Buccaneers Observer

The offseason kicks off with Rakeen Nunez-Roches in hot water as his dog is found abandoned. Buccaneers sign players to futures contracts. The 2019 Buccaneers defense makes history. The Carolina Panthers end their coaching search by bringing on Matt Rhule. The team signed Rhule to a seven year, $60 million deal, which also includes up to $10 million incentives and a $6 million buyout of Rhule&#821...

Jameis Winston’s pick six was without a doubt the death knell in our matchup against Atlanta. However, the Bucs defense failed to stop Atlanta’s offense before it even got to overtime. We dominated the Falcons most of the game, but crucial mistakes cost the Bucs a victory to close out the season. The offseason is now upon us and the drama has started already amongst none other than the...

Boooo. The season is over. Winston ends the season on a pick 6 in overtime, as seems apropos. A lot of changes are coming and a big decision at quarterback looms. Hopefully, the coaching staff and team can stay together for consistency. This is a good team and entertaining to watch. Sad to see the season over but hopeful for what next year brings.

We thought the refs were bad after watching the game against the Houston Texans, and were downright atrocious after a look at the coaches film. Jameis Winston’s ugly side reared its head, but so did the elite gunslinger. The Texans defense proved more formidable than we initially thought. Jason Licht deserves more credit than he gets for his tenure as General Manager. Buccaneers will play At...

The fall to the Texans was a painful loss that will be remembered for the turnovers. but Bucs fan should be hopeful for the future. Bucs defense shows fierceness this game, holding Deshaun Watson and the seventh-overall offense to 184 yards passing and 68 yards rushing. JPP chalks up three sacks. Jameis Winston breaks another record, surpassing Dan Marino for second-most passing yards in the first...

The Buccaneers face a playoff-contending opponent in this Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans. Should the team continue to play as it has in the last several weeks, the Buccaneers could end the game with a victory. Doing so would hurt the Texans playoff prospects, as it fights for contention with Tennessee. The Buccaneers secondary continues to catch eyes. Mike Evans and Jordan Whiteh...

Jameis Winston had another nearly-flawless showing this week against the Detroit Lions, convincing some fans he deserves a longer term contract than the anticipated franchise tag. The secondary performs up to Ralph’s hype and gloating ensues. William Gholston sees his snaps increase with the absence of Beau Allen and has a game ball worthy showing. Shaq Barrett, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin g...

Another victory for the Buccaneers! The offense got off to a hot start after Jameis Winston’s initial interception, and the Buccaneers defense stuffed the Lions for much of the first quarter. Detroit staged a near-comeback in the second half, triggering the PTSD of Bucs fans worldwide. But this is the new Bucs, and we don’t lost those games. A Sean Murphy-Bunting pick six was the final...

The Detroit Lions are in a position the Buccaneers have experienced many times in the past. Hosting Tampa with a current record of 3-9-1, they have nothing to play for but the draft. The injury bug hit the team hard, with a backup quarterback and depleted wide receiver and running back corps. Rumors are Matt Patricia’s hard-nose coaching style is not resonating with the players. How will the...

The culture change has finally turned the tides. The Buccaneers proved with this win that they care about one thing in the last remaining weeks of a championship-less season: victory. The feeling has spread to the fan base and energy surrounding the team is high. Ralph assessed Jameis’ interceptions: they were all clearly on the shoulders of the quarterback. But by playing complimentary foot...

Buccaneers claim victory in a roller coaster ride to which Bucs fans have become accustomed. Jameis Winston started off the game with an interception, followed in the next drive by an Ogunbowale fumble. But that didn’t keep the offense down. Neither did the pick six late in the second quarter. Or the loss of Mike Evans. The boys persevered, putting up 38 points. The defense helped, and altho...

The Buccaneers are on a hot streak as they return home to face off against the Colts. This game is a must-win for both teams to keep playoff dreams alive. The Colts limp into the matchup with injuries to its receiving corps and at the kicking position. We’ll see the Bucs elite defensive line compete against an elite Colts offensive line. Ralph and Molly master segues this episode. Could the...

Jason Pierre-Paul was the standout in this game, making his presence felt all game. The interior defensive line had a relatively quiet showing. The secondary played outstanding for the second week in a row. Rojo missed the blitz that caused Winston to fumble. His benching by Bruce Arians was justified given the poor pass protection we’ve seen all season. OJ Howard and Donovan Smith, along wi...

The Buccaneers play a complete game for the second week in a row, leading to victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jameis Winston keeps his mistakes to a minimum. Devin White has another good game. A quarterback change for the Jaguars momentarily breathed life into the team, but they were ultimately only able to rack up two scores. Vita makes another appearance on offense.

Shut the front door… The secondary made this game. Jamel Dean shows promise, tallying an impressive 13 passes defended in 161 total snaps. The defensive line hits its stride in the second half and showed passion that has been absent in recent weeks. Jameis Winston overcame adversity early in the game to finish with a solid performance overall. Ralph has some praise for the refs this week.

It was a shaky start for the Buccaneers offense when Jameis was picked off during the first drive. Nevertheless, the defense was able to step up a make a stop despite the Falcons’ good field position. Chris Godwin brought the Buccaneers’ offense off the ledge with a 71 yard touchdown. According to Dan Quinn, this play was a pivotal point for the Falcons as a whole. Bucs fans’ wis...

The Falcons’ season has been a tale of two teams: a 1-7 disaster before the bye week, and a division-stomping monster post-bye week. Coaching shake-ups have transformed the team for the better in what normally would be a sign of desperation. LB coach Jeff Ulbrich and DB coach (and former Buccaneers head coach) Raheem Morris share defensive playcalling duties in a bizarre dichotomy after head...

The Buccaneers were simply outcoached in the team’s 34-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Our division rival incorporated different looks on defense, exploiting the offense’s weakness: running back pass protection. Although Devin White recorded his most tackles of the season, that can largely be attributed to the number of times he was targeted. It appears as though he, along with Mike Edwards, we...

In the Bucs loss to the Saints, all hope was dashed for a Buccaneers far-stretched-but-still-mathematically-possible playoff run. Every unit on the team had a bad game: from the quarterback to the offensive line to the running backs to the receivers to defensive line and so on. Lackluster playcalling played a role, as well. The remainder of the season will be geared toward evaluating players to re...

Saints will be missing their starting left guard so Vea should feast. Mike Evans is sure to have a better showing than last time they met in week 5. Molly and Ralph give their predictions.

Vernon Hargreaves’ lackluster performance Sunday appeared to have been the straw that broke the camel’s back for Jason Licht and crew – the team announced his release today. Jameis Winston had one of his best games of the season against the Arizona Cardinals. While the Buccaneers made some crucial mistakes, it seems the Cardinals were more error-prone during this matchup. Is there any...

The Buccaneers earn a victory at home against Bruce Arians’ former team the Arizona Cardinals. Despite Jameis starting the game with a interception following a sack, the Bucs quarterback was able to rebound and played a solid game to lead us to victory. Vita Vea makes an appearance on the other side of the ball. Was Vernon Hargreaves benched? Kyler Murray surprises Molly with his speed and p...

It was a nearly flawless showing for the Buccaneers offense. Unfortunately, our secondary, specifically Jamel Dean, was exposed by an efficient Seahawks offense. The Bucs’ defense overall looked flat. Has all the travel taken its toll? Despite the loss, there are reasons for optimism. We delve into some theories circulating on the cause(s) of the Bucs’ woes.

While a loss, the game against Seattle was a competitive one. Our offense was competent, made few costly mistakes, and were able to put points on the board when we needed it. The Seahawks’ offense was efficient and proficient, picking on rookie Jamel Dean. Dean took Carlton Davis’ spot after an injury during warm-ups sidelined Davis. This loss was disappointing but ultimately came down...

There was a lot to see in the coaches film in the Bucs’ loss to the Titans. Unlike prior weeks, the film showed a different picture than the initial broadcast. Jameis Winston continues to make the same mistakes he’s made his entire career, and it’s costing us games. We will never advocate for a player getting cut, and he remains the best quarterback we’ve ever had, but his...