**** Official Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thread ****

[Cudabrah]

There was a 3rd down blitz in the 2nd half. Brady threw to Evans. The ball was behind Evans because he cut in the opposite direction. Incomplete.

They showed Brady talking to Evans on the sideline after the play. Brady was looking directly at Evans during the conversation, and Evans could not man up and look him in the eye during the conversation. Evans is a great receiver, but also has a knack to cut the wrong way and quit on routes.

[Tyler2106]

There was a 3rd down blitz in the 2nd half. Brady threw to Evans. The ball was behind Evans because he cut in the opposite direction. Incomplete.

They showed Brady talking to Evans on the sideline after the play. Brady was looking directly at Evans during the conversation, and Evans could not man up and look him in the eye during the conversation. Evans is a great receiver, but also has a knack to cut the wrong way and quit on routes.

I think there is still a lot of communication issues that need resolved with Brady and the WRs. It's getting better, but WRs, Evan for example, isn't picking up hot routes and Brady is expecting it.

[danbuc]

Hopefully during this bye week Brady and receivers can work on there communication and routes

[Tyler2106]

Coming off a bye week the Bucs look bad.

Brady and WRs aren't on the same page. Brady missing two easy passes to extend drives.

Defense is getting dominated by the Vikings run.

This is a huge game for that 7th seed and the Bucs look like they haven't gotten better.

[Tyler2106]

Brady finally connecting on a deep pass. Hnnngggg.

[Tyler2106]

Huge win for the Bucs...all but guarantees them a playoff spot with Carolina and Falcons twice before playoffs.

Honestly, wasn't impressed with this win. Offense was a bit stale. Communication still not 100% there with QB and WRs.

Defense gave up 160 yards rushing and that's our defensive strength. Gave up 3/3 on 4th downs before the last one they didn't convert to end the game.

The biggest difference that we won't get away with is Bailey missed 3 FGs and 1 extra point. That's 13 points and each FG miss came in a time that the game was very close and would have made a big difference.

Bucs need to figure their chit out heading into the playoffs or they'll be one and done.

[danbuc]

That was a much needed W..although not a completely satisfying one. Just kinda meh. Still look lost on offense sometimes I don't get some drives when absolutely none of our main weapons are used..I mean nothing against Antony Auclair but why is he seeing any targets from Brady..just dumb and Ke'shawn Vaughn just thrown in there after hardly getting any snaps all year..makes no sense to me..I don't see how any defense can stop a 4 wide WR set with this offense. But ill take the W for sure..Def need to win 2 of next 3 but should def win all 3.

[Tyler2106]

That was a much needed W..although not a completely satisfying one. Just kinda meh. Still look lost on offense sometimes I don't get some drives when absolutely none of our main weapons are used..I mean nothing against Antony Auclair but why is he seeing any targets from Brady..just dumb and Ke'shawn Vaughn just thrown in there after hardly getting any snaps all year..makes no sense to me..I don't see how any defense can stop a 4 wide WR set with this offense. But ill take the W for sure..Def need to win 2 of next 3 but should def win all 3.

Yeah, I don't understand how this offense isn't more in sync. Not sure if playing calling is predictable, Brady not reading defenses properly, WRs not getting open or what. So much, talent without having a high powered offense.

Defense was gashed in the run game and with how our mediocre corner play, I hope they get that under control.

[Tyler2106]

Don't know why it's taken the Bucs offense to finally start moving the ball. Can't get behind like that against a good team. Looks like they'll still get the W...hopefully

[Tyler2106]

Here's to hoping the Saints lose out and the Bucs win out which would give the Bucs the division. Doubt it'll happen, but possible.

With how the Bucs looked in the second half, we have so much potential on offense, we just have to play an entire game at that level which we've not done yet.

[Lunatic]

Here's to hoping the Saints lose out and the Bucs win out which would give the Bucs the division. Doubt it'll happen, but possible.

With how the Bucs looked in the second half, we have so much potential on offense, we just have to play an entire game at that level which we've not done yet.

Here's to hoping you fall down some stairs and break every bone in your hands and feet.

Bro.... are you seriously using "we" when describing a team you've never been a fan of?

[YoungMetro24]

Here's to hoping the Saints lose out and the Bucs win out which would give the Bucs the division. Doubt it'll happen, but possible.

With how the Bucs looked in the second half, we have so much potential on offense, we just have to play an entire game at that level which we've not done yet.

Watch the Vikings beat the Saints and it comes down to week 17.

[Tyler2106]

Here's to hoping you fall down some stairs and break every bone in your hands and feet.

Bro.... are you seriously using "we" when describing a team you've never been a fan of?

Why do you care and what was the purpose of your post?

[YoungMetro24]

Here's to hoping you fall down some stairs and break every bone in your hands and feet.

Bro.... are you seriously using "we" when describing a team you've never been a fan of?

Would you rather have LSU win the last 2 weeks and the Saints lose the last 2 weeks or the reverse?

[Lunatic]

Why do you care and what was the purpose of your post?

It's just sad seeing people do dumb **** and you're pulling for one of my team's rivals.. The purpose was to maybe help you see how ridiculous you sound when you say 'we' for two teams.

Would you rather have LSU win the last 2 weeks and the Saints lose the last 2 weeks or the reverse?

LSU is irrelevant this year so I'd take Saints winning.

[YoungMetro24]

It's just sad seeing people do dumb **** and you're pulling for one of my team's rivals.. The purpose was to maybe help you see how ridiculous you sound when you say 'we' for two teams.

LSU is irrelevant this year so I'd take Saints winning.

Should’ve told Coach O to lay down against Florida. This is karma for Louisiana.

[Tyler2106]

It's just sad seeing people do dumb **** and you're pulling for one of my team's rivals.. The purpose was to maybe help you see how ridiculous you sound when you say 'we' for two teams.

Gotcha, but you must have me confused with someone else because you think I care about what you think. I can address the Bucs team however I want. Just because I haven't been a fan long enough for you doesn't mean you can control how I talk about them.

If you have nothing of value to add to the team thread, please leave.

[Lunatic]

Gotcha, but you must have me confused with someone else because you think I care about what you think. I can address the Bucs team however I want. Just because I haven't been a fan long enough for you doesn't mean you can control how I talk about them.

If you have nothing of value to add to the team thread, please leave.

No, I don't have you confused with anyone else. You just fail to realize how stupid it makes you look when you're simultaneously posting in two threads, talking about 'we.' Turn your Pats card in.

[Vhagar]

No, I don't have you confused with anyone else. You just fail to realize how stupid it makes you look when you're simultaneously posting in two threads, talking about 'we.' Turn your Pats card in.

Hard to argue with this

[Tyler2106]

No, I don't have you confused with anyone else. You just fail to realize how stupid it makes you look when you're simultaneously posting in two threads, talking about 'we.' Turn your Pats card in.

Gosh, I didn't realize there was a limit to the number of teams someone could root for. I'll be sure to take what you've said and do nothing with it because I don't care. Just like you don't care that I think you're being a d*ck head right now.

Do you feel better for saying something? Is your life that pathetic that you feel the need to point things out like this?

Since you have nothing of value to add to this thread, you should just ignore reading it because I'll continue to post in here.

[danbuc]

I was with slick willie with this one..

[Tyler2106]

We finally came out playing well from the start. Scored 7 points in the last 6 games in the first quarter and the score going into half is 34-0.

Brady haters say Brady can't throw the deep ball, but he's 5-6, 2 TDs and a passer rating of 158. Would have been 6-7, 3 TDs if the Godwin TD wasn't called back.

I know Detroit isn't a great team and lost Stafford, but we look in sync on offense like I've not seen before. Perfect timing heading into the playoffs.

[Tyler2106]

Brady has "quietly" put together a solid season.

4th in passing yards
4th in passing TDs
Above career average in completion percentage
4th in passes completed traveling over 20 yards

Not bad for a noodled arm 43 year old QB.

That being said, the Bucs have yet to put together 60 min of good football. Detroit was the closest thing to that, but it was Detroit...Outside of making the Packers look like a JV high school football team, they've lost to all the teams that will make it to the playoffs and only beaten bad teams.

Week 1 against the Saints I didn't expect to win. Bucs were a new team and the Saints largely kept most of their team intact coming into this season. Their 2nd outing was a fluke game. No reason why the Bucs should have lost 38-3. Other than those two games, we played poorly against the Bears and lost by 1 point, lost to the Rams by 3 points and lost to KC by 3 points.

So we've hung close with the good teams, while not playing well, and I think we are a much better team now. The offense looked the most in sync I've seen them all year. WRs and QB were on the same page and we were able to get ahead right out of the gates. Have the garbage Falcons before the playoffs.

If we can secure the #5 seed we would play the NFC East winner which would basically be a first round bye. However, looking at the playoff picture, if the Rams win out, they'll move to the #3 seed and push Seattle to the same record as us and I'm not sure if we'd stay at #5 or move to the 6th seed. Basically, gotta hope that the Rams lose tonight against the Seahawks and #5 is secure.

[Belome]

If we can secure the #5 seed we would play the NFC East winner which would basically be a first round bye

If Alex Smith is healthy,

You should pray to the gods the Buccaneers don’t share this mind set.


Upset city incoming if they do.

Edit: anyone see Steve Smith? He might hate Brady more than Beer n brats does

[GarthVader]

Brady has "quietly" put together a solid season.

4th in passing yards
4th in passing TDs
Above career average in completion percentage
4th in passes completed traveling over 20 yards

Not bad for a noodled arm 43 year old QB.

Not bad for a noodled arm, washed up, average, dink and dunk, 43 year old system QB

[rippedandforty]

2020 - Patriots jumping on the Bucs bandwagon



Huge day for Mike Evans today

[Tyler2106]

2020 - Patriots jumping on the Bucs bandwagon



Huge day for Mike Evans today

People say Evans is having an off season, but I think he's played very well and coming on strong at the end of the season here. The Bucs as a whole are playing well...then again the quality of teams they've played late aren't great, but I think they're getting in sync at the right time of year.

[Tyler2106]

Gross. 3rd and 17 and give up a TD pass. Atlanta not going away without a fight.

[rippedandforty]

Seems like good news on Mike Evans' injury.

[Tyler2106]

Seems like good news on Mike Evans' injury.

It does, but even if not serious, there is a good chance he misses the wild card game.

The WRs are really playing well. AB is getting back to his old self and really stepped up today after Evans went out.

People are talking about the Bucs having a first round bye because we'd be playing the Redskins, but Redskins would be a tough match up. Hopefully Brady gets the team ready and they don't take think they'll just roll over.