics moving to Las Vegas.
My point is that if it can happen to the Raiders it can happen to the Bucs. I think the Rays will be next to move to Vegas now that the top sites for a new stadium have been ruled out.
March 28th, 2017 at 9:37 am
Maybe 20 years from now if the stadium is never upgraded (again).
Bucs just upgraded the stadium. In process of building an indoor facility (not cheap). Bucs have a sweetheart lease. There is nothing to suggest the Bucs are moving any time soon.
If any team is going to be moving it is Buffalo.
D-Rome, you are right about the Rays. If the civic leaders don’t get their heads out of their arses very soon, that team is gone. How many times can Stu be jerked around? Most owners would have already pulled up stakes.
March 28th, 2017 at 9:42 am
Am I the only one that gets nervous during the offseason that I don’t die before I get to see football again? LOL
Nothing’s wrong with me I just want to live to see more football.
March 28th, 2017 at 9:56 am
HaHaHaHaHaHaHa!!! Ain’t that the truth!
(Last time Joe was in Vegas, heading down on the elevator, group of dudes were together and one said, “None of my credit cards or debit cards would work at the strip club last night.”)
#Vegas
March 28th, 2017 at 9:57 am
Gettin’ there. 🙁
March 28th, 2017 at 10:27 am
Not sure how old you are Joe but I’m only 30. Ha
March 28th, 2017 at 11:08 am
I live in Vegas and believe it or not there are a lot of Bucs fans out west. Looking forward to seeing the pewter represent in Vegas! Cant’t wait!
March 28th, 2017 at 11:44 am
Since we’re on the topic…Tips for Vegas…from a guy who lived there and has heard it all, seen it all. 1. Sure, drink like a fish in Vegas, but never drink and gamble at the same time. They are happy to entice you with free drinks while dumping your money at a table or machine. Diet Coke Please!. The cops don’t screw with illegal drugs there. Just don’t. 2. Never count your money in the open. Carry it in your front pocket. 3. Never carry a credit card to the Casino with you IF you fear compulsion. Yes, you can actually get BIG CASH on your credit card! 4. If you win $1200 or more, just know that about 25% is going to Uncle Sam and they will give you a W-4 and report the income. You can pay at the IRS office on your last day if you want. You bet your azz they are open. So better to go with machines where pay less and max win is $1199 (no IRS forms). 5. If you get hungry and have been gambling, ask a pit boss for some “comps” for a bite to eat. They are allowed to give away a certain number of buffet tickets. If you win a lot of money, and you are alone. Ask for an employee to walk to your car with you. People do watch, and they WILL beat the crap out of you, sometimes even if you are with someone. 6. You will find you are suddenly much better looking to the ladies if you win. They will come and sit with you and talk about all sorts of stuff. Don’t let your money go to waste on future medical bills. 7. It is common to have a run-in with a drunk driver at 8 am anywhere in the town. Drunk driving is round the clock. Keep your head on a swivel. 8. Go with a flight/hotel/car package and max your stay during the week. Vegas has all kinds of deals. 9. Last and hope none of you need to do it. You can claim all your gambling losses up to the amount equal to your gambling winnings. Keep your checks and ATM records for getting cash in casinos, keep a log. This can save you thousands if your luck is bad.
March 28th, 2017 at 2:36 pm
To add to it Fred, I set an amount Im willing to lose and then Im done. Lets say I have $500. I’ll set 250 as my limit (this way you always leave with a little bit of money)
And when I win, I pocket half and gamble with the other half. If I keep adding to it and it gets into the thousands, well Im usually starting get drunk by then and its time to step away. It takes discipline but it works every time.
March 28th, 2017 at 5:30 pm
I wonder how long it will take for a player to be arrested and use the “I was UFO hunting in Rachel” excuse ?
March 28th, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Been lucky(Thank God)
If health holds- I’d love to spend that weekend in Vegas
Had some great times there!
But my wallet? Not so much
March 29th, 2017 at 12:31 am
Double-meaning? 🙂
March 29th, 2017 at 12:35 am
Last time Joe went he made four bets total on college basketball (there are other things to do in Vegas besides gamble — ahem). Two on a Friday, two on a Saturday. $10 each bet. Broke even on Friday, won both games on Saturday. That’s it. Was up $40. Done gambling.