NFL

Winston needs to be better, but he’s not a bust

June 21, 2018 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. When the final summation is made of Jameis Winston’s career,  you may remember him as a disappointment. That’s fair. You may think of him as a dud, as an underachiever, as a flop. You may remember him as a losing quarterback, as an immature kid who didn’t grow up in time, as […]

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Just asking: How good do you expect Bucs to be?

June 19, 2018 general

Monday, 3 a.m. In the upcoming football season, Sports Illustrated predicts great things for the Tampa Bay Bucs. For instance, the publication thinks the Bucs will win a game. And another one. And tie one more. Whee! Content beyond this point is for members only.

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Winslow had issues even when he was Buc

June 19, 2018 general

Tuesday, 3 a.m. He was suspicious. And combative. And bright. And distrustful. And arrogant. And nervous. And hidden deep within the shell of a famous father. Even then, it would have taken years for a team of psychologists to figure out Kellen Winslow II. He sat in a meeting room at One Buc, talking to […]

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Bucs need to add urgency to their attack

June 14, 2018 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. They have added defensive ends. They have added running backs and corners and a kicker. They have added a safety and a nickel back and a center. They have added a guard and a linebacker and a wide receiver. Oh, and this. They have added urgency. A year ago, in the team’s […]

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Bucs trying to get used to new helmet rule

June 1, 2018 general

Friday, 3 a.m. At the moment, it isn’t really like the Bucs are at practice. It’s more like they’re practicing to practice. Oh, they can catch and they can chase, but there are no pads, and no one will ever remember the score. But their are officials, and there are the wobbly first steps of […]

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Newly constructed Bucs finally share a field

May 23, 2018 general

Wednesday, 2 a.m. It’s a long time until football season. But for the Tampa Bay Bucs, the start of OTAs are at least a chance for players to check out their new teammates. Think of Jamies Winston, for instance, who has a new center … and a new running back. Think of Gerald McCoy, who […]

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Ask Gary: Is there a bigger challenge than Bruins?

May 12, 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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Will the heat block Vea’s progress?

May 12, 2018 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. One day in, and already, the heat is on Vita Vea. Vea, the massive defensive tackle drafted by the Bucs in the first round of the NFL, had criticism waiting on him when he stepped onto the field for the first time Friday afternoon at Tampa Bay’s rookie mini-camp. Already, former Bucs’ […]

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Dungy an asset to Bucs’ Ring of Honor

May 9, 2018 general

Wednesday, 3 a.m. He is not the most accomplished coach in Bucs’ history. Tony Dungy never won a Super Bowl here. With the offensive staff he had, I’m not sure he ever would have. Only Jon Gruden won the Super Bowl here. He was not the funniest coach in Bucs’ history. He couldn’t crack you […]

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Ask Gary: Did anyone predict this Lightning team?

May 5, 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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