Buccaneers Observer

In perhaps the most inconsistent game of the season, we saw the best of the Buccaneers and worst of the Buccaneers all in one game. Throwing two picks and fumbling the ball three times, Jameis Winston also managed to have several efficient, clean drives, driving down the offense the field and scoring in the last two minutes of the first half. Mike Evans totaled nearly 200 yards and two touchdowns....

Ralph’s back and conducting the Buccaneers’ hype train. He’s analyzed and wracked his brain. Find out his thoughts on the current state of the Buccaneers. Plus, do we face the most boring team in the NFL this week? Molly breaks down our upcoming matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

The loss to the Panthers is still squarely on Jameis Winston. Bad decisions, bad passes, and scrambling unnecessarily were exacerbated by a poor showing in pass protection by the running backs. The wide receivers, exclusive of Chris Godwin, dropped too many passes. A lackluster performance by the Bucs offense combined with the game planning by the Panthers defensive coaching can be credited with t...

The Bucs showing in London was a loss heard ’round the world. This one is squarely on Jameis Winston’s shoulders. His inability to stay poised in the pocket was a large contributor in the team’s demise. The receiving corps’ inconsistency and the run game’s lackluster performance didn’t help. What’s this mean for the rest of the season as we head into the b...

Bad referee performance and poor game planning characterize this loss to the New Orleans Saints. The referees missed a total of nine calls or non-calls that cost the Buccaneers. The game plan concocted by the coaching staff fell flat, from the defensive line play, to the lack of blitz, to the offense’s timing, to the receiving corps’ inability to create separation. This week, the secon...

Saints win in a disappointing performance by the Buccaneers. The better team won, plain and simple. Ralph’s conjecture that the game would boil down to the pass rush rang true, as the Buccaneers pass rush was non-existent and the Saints’ was disruptive. Did Jameis get happy feet? We debate. We faced a different type of back in Alvin Kamara, who proved more elusive than backs we’v...

We’re facing off with our second division rival of the season. Can the Buccaneers shell out another convincing road win? With a more conservative Teddy Bridgewater behind the helm, we think it’s possible. Ralph explains why he’s not concerned about the Bucs pass defense. Mike Evans to reunite with this son, Marshon Lattimore. Ralph thinks this game is all about the pass rush on b...

Ralph spent eight glorious hours reliving the Bucs victory against reigning NFC Champions the Los Angeles Rams. While the defensive backs have taken most of the heat for last week’s defensive deficiencies, Ralph thinks the blame lies elsewhere. Ralph analyzes Jameis’s pick six. Rams LT Whitworth gets the better of Barrett. Whitehead continues to feast. Jared Goff has a bad game.

Wear your colors with pride this week, Bucs fans. The Buccaneers travel to LA and win in convincing fashion. Bucs fan had a huge turnout in enemy territory. The team broke the franchise scoring record, putting up 55 points. Shaq Barrett has a record-matching game, joining Kevin Green, Mark Gastineau and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila for the most sacks through four games. Donovan Smith lays a monster hit. R...

The Bucs are heading to LA to face the Rams Sunday. Suh returns to his old team. We get to see Talib against Evans. Will Gurley be able to run against our defense? The big matchups are Andrew Whitworth vs Shaq Barrett, Alex Cappa against Aaron Donald, Evans vs. Talib, and Arians vs. McVay

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....

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 l...

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. Th...

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...

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...

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.

Some good Bucs news with JPP returning to the sideline. One step closer. We talk about ex-Bucs players movement in the league, why Ezekiel is not worth the money, the defensive line issues with the Cowboys, and good football movies.

Ralph’s watched the film. Hear his verdict. We discuss the offensive line performance (was it offensive?), the defense, pleasant preseason surprises and the underwhelming. Plus, Andrew Luck retires, Mike Evans is Molly’s favorite person, and more.

The Bucs will match up against the Browns this week. What we expect to see from the starters. Mike Evans is sidelined with a suspected quad injury. The Browns and the Scottish Hammer. A battle is a’brewing in Cleveland. Find out which position group is duking it out. Bruce Arians has a connection in Cleveland. Bucs sign another former teammate of Vita Vea. The o-line asks for more snaps. Jus...

We review the week 2 victory against the Dolphins. Ralph talks surprises in David Kenney and Mazzi Wilkins. Bucs linebackers shine this week, especially Minter, Bond and Harris. Ralph does a 180 on Ryan Griffin. Andre Ellington drops in favor as Dare practices with the ones. Cole Boozer has a rough game. We learn more about the tight end role in this offense.

The Buccaneers match up against the Miami Dolphins after two days of joint practice. Controversies abound in the Dolphins’ organization. Warren Sapp weighs in on Gerald McCoy’s comments. Plus, Sapp’s high praise for Todd Bowles. Bucs bring in WR Emanuel Hall. Is the injury culture moving out of Tampa?