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Five Bucs who must play well against Bears

September 30, 2018 general

Sunday, 3:30 a.m. Five players who need to play well for the Bucs in today’s game against Chicago. 1. Payton Barber, running back: I know, I know. It’s been tough sledding for Barber all season. On the other hand, I haven’t noticed him missing many wide-open holes. The Bucs’ coaches may like their offensive line, […]

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Bears try to figure out Bucs’ quarterback options

September 29, 2018 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. (The following conversation may or may not have happened at Bears’ camp this week): Matt Nagy (Bears’ coach): Morning, Vic. Vic Fangio (Bears’ defensive coordinator): Morning. Nagy: So, what are you hearing about the Bucs’ quarterback situation? Fangio: Well, I keep hoping they’ll bring back Josh Freeman, you know? Maybe Trent Dilfer. […]

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The predictions: FSU to win Disappointment Bowl

September 29, 2018 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 1 a.m. Think of it as a fight between Pee-Wee Herman and Don Knotts. Neither FSU nor Louisville has been impressive this year. Both are 2-2, and both had near flirtations with disaster against tiny opposition, and the fan base is angry about both head coaches. Think of it as two disappointments getting together […]

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Bucs still waiting for impact from top two choices

September 28, 2018 general

Friday, 3 a.m. Finally, the Tampa Bay Bucs might be on the verge of getting some help from its top two draft picks. And isn’t it about time? Vita Vea has missed most of training camp and the early season with a leg injury, but he will be active soon in a limited role. Ronald […]

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Winston rejoins the Bucs as his suspension ends

September 27, 2018 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. The quarterback known for doing too many of the wrong things at least said the right ones as he exited the Phantom Zone on Wednesday. Quarterback Jameis Winston returned to the Bucs, and he made it clear that if the team wants to stand behind Ryan Fitzpatrick for the immediate future, well, […]

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Looking back at the Bucs’ loss to Pittsburgh

September 26, 2018 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. 5 Observations 1. Here is why you stick with Ryan Fitzpatrick. It’s better for the team, because Fitz has thrown for more than 400 yards three times. It’s better for the coaches, who will announce to the team they’re doing the right thing. And it’s better for Winston. Can you imagine the […]

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One more time: Bucs capture another huge upset

September 17, 2018 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Call it the greatest story ever retold. It was the Tampa Bay Bucs, defying the odds and the analysts, the sequel. It was Ryan Fitzmagic, the amazing man with the beard, shocking an opponent, version 2.0. It was a crew of talented receivers winding through another confused secondary, one more time. It […]

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Random Thoughts: Should Green Bay play Rodgers?

September 16, 2018 general

Sunday, 2 a.m. The Packers need him. They want him. They rely on him. But should they play him? That’s the question for Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers. Obviously Green Bay could use Rodgers to play. But if it was me, I’d wrap him in styrofoam and put him behind the bench to watch. It’s […]

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Ask Gary: Is Yzerman ready to jump to Detroit?

September 15, 2018 general

Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports. Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, […]

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Fitzpatrick tries to repeat his success against Eagles

September 14, 2018 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. For a week, Ryan Fitzpatrick was everything a team wants its backup quarterback to be. He was accurate. He threw deep. He moved the offense. He ran up 48 points and 529 yards. He made you forget the other guy was sitting at home eating popcorn. He was dangerous. He was good […]

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