Gameday Tampa Bay
August 20th, 2016
Preseason Game 2
Bucs at Jaguars
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: WTTA-TV, Channel 38. (Game rebroadcast on NFL Network Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m.)
Radio: Buccaneers Radio Network (WDAE-AM 620 and WFUS-FM 103.5 in Tampa-St.Petersburg region); SiriusXM Channel 126.
Weather: Joe has one word for fans heading to Jacksonville for the Bucs-Jags game: hydrate. It’s going to be a steamy one and the Gator Bowl (Joe has no clue what that stadium is called these days) has the “Bud Light Party Zone,” an air-conditioned sports bar above an end zone. So take advantage. Per AccuWeather.com, temperature at kickoff is expected to be 90 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Rain is expected to roll in near the end of the game. By that time, the temperature should drop to 80.
Odds: Per FootballLocks.com, Jags -3.
Outlook: First, Doug Martin is unlikely to play due to bruised ribs per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. So this should allow backup running backs plenty of reps which is good. Let’s hope the special teams doesn’t shat itself in the pants right away, which is what happened last week. Also, would be nice to see America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, not fumble. For Joe, key elements to watch on offense are the play of Kevin Pamphile at left guard and the backup wide receivers. Can Russell Shepard continue to blow up? Will the Stampeder lock down a gig? Can Kenny Bell catch a pass in a game (he made a couple of plays in practices with the Jags this week, a good sign. Baby steps.). Defensively, Joe is very interested to see how the defense plays against a decent quarterback like Blake Bortles and his talented receivers. This is a much bigger upgrade and stiffer test than last week against the schlock that is the Eagles’ offense. Backup linebackers and secondary play also will have Joe’s attention, as will these additional seven things to watch.
Stick with Joe all night for all kinds of postgame goodies.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:09 pm
Lets go bucs.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:09 pm
Man, I hope I make it home in time for kickoff. Family get together today (was my idea too, darn it)!
If they streamed the game on iHeart it would be no big deal, but alas , that is not the case!
August 20th, 2016 at 3:19 pm
Oh YYYEEEEAAAA!!!!! Very excited to see the Bucs!!! As always, hopefully everyone stays healthy thru the game!!!
I would like to see the defense and offense in rhythm in the first drives!!!!
Clean game with hardly any pre-snap penalties!!!!
I liked that we saw that this team still has a lot to clean up from last game, Gave the coaches tape to clean up the team and much to work on!!!! Good coaching will filter thru to this team thru out the year!!!
Go Bucs!!!!!
And Go Beer!!!!!!!!
August 20th, 2016 at 3:22 pm
Sidebar:
Bills just released RB Karlos Williams – Pick’em up if you can Licht.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Realist I am with you sir. I’d like to see a fast start for both sides of the ball.
Luv
Williams had 7 or 8 Td’s last year if I remember correctly. I believe he is suspended first 4 games. not a bad idea though.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:32 pm
The picture for this thread is definitely in mid-season form.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:43 pm
Ready to get the show on the road going Bucs. Looking forward to this action, bring it on.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:46 pm
tmaxcon
RB Karlos Williams (2015)
GP: 11 | GS: 3
Carries: 93 | Yards: 517 | TD’s: 7 | Avg: 5.6
Rec: 11 | Yards: 96 | TD’s: 2
Kid was solid at State – with 22 TD’s in two seasons.
Decent Kick Returner as well.
Sure he’s made a few knucked headed mistakes.
But he’s a good kid. Give him a few weeks to get into shape – and he would be a great change of pace back. A bruiser on short yardage & goal line plays. A nightmare to defenders in th 4th quarter – after chasing around Doug & Charles all game.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:46 pm
something tells me Bell might get his first pre-season catch from Griffin in the 3rd qtr. not sure it will matter but at least he won’t be skunked 4 pre-season games in a row.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:47 pm
*knuckle headed
August 20th, 2016 at 3:50 pm
LUVMYBUCS
oh yeah, i am all for him. he’s not a bad dude per se just a knucklehead. hell I am still a knucklehead. He scores. Bucs have a problem scoring. Makes total sense to me.
I also read he suspension counts while he is a free agent so I don’t believe the team that grabs him will have to take up a roster spot during his suspension if claimed or signed. i might be wrong there is some conflicting info on that side of it.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:54 pm
Karlos Williams l Ultimate FSU Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEguQaqTBfM
August 20th, 2016 at 3:54 pm
LUVMYBUCS
I hope I am reading this wrong but bucs had 7 TD’s rushing in 2014 and 12 in 2015 over the same time span Williams alone has outscored the entire bucs teams rushing td totals. it’s a no brainer the kid scores. hopefully i read that wrong.
August 20th, 2016 at 3:56 pm
tmaxcon
Exactly
The only problem would be (If Jason’s interested)- is who wins the waiver claim.
August 20th, 2016 at 4:01 pm
tmaxcon
Nah, one season in Buffalo – 9 TD’s.
But your spot on about the kids scoring abilities.
August 20th, 2016 at 4:09 pm
August 20th, 2016 at 5:06 pm
Which is why he is now unemployed. Showing up to OTAs and training camp bloated and out of shape and overweight tells you how much football is/was a priority. And let’s not forget he’s currently under suspension for substance abuse whiz quiz violation.
He’s not better than Doug Martin and likely not better than Charles Sims.
Pass.
August 20th, 2016 at 5:13 pm
I think I might know what the name of tonights venue is, jagoff stadium.
August 20th, 2016 at 5:16 pm
Can’t do it per NFL licensing. Games on radio and online are available at NFL.com.
Of course, radio broadcasts are free on SiriusXM Radio, also available on the SiriusXM Radio app.
August 20th, 2016 at 5:24 pm
oe Says:
“Which is why he is now unemployed.”
Dude can’t even spell his own name right!!!! “Karlos”!!!! Every teacher should have gave him an “F” until he was able to spell it correctly!!!! he might as well have gone all the way and spelled if $arlos!!!!
He is a knucklehead indeed!!!!!
August 20th, 2016 at 5:56 pm
He’s not better than Doug Martin and likely not better than Charles Sims.
Joe,
No one saying his better than Doug Martin or Charles Simms.
But I’ll take him over anyone else -battling for that 3rd running back spot.
Example(s)
• Mike James
• Peyton Barber
• Storm Johnson
• Russell Hansbrough
A backfield of …
RB1: Doug Martin
RB2: Charles Simms
RB3: Karlos Williams
Would be insane
August 20th, 2016 at 5:56 pm
LUVMYBUCS… Williams did look good there. Why not, FSU does pull in top talent. Somebody will grab him..
August 20th, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Not Joe. If he wasn’t such a headache and unreliable, he wouldn’t be looking for work Aug. 20.
August 20th, 2016 at 6:10 pm
Jameis would have Karlos Williams right in line. I would bring him in just to see how his demeanor changes around his quarterback, it wouldn’t hurt to take a look.
August 20th, 2016 at 6:20 pm
The real qeustion to determine if he can help the bucs win games is, has Karlos locked himself in any museums lately. I am with Luv. I’d gladly take Karlos as the 3rd running back talk about insurance for injuries and being versitiale at each postion group not to mention the special teams help. it’s worth the risk.
August 20th, 2016 at 6:39 pm
You can get audio on the Buccaneers app
August 20th, 2016 at 6:46 pm
Made it home in time! Woot!
August 20th, 2016 at 6:48 pm
@EP,
If we have a phone that is compatible, which mine isn’t. My tablet might be, but I don’t want to add more apps…too memory intensive.
August 20th, 2016 at 7:47 pm
AguayNOOOOOOO!