Buccaneers Observer

The Buccaneers pulled off another impressive victory this week, putting us on a clear path to the playoffs. Ronald Jones' 98-yard TD run in the third quarter was a franchise record. The play set the tone for the rest of the game, starting the team's turnaround after finishing the half tied 17-17. The defense started slow but playmakers like JPP helped hold the Panthers to 23 points. Looking forwar...

There are some games where everything just goes wrong. The Bucs Week 9 game against the Saints was one of those games. It seemed as though everyone on the team was just off. The game film was interesting to say the least. In our Week 10 game against the Panthers, we definitely need to clean it up in order to be successful. It could be a make-or-break game this season. We're optimistic in any case,...

The Saints game was not what we expected. The schellacking on national television added extra misery to a humiliating defeat. The Saints outdid us on time of possession by a whopping 10 minutes, and put up 31 of their 38 points prior to halftime. While this was not what we anticipated, there are reasons to believe this isn't the end of our season.

The Giants all-22 was - unremarkable. The Buccaneers were undoubtedly the better team, but seemed like they held back against the Giants. The offensive line played well, and aside from some inaccuracy, Tom Brady played outstanding. But maybe they were holding back in order to save their energy for the Week 9 matchup against the Saints. The game has huge playoff implications as victory would put us...

Our main takeaways from the game: The defensive line is really feeling Vita Vea's absence. Tom Brady looked inaccurate, but otherwise played a solid game. The refs gave us at least three calls that should not have gone our way. The calls sustained drives that otherwise would have stalled, and the non-call that ended the game. Shaq Barrett forces two inceptions and the secondary feasted. We underes...

Ralph's Things I Found Interesting is up for Week 7. We discuss our prospects for the Giants game.

We're in shock and awe after this week's 25-point win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Devin White quiet had a phenomenal game, racking up three sacks on Derek Carr (the only sacks we got all game). The Buccaneers offense was methodical and effective. Leonard Fournette returned this week and made his presence felt. Scotty Miller caught an absolute bomb for a touchdown. If anyone had any doubt, it's gon...

Ralph dives into the all-22 film of the Week 6 win over the Green Bay Packers. The windy conditions in the stadium may have impacted Aaron Rodgers' performance, causing balls to go errant. Jason Pierre-Paul was the unsung hero of the game. Overall, the Bucs brought their A-game, whereas the Packers only brought their C-game. The Raiders in Week 7 may prove to be a challenge. Their run game has pro...

Please excuse our mess, first of all, but we couldn't end today without a victory podcast! It was an absolute trouncing of the Green Bay Packers. The defense won us this game. The tide shifted with Jamel Dean's pick six, with Suh's trash talk, Devin White's dominance, another interception by Mike Edwards and five sacks. The Packers have given up only three all season. Aaron Rodgers has only thrown...

Ralph broke down the Bears game and found the game's officiating had an impact on the game. The Buccaneers only made it worse for themselves by making mistakes. Nevertheless, there are bright spots in general. The offensive line is playing mean, which is helping Ronald Jones succeed. Our defense needs to give Aaron Rodgers some trouble if we are to remain competitive in this week's matchup.

There were some ugly takeaways from Thursday night's loss to the Bears (the refs, mostly), but we saw some bright spots. Ronald Jones had his second game with over 100 yards rushing, more than making up for a banged up running back room. WR Tyler Johnson showed promise with his finesse style, topping the charts in receiving yards for the Bucs. K Ryan Succop hit all of his attempts Thursday. While...

The game film has been analyzed. Ralph discusses the highs and lows of the Bucs victory against Los Angeles. Tristan Wirfs manhandled DE Joey Bosa the entire game, making him and the guys around him standouts. The team's comeback win could indicate a turnaround in the culture of the Buccaneers. Nick Foles will be leading the Bears in our Week 5 Thursday night game. Bruce Arians will match up again...

The week 3 victory against the Denver Broncos was rife with material for Ralph's analysis. Donovan Smith played exceptionally well this week. Shaq Barrett continues to drop back in coverage. Antoine Winfield proves himself a steel in the second round. The refs didn't screw up... so there's that. In general, we played a bad team that we should have beaten. The Chargers will be more of a challenge....

The Buccaneers managed to trounce the Denver Broncos in our Week 3 rout. The defense had a good showing, with outstanding performances by Shaq Barrett and Vita Vea. Antoine Winfield continues to impress in his third NFL game. Mike Edwards secured the game winning interception. Bucs tight ends get involved in the game this week. Chris Godwin and Sean Murphy-Bunting left the game early Sunday, and b...

Ralph analyzed the Week 2 victory against the Carolina Panthers. The defense plays as a cohesive unit that communicates well. The offense has not quite gelled but once it does, it will be dangerous. The injury bug infected the Denver Broncos. With numerous players already on IR, the team will be limping into Week 3 with backup quarterback Jeff Driskel. The team does, however, have home field advan...

The Buccaneers earn their first win against division foe Carolina Panthers. There was some low points, but they were overshadowed by the good. Leonard Fournette could see his role expand based on today's performance.  S Antoine Winfield has impressed in his first two games. The team entered the day with no takeaways, but clocked four today. Christian McCaffrey leaves the game early with an an...

Ralph reviewed the film and it was... interesting. The refs completely ignored holding calls, which the Saints committed on a whopping 19 occasions. Donovan Smith reverted back to old habits, which is not to say he played terribly, but there was some sloppiness he'll need to clean up before tomorrow's matchup. There was an unfortunate series of events where luck did not go the Bucs' way. Tom Brady...

This was an ugly start to the season. Between penalties, bad decision-making, and plain ugly football, the Bucs season opener was underwhelming and downright disappointing. Always the optimists, however, we are thankful it's just the first game of the season. There are still 15 more games to go. The team needs time to gel on offense and blow the dust off on defense. Ralph looks forward to reviewin...

The season is upon us. The Buccaneers final injury report is out for the week and Mike Evans' status is doubtful. How will his potential absence impact this game? The Saints have had minimal turnover from last year, so consistency will give them an edge. The Buccaneers may see some growing pains as the offense gels. However, the defense experienced that last year and we expect a cohesive unit this...

The Buccaneers made cuts to get the roster down to 53 men and filled up the practice squad. There was a surprising addition to the practice squad which could have implications for the future of the franchise. Mike Evans restructures his contract. Ralph's watched the film on Leonard Fournette and what he found was surprising. The Saints attempted to land Jadeveon Clowney with some sneaky tricks, wh...

The Buccaneers bring on free agent running back Leonard Fournette. The Jacksonville Jaguars waived him earlier in the week. We'll delve into the locker room issues, where he stands on the team and what role he could play. The Buccaneers sent a letter to ticket holders that no fans will be in attendance for the first two home games. Fans could see a return in October when the team faces the Packers...

The first team offense took on the second team defense and vice versa at RayJay last week. The Bucs piped in the crowd noise and it gave us a glimpse about how the regular season will look with the add-in. The kicking competition gets interesting this week, as, despite Elliot Fry giving Matt Gay a run for his money some days, the Bucs gave him the ax and brought in veteran Ryan Succop. Molly's con...

The Buccaneers lost two players to season-ending injuries during training camp this week as the team began contact this week. Tempers flair as the offense and defense face off. The team has announced it will hold two scrimmages at Raymond James prior to the start of the season, but have not stated whether they will be televised or what they will entail. Mike Evans says Tom Brady is emerging as one...

Football is here (although Ralph and Molly wouldn't know it). Demar Dotson signs with the Denver Broncos. Buccaneers made a surprise cut to the secondary. The Saints make an announcement about Week 1 against the Buccaneers. An offensive lineman opts out. BA holds a press conference. Find out what he reveals about the right tackle position, injuries, and which receiver is a "feisty blocker." Ralph...

The Buccaneers have added veteran talent to its running back corps in the surprise signing of Lesean McCoy. The veteran signed a one-year contract with a minimal cap hit. Players have begun reporting to training camp, where they will be tested daily for the first four days. Players will also where contact tracing apparatus. Cameron Brate put out a PSA to encourage plasma donations from recovered C...