Evans has struggled against New Orleans

January 13, 2021 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. If you were to describe Mike Evans’ career with the Tampa Bay Bucs, it would be easy. “Money in the bank” would do for a start. Over the years, he has become the Bucs’ most dependable player. Seven seasons, seven years with 1,000 or more yards receiving. He’s tough. He’s dangerous. He […]

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Bucs have to worry about Saints defense, too

January 12, 2021 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Their offense is dazzling, a blend of unique talents who always seem to be marching toward the end zone. They have their own old quarterback, the spectacular Drew Brees. They have the dazzling Alvin Kamara, who can carve a defense up in many ways. They have Tyson Hill, the versatile weapon who […]

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Looking back at Bucs’ win over Washington

January 11, 2021 general

Monday, 4 a.m. 5 Thoughts Everyone rememers Joe Namath’s prediction that the Jets would beat the Colts, and over the years, there have been a few other acts of bravado that the fans of a particular team remember. But Chase Young put his cleats in his mouth Saturday night. You wanted Brady? You got him, […]

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Bucs win a playoff game, but without promise

January 10, 2021 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. Before you allow the sneer to take over your face, consider this: The Bucs haven’t won a lot of these. And they haven’t won any of them lately. So go ahead. Make fun of the Bucs’ defense, that allowed a seldom used quarterback named Taylor Heinicke to turn into Drew Brees. They […]

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Bucs still feel their losses in playoffs

January 9, 2021 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. As the guy trying to fly said, it isn’t the fall to earth that gets you. It’s the sudden stop at the end. One good thing about a team that hasn’t been to the playoffs in forever (or since 2007) is this: You forget how lousy it feels to lose in the […]

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Can Redskins score enough to beat Bucs?

January 8, 2021 general

Friday, 4 am. Can the Washington Redskins score 38 points on the Tampa Bay Bucs? It’s a stretch, since Washington has scored more than 37 points in only one game of 16 this season (a 41-16 win over Dallas). Yet, that may be the challenge awaiting the Redskins in their Saturday playoff game against Tampa […]

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Who deserves credit for the Bucs’ season?

January 7, 2021 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. So what do you call a bunch of Bucs’ awards? The Hughies? The Brucies? The Sons of Gruden? That’s the problem with this franchise. If you’re looking for a cute little name — like the ESPYs or the Oscars — you have to reach into the past and, well, most of it […]

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Licht has had a solid year for Tampa Bay

January 6, 2021 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Call it the comeback of the year. Call it a career season. Call it a fresh start. Whatever, call Jason Licht. And tell him “good job.” Of all the rags-to-riches stories in the NFL, you can start with that of the Tampa Bay Bucs’ general manager. The guy who kept drafting failed […]

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Looking back at Bucs’ win over Atlanta

January 5, 2021 general

5 Thoughts The last time the Bucs were in the post-season, Jon Gruden was the coach, Jeff Garcia was the quarterback and Earnest Graham was the go-to back. Looking back, that wasn’t very impressive, was it? 2. This year, if the seeds hold, the Bucs would have to play, in a row, the Redskins, Packers […]

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Bucs’ offense takes over in big victory

January 4, 2021 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Celebrate, if you want. You’ve been waiting long enough. The Tampa Bay Bucs — the woebegone Tampa Bay Bucs, the haven of lost coaches and wayward game plans — are finally in the playoffs again. They picked up their 11th win of the season Sunday, besting the Atlanta Falcons 44-27, to advance […]

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