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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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2018 Bucs at the Quarter Pole

October 4, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Features, Opinion, Position Analysis

We are four weeks into the NFL season and it is a quarter of the way done for our Tampa Bay Buccaneers? I know, crazy right? It feels just like yesterday the Bucs kicked off the season in New Orleans. Since then, there’s been ups and downs. Let’s review the first quarter of the season …Read More

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DLT’s Doubloons – Bucs vs Bears 2018 – Constant Mitchin’

October 1, 2018 J.C. De La Torre DLT's Doubloons, Review

Folks, I’m shook. I am. This isn’t going to be a pleasant Doubloons segment. The Bucs sucked yesterday and I’m going to have them on full blast. They deserve it. I normally don’t like to go full emotional in these things, it’s not very dignified. You know what else isn’t dignified? Getting your ass handed …Read More

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W2WO4 – Bucs vs. Bears – NFL 2018 Week 4

September 28, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview

It’s an old Black-and-Blue division reunion as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears renew hostilities at the venerable Soldiers Field in Chicago. Each team is a surprising 2-1, and looking to finish the first quarter of the NFL season with a winning record. Here’s what else to watch out for in Week 4. Fitzmagic …Read More

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Bucs Upcoming Opponent Scouting Report Week 4 – Chicago Bears

September 27, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview

Two of the league’s most surprising 2-1 teams face off in the Windy City in a battle to finish with a winning first quarter. The winner is 3-1, feeling good about their September, while the loser will exit 2-2 and wondering what could have been. The Bucs have had their way with the Bears the …Read More

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DLT Doubloons – Bucs vs Steelers – Fitztragic

September 25, 2018 J.C. De La Torre DLT's Doubloons

We knew this day would come, Bucs fans. When Ryan Fitzpatrick reverted back to the mean and delivered a Fitztragic performance. While we’re not about moral victories here at What The Buc, it was good to see that our Buccaneers didn’t quit despite being down by 20 and gave the Steelers the scare of their …Read More

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W2WO4 – Bucs vs. Steelers – NFL 2018 Week 3

September 23, 2018 J.C. De La Torre W2WO4

It’s a Monday Night Party at Raymond James Stadium as your undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the drama-filled Pittsburgh Steelers in what is expected to be fireworks filled shootout. Here’s What to Watch Out For in Week 3. 3-0 Teams that start the season 3-0 have a 75% of making the playoffs. Add to …Read More

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Bucs Upcoming Opponent Scouting Report Week 3 – Pittsburgh Steelers

September 21, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview

The surprising Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to improve to 3-0 while the Pittsburgh Steelers seek their first victory of 2018. How do the two teams stack up? Tale of the Tape Ranking Buccaneers Steelers Total Offense 1 2 Points Scored 2 9 Passing Off 1 2 Rushing Off 27 20 Total Defense 31 25 …Read More

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DLT’s Doubloons – Bucs vs Eagles – It’s Magic

September 17, 2018 J.C. De La Torre DLT's Doubloons, Review

The magical mystery tour is coming to take you away…yes, it’s true. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-0 and we now all believe in the Fitzmagic. It’s one thing to do it against the New Orleans Saints average defense, but you do it against the Eagles? Wow. Pieces of Eight 1)  Jameis Winston is the …Read More

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W2WO4 – Bucs vs Eagles – 2018 NFL WK2

September 15, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview, W2WO4

The Bucs and Eagles restore their hostilities Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. These two teams have been part of some epic games, from the Bucs first ever playoff victory in 1979 to Ronde shutting down the Vet and You Go Joe opening up the Linc to Matt Bryant’s 62-yd FG to Jameis Winston’s 5 touchdown pass …Read More

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Bucs Upcoming Opponent Scouting Report Week 2 – Philadelphia Eagles

September 12, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview

Welp, we knew when the schedule came out that the toughest part of the season would be the first three weeks and despite Tampa Bay’s dominant win over the NFC South defending champions, the New Orleans Saints, there’s no time to celebrate as the Super Bowl Champs come to town, the Eagles of Philadelphia. Tale …Read More

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