Bucs At Bills, Open Thread
August 23rd, 2014
Join the fun in the comments section all through the game
The Bucs have their last dress rehearsal for the starters, or who they think will be starters, at 4:30 p.m. in Buffalo. Of particular interest is how the Bucs offensive line does against one of football’s better front sevens. How far along the offensive line likely will be revealed this afternoon.
Joe has a hunch there will be players picked up off the waiver wire after cutdown day later this week, as teams trim their rosters to the mandated 75 after the third preseason game.
Bang it here with your comments early and often. The game is nationally televised live on NFL Network, so for folks who are out of the Tampa Bay area, there should be no need for illegal video streaming of the game.
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:10 pm
can we get anything out of this damn offense
Today? As i said before were gonna find alot out
tonight!
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:13 pm
BUC’EM up!!!
What to see the bills scared of our D by the end.
Offense needs to give me glimpse of what’s to come.
Both lines need to dominate.
That’s my wish for the game.
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:17 pm
@77
I’m with ya bass man. I understand the cloak over the offense but want to see something. Heard someone day they been watching offense and they haven’t seen any of the dynamic plays in games they have in practice. Just give me 2 and I’m good
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:26 pm
Eyes on:
Oline, McCown, Defensive Ends.
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:37 pm
I’d like to see Glennon with the 1’s
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:41 pm
Boondock:
Is it a “Cloak” over the offense or is it a tarp covering up a busted hulk of a car with 50% of its parts missing?
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:47 pm
I just hope we look better than the Panthers did last night!
They looked okay the first couple of series, then their weaknesses started to show. I hope we can get a good 3 solid quarters outta these guys and have no severe injuries.
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:52 pm
Shaz
Hopefully the cloak but if the tarp hope Lovie a damn good mechanic.
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:52 pm
All the posts and comments up until now have been mostly speculative and all in good fun. Now we get 3 quarters of meat and taters to discuss. Go Bucs!
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:56 pm
I’m still wondering what happened to the guy who ran onto the field last week. Anyone know the penalties for pulling a stunt like that?
August 23rd, 2014 at 3:59 pm
The shaz
Great analogy!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:06 pm
Who Wins tonight? We better come out playing
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:16 pm
Anyone know if both NBC locally and NFL Network will show the game or will one be blacked out. Trying to set the DVR
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:17 pm
Are you ready for some feetball, or is it handball? Go Bucs!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:25 pm
Guys, they aren’t going to show off everything about the new offense, they are trying to beat Carolina, not buffalo. They’ll do some things to evaluate but not to try to out-scheme the bills.
Either way it’s going to be fun. Got the DVR set and till I can make it home I have Sirius fired up.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:25 pm
Channel 8 really, REALLY sucks.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:30 pm
All white unis look pretty good. My favorite was red jersey white pant
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:33 pm
Lovie already said they care more about getting to see bubble players do their thing to help make decisions. We’ll see starters, but after the first quarter they’ll probably rotate them in and out a lot.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:34 pm
Frankly, I think finding the right guys is more important than showing the offense and winning this game.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:38 pm
In Orlando , nfl network screen is black. Is this game being shown or what?
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:38 pm
What is it with these ugly striped shirts on the coaching staff again? Each team is wearing their color version of them. Dictates from on high. Ugly!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:39 pm
I agree BucinNC…the uniforms look good!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:39 pm
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:39 pm
the hawk
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:41 pm
NFL Network schedule in Tampa says Tampa Bucs, but is showing pitt vs eagles.
Glad I’m in Bradenton.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:41 pm
wow these announcers are GARBAGE. I know they’re Buffalo announcers, but at least know what the heck you’re talking about.
“Da’Quan Bowers with the pressure” ummm, nope.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:42 pm
Nice oline play! NOT!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:43 pm
Well that was a great first possession. Good job offense
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:43 pm
Impressive opening drive by the offense!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:43 pm
Bah, they gave Josh about 4-5 seconds, he’s got to get the ball out quicker than that.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:44 pm
McCown being McCown…this guy needs to be better than awful
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:44 pm
@Jason, you must be watching another network than me. I’m hearing Ronde.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:45 pm
BucBonzai
Yeah, I’m watching it on NFL Network. I live out in Utah (born and raised in Tampa, though), so it’s the only way.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:45 pm
geezus, herre we go.
Defense may win a few.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:46 pm
“needs to be better than awful”
that’s the story of our team, in general
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:46 pm
Asking Mcown to be awful is a little much isn’t it? That ceiling maybe a little too high.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:47 pm
Anyone know what Casillas did to violate team rules? Not a good start to the offense either…
Can we get PA for ONCE on 1st down? Shoot we have been running the ball on first down for the past 5 years it seems… Should work lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:47 pm
God, how about a little team pride, morons.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:47 pm
Anyone know why NFL network is not showing the game?
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:48 pm
It’s just preseason, right!?!?
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:48 pm
Ugh there’s PA and he doesn’t throw the damn ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:48 pm
Ha, ask and ye shall receive, Phillip LOL
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:49 pm
Okay, that was all on Josh.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:49 pm
Wow. Our offender could be worse than last year. Is freeman available still?
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Int McCown. Wow. Terrible
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Can we get a QB not named Josh in there??
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Ugh.
And holding on Cousins, to boot.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Another turnover… Ill take the statue over turnovers any day.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Gonna be a long LONG year! Maybe we can get JF 5 back. JK
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
McCown is a joke.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Mccown sucks. That settles it. Anyone who disagrees has no eyeballs and I will not be able to have an intelligent conversation with you due to a lack of a brain.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:50 pm
Hahaha. Defence!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Not on Josh, Myers fell down on the route.
Aaaand another turnover.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Alright well the defense can make plays when the opposing offense is this sloppy thats nice to know I guess…
Come on McCown.. seriously MECHANICS
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Ok, get the high school kids off the field, I expected pros!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Defense saves McCowns ass again!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Nice run up the gut by Martin. Take some pressure off Josh
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Wow. Nice turnover and nice run by the hamster!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:52 pm
At least our defense will help as stay somewhat competitive this year. Buc ball for sure.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:52 pm
The broadcaster sucks!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:52 pm
and that was Cousins who blew that block so Martin was tackled
Geez
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:53 pm
WHO CAN’T CATCH!?!?!?!?!?
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:53 pm
BOOM TOUCHDOWN!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Great run by Martin! TD
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Finally! POINTS!! WOOOO… Good job.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Who said martin can’t catch. Good catch and run
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:54 pm
Not a TD.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:54 pm
More like it!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:54 pm
Nice, Martin!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:54 pm
Don’t think? Looked like he bounced off the defender and didn’t hit the ground… no?
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:54 pm
Bonzai- have some pride!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:55 pm
I thought he rolled over the tackler at first, but his knee did touch the ground.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:55 pm
lol, Dalas, I do 🙂
Just don’t think the ruling will go our way.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:55 pm
That was a TOUCHDOWN TAMPA BAY!!! Yeah son!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Told ya, Dallas.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Bonzai with the call 🙂
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Damn! So close
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Warhop brings his boy from Cleveland. Cleveland!!! No thanks. Thankfully our defense is legit. Mccown isn’t special and looks hesitant. Once the play book opens up it’ll look a lot better but we need qb next year. And o line. And maybe Greg hardy
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:56 pm
FB in the game 🙂
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:57 pm
Butt touched, not knee. Either way, we got the TD on the next play!
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:57 pm
Got it that time.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:58 pm
@Joe
You know anything about the casillas situation?
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:59 pm
That was decent offense. Lovie did say they wanted to work on the running game for the oline.
Get that in line and the passing will follow.
August 23rd, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Martin looks terrific. I don’t know if I would leave him in too much longer.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:00 pm
@DallasBuc
I agree.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:00 pm
What a crappy quality on this Orlando area network… So cheap they don’t even have the first down line on the screen lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Defense looks solid
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Nice route former Buc who didn’t get into a fight outside a nightclub in March 🙂
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:02 pm
Is Verner playing?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:03 pm
@Phillip
Better than the NFL network and the Buffalo announcers. They don’t know our inactives, and slam our TE who slipped on the interception with the comment “Well I walked out there pre-game and the field seemed fine to me” Idiots.
Then their WR Woods slipped and they seemed confused
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:03 pm
Ya Left CB
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:03 pm
McCoy always looks like he is offsides with his quick burst. Insane!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:03 pm
McDonald with pressure! Nice to see someone else get pressure other than 93
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:05 pm
@Jason
lol that’s why they are only for the pre-season trying to get them seasoned enough to maybe move to a big network for local games during the season.. 3rd or 4th player to slip already…
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Page might have competition on returns. Maybe. Patton might earn punt return duty. Page on KR.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:07 pm
Alright Martin has had enough… 127 attempts in what 6 games? WTF Schiano and Sully wanted to kill the kid?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:07 pm
Man, Doug is doing work between the tackles. Good blocking, good running.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:07 pm
Well, Martin is doing great. Would like to see SOME passing.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:07 pm
I can’t believe people were down on Martin. He is a stud
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:07 pm
Nice block by Omameh but get out of the way son!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:08 pm
There it is!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:08 pm
Don’t look now, but we’re establishing some offensive rhythm
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:08 pm
Bench that scrub Cousins
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:10 pm
Come on EDS 2 holding calls in the 1st?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:10 pm
Spoke too soon Jason
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:10 pm
Punter pinned them back again. Great job!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:10 pm
I’ve seen enough Mccown.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:10 pm
Ha, I know my bad, I jinxed ’em
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:11 pm
I can’t believe I’m actually considering picking up the Bucs D for my fantasy team.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:11 pm
Hahaha love the Buffalo fans already booing their team 😀 Nice to know Tampa fans aren’t the only uber-finicky fans
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:12 pm
Barron with the excellent tackle!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:12 pm
@jason
What Orlando channel is showing the game?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:12 pm
Clayborn had pressure… someone tell Realist
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:13 pm
@Bawlmer
Been drafting them in all my drafts and mocks.. Gonna be a nice solid D for this season
Mike Williams AGAIN! 🙂
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:13 pm
@ Buc fan south Tampa
I have no idea, I’m watching it on NFL Network (I live in Utah)
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:13 pm
Great catch by Mike Williams. Damn I hate to see him playing for someone else.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:14 pm
Way too many defenders on the ground! Think different shoes are in order!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:14 pm
SAPP jr!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:14 pm
1027 on Brighthouse HD
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:16 pm
Or TV27HD if you have some other provider
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:18 pm
How bad is oniel cousins. Wow
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:18 pm
3rd and 40! lmao. not sure I’ve seen that before
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Can’t stand these Bufallo announcers on NFLN.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Phillip….I’ll follow your fantasy lead then. We should at least be able to put up big points against the lousy Carolina offense in Week One.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Wow their punter (Moorman) is not having a good day
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:19 pm
I hope to see more 3rd and 40s for our defense throughout the season! Bills fans booing!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Bawlmerbuc
Good pick first two weeks of the season. Although, I do like to rotate defenses, I think bucs will us well early on.
Also drafted mike Evans. Riley cooper and Ty Hilton. Who should I play as my flex?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:19 pm
@DallasBuc
YES completely agree
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Nice stop but I would like to see Johnson use more than just an outside speed rush. Just continues to run himself out of the play!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:20 pm
This turf is terrible
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Ok these guards are effing terrible!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:20 pm
I’m gona say one thing. Should Rainey/James still start over Martin. Ya drink that reality. How’s it taste
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Predictable offense, is this the mystery we been waiting for?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:21 pm
More guards please
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:21 pm
First nice pass by McCown.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:21 pm
TY and its not close unfortunately lol
I’m a huge FF guy.. I got to meet Matthew Berry thursday night up at ESPN Orlando radio station.. Signed my book and took some pictures and got a private meet and greet
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:22 pm
Nice run
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:23 pm
…and terrible pass by McCown. Ugh
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:23 pm
How can you expect him to catch that?! it was not only behind him but at his hip?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:23 pm
Demps???? Sigh.
Rainey is sucking too. Glad they took out MArtin.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Ran it to try the field goal.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Ugh seriously we just played it safe to see a field goal battle? what the hell are the 3rd and 4th quarters for?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Please put Demps out of his misery! He is NOT an NFL player.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Rookie kicker. Score!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Bonzai- that was a bad pass to a wide opens Demps. Don’t put that on him!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:25 pm
I’d love to see any RB catch that pass.. Not on Demps if you know you got the fastest guy in the NFL then throw it front of him…
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:25 pm
rookie kicker? That’s Connor Barth, he’s back from his injury last year.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:26 pm
@DallasBuc
I admit the pass wasn’t great, but Demps should not be in with the starters anyway. He should not even be in the game.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:26 pm
TV and radio are in sync. AWESOME!
There is nothing like watching the game while GENE DECKERHOF calls it!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:27 pm
QB and a left guard and we’re on our way! Lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:27 pm
Jason Says
“rookie kicker?”
Announcer said it was Patrick before the kick. Blame him 😉
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:27 pm
I guess we know what our 3rd and long call will be this season. We wouldn’t want to try and throw it to one of our monster receivers and give them a chance to make a play…
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:27 pm
I have no problem with Demps. Get him the ball so we can see what he can do.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:27 pm
McCown needs to learn to audible if they want to blitz every play… make um pay!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:28 pm
Not a good pass by McCown, but Demps has to adjust and make that catch, imo
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:28 pm
What he can’t do.
Because he can’t.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:28 pm
BucinNC….My draft is next Saturday. I’m definitely eyeing up Riley Cooper. Ty has been a stud for me the last two years, but now they have too many weapons in Indy. Andrew Luck, now I might be trying to pick him up. Connor Barth is money! I don’t wanna be too much of a fantasy homer.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:30 pm
@Bonzai wtf are u talking about? Demps ran the play perfectly and had his man easily beat. And then you say he shouldn’t be in the game? You’re right, I hate it when players do what they are supposed to do and beat their coverage…take that guy out immediately.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:31 pm
RealityCheck Says
“I guess we know what our 3rd and long call will be this season.”
Don’t be too sure. Lovie lost Simms and wants to see what his other RBs can do outside of Martin. James is injured as well.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:31 pm
What exactly can’t he do that you want? The guy can run. He did it in college and few times last year before injury. Hands need work but please, our QBs ineptitudes are a much bigger concern!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:31 pm
Our Defensive Line alone, should make us a top 5 defense
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:32 pm
Michael Johnson can get pressure if the QB steps up into the pressure that is always nice to know…
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:34 pm
DallasBuc Says
“What exactly can’t he do that you want?”
How about CATCH THE BALL. Every pass thrown his way has not been a bad pass. He has horrible hands, fumbles kicks and can’t play as a RB.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:34 pm
Clayborn sighting!
holy cow, defensive TD!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:34 pm
Also anyone else hating on Clayborn? Been all over
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:35 pm
Not a TD, but a nice turnover!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:35 pm
lol I’m not hating on Clayborn, I’m just picking on Realist because he always is.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:35 pm
Realist, your boy Clayborn got a SACK!!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:36 pm
Nice to see clayborn with the sack off of a stunt and Mj Houdini in at the end
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:36 pm
And by “can’t play as a RB” I mean he has shown no ability since entering the league. He has speed and that is it. Nothing to go with it.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:36 pm
@Broy3434
lol Buc the Haters
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:36 pm
Jason that’s what I meant. Realist calls him Slow Born. He looks fine to me. I’m scared Michael Johnson is too small
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:36 pm
TOUCHDOWN!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:37 pm
TOUCHDOWN BABY!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:37 pm
17-0. Diggin’ it
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Yes Sirrr
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:38 pm
They may as well bring in the backups now. Why risk injuries?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Welcome the Bucs D to Smilin’ Willie McGee of the Cool Busch Light Fantasy Football League. I promise, no more fantasy comments.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Buc-realist.
Claybourne look good on that strip sack?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:39 pm
The defense is winning the game! By any means possible!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:39 pm
@Broy3434
Ahh gotcha. I’ll be honest, Clayborn DOES seem to be a tad slow compared to what Lovie seems to want on defense (SPEED), but I’ve always been a fan of his. I really think Johnson is still adjusting to this defense, he’s only played a couple of cumulative halves so far in the preseason… his speed and length will show up, I believe (and hope).
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:39 pm
I hope they don’t send McCoy out. I don’t want to see him til the Panthers game.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:40 pm
Foster with the excellent pass D!!! Good to see him getting good depth on the drop
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:41 pm
Good job by the defense so far.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:41 pm
WOOT!!!!! Larry English (unblocked, albeit) shows up!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:41 pm
SACK!!!! crap, thought it was Clayborn again
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:41 pm
Foster and banks seem to be everywhere.
PLEASE get out of this game with no injuries
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:42 pm
Jason that’s what I meant. Realist calls him Slow Born. He looks fine to me. I’m scared Michael Johnson is too small. Also who was it saying Mason can’t get down the middle in the cover 2? Rlyyy cuz he did just there. Team is starting to gel. We won once before with game management offense. Believe it or not Seahawks offense wasn’t incredible last year. So 1. Mason is fine 2. Clayborn is fine 3. Doug is fine. 4. Johnson and McCown not sold
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:42 pm
1) damn man, call a fair catch
2) way to hang onto the ball with that hit
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:42 pm
Patton is really impressing me. That play should give him the job
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:42 pm
I’ve missed good defense
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:42 pm
How he held on to the ball is beyond me!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:43 pm
So that’s who Larry English is.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:44 pm
@ Walter
I feel you.. Having said that, with no Watkins they have no one to take the top off, but we ARE playing excellent defense.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:44 pm
The refs are the best players on our offense
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Folks have forgotten that DE Greg Spires didn’t have blazing speed.
But what he lacked in speed, he made up for with his tenacity to seal the edge(against the run). His high motor allowed him to smash the QB 25 times over a 5 year period.
So let Adrian be Adrian
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:46 pm
Ok, Tedford, you just might be the real deal. My god, how exciting would that be!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:46 pm
@luvmybucs
Agreed
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:46 pm
You know, as I watch this no huddle…I can’t help but think that as they get more use to it, they can start the play fast and really catch defenses off guard.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:47 pm
No no no no no! I call NO on doing the Alstott train whistle when our current FB (Lane) catches a ball. That’s the A-Train whistle, no one else’s
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:48 pm
Jason, that is the Bills stadium. It wasn’t for us.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:49 pm
Oh sh*t, duh…. good call, my bad lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:49 pm
And actually, sounding that train whistle during the play is dirty play.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Offense looks better and better each drive
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Man, Martin is looking really, really good.
Could we see a shutout?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:51 pm
So much for the vaunted Buffalo d-line I kept hearing about. I agree they’re good, but we handled them last year, and our new pickups are handling them today.
Also doing a good job of running and moving the pocket to help keep McCown upright
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:54 pm
Yeah, Jason, the oline is looking better this week. Like Lovie said in his press conferences, week-2-week inprovement is what they need right now. We’re seeing it.
Bucs only have 2 more offensive plays than Bills. Shows how good the offense is.
First down.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:55 pm
Nice long drive, love it. McCown looks good. Oline is doing a decent job.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:55 pm
TOUCHDOWN EVANS!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:55 pm
Evans!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:55 pm
OMG!!!!!
That was beautiful!
Eat that Realist 😛
Strangely silent today. Nothing to bash I guess.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:56 pm
Yep!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:56 pm
Nice!! Offense is looking like its getting better. Keep it up!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:56 pm
TOUCHDOWN BABY!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:56 pm
Been a long, long time since the Bucs have been up 24-0 in the 1st half
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:56 pm
Sayyyy what. Wow
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:56 pm
@BuccaneerBonzai
Play nice..lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:56 pm
Told y’all have faith. “Now were starting to roll boys ” 24-0 on a first team d some wld call elite
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:57 pm
I guess the hating has stop. 24-0. What happened to all the bad talk about our Bucs?! Silence haters!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:57 pm
Do we need to see the starters in the second half? If yes/no, who?
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:58 pm
This is more like it. O-line looks very solid. This is a good defense so it’s a fair test. I’m happy. Our d is as advertised.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:58 pm
Don’t look now but we just sustained a drive boys!
Seeing continued improvement in all areas, which is all we can ask for.
If the O-line continues to gel, this season could get interesting. We need Verner back too.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:59 pm
Did we have o-line problems?????
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:59 pm
Wow. Buffalo commentators ” Where was the hold there?”
Ummmm when Pears literally tackled McCoy, you freaking moronic homers.
UGH.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:59 pm
@BucinNC
Only the oline. They need to keep working.
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:59 pm
We are looking much better all around. Beers definitely tasting better this week. Go Bucs!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 5:59 pm
I’d say no starters in the second half. Keep everyone healthy
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:00 pm
realist is hating the good play from clayborn! : )
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:00 pm
That defense looks nasty! Rest those boys till opening day.
Nice job weathering the storm O-Line.
Go Bucs!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:00 pm
I’m all for pulling Martin, McCown, Jackson and Evans on offense. Pull all our starters on defense.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:01 pm
Told my wife that THIS is how football should be, up 24-0 at the half
She says “Maybe you should pick a different team to root for”
Anyone know a good divorce lawyer? 😉
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:04 pm
Realist is slowly, slowly, getting depressed. Realist has been sack by AC!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:04 pm
And I predicted the Bucs would lose this game. What an idiot! I’m done predicting games.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:05 pm
So far Bucs are sustaining drives, and scoring.
Creating turn overs
We got the running game going.
Evans and Jackson are clicking
And, oh yeah… Realist will be happy to know that “Slowborn” is having a solid game.
Thats so creative, the way you replaced the Clay part of his name with Slow. Did the rest of you all catch that?
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:07 pm
All around good play in all areas… McCown hasn’t been pressured too much… Rainey got blasted a couple times by bad blocking assignments… Demos probly could’ve snagged that pass… Other than that I’m impressed
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:08 pm
McCown 13-16 112 yds, 1 TD 1 Int
Really good game. Figure they’ll come out and play at least one series before retiring the starters so they get the feel for making halftime adjustments (somewhere Schiano is saying “What are those?”)
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:08 pm
Danny Lansanah is doing a good jon in place of Jonathan Casillas at OLB.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:09 pm
“good job” I mean.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:09 pm
Nice!
Offense looks real good, defense looks great.
McCoy and V.Jax are dominating. McCown looks like a probowler
Even the O-line looks good, against a good D-line
Lovie!Lovie!Lovie!
This is just what I hoped for
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:09 pm
I hate to be a debbie-downer, but even at 24 -0, I still don’t feel safe. Can’t wait for the day as a Buc’s fan when I can feel pretty confident that after the first half with such a commanding lead, we always win the game. I mean, I want to woof and holler now, but I can’t bring myself to it yet.
Do others feel this way?
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:10 pm
If they play like they did the first half of this game we can duplicate the Dolphins perfect season. Like what I am seeing. Our “D” is going to give QB’s on our schedule nightmares.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:11 pm
@SAMCRO
Honestly no, because with this defense (still learning and improving D) I see a good lead like this being pretty dang safe. Not necessarily today because we’ll be sitting our starters soon, but in the regular season, yeah.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:11 pm
Mike Evans is going to score a lot of TDs as he learns how to get open. He can hurdle cars! SuperMike!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:11 pm
I hear you SAMCRO, Last years Seattle game still haunts me.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:12 pm
Bucdup,
Thank you! That buc realist is such a squash butler with his play on words.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:12 pm
I can’t get the game here in Motown but sure would like to watch a 24 – 0 lead in the 2nd Qtr for once. Have to laugh at SAMCRO or otherwise known as debbie-downer! lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:14 pm
Good results so far but honestly can’t tell if it’s them looking good or the Bills looking really, REALLY bad. Enjoying the game for what it is though, let’s not get anyone hurt.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:14 pm
Anybody else notice how quiet Kevin1 got after his early in the game stupid knee jerk statement about how much our QB sucks and if anybody disagreed with him they obviously didn’t have a brain? Fans like that look like idiots when reality sets in. Must be an Opie fan.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:14 pm
Looks like I was wrong, Glennon and Rainey in
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:15 pm
@SAMCRO
I see where you are coming from. (good return just now).
Ronde said it…they are hiding a lot of things still. As things gel they will get better and better. I agree with Jason though, the defense will allow us to make a few mistakes on offense.
On a side not, I do like McCowns hair cut. I might try one like that out 😉
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:17 pm
Nice TE screen to Jenkins!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:17 pm
Gt40bear Says
“…but honestly can’t tell if it’s them looking good or the Bills looking really, REALLY bad…”
Think of it as a confidence builder to help them get a little touch of swag. It is preseason, so win or lose won’t count either way.
We face harsh competition out of the gates, so the more confidence and hte more they gel, the better.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:18 pm
Unimpressed with McCown. Finally see him with ‘aight protection. Under-throws the ball. Jeff Demps is the fastest man in football, you gotta lead him.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:18 pm
Oline does not look good.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:18 pm
On Glennon. I hesitate to say this because after I complimented him last week he got real bad, but he is having a good series so far.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:19 pm
That delay of game was not Glennon’s fault. The center was not paying attention. Glennon was signaling.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:20 pm
phreakybucfan Says
“Unimpressed with McCown. Finally see him with ‘aight protection. Under-throws the ball. Jeff Demps is the fastest man in football, you gotta lead him.”
Really? You base your evaluation on one play, with a player that would not catch the ball if it hit him in the numbers? Whatever, lol.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:21 pm
@Bonzai
Thank you, I saw the same thing w/ Glennon signaling for the ball to be hiked, but you know we’ll read somewhere how Glennon’s “slowness” caused a delay of game penalty *eyeroll*
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:21 pm
Is it me, or does Mike Glennon seem to do well immediately out of the gate, but once something happens to disrupt his tempo, he sudden goes bad?
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Bonzai, agreed. Just still trying to gauge what we’ve got. Still preseason or not, enjoy having a 24-0 lead at any time!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Phreakybucfan. Ronde Barber said that Demps should have caught that ball, and that’s been a problem he’s had all summer.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:22 pm
@Bonzai
I actually agree that McCown hasn’t been perfect on his throws, he under threw Demps on the wheel route, and even under threw Evans on the TD, but he reached back and caught it anyway… thankfully the CB was left in the dust.
Having said all that, they’re still getting their timing down, no big deal IMO
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Boy! That Mike Glennon sure knows how to derail a train!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:23 pm
I really would like it if Glennon because an elite QB. I just have not seen it yet. Hopefully that will change.
Realist thinks I hate Glennon. I don’t. I just want him to earn his reps and props. By earning them, he will be better.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Love the Buffalo announcers getting excited about completions of their 1st-string offense against our 2nd-string defense lol
Decided difference in QB pressure now
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Bonzai- McCown didn’t exactly light it up. Fumble on first series. INT on second. Had some good throws but had some really bad ones too, including the potential TD pass to Demps. Instead of getting on McCown for throwing the ball way behind him you blame Demps who is running full speed to get to the spot where the ball was supposed to be. You make it out like McCown is some kind of good QB. We should consider ourselves lucky if he is better than mediocre this season.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:26 pm
I just want to reiterate that my hesitation to feeling secure was not an indictment on our players playing in the second half of this game. What I was refering to was about the Bucs as a franchise, their history. I’ve been a fan forever and have I never felt safe after a huge first half lead. Not even during Dungy’s or Gruden’s days as head coach. Our history of putting games away when we have the lead is not this franchises strong point.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:27 pm
Bills moving now….. against bucs second string….
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Damn, Tandy should’ve lit M-Will up, would not have been a catch
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:29 pm
All the bills needed was to face our 2nd and 3rd stringers….
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:29 pm
Well at least Buffalo can take comfort in that their 1st team offense is better than the Bucs’ 2nd/3rd team defense!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:29 pm
Aren’t impressed with McCown? After that performance?
Ah, you might be clueless!!
I see Glennon has had his usual crash and burn effect.
Whole team playing down to his level.
Better get Kafka in there, before he gives this one away
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Bills TD… their firsts againt our seconds….
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:30 pm
@DallasBuc
I would rather have Carr over both guys. But we are stuck with McCown and Glennon, and I believe of the two, McCown is presently the best.
Like I said, Glennon CAN change that. I’m just not seeing improvement. It’s like he is stagnant.
Maybe its not fair in this game because he has backups playing for him against starters. I’m just pointing out what I am seeing.
As to Josh being good? Good enough. But then, we all know McCown will be gone in a year or two. Mike Glennon is called the QB of the future. All I want is to feel like the future is bright with him.
I do not feel that way thus far. MAybe if he seemed to improve each game.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:31 pm
i don’t even care now. I’ve seen all I need to see out of our #1 D.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:32 pm
@SAMCRO
You are right there. Remember the Colts game years ago? OUCH!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:33 pm
Demps rushes for -0.1 yards
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:35 pm
The delay of game wasn’t Glennon’s fault???
According to some of you-nothing is his fault!
Like that sweet throw into double coverage!
Nice mikey, real nice
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:37 pm
@Bonzai
I was AT that 2003 Colts game on Monday night! I had just come back from being stationed overseas and so I took my wife and Mom (she was a HUGE Buccaneer fan, she would scream louder than me) to the game…. and then we take a poop the last 4 minutes.
And I still say that “piling on” call against Simeon Rice when the Colts missed the game-winning FG in OT was BULLSPIT!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:37 pm
Bonzai- you brought up Glennon, not me. Neither one looks like they are going to take my Bucs to a winning season, much less SB. I would love to wrong about all my critisism but the mediocre QB/oline combination in today’s NFL doesn’t scream success to me.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:37 pm
@Capt Tim
No it wasn’t Glennon’s fault… he can’t hike the damn ball to himself, and he was calling for the ball for at least 1-2 seconds before the whistle
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:38 pm
Okay. 2nd down, receiver was open. Mike took the time to make sure no defense was there before throwing it. Normally good, right? But his checking too 2-3 seconds before he threw it. During that time, he was staring right at his target.
During the regular season, that would give defense time to adjust and get a pick.
Next play, he fires quickly. Right at the arms of the guy covering Stocker.
What I’m seeing is he can deliver if given plenty of time for him and a WR that is open for a good amount of time. But if he is rushed? He just is not delivering, not consistently.
I point this out not to say he sucks, but it is a valid concern I would like to see him fix. If he did, then I would see that improvement I mentioned and maybe feel better about him.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:38 pm
Thought I’d keep you delusional Glennon lovers honest for once.
Let’s see 1-4, two 3 and outs. Looks like Crap.
What is you love about this guy again?
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:39 pm
I’d rather have a quarterback that makes bad throws against the ones than a guy making them against two’s and three’s
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:39 pm
@DallasBuc
I’m not blaming you or anything. I am just expressing my concerns. I agree that McCown is not great. He’s just better than Glennon…which may not be saying much.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:40 pm
Did we decide to call it at halftime? Sheesh.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:41 pm
Capt.Tim, Back from Davie Jones’s locker Says
“The delay of game wasn’t Glennon’s fault???
According to some of you-nothing is his fault!”
I’ve been not MG fan, but that play was NOT his fault. He kept yelling and signalling at the center, who was not paying attention. Glennon was waving his hands and everything.
That delay of game was 100% on the center, buddy.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:41 pm
Hope the 1st string D never gets injured.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Wow, hope the defense doesn’t get ANY injuries this year. Depth looks to SUCK! I know the rest of this game doesn’t mean much in the big scheme but damn it man, play some football and show some pride!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:42 pm
I’m with Bonzai, no one’s saying Glennon sucks or Glennon is ready to take us to the SB. He’s got decent skills but definitely has improvements to make.
@Capt Tim
Who is the Glennon lover? He’s screwed up on his throws and reads, but just sayin’ the delay of game wasn’t his fault.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Hey Capt Tim, why don’t you give us the stat line on McCown’s first two drives of this game? …and he was playing with the starting unit. Glennon is playing with the 2nd string against Bills 1st. Have a little honesty.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:42 pm
And just like that 14 points.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:43 pm
Can we trade Keith Tandy?
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:43 pm
Expect a Glennon interception
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:43 pm
Couch Fan Says
“Did we decide to call it at halftime? Sheesh.”
Think of it this way. As bad as the backups are, it is very important we keep the best of them because it is all we’ll get unless we sign cast-offs. To figure out who to keep for depth, they have to play.
Take comfort knowing our first teamers are good.
Also, the Bills scored by playing starters against backups. That says a lot.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Bills backups are in now, so it should be more equal.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:44 pm
These announcers are hilarious. Praising the 2nd half Bills offence conveniently not mentioning that’s it’s against our scrubs.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:44 pm
A lot of heads are going to roll tomorrow! Get rid of the 2nd team and replace with waiver pick-ups!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:45 pm
now THAT almost delay of game penalty looked to be Glennon’s fault
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:45 pm
DallasBuc Says
“Hey Capt Tim, why don’t you give us the stat line on McCown’s first two drives of this game…Have a little honesty.”
Honesty? How about not removing the rest of McCown’s game because it contradicts your point?
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Bangkok- I know it’s hilarious!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Wow. Glennon. Sooooooooo athletic!!!!!!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Wow! Falling on his Arse!
Man, I just don’t see it!
3 and out- again!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Other then the first series or 2 I thought the Bucs looked very good offensively, especially Martin and Jackson. I think it will take time for them to gel, defense looks very strong. Still a pre-season game but feel better about them now then I did the last few weeks.
@DallasBuc – maybe about time to find a new hobby? They play well and you say nothing, one bad play you chirp. Josh is the QB get over it, he will do very well like he did last year with some time to be able to throw it.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:48 pm
I’m no Glennon lover, and he looks like crap slipping everywhere, but that Buffalo field is crap. When you’ve got several players on both sides slipping everywhere, that’s a crappy field.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Glennon just has that slip factor about him. Hands, feet, whatever.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Any of you “informed” fans still want Glennon to start over McCown after watching today’s game? LOL
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:49 pm
Bonzai- i have acknowledged the positives of McCown in other posts. My response to Capt T was regarding his trashing Glennon’s 1st 2 opps when McCown did way worse in his. Settle down mr sensitivity!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:50 pm
Gawd- I hope Josh plays well!!
I can’t live with another year of “last place Glennon”
30 passes of 2 yards or less?? Not again!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:50 pm
Haven’t seen a field this terrible since the Vet. Wait then again nah, the Vet field was terrible. Along with the bathroom, etc, etc..lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:51 pm
They need to put a seat-belt on the bench to keep the future QB safe. Maybe a full size car seat.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:51 pm
Funny, McCown played on the same “crappy field” and seemed to do better than Glennon.
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:52 pm
That’s why I’m posting
Normally the G for Glennon guys are quiet when he’s on the field- then rewrite history after the Game
Let’s look at what he REALLY does!
August 23rd, 2014 at 6:52 pm
Patrickbuc- if read all my posts there were comments positive and negative…even for McCown. This is one of my hobbies and I’m not going anywhere.
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:03 pm
Gives Demps a crease and he hits it so fast! Hope he makes the roster.
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:08 pm
This entire drive- Glennon only threw one pass to a Reciever.
It’s been all penalties. Most of’em Glennon still has the ball in his hand
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:11 pm
Yay! For this half- we are losing 3-14
Terry Bradshaw reborn!! Lol
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:19 pm
This second half looks just like last year.
Like a nightmare rerun
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:22 pm
Haters in the house again. Mccown INT the receiver fell down. Watch it again. The jeff demps throw was fine. Watch it again. My sister could have caught that. D looks great. Bucs just need oniel cousins not in the building and they will be ok
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:25 pm
The Oline has progressed
from abysmal to terrible.
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:26 pm
Gonna be some rough spots because we are weak on talent in pales, but I think they’ll be ok in the long run. Go Bucs!
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:27 pm
McCown 13-16- player of the game!!
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:27 pm
Love those helmets man. Big pimpin
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:32 pm
I don’t wanna hear Glennon mentioned as a potential starter again- until next preseason
4- 3 and outs.
One drive – aided by 4 penalties, one actually completed one pass.
All BS aside, he may be ready one day. I think so.
But not this year. He needs to park his arse on the bench, and watch and learn
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:32 pm
Bird- use the word haters a lot for people that don’t agree with you?…that rain on your parade a little? Try considering differing points of view, even if you don’t like it! For example, McCown’s pass to Demps was under thrown and prevented a touchdown. You gonna be okay?
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:35 pm
That was a good game. This team will be fun to watch !
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:36 pm
Hope you right Capt Tim. Last year was so miserable
August 23rd, 2014 at 7:46 pm
Glennons blows. So does our back up d and oline. Good thing they won’t play much
August 23rd, 2014 at 8:02 pm
Was nice to see the QB run for more than a yard when needed for a change.
August 23rd, 2014 at 8:03 pm
Was great to see Buffalo finally connect with their starters against our backups. Buffalo starters played into the 4th quarter, lol. Our starters left at halftime.
August 23rd, 2014 at 8:04 pm
Dallas buc. Wow you again. Dude. I know they have issues. Just happy to support my team. Keep ur amazing critiques coming. Awesome bro. And we know u cheer harder than anybody at the games.
August 23rd, 2014 at 9:52 pm
@ Captain Tim
Im sorry to inform you but after reviewing your posts this afternoon, your membership in the Mike Glennon fan club has been revoked. We feel that you tell too many truths when boasting your opinion of Mike Glennon and your support of him could open many eyes to the cold, bitter truth that we try so hard to hide. This would inspire common sense in the rest of the Mike Glennon Mob, and we cant have that.