Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comWe 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
Photo Credit: WTB StaffIt’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
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe 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
Photo Credit: WTB StaffWe’ve made it, folks. Training camp since the end of July, the never-ending pre-season. It’s done and here we are on the precipice of the start of the 2018 NFL Regular Season for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How will the Bucs do in 2018? Our team of writers gets together to give you their thoughts on …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportSo typically in this piece we give you some key anecdotes for the game, some obscure stat you might not be aware of or something that you should watch out for in this Bucs-Jaguars showdown. Well, it’s week 4 of the pre-season and we pretty much got nothin’. So here are some things to watch out for …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comIt was a wild time at the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium as the Bucs snagged defeat from the jaws of victory in a 33-30 loss to the Lions. While many Bucs fans are upset about the loss, I’m here to tell ya, the Bucs are okay. As pitiful as most of that second …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportHere it is, the one week of the pre-season that matters. Okay, maybe not matters but has the most regular season-like feel to it. The Bucs will also fire the cannons at Raymond James Stadium for the first time in 2018. Can the Bucs go 3-0 in the fake games? We talk this and what …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comKicking woes may have cost the 2017 Bucs a couple games in the win column last year. Have they solved their problems on Special Teams or are the Bucs still kicking their own backsides? Losses Kickers Nick Folk, Patrick Murray, long snapper Garrison Sanborn. Additions Free Agent signing kicker Chandler Catanzaro, UDFA kicker Trevor Moore and …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe Bucs secondary struggled mightily in 2017, but the cornerback group got a boost from the 2018 NFL draft and hopes to rebound this year. Losses Robert McClain. Additions 2nd round pick M.J. Stewart, 2nd round pick Carlton Davis, UDFA Miko Myers and 2nd year pro David Rivers. Starters Veteran Brent Grimes continues to hold …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportAs the NFL continues to react to the news of Jameis Winston’s discipline by the league, the Bucs slipped in a Friday afternoon news dump. They officially release guard J.R. Sweezy, ending an injury-plagued run with the franchise. It’s been a rough few days for Bucs GM Jason Licht, who has seen his most important draft …Read More
