Lost in the aftermath of the pregame shenanigans that we shall not speak of anymore, were a number of good things to come out of that game on Sunday. My last few articles have focused on some negative aspects of this team, the franchise and the fan base. But this week, I’m keeping it positive! Positive, …Read More
As usual, Bucs fans entered into this 2016-17 season with eagerness, excitement and hope. Eagerness to see how this “more aggressive defense” would look under Coach Smith. Excitement to see the already successful offense in it’s second year under Coach Koetter. And hope that this team would FINALLY turn the corner towards becoming a consistent …Read More
Ahhh, SWEET VICTORY…it feels good doesn’t it, Bucs Nation? My food tastes better. The air smells sweeter. The sun shines brighter. A Buccaneers win on Sunday makes Mondays tolerable. Enjoyable even. Strolling into work, excited to walk in with your chest out and chin up, bragging about your winning team. Standing around the “water cooler”, …Read More
Last Sunday was game day at RayJay and sadly, it was another loss. It was the second consecutive at home and the fourth overall going back to last season. In fact, it was the 15th loss in the last 18 games in that stadium. Of course the loss bothered me. They all do. But what …Read More
Photo Credit: Nancy PerkinsWhen Bucs general manager Jason Licht decided to trade their 3rd round pick and a 4th round pick that they had obtained from the Chicago Bears to jump back into the 2nd round, it was for a kicker. Yes, a kicker. Two early/mid round draft picks for one kicker. All be it the most accurate …Read More
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the worst franchise in NFL history…LITERALLY! They actually rank 32nd in the league in winning percentage at .385 with an overall 241-386 record. That’s bad. REALLY BAD! Worse than the Saints and Lions with their “paper bag fans”. Even worse than the Cleveland Browns who are actually at .505 percent. YEAH, THAT …Read More
Can you hear that, Tampa Bay??? The sounds of perfectly seasoned and marinated meat sizzling on the grill and oversized Bucs flags flapping in the late summer breeze…can you hear it? If so, then you already know that it’s officially BUCCANEERS TAILGATE SEASON!!! And there’s no bigger or better tailgate party than the What The …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe dreaded “sophomore slump.” Actually, there is no statistical evidence to back up the claims that NFL quarterbacks regress from their rookie year to their second year. Of course, there are some examples here and there throughout history. In 2011, Cam Newton threw for 4,051 yards and 21 touchdowns as a rookie then slightly underperformed …Read More
It’s a new day in Tampa Bay! The Buccaneers have a new head coach, promoting Dirk Koetter from offensive coordinator and they also brought in a new defensive coordinator in Mike Smith. Smith has brought in a fresh, new defensive philosophy to replace the old (and some would say outdated) Tampa 2 defense that the Buccaneers …Read More
