As usual, Bucs fans entered into this 2016-17 season with eagerness, excitement and hope. Eagerness to see how this “more aggressive defense” would look under Coach Smith. Excitement to see the already successful offense in it’s second year under Coach Koetter. And hope that this team would FINALLY turn the corner towards becoming a consistent …Read More
How valuable is Jameis Winston to the Buccaneers? Most Bucs fans understand that he is incredibly valuable, but few realize just how valuable Jameis is. When you think about young quarterbacks that start in the NFL the first two that come to mind might be Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott. They are rookies right out …Read More
Photo Credit: Nancy PerkinsWhen Bucs general manager Jason Licht decided to trade their 3rd round pick and a 4th round pick that they had obtained from the Chicago Bears to jump back into the 2nd round, it was for a kicker. Yes, a kicker. Two early/mid round draft picks for one kicker. All be it the most accurate …Read More
Ok, so I swore that I was going to put that horrific Cardinals game behind me and move on to the L.A. Rams…but after seeing so many negative posts and comments on social media, I felt compelled to say something. Yes, it was ugly. Yes, Jameis Winston had one of his worst, if not his worst …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportThe dreaded “sophomore slump.” Actually, there is no statistical evidence to back up the claims that NFL quarterbacks regress from their rookie year to their second year. Of course, there are some examples here and there throughout history. In 2011, Cam Newton threw for 4,051 yards and 21 touchdowns as a rookie then slightly underperformed …Read More
Photo Credit: Cliff Welch / Pewter ReportWhen free agency opened up this offseason, much was made of the Buccaneers’ first two moves. There was J.R. Sweezy, the big Guard meant to replace Logan Mankins. He brought some hype, having gone to two Super Bowls with the Seahawks, and winning one. Then, there was Brent Grimes. A four-time Pro Bowl Cornerback whose …Read More
Sportless Depression Got You Down?…….. Here’s a Way Too Early Depth Chart to Hold You Over! Editor’s Note: Patches here, and we’re gearing up here at WTB? to barrel through the offseason with a full head of steam! Upgrades are the theme right now, and there’s nothing wrong with new things. We tend to break …Read More
The gut reaction coming off of a tough road loss might tend to lean in the direction of “oh good, the Jaguars.” While the Jags tend to be somewhat lackluster even with Blake Bortles still trying to turn the team around, they are consistently a quiet sleeper. Their losses have been at the hand of …Read More
There’s plenty of frustration in Tampa coming off of a close, and somewhat deflating, loss to the Houston Texans last week. The Buccaneers had plenty of opportunities to win the game, but it just didn’t come together. On the contrary, the Carolina Panthers have had every game this year come together. Though only one, a …Read More
Tomorrow morning, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their road tour in Houston to take on the 0-2 Texans in NRG Stadium. This edition of Behind Enemy Lines has a special place for me because Houston (and its suburbs) are my home. You can bet your ass I’ll be in NRG reppin’ the pewter and red with …Read More
