defense

Bucs’ defense needs to play well in stretch drive

December 9, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. Half of the time, they’re pretty good. Half of the time, they’re not. Half of the time, they rush the passer. Half of the time, they don’t. Half of the time, they tackle and they cover and they fight. The other half, they give migraines and make you pull your hair and […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, Saints, splits

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It’s been a long time since Bucs’ D shined

November 17, 2015 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. Monte Kiffin was still making defensive alignments out of salt shakers. Jon Gruden was headed toward his final playoff game. Ronde Barber still knew his way to the end zone. If you’re looking for a better defensive effort that Sunday’s, well, that’s where you turn. Of course, great defense wasn’t such a […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Dallas, defense, excellence

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Do you buy into Bucs as a solid defense?

October 21, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. The truth of it is, Mark Twain didn’t come up with that line about lies. At least, not on is own. “There are three kinds of lies,” the quote goes. “Lies, damn lies and statistics.” All of which brings us to the defense of the Tampa Bay Bucs. And whether you believe […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, Sacks, Yards per game

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Bucs’ defense was a huge disappointment

September 28, 2015 general

Monday, 6 a.m. Kicker? Right about now, you’re ready to kick him to the curb. Receivers? Right about how, you’re ready to drop one or two the way they dropped the football. Coach? Right about now, you’d be in favor of it. At 3-16, Lovie Smith can start anytime. You can gather the usual suspects, […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, kicker, Winston

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Winston regains his swagger in a week 2 victory

September 20, 2015 general

He belongs. Finally. Fully. Gather the quarterbacks of the NFL into a group, and yes, he is one of them now. Jameis Winston joined the club Sunday afternoon when he finally played in a game where he made a difference. He had had a good day. He won a game. He went on the road […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, Saints, Winston

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What Lovie said, what Lovie should have said

September 15, 2015 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. He can’t say it, okay? He just can’t. Right about now, Lovie Smith may want to open a vein. He may want to throw himself upon the mercy of the court. He may want to quote to John McKay and suggest that execution of his offense – not to mention his defense, […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, Lovie, Titans, Winston

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Bucs’ defense was disappointing vs. Titans

September 13, 2015 general

Sunday, 10:30 p.m. The scope of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive disaster Sunday afternoon was captured in glimpses near their sideline after a merciful end to their paddling at Raymond James Stadium had been reached. Warren Sapp, a Hall of Famer who made his name serving as a wrecking ball of a defensive tackle, spoke […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, McCoy, Smith

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Where, exactly, will Bucs’ defense be better?

September 2, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. Try not to think about the new quarterback for a minute. Try not to think about the offensive coordinator. Or the refocused running back. Or the rebuilt offensive line. Try not to think of the mismatches the wide receivers might create. Think, instead, of defense. Think of pass-rushers and open-field tacklers and […]

Tagged as: Alexander, Bucs, defense, McCoy

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Defense would be the key to another Bucs’ rise

August 28, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. Back then, we were hoping for an offense, too. Back then, it was a defense that grew great while we were barely watching. It happens this way. Watching the National Football League is to be mesmerized by the quarterbacks, and by the great running backs, and by the elusive wide receivers. Watching […]

Tagged as: Bucs, David, defense, McCoy, Smith

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Will the Bucs improve beyond two wins in 2015?

June 18, 2015 general

Thursday, 11:22 a.m. There are new faces on the stadium. There is new hope in the huddle. There is a new effort to avoid mediocrity. There is new energy. There is a new direction. There is fresh hope. There is a new quarterback. A new offensive coordinator. A new look to the defense. And still, […]

Tagged as: Bucs, defense, McCoy, Minicamp, Two Wins, Winston

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