Buccaneers Observer

For the third week in a row, what you saw was what you got. Ralph discusses what he saw in his analysis of the heartbreaking Giants game. Shaq Barrett makes a name for himself in the league. The offensive line continues to excel. Jameis is calm and poised as he clicks with the receivers. OJ Howard shows up Week 3. The interior defensive line continue to push the pocket. The pass rush is excellent. The game boiled down to one thing: a missed kick. We discuss reactions to the loss, and what the media is covering.

We’re as delusional as ever after the Bucs’ devastating loss to the Giants. We lost the game, but there’s reason for optimism. Shaq Barrett is on pace to shatter records. Jameis Winston plays a solid game. The pressure is now on Matt Gay. What do the fans have to do with it?

We discuss our initial thoughts on the Carolina game and how the coaches film stacked up. Shaq Barrett was the star of the show, but another defender quietly made the game. The offensive line’s performance may be the highlight of the offense. ProFootball Focus ranks Bucs defenders. We discuss their head-scratching list. The injury report is out. Find out who will likely be sitting on Sunday.

The Buccaneers are set to host the New York Giants Week 3, days after long-time quarterback Eli Manning was benched in favor of rookie Daniel Jones. While the receiving corps is a weak point, the threat of Saquon Barkley makes their run game dangerous. The Buccaneers offense matches up against a secondary that gave up 494 yards and 35 points to the Dallas Cowboys. Can the Buccaneers add to their lead of our division opponents, particularly with two division quarterbacks lost to injury? Ronde Barber will be inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor during this game. Caleb Benenoch gets a new home. Is it with a contender? Buccaneers continue the celebration of the league’s 100th year with another concert.

Bucs get a road win against division opponent Carolina Panthers, breaking Jameis’ 12-game lose streak on the road. The defense looks stellar. We discuss rising stars Shaq Barrett, Jordan Whitehead, Vita Vea and Kevin Minter. The offense is yet to fire on all cylinders, but Jameis played a smart game, turning the ball over zero times, making good decisions, and taking sacks when necessary. The offensive line plays nasty. Plus, He Who Shall Not Be Named gets angry for the first time in his career.

Ralph’s watched the film, now find out the verdict. Was Jameis as bad as he looked? We’ll explore public comments on Jameis’ gametime foibles. What were the bright spots of the game? Bucs make roster moves as they waive Caleb Benenoch, put Justin Evans on IR, and add T Josh Wells, S Andrew Adams aka Triple A. He Who Shall Not Be Named is in the media this week (SHOCKER!) and has the Bucs name in his mouth. The game injury report is out – see how the Bucs are shaping up. We delve into BA’s record against the Panthers.

Bucs start Week 1 0-1 against a beatable San Francisco 49ers team. What went wrong? We discuss Jameis’ struggles, garbage refs, and more. Are we in for another year of hurt? We don’t think so! Plus, the Buccaneers defensive performance remains a bright spot.

We’ll delve more deeply into our upcoming matchup against the 49ers. Bucs elect captains. The weekly injury reports have been released. Who’s practicing, who isn’t, and players we’ll see Week 1. Antonio Brown drama continues. Plus, our wedding, the honeymoon, and our approach to fandom.

The 49ers come to town in Week 1’s matchup. The Buccaneers have the edge defensively. The Garappolo-run offense, however, may give us some trouble if they’re on early. The team lacks elite receiving talent, like a Mike Evans. Jameis Winston and the Bucs’ receiving corps should have a field day against the 49ers weak secondary. The 49ers defensive line could cause trouble for the Bucs offensive line. Kwon Alexander returns to Tampa.

We discuss the Bucs win over the Dallas Cowboys: who shined, who fizzled out, and the terrible announcers. The Bucs cut the roster this weekend as teams around the league get down to 53. Listen for the surprising (and not so surprising) cuts. The practice squad roster fills up, and the Bucs make a trade for offensive line depth.