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Author: J.C. De La Torre

Want to give JC a piece of your mind? E-mail him at JC@whatthebuc.net JC De La Torre is formerly a columnist/blogger for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blog site BucsNation.com where in 2016, he was nominated as best sportswriter in Tampa Bay by Creative Loafing. Previously, he served as a featured columnist for Bleacher Report on Tampa Bay sports, an editor and featured columnist for SB Nation Tampa Bay covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Gators, wrote for NFL.com’s Blog Blitz and contributed to Pewter Report, one of the top magazines on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. JC is also a filmmaker, comic writer and rabid Whovian.
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Should the Bucs Consider Suh?

March 13, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Free Agency

To Suh or not to Suh? That is the question for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Miami Dolphins All-Pro DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be released on the first day of free agency. Should the Bucs chase the five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman or avoid the possible locker room upheaval that comes with the nastiest …Read More

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Bucs Re-Sign Grimes and Brate

March 12, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed two of their own before free agency opened by inking CB Brent Grimes to a one-year deal believed to be worth $10 million dollars and TE Cameron Brate to a monster 6 year, $41 million dollar contract with $18 million guaranteed. What do these two big time signings mean for …Read More

WTB – In Case You Missed It – March 11, 2018

March 11, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Free Agency

NFL fans Christmas Eve is upon us! We have free agency previews, podcasts, periscopes and the first big signing of the 2018 off-season in this week’s recap – WTB ICMI! WTB Podcast Free Agency Calm-down, Fan Counseling and AHMAZING guests We’re baaaaack! In this WTB Podcast, at the request of our AHMAZING fans and listeners, …Read More

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Mike Evans Extension – What Does It Mean?

March 10, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Breaking News, Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers locked up WR Mike Evans to a monster five-year $82.5 million dollar contract with $55 million guaranteed. The deal makes Evans the second highest paid receiver in the league and he becomes the first of his draft class to reach the second contract with his original team. But is the contract …Read More

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DLT’s Doubloons – Bucs vs. Saints II

January 1, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Review

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stunned the NFC South Division Champions New Orleans Saints 31-24 to ring in the New Year with a victory. Will it carry over to next season? Pieces of Eight 1) I know some fans are upset the Bucs won this game, costing the team a top 4 draft pick. Frankly, this …Read More

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WTB Staff Weekly NFL Picks – Week 17

December 29, 2017 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview

As we move into the final week of our Weekly NFL Picks segment, we have a dead heat for the WTB title between Simon and Jon. Who will come out the victor? Let’s see who they picked. Weekly NFL Picks Standings WTB Pick Standings Total Simon Alexander 158 Jon Hink 158 Evan Wanish 153 Derek …Read More

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DLT’s Doubloons Bucs vs. Panthers II

December 27, 2017 J.C. De La Torre Review

As this season descends further into the pit of misery (Dilly! Dilly!), the Bucs once more broke our hearts allowing Cam and the Carolina Panthers to rob victory from the jaws of an ass-kicking. The loss resulted in drama, grumors and so much more. Pieces of Eight 1) Bucs fans are a funny bunch. They …Read More

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DLT’s Doubloons – Bucs vs Falcons II

December 20, 2017 J.C. De La Torre Review

For the third consecutive week, the Bucs had every opportunity to “eat a W” but fell short, this time on Monday Night Football against the defending NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons. Pieces of Eight 1) I don’t know why, but I had a sneaky suspicion before this ballgame that the Bucs would compete hard. Of course, …Read More

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DLT’s Doubloons: Bucs vs. Lions

December 12, 2017 J.C. De La Torre Review

In Tampa Bay, it’s an bi-annual celebration. The witch hunt begins and this time it has Dirk Koetter ready to be burned at the stake. Is this why the Bucs are moving into year eleven of rebuilding for the future? Pieces of Eight 1) Before we get into Dirk and the coaching staff – let’s …Read More

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WTB Staff Weekly NFL Picks – Week 14

December 7, 2017 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview

As we move into the final stretch for our Weekly NFL Picks, Simon, coming off a big 14 correct picks week, has opened up a 4 pick lead on the field. Can he hold on? Let’s take a look at this week’s picks. Note: Jon and Evan’s picks weren’t available at press time. Weekly NFL …Read More

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