Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comIt was a frigidly cold evening. By Tampa standards, it was downright arctic. We were in the endzone section. I was 24 and I barely remembered the last time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the playoffs. See, the Bucs hadn’t been to the playoffs since I was 9 years old. Year after year I told …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comThe 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
Photo Credit: WTB StaffAs 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
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportAs 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
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comFor 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
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportIn 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
Photo Credit: WTB StaffAs 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
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comAnother week, another disappointing Sunday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they fell in overtime to the Green Bay Packers 26-20. Pieces of Eight 1) Unfortunately, I missed a good portion of the first half of Sunday’s game. I saw Jameis lead the Bucs down the field on the opening drive for a rare early touchdown. …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comAny sliver of hope the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had of getting back into the playoff race went up in smoke on Sunday as Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons thrashed the Bucs 34-20. So we can stop that nonsense. Where do we go from here? Pieces of Eight 1) The drumbeat began low, whispered in …Read More
Photo Credit: WTB StaffThere’s a lot to be thankful for this year. We have each other to get through this disappointing season. The Bucs can be thankful it’s almost over. I’m thankful that I’ll soon no longer be embarrassing myself in the Weekly NFL Picks segment (as the season will be complete). WTB Staff Weekly NFL Picks Standings …Read More
