Photo Credit: AZCentralMaybe they finally did it. Since firing Jon Gruden in 2009, the Glazer boys have been looking for a coach who can get this team consistently to the playoffs and set the franchise up for contention for championships for years going forward. They thought they had the next Mike Tomlin in Raheem Morris. They thought …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe Bucs have parted ways with their embattled head coach, Dirk Koetter, in a move everyone in the NFL world expected. It remains to be seen what happens with GM Jason Licht, but according to the Bucs official statement, it appears he will be retained. The Bucs official statement is as follows, “Statement from Buccaneers …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportNormally in this article, I break down this week’s matchup, identify the opponent’s weaknesses and where the Bucs can take advantage of them. I give you the tale of the tape, showing where the two teams match up statistically. Let’s be real here. The winner of this game is the loser. Neither the Bucs or …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportFor those of the Christian faith, Christmas Eve and Christmas day are a time for renewed faith. We celebrate the birth of our Saviour, and using the pagan holiday traditions of Saturnalia, we give gifts to one another as part of the celebration. Buccaneers fans were hoping their team would give them a nice Christmas …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportAs the sun sets on another losing season, the Buccaneers take another shot at a playoff contender. The Cowboys are desperate for wins and with the Bucs having nothing to play for, the pressure is on in Big D to get the Dub. Tale of the Tape Ranking Buccaneers Cowboys Total Offense 416.6 (3rd) 346.4 …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThis team drives you crazy doesn’t it? For about 40 minutes of football time, the Buccaneers dominated one of the best teams in the NFL, the New Orleans Saints. Then, the Bucs started Bucing. That’s how it is with this football team, isn’t it? Especially this year, where they get you believing, then rip your …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportIt’s been a long, wild road since opening weekend. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it’s been promise unfulfilled, while for the New Orleans Saints, they again are positioned to compete for an NFL championship. Can the Bucs keep New Orleans waiting another week to claim the NFC South Crown? Tale of the Tape Ranking Buccaneers …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comYou’re sitting at 3-7. Your coach is likely going to be fired. Some of your veterans have begun making “business decisions”. It would have been easy for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to do what so many teams have done before and basically mail-in the end of another lost season in the tropics. Instead of coasting …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comAs we celebrated the historic 100th tailgate of WhatTheBuc, the Buccaneers put together their best performance of the football season, pounding the lowly San Francisco 49ers 27 to 9. It was a complete football game, as all three phases came together for an excellent effort by the boys in Pewter. Pieces of Eight 1) There …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comWelp, if you haven’t had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers, we have two turkeys coming into Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Tale of the Tape Ranking Buccaneers 49ers Total Offense 458.5 (1st) 356.5 (16th) Points Scored 26.7 (8th) 23.0 (18th) Passing Off 361.0 (1st) 222.9 (23rd) Rushing Off 97.5 (27th) 133.6 (4th) Total Defense 395.9 …Read More
