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Author: J.C. De La Torre

Want to give JC a piece of your mind? E-mail him at JC@whatthebuc.net JC De La Torre is formerly a columnist/blogger for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blog site BucsNation.com where in 2016, he was nominated as best sportswriter in Tampa Bay by Creative Loafing. Previously, he served as a featured columnist for Bleacher Report on Tampa Bay sports, an editor and featured columnist for SB Nation Tampa Bay covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Gators, wrote for NFL.com’s Blog Blitz and contributed to Pewter Report, one of the top magazines on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. JC is also a filmmaker, comic writer and rabid Whovian.
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter Report

DLT’s Doubloons: Rinse. Lather. Repeat.

November 19, 2018 J.C. De La Torre DLT's Doubloons

Bucs fans, if it feels like you’re stuck in some macabre version of Groundhog day, you’re not wrong. It’s not de ja vu. You’ve seen this movie before. Again. Again. And yet again. It’s been the exact same script for every road game since the Bucs improbable Week One win in New Orleans. Fall behind …Read More

Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter Report

Bucs Upcoming Opponent Scouting Report – Week 11 – New York Giants

November 16, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Preview

This week, we all accept that we’re at that point of the season where wins and losses – they don’t matter all that much anymore. Sure, we all want to see the Bucs beat the Giants this week. But in the end, does it really matter? Nope. So now we just watch for the love …Read More

Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter Report

DLT’s Doubloons – Dirk Koetter May Have Fired Himself

November 12, 2018 J.C. De La Torre DLT's Doubloons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost yet another winnable game, tumbling to 3-6 and essentially oblivion in the NFC South. To make the playoffs in the highly competitive NFC, Tampa Bay would likely need to win out. More than likely, the Bucs have a better shot at a top 5 pick and regime change. Pieces of …Read More

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W2WO4 – Week 10 – Tampa Bay vs. Washington – Fitzmagic Returns to Tampa Bay

November 11, 2018 J.C. De La Torre W2WO4

After playing three of their last four games on the road, the Bucs return to the friendly confines of Raymond James Stadium where their hoping to get a little bit more Fitzmagic against Washington. Here are some this to watch out for today. Can the Bucs Defense Take Advantage of a Banged Up Washington O-Line? …Read More

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Bucs Upcoming Opponent Scouting Report – Week 10 – Washington

November 9, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Game Preview

So the Bucs lost their must-win game last week. Does that mean this week is a must-must win? Or has the ship pretty much sailed and at this point we’re awaiting the inevitable disappointing conclusion to this season? Whatever the case may be, it’s football in November and you gotta love it. Maybe they’ll surprise …Read More

Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter Report

DLT’s Doubloons – Another Season Sinking into the Abyss

November 5, 2018 J.C. De La Torre DLT's Doubloons, Review

You know, I briefly thought of just cutting and pasting last week’s Doubloons article and changing a few names here or there. It’s basically the same story. Offense starts slow. Defense gets obliterated in the first half, the Bucs make a hellacious comeback in the third quarter, only to see the defense give up a …Read More

Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter Report

W2WO4 – 2018 Week 9 – Bucs vs Panthers

November 4, 2018 J.C. De La Torre W2WO4

Today the Bucs face a must-win game on the road against a division rival that is one of the hottest teams in the NFL. Other than that, all is hunky dory. Here’s what else there is to watch out for in this week’s game at Carolina. Keep Em Under 30 We talked a little bit …Read More

Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter Report

Bucs Upcoming Opponent Scouting Report – Week 9 – Carolina Panthers

November 2, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Gameday, Preview

The Bucs face a must win game against a red hot division opponent on the road. Do they have a shot? With this offense, of course they do, but it will take more than Fitzmagic to win in Carolina. Tale of the Tape Buccaneers Panthers Total Offense 467.6 (1st) 366.6 (18th) Points Scored 28.7 (7th) …Read More

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Saving Jameis: Can the Bucs Salvage Jameis Winston or Is It Too Late?

October 30, 2018 J.C. De La Torre Opinion

Jameis Winston is at a tipping point in his career. While statistically, his put up some impressive numbers, the wins just haven’t come for him or a franchise desperate for them. The biggest question facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is what to do now? Tampa Bay has benched Winston after some of the worst football …Read More

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DLT’s Doubloons – Bucs At the Crossroads Yet Again

October 29, 2018 J.C. De La Torre DLT's Doubloons, Review

Jameis Winston threw away the Bucs’ opportunity to improve over .500 and left his team looking for answers for today and the future of the franchise. Here we are, yet again, Bucs fans. We’re at the crossroads with another quarterback who just didn’t make the grade. A franchise killing decision that barring a heavy dose …Read More

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