Bucs

Is it time for the Bucs to compete in the NFC South?

January 14, 2015 general

Wednesday, 12:59 p.m. Is it time for the meek to inherit the South? Is it time for worst for first? Is it time to matter again? If you are a fan of the Tampa Bay Bucs, lord, you have waited long enough. It is going on 13 seasons since the team won a playoff game […]

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Koetter believes, but can Bucs believe in points?

January 13, 2015 general

Others have been in his position before. Others have failed. Over the years, other men have been the offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Bucs, and others have looked wistfully at the end zone. Others have been certain they could blaze a trail to the end zone. Others have been sure they could make the […]

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Bucs get a little wiser, a little better with Marinelli

January 12, 2015 general

The Tampa Bay Bucs just got a little smarter. They got a little more efficient. They paid more attention to tiny details. They became more passionate. Reports are that the Tampa Bay Bucs just brought Rod Marinelli home. It is like a No. 1 draft pick on the team’s defense. Content beyond this point is […]

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To all fields: Koettner has small shoes to fill

January 10, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 5:52 a.m. To all fields. The first task that Dirk Koetter will have as offensive coordinator of the Bucs will be challenging. Right off the bat, Koetter has to squeeze into some awful tiny shoes. Hoo, boy. Have the coordinators, and the offenses, been underachievers over the years. To put it bluntly, it has […]

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Bucs have to end their long history of bad QBs

January 8, 2015 Florida State University

Thursday, 6:00 a.m. New England has Brady. Indianapolis had Manning. Buffalo had Kelly. And that’s why it’s so darned important. Everyone had someone. Everyone, pretty much, but the Bucs. Everyone had an arm to love. Everyone had a leader to adore. Everyone had someone to build a team around. Content beyond this point is for […]

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Winston could bring some attention to the Bucs

January 7, 2015 Florida State University

Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. The phone call could happen this way… “Hello. Is Coach Dovie there?” “Excuse me? Who are you calling?” “Coach Dovie. You know, Coach Lovie Dovie. ” “You mean Coach Smith? He’s in a meeting now with third-and-nine. It isn’t going well. He might be there for a while.” “Well, you tell Coach […]

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Lovie Smith needs to make a smart hire at OC

January 6, 2015 general

Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. So who is Mr. Touchdown? Who is Captain Electricity? Who, in all the world, can heal a broken offense? Content beyond this point is for members only.

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A few lessons for the Bucs about the post-season

January 5, 2015 general

Monday 6:19 a.m. Six things the Bucs learned about the playoffs, as they watched them on a similar TV to yours. 1. Man, does it stink not to be a part of them. For the Bucs, this is nothing new. The Bucs never take part in the playoffs. They’ve stopped by only twice in the […]

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To all Fields: Mariota vs. Winston still a question

January 3, 2015 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 12:01 p.m. Marcus Mariota won. Mariota was more elusive. Mariota was more efficient. Mariota was more explosive. Mariota was ore of a boy scout. So if you’re the Tampa Bay Bucs, you have to prefer Mariota, right? Or do you? Content beyond this point is for members only.

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AP All-Pro voting shows the Bucs just don’t matter

January 2, 2015 general

Friday, 12:59 p.m. How much work is ahead for the Tampa Bay Bucs? Oh, just tons of it. That’s all. I am looking at those who garnered votes for the AP All-Pro team. Not the winners. Just Content beyond this point is for members only.

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