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Random Thoughts: Winston’s growth will take time

August 16, 2015 general

Hello. I’m Tiger Woods, and I think it would be a great idea if they would make a golf tournament that lasts more than two rounds. What? They have those? – What? You were expecting microwaved greatness out of Jameis Winston? – Interesting to see the safeties on the Sports Illustrated all-overrated team, wasn’t it? […]

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Ask Gary: Full prices for pretend games?

August 15, 2015 general

Saturday, 6 a.m. (Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, 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, make a comment or be […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Dungy, Hall of Fame, Longoria, Preseason, Two-Points

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Things to look for when not looking at Winston

August 14, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. If a drop of sweat runs down his cheek, you will see it. If he shakes his head at a play call, you will see it. If he freshens his chewing gum between second down and third, you will see it. There is nothing that Jameis Winston can do tonight that will […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Johnson, line, Martin, Smith, Winston

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Winston makes a debut that no one will remember

August 13, 2015 general

No one remembers what Neil Armstrong’s steps looked he walked toward the space capsule. Only the ones on the moon. So keep in mind that, eventually, you will forget Jameis Winston’s debut on Saturday night when teams start keeping score. Whether he is good, or whether he is bad, whether he lines up behind guard […]

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Now that’s he’s rich, David needs to win more

August 10, 2015 NFL

*** Updated *** Monday, 6 a.m. Even as a young man, Derrick Brooks could run. Lavonte David can run, too. Brooks could tackle. David can tackle. Brooks was relentless. David is relentless. Brooks was bright and studied like a madman. David is bright and studies like a madman. But Brooks won. And that is where […]

Tagged as: Bucs, David, McCoy, Smith

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Random Thoughts: Pats more depressing than Bucs?

August 9, 2015 general

Hello, I’m Charles Haley, and I’m offering to help the troubled Aldon Smith. Instead of striking another car, I would teach him to tinkle on it. – USA Today says the Bucs are only the ninth most depressing team in the NFL, behind Philadelphia Washington, Cleveland, Oakland, Buffalo, New England and Cincinnati. Personally, I’d trade […]

Tagged as: Barber, Dungy, Elvis, Golden, Hall of Fame, Lynch, Santana, Taggert

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Ask Gary: Comparing Trout and Harper, Young Stars

August 8, 2015 NFL

Saturday, 6 a.m. (Each week, the readers take over Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, 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, make a comment or be funny. Send the […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Fenway, Harper, Olympics, Red, Trout

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

August 7, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting question will be selected. The Bucs rushed for fewer yards […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Coaches, Manuel, Running game, Suh

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Bucs had good intentions with a bad idea

August 7, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. I’m sure that, at one point, it was a well-meaning idea. Most bad ideas start that way. I really believe that the Tampa Bay Bucs wanted to reach out to their female fans. I really think they wanted to tap in on the growing female fan base (up to 45 percent) and […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Marketing, Red, Women fans

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To rank higher, more Bucs must rank

August 6, 2015 NFL

Thursday, 9:30 a.m. First things first. First, you have to be the toughest kid on your block. Yeah, you eventually want to dominate your conference, and it would be very nice to rule your league. But first, you start with the division. Fare well in those six games, and a team can be on its […]

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