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Two-sided approach.
A standout defensive coordinator in NFL history once issued advice to a Buccaneers’ playcaller and head coach, and it stuck.
The advice was simple: “Throw deep.” [read more]
Encouraging intel.
Yesterday, Bucs coach Todd Bowles was non-committal regarding the status of star running back Bucky Irving. A well-plugged-in national NFL scribe is more direct. [read more]
Anyone remember former Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis? His dad was “Animal” of the Road Warriors. While Laurinaitis is now an assistant coach at Ohio State, somehow his dad is rubbing off on the Bucs offense. [read more]
Needs a big day tomorow.
Interesting stats about the Bucs and Chargers. [read more]
Bucs coach Todd Bowles.
So a couple of ex-Bucs coaches are chiming in on Sunday’s Bucs-Chargers game. [read more]
The Bucs travel to the City of Angels today to face the Chargers tomorrow. And thanks to the power of the Steelers, few folks outside the Tampa Bay TV market will get to watch the game free.
Bucky Irving has made an impact.
Will Bucky Irving suit up tomorrow?
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said the team won’t know until the rookie warms up prior to the game against the Chargers in Los Angeles. [read more]
Playing two positions?
Is Tykee Smith still a rookie? [read more]
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Bucky Irving
Bucky fever hasn’t found its way to one prominent Tampa Bay fan who used to wear a Bucs uniform. [read more]
Who won’t play Sunday?
The Bucs wrapped up Friday practice with no surprises as to who won’t play. [read more]
Lots of chances expected Sunday.
There is a line of thinking out there — Chip Kelly subscribes to this so not sure it’s the way to go — that the quicker an offense runs, the more chances there are to score. [read more]
Lots of mathematics flowing this time of year in NFL circles. [read more]
Former Bucs offensive lineman and assistant coach A.Q. Shipley talks Bucs o-line.
Former Bucs Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman and former Bucs assistant offensive line coach A.Q. Shipley likes what he sees when he watches the 2024 Bucs offensive line go to work. [read more]
Offensive line chatter from Bucs general manager Jason Licht.
Here’s a wild stat. [read more]
Bought in to what Liam Coen sold.
Joe usually has a different take from the majority of Bucs fans when it comes to two aspects of the team. [read more]
Could Jim Harbaugh and Chargers look past Bucs?
Is the Bucs-Chargers game on Sunday setting up for a trap game for Los Angeles? [read more]
Peaking at right time?
No Bucs player seemed to be hyped more than Jalen McMillan in underwear football. [read more]
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If sports reveals character, the Buccaneers stand proud and tall. [read more]
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