Each Buccaneers game seems to have the same story. Get down early, come back in the 2nd half, fall short of said comeback. That has happened one too many times this season. The Bucs fell to the New York Giants by a score of 38-35. They are now 3-7 and the season is pretty much …Read More
Well, another week down and another loss on the books. The Bucs allowed the overachieving, injury plagued Washington Redskins to come into Raymond James Stadium and steal one letting yet another “must win” game slip through their fingers. My “Playaz 2 Watch” for that game were tight end Jordan Reed on offense and defensive end Ryan …Read More
As I stood there Sunday afternoon in the south endzone, watching the clock hit all zeros and looking at the jumbo scoreboard in Raymond James Stadium read “Redskins 16 Buccaneers 3”, I couldn’t help but ponder… Why do I do this to myself week in and week out, year after year? Why do I spend …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThis 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 ReportThe 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
Well Bucs fans, last week was heartbreaking. A “must win” division road game in Carolina started out as a rout with a 35-7 halftme lead by the Panthers. As usual Tampa’s defense clamped down and the offense ramped up, which helped them close to within 7 points in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the defense couldn’t …Read More
Photo Credit: Buccaneers.comAfter 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
Photo Credit: BucPower.comSo 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
“So what do you think about your team’s execution?” “I’m in favor of it.” That immortal quote from the Bucs first head coach John McKay lives in infamy in Buccaneers folklore and unfortunately it still has relevance over 40 years later. This “team” is horrible. I mean what else can you say about them? They …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportYou 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
