NFL

Can the Bucs’ defensive line be monstrous?

May 4, 2018 general

Friday, 3 a.m. They haven’t shared the same room yet, let alone the same huddle. Already, however, the legend of the rebuilt defensive line of the Tampa Bay Bucs has begun. The Monsters, anyone? What it lacks in subtlety, it gains in sheer force. The new defensive line of the Bucs — Jason Pierre-Paul, Gerald […]

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Licht hopes to lead the Bucs out of the darkness

April 26, 2018 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. In this particlular War Room, he is Mars. Jason Licht sits at the head of the table, and once again, he tries to steer the ship in the proper direction. He is the general manager, and he does his heaviest lifting in the off-season, in the free agency chase, in the draft […]

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Dissecting this year’s NFL draft

April 25, 2018 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. A look at the NFL draft: 5 Players the Bucs Might Draft 1. Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. 2. N.C. State defensive end Bradley Chubb 3.  Notre Dame guard Quenten Nelson 4. FSU safety Derwin James 5. Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Guesswork (Who they might pick) Round one: FSU safety Derwin […]

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Mocking the concept of the NFL draft mocks

April 24, 2018 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. The first truth about NFL mock drafts is this: Everybody does one. The second truth about NFL mock drafts is this:  No one has any idea what they’re talking about. Between the truths, you will find the essence of the draft, the most hyped, talked about event under this (or any other) […]

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Random thoughts: Bucs rank among bad uniforms

April 22, 2018 general

1:30 a.m. In parting, let’s agree the New Jersey Devils were pretty good. They just couldn’t score. — Which makes you wonder if the Bolts’ defense was quite as good as it looked. — Something to worry about over the next few days. — I like Mike Mayock, and I find it interesting that he […]

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Ask Gary: Does Winston deserve an elite salary?

April 21, 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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A look ahead at the Bucs’ upcoming schedule

April 20, 2018 general

Friday, 4 a.m. They hope to be different. They hope to be better. They hope to have a little bit of hope. But if this team of the Tampa Bay Bucs is going to be improved, it will have to do so with an imposing early-season schedule. The Bucs — who have the fourth-toughest schedule […]

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Bucs hope to add impact with 7th pick in draft

April 20, 2018 general

Friday, 2 a.m. A year ago Jason Licht sat in front of the room and smiled. At the time, he looked like the leader of a developing team, a team filled with promise, a team that would contend. Then the season came. And not so much. The Bucs dipped from their 9-7 season to 5-11, […]

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In which order would Bucs like draftees?

April 18, 2018 general

Wednesday, 3 a.m. Imagine they had the first pick. No Cleveland, No Giants, no nobody. Just the Bucs and a want list. Who would they take then? This is important, because for the thousands of mock drafters out there, no one has any idea. Have you seen the mocks? Unless you count Sam Darnold, the […]

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Winston thinks ‘It’s about time’ for the Bucs

April 17, 2018 general

Tuesday, 2 a.m. There are different Jameis Winstons in the NFL There is the turnover kid. There is the quarterback who chews up yardage. There is the goofy leader. There is the quarterback who has thrilled his fans with his comebacks. There is the quarterback who has not done it enough. All versions of Winston […]

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