“They Are Going To Kick The Crap Out Of Most Of The Teams”
August 5th, 2020
All in on Bucs.
It took one move for a national radio host to fully buy-in and chug Team Glazer’s Kool-Aid.
Last week when it was announced that the Bucs signed veteran running back Shady McCoy, several NFL observes suddenly went from chortling about the Super Bowl chatter surrounding the Bucs to believers.
One such person is Colin Cowherd of FS1. Since Shady came to Tampa, the former Tampa Bay area sports television and radio personality went from thinking the Bucs are a cute story to inhaling the smoke that the Bucs are a serious contender for football’s richest prize.
This week on his weekday FS1 show, Cowherd invited football fans young and old to hop on the Bucs bandwagon with him.
“They are going to kick the crap out of most of the teams they are going to play,” Cowherd said. “This is only the second time in Tom Brady’s career he’s had unbelievable talent. This offensive roster is better, in my opinion, than the Randy Moss-Wes Welker team. They are stacked at tight end. They are stacked at wide receiver. They have upgraded at running back.
“Todd Bowles has that defense — one of the best young linebackers. The last seven games they were either the No. 1 or No. 2 defense in the NFC.
“Folks, this was a 7-7 team down the stretch and they had a quarterback with 30 picks and six pick-sixes.”
So why does Cowherd believe the Bucs are bound to host the Super Bowl come February in the Den of Depression?
It all revolves around Brady. Cowherd believes that the Bucs, just with Brady and his work habits rubbing off on teammates, will raise their collective games. Cowherd believes that Brady is the glue that the franchise has missed in seasons past.
Joe thinks Cowherd might be onto something. At the risk of jinxing the Bucs, has anyone opt-ed out for the season due to The Sickness? Nope.
This was a subject on “Movin’ the Chains” yesterday heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. Co-host Jim Miller, a former Bucs quarterback, said it is no coincidence that a Bucs player has yet to opt-out and the team’s new quarterback is Brady.
Cowherd believes the Bucs could meet Baltimore in the Super Bowl. You will have to watch the video to see Cowherd’s projection of the Bucs’ record, but he sort of blows his credibility claiming the Crows will run the table in the regular season.
“This offensive roster is better, in my opinion, than the Randy Moss-Wes Welker team… Tampa Bay and Baltimore Super Bowl wouldn’t shock me a bit.” — @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/B7RUh6v69A
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) August 4, 2020
August 5th, 2020 at 6:06 am
Joe might have to come up with a new name for Ray Jay other than “Den of Depression”
August 5th, 2020 at 6:21 am
Jaymiss Pick6 that would be nice. If I remember correctly Joe has said/written that when the Bucs have a winning record at home (above 500 in a season) he will drop the moniker.
August 5th, 2020 at 6:30 am
So much hype…………….
what’s scary is how much the virus will affect all NFL rosters
the virus will be the official “12th man” on every NFL starting roster
August 5th, 2020 at 6:49 am
I don’t remember any time in history from a national media perspective where was more positive vibe on the Bucs as SB contenders. Even when they actually made their SB run in the 2001 season with winnng seasons and playoff appearances in years prior to that, there were always one more teams upstaging them–for example, the Rams in 2000, and in 2001/2002, the Raiders. Even with the COVID threatening out there, I have not seen much optimism since. The closest was excitement before the 2017 season with Hard Knocks and Koetter’s “best roster ever,” only to see that destroyed by America’s Turnover Machine, Winston, on the field, his Uber disgrace off the field, and a putrid Mike Smith D.
The excitement is real, and it’s not just local! Love it!
August 5th, 2020 at 6:58 am
It’s 🐐🐐🐐 season
August 5th, 2020 at 8:06 am
Right there with you Colin ! How many games last year we up big at halftime only for Jameis to choke away a lead in the second half. I don’t see Brady doing that !
August 5th, 2020 at 8:10 am
Roy T – Actually, there was tons of hype for the Bucs heading into the 1998 season. Yep, we were the chic pick following the comeback season in 1997, and big playoff win at home against Detroit. Anyone remember the hit Lynch put on Barry Sanders? Epic. Anyway, the ‘98 Bucs wilted under the spotlight and fell to a mediocre 8-8. Hopefully, the difference this time will be Brady and a much better offense. Gettin’ close.
August 5th, 2020 at 8:20 am
@BFS76…that’s true, and it was the uni’s and stadium were still fairly new, right? I wasn’t living locally at the time, but that was all BIG!
August 5th, 2020 at 8:32 am
Yes they were 7-7 down the stretch despite having Peyton Barber at running back and a defense on pace for the most yards in history pass defense wise, thanks to………?
Yeah people just conveniently leave that part out. I wonder why?
People are so gullable, it’s truly hilarious.
August 5th, 2020 at 9:25 am
ndog
at 7-7, JW threw 6INTs in the final 2games….
yeah, you just conveniently left that part out. I wonder why?
because it proves jw is a BUST!!!!
GO BUCS!!!!!
August 5th, 2020 at 9:46 am
So 813 by that logic our kicker, who missed three kicks in the last game sucks. And our defense who gave up back-to-back game tying field goal drives to out of the playoff contention Falcons team also sucks.
Also I love how everyone says well Tom Brady didn’t have any receivers that’s why he struggled so much yet in the last two games we lost, Jameis is solely to blame when he had no Mike Evans no Chris Godwin no Scottie Miller a torn meniscus and a broken throwing hand but yeah Brady had all the problems and James had it so easy didn’t he, do you guys even hear yourselves?
August 5th, 2020 at 10:11 am
Gotta win five home games first (in a season). That hasn’t happened since Chucky was here.
August 5th, 2020 at 10:12 am
Good way of putting it.
August 5th, 2020 at 10:29 am
ndog
if JW doesnt throw 2INTs vs ATL the defense doesnt give up back-to-back game tying field goal…..
missing mike, chris and scotty means nothing because JW threw 24INTs before those players missed the final 2games…..JW was already on his way to leading the league in INTs….
the kicker was a rookie….i expect more out of the 5th year QB that was drafted #1 overall to lead us to a W vs a rookie kicker…..
imagine JW having to play with edleman, sanu and n’keal harry……lol….JW wouldnt had 45INTS!!!!!….
JW had it easier than you think…..LOL….
#JW IS A BUST!!!!!
GO BUCS!!!!!
August 5th, 2020 at 10:34 am
“Folks, this was a 7-7 team down the stretch and they had a quarterback with 30 picks and six pick-sixes.”
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Rimshot!
Move to New Orleans puppy
August 5th, 2020 at 10:38 am
I know people LOVE to blame the kicker!
Quick math on Pro Football Reference dot com says Matt Gay cost us LESS than 35 points the ENTIRE YEAR!
How many points did JW give the other team?
August 5th, 2020 at 10:43 am
Pryda…sec147 Says:
August 5th, 2020 at 8:06 am
Right there with you Colin ! How many games last year we up big at halftime only for Jameis to choke away a lead in the second half. I don’t see Brady doing that !
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I don’t know the answer but you seem to. Can you enlighten us as to how many games the Bucs were up big at halftime and Winston choked?
August 5th, 2020 at 10:45 am
Here look at it for yourself.
August 5th, 2020 at 10:47 am
Actually looks like only 29 points!
Jameis gave that away in the last two games alone!
lol!
August 5th, 2020 at 10:47 am
Call me a sheep all you want. If Coherd’s take doesn’t get you fired up, nothing will. Yeah, I know, we’ve heard it all before. But, we never before had Brady at the helm. Take away all the interceptions and inaccurate throws from last year and this offense is going to be hard to handle. We’ve still got one shady area that no one seems to be talking about, and that’s our FG kicker. Hopefully, the offense will put up TDs, and Gay’s role will be inconsequential.
August 5th, 2020 at 10:48 am
813bucboi Says:
August 5th, 2020 at 10:29 am
ndog
if JW doesnt throw 2INTs vs ATL the defense doesnt give up back-to-back game tying field goal…..
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More FAKE NEWS. The defense gave up those two drives BEFORE Winston’s second int in OT.
When you are looking through beer goggles all the time you may not see correctly. Please get your facts straight.
August 5th, 2020 at 10:58 am
29 POINTS FELLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 5th, 2020 at 11:29 am
He is spot on. I’ve been saying for months that this offseason is an advantage for Brady even though he is learning a new offense. Joe and the vast majority of the sports media have been lamenting at what a disadvantage no offseason is for the Bucs.
That would make sense for most teams with a new QB, but Brady is different than any other QB in NFL history. The GOAT was coaching Buc players while others teams were sitting at home.
August 5th, 2020 at 11:33 am
One day I wake up ready for a championship the next day I feel as if the only sport I am going to see this year is beach volleyball. I still maintain that our priority should focus on players, coaches, supporting staff and Fan safety is all that matters. I read all the Buc’s preseason articles and fan posts but fear they collectively represent unfounded aspirations at best. Because I am an avid Buc’s fan I will continue to hope for that first Brady to Evans TD however based on other publications and sports my optimism is guarded. By the way what happened to Defense Rules? Always enjoyed his post.
August 5th, 2020 at 11:33 am
One day I wake up ready for a championship the next day I feel as if the only sport I am going to see this year is beach volleyball. I still maintain that our priority should focus on players, coaches, supporting staff and Fan safety is all that matters. I read all the Buc’s preseason articles and fan posts but fear they collectively represent unfounded aspirations at best. Because I am an avid Buc’s fan I will continue to hope for that first Brady to Evans TD however based on other publications and sports my optimism is guarded. By the way what happened to Defense Rules? Always enjoyed his post.
August 5th, 2020 at 11:40 am
Anonymous don’t waste your time, as making up things on this site is perfectly acceptable in the comments section. Trust me I’m every debate I have it ends up in the other party making up something that isn’t true or calling me a name.
August 5th, 2020 at 11:43 am
Pryda…sec147 Says:
August 5th, 2020 at 8:06 am
Right there with you Colin ! How many games last year we up big at halftime only for Jameis to choke away a lead in the second half. I don’t see Brady doing that !
The real question you should be asking is how many games did the defense blow in the second half when the offensive got us ahead, that’s the real question you should be asking because I bet you it’s a few more than the quarterback blew, but we probably won’t discuss that will we.
August 5th, 2020 at 3:51 pm
We have to tell the truth about Jamies they ask him to throw the ball 45 to 50 times a game .They didn’t provide him with the right players around him . They didn’t give him a running game or a defense that can close out games when needed . To be honest and yall know that it was more games lost because of our kicker and that’s why we have been asking for a new kicker every year and why you think they are bringing in another kicker to compete with Matt Gay . And again who said that a quarterback should throw 45 times a game ? Our defense gave up 3 games last year and we couldn’t stop the saints from scoring at all . So what do you think a quarterback who’s hated by the media and the fan base and plus he’s young and every time the team lose regardless how well he plays he will be the blame for it ? He’s going to press because he cares about winning more than the team did and that’s just the truth . Jamies won on every level and he proved that he can play in the NFL look at his numbers . They are better than Payton Manning first five years and Payton had a hall of fame runningback in the back field with a better defense .
August 5th, 2020 at 4:04 pm
For crying out loud, hes gone. All of you just let it go!
August 5th, 2020 at 8:51 pm
Bill Says:
August 5th, 2020 at 4:04 pm
For crying out loud, hes gone. All of you just let it go!
Severe racists can’t accept change Bill.
August 5th, 2020 at 8:55 pm
I mean how Stupid can you be when 32 other Billionaires thought JW was worth LESS THAN RYAN GRIFFEN (who has never thrown a meaningfull pass in an NFL game)???
Pretty dam dumb is all I can say.
Experiment over. Root for the Bucs or become a Saints fan IDK in Any instance!
August 5th, 2020 at 8:57 pm
. To be honest and yall know that it was more games lost because of our kicker and that’s why we have been asking for a new kicker every year and why you think they are bringing in another kicker to compete with Matt Gay
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DING ding ding.
Dumbest comment ever!
Matt gay cost us 29 points last yr
How many by JW Oniel Bucs????????
August 5th, 2020 at 8:58 pm
30 Phucking Picks! 5 Fumbles led to less than 29 points?
Can Anyone square their mouth right to support that:?
August 6th, 2020 at 10:42 am
I actually prefer when we can sail below expectations… We have been the fashionable pick on Good Morning Football for the last couple of years – and
we see how well that has worked out for us. Tom Brady’s humility, razor-sharp focus and constant desire to improve will help us from reading (and believing) the headlines and just play football.
At least, I hope so.