Flag On The Post: Super Bowl Victory Edition
The Fournette redemption song was just getting warmed up.
Something to keep an eye on…..
Interesting indeed.
That now sits at 8-3.
The “rigged” and referee conspiracy claims were in full effect by the end of the 2nd quarter.
Follow progress..not predictions.
It’s funny because it’s true.
Also scary as hell.
Speaking from experience.
Recurring theme: That damn Defense was killer.
Everything about this is PERFECT.
Winfield Jr. wasn’t on some pretty boy pettiness.
He didn’t just throw ‘em up on his way off the field.
Ol’ boy waited patiently until Hill made eye contact and hit him with the deuces.
That’s on the level of a perfectly delivered punchline from a comedian or a glance/look from an experienced stage performer.
It was intentional….not happenstance.
This was meant to be.
It had to happen.
This disrespect was REAL.
Winfield Jr. delivered one of, if not, the coldest revenge moments in NFL history on the biggest stage there could possibly be.
NARRATOR: Help never came.
A dream turned into reality.
It’s been a long time coming.
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaay
All season, that damn defense had been consistently good.
At the end of NFC Championship game, Devin White said they still hadn’t played their best yet.
He wasn’t lying.
Short answer:
Serious business…What Todd Bowles did with that defense is liken to what Monte Kiffin did back in Tampa’s glory days en route to the 1st title.
Even while nearing the point where the Team was securing a playoff spot, I could see both of these guys being considered for replacement if the season didn’t end with a serious Super Bowl run.
Now, they’ll both be etched in BUCS history forever.
Disney ain’t slick.
The colours were faint orange and red.
Could’ve been either team. I know better.
Gronkowski was the acting public relations guy as well as the party-starter at the postgame press conferences.
That boy played on another level.
It’s only fitting he was living on another planet.
The prophecy has been fulfilled.
For The Children.
Well deserved.
In three seasons, this cat has grown into the BUCS best CB and leader in the secondary.
This is the story of the game. And the season.
Don’t let the talking heads fool you.
A straight up magic moment.
Something like this may not be seen again for another 55 years.
Devin White and that damn horse dream.
He wasn’t gonna let go.
On some Wayne Wonder sh*t.
Call The People….
Pay Attention.
Even in a bad loss, great players stand out.
That boy Mahomes is UNREAL.
EXACTLY.
At every level, big time plays were being made on the defensive side of the ball.
Once again, former BUCS franchise player, Gerald McCoy offers congratulations to his friends and former teammates.
Dude was a class act his entire time in Tampa.
And he continues that life wherever he goes.
From the peanut gallery located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Take the time to LISTEN to this dude.
In just his 2nd season, White is the biggest talker in BUCS history.
Dude is openly passionate and damn near brutally honest.
Down the line, that’s gonna confuse some “fans” and maybe even hurt some feelings.
But it’ll be aiight.
This dude is SO DAMN GOOD.
And yet, SO DAMN underappreciated and overlooked.
I’m glad he can say he’s a Champion.
Can’t forget about these ol’ salty dogs….Ha
Yea…They’re gonna have to do some renovating over at One Buc Place.
I wonder what the next one look like….
I’ve no clue why a League rules authority would make this statement.
Incidental contact is still contact AND a foul.
If a QB takes contact to the head, even the slightest touch, it’s a foul.
Why is any different for guys running routes?!
These kinds of tweets/statements only muddy the waters when trying to make the right call or even make a baseline for what would be the right call.
And why do that after the last game of the season??
Another proud parent moment.
Gotta love it.
Yea.
I hope BUCS fans learn to not pay attention to opinion rankings and “grades” ever again.
I cracked the hell up on this one.. Can’t even lie.
Mike Evans’ favourite player became one of his biggest fans. DOPE.
They had to go into MapQuest to track down how far this dude had to run in order to get away from Todd Bowles’ defense!!!
I wonder if he gets reimbursed for mileage.
Remember when Donovan Smith was the “worst LT in the NFL” and he was sure to be the reason Brady wouldn’t make it thru the season??
Pure joy.
All these damn onions in here…
All coordinators look alike.
That’s what they say.
One day, fans will wake up to the reality that the vast majority of these guys are just there for entertainment purposes only.
The cats don’t pay attention to the BUCS or what’s happening.
If it’s not a nationally televised game, they don’t watch closely and they don’t care to.
They’ve gotta pretend they know everything about every other team too.
And it’s not just the big national guys either.
Plenty of locals are thriving on stories/headlines rather than actual insight and journalism.
Watch for the hook.
I’ve been there.
2014…..
0-8 at Raymond James Stadium.
Tee hee.
Don’t worry…I got ‘em.
Pay Attention!!
The QB gets too much blame and too much credit.
Any mention of anyone or anything else being the reason the BUCS were successful this season and it immediately goes to the notion one must “hate” the QB.
So weird.
This may be my favourite of the past week.
It’s crazy what film review can do.
Having no recent film of Heinecke caused some big issues for the Defense.
If you go back and look at Bowles’ history of 2nd chances against offenses while in Tampa, he’s found a way of correcting mistakes and exploiting the opposing team.
A hater??
Targeting.
This has been confirmed.
Serious business.
F*ck that faux-fandom.
It’s happening…..
This is one of the cooler videos of Super Bowl reactions.
Notice how there are so very little crowds in the video.
McClendon is one of a few guys that could possibly go out on a high note.
He could hang it up this offseason having won a Super Bowl.
LEGENDARY.
Just a reminder.
Champs from r/buccaneers
Ha!!!
The pettiness knows no boundaries.
The most despised Divisional rival stay having something to say.
Too bad they’ve gotta wait another 6 months to get the taste of ass-whoopin’ outta their mouths.
This will go down as the most talked about Championship parades of all time.
Someone missed a golden opportunity to shoot an Old Spice Swagger commercial here.
Well deserved.
Brady’s social media manager(s) deserve a raise.
Reminder: It’s bigger than sports.
The celebration everyone’s been waiting for.
Devin White and Dream taking a victory lap.
Flag On The Post: The Road To Super Bowl Edition
Some of the best of BUCS social media leading into Super Bowl Sunday
Let's be clear. We've been waiting on that offensive explosion all year long.
We've seen glimpses TWICE.
One was the 1st half against Green Bay and the other was Week 17 against Atlanta.
The BUCS still haven’t been in a shootout all season.
If it happens in the Super Bowl on Sunday, it would be a welcomed surprise.
Embrace the brand.
You’ve just gotta love a good airport Twitter fight.
It’ll have to settle for the 2nd place behind the the Great Chicken Sandwich War Of 2019 though.
Just insane from r/buccaneers
The stuff you can’t measure can be anything you want to make up and/or believe.
Know ‘bout it.
To some, sports mean more than bragging rights.
The bond over sports is the strongest among many relationships.
It’s one that can serve as the catalyst to reunite old friend and mend broken fences. That’s why they say “Winning cures all”.
Oftentimes, sports can teach someone to keep hope alive.
Here, you can see it keep one’s spirit alive.
I thought these would’ve stopped being funny by now.
I was wrong.
I was dead wrong.
Whoa!(Joey Lawrence voice)
Arians is the loudmouth caricature of a head coach that’s, for some reason, thought of as an offensive genius and QB guru despite it being easily proven otherwise at every turn(Gruden).
Todd Bowles is the quiet, no-nonsense defensive coordinator that’s mostly responsible for the Team’s actual identity and success(Kiffin).
Brady is the game managing QB that’s actually done just enough on the field to not lose games(Johnson).
Deja Vu is real.
Here’s to hoping this glitch in the Matrix continues.
Without fail.
Even on a Super Bowl run.
As if success is transferrable by affiliation somehow.
Watch for the hook. That pigeon-toed strut ain’t foolin’ nobody.
Turf toe or not, Mahomes is flight-risk in the pocket.
This guy gets it.
This is some straight fact checking here.
It’s a damn good sight to see Fournette stepping up and standing up for McCoy.
I’ve not been a fan of McCoy on the field since early in the season.
But, his presence off the field was felt by all the RBs who have gone thru the transition from being a starter, to the backup, and later, to being a reserve.
That’s something I had not taken into account. At least, not to a high degree.
While I still feel like I’d rather see any of the other 3 RBs on the field, McCoy’s influence shouldn’t be dismissed.
And he most certainly shouldn’t be called a “non factor” without specificity or clarity of the role one is speaking of.
Like this wouldn’t be a real post?
C’mon.
It’s Florida.
And I’m all for it.
An oldie..but, a goodie.
Bigger than sports.
It’s a testimony.
Know ‘bout it.
GET LIVE 45! from r/buccaneers
It’s funny because their dilemma is so f*%#in stupid.
NEVER bet your beard.
Pirate law.
Fingers crossed.
There’s still a bridge to cross and a mountain to climb.
Interesting……..
Go BUCS!!!
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: Postgame Edition vs Kansas City Chiefs
Troll or burner account??
And now, it feels like a Buccaneers December.
Every two years around this time, the calls for a coach’s head get louder.
Between Arians and Leftwich, I still look at Arians as the one with the most fault.
It’s his offense.
He has the power to veto offensive play calls.
He should know better than Leftwich.
And If he values giving Leftwich experience more then he does winning football games in this TIGHT window of opportunity a/k/a “Win Now” mode, he needs his @$$ whooped.
Same.
It’s just insane that it’s taken this long.
Since this is the longest period of time the BUCS have gone without a bye week, this may be an epiphany for me and some other fans to realize how the timing of a bye effects the Team.
How bored, blind, or desperate for attention must one be to watch Sunday’s game and this be the big takeaway?!
Check out my podcast this week for a top secret possible hot take on wannabe insiders.
I’ll be recording live at a location that may or may not be the spot where investors are in the beginning stages of thinking about entertaining the idea building a new multiplex in YBOR City OR Downtown Maitland.
I can’t say much here.
But tune in to the pod this week where I’ll probably say much less.
This KILLED me.
And I can’t stand Nick Wright and most things on ESPN.
I lost it when Romo went on about the wrong hot route being run by Evans while Brady still threw the ball in the direction he shouldn’t be going in for some reason.
And fans have parroted Romo’s thoughts to deflect from the Brady’s decision and place the blame completely on Evans. Regardless of Evans possibly running the wrong route, Romo’s focusing on him completely buried his first statement saying it was a bad throw by Brady.
Befuddling.
Ha!
If you’re an 80’s kid or older, you may get it.
I LOATHE the fact that Bowles somehow gets lumped into the absolute underwhelming work of the offensive coaching staff.
Of the 12 games, Bowles’ coaching has been the only constant.
The only thing fans can hand their hats on. It’s been the only thing close to dominant.
Regardless of the terrible decision to play with fire this past Sunday, Bowles can’t be put in the boat as Arians and Leftwich when it comes to the level of incompetency.
It’s not JUST the system.
It’s bad decisions too.
One exacerbates the other.
This hurts.
Did a thing from r/buccaneers
One of the greatest movies of all time.
One of the most infuriating offenses in recent memory.
One of the worst complaints in recent memory.
The only legit complaint about running the ball is the one that says the BUCS aren’t running it nearly enough.
It doesn’t matter if the BUCS have a tendency to run it on 1st down or not.
If done smartly, that’s just something else that should be to their advantage.
Should be running a play action immediately if defenses assume the run is coming on the first down.
Generally, I’m 100% against tagging players or coaches with this kind of foolishness.
It doesn’t matter how big the frustration gets.
There’s no sense in this kind of lashing out.
Now, for those foolish enough to antagonize fans with lecturing on how to accept wins and/or losses, they get exactly what they ask for.
The attention of other idiots.
Enjoy.
He did pull a Fred Sanford/Scrappy Doo on the sideline after the Pierre-Paul penalty.
They didn’t have to air that shot of Davis, dammit!
That Popeye’s employee is an American Hero, by the way.
My guy had a rough evening.
Can’t hide from that.
It doesn’t take away from his status as one of the best in League this year.
I’ll still put money on Davis every Sunday.
Serious business.
Nobody’s safe from comedy though..
While I tend to point to the QB when he takes a deep shot, the empty backfield on 3rd and 2 is football sin that should be punishable by (name something that causes excruciating pain).
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: LA Edition
Some of the best(and WORST) from Buccaneers fans, players, and reporters on social media following the loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Uggghhhhhh…
I laughed.
And then I cried a lil’ bit.
Remember when fellow BUCS fans clamored for more prime time games?
How they thought that it was disrespectful to not be featured??
Now, it’s something fans are hiding from.
Something the coach addressed as an issue.
They’ve got Brady staying up past his bedtime to practice.
Crazy.
I SO wanted to be able to throw this back in his face.
This was right before kickoff too.
He called it.
At least, that’s one positive coming from the prime time games.
It’s always that one missing piece.
Had Marpet been around, the deep throw to Brate that got intercepted wouldn’t have been thrown.
Also, he probably could’ve pressed Cooper Kupp on the line of scrimmage.
This point CANNOT be overstated.
Back in April, Leftwich mentioned something along the lines of “all I gotta do is not get in the way”.
Well, Arians and Leftwich need to get in the way and direct the QB on what to do and keep him situated.
He can’t be allowed to pick his own shots at the detriment to the Team.
It’s not his fault for wanting to.
It’s Arians’ and Leftwich’s fault for allowing him to.
If you didn’t laugh, I’m sorry, Mrs. Brady.
Ummmmm…..
If only there was a plan in place.
Maybe someone that could be in charge of devising such a plan and then maybe even bring in someone else to manage it while he or she oversees it.
There’s gonna be lots of reactions and commentary like this until Brady goes on a long streak without turning the ball over.
And rightfully so.
This was the 2nd game in which the BUCS lost by 1 score and the QB gave the ball away multiple times.
The previous QB made a habit of this kinda play.
Time’s a wasting…..
Hey…It’s real.
Can’t keep turning a blind eye to bad play.
If you’ve been a fan of the BUCS before March of 2020, you should know this.
Well, most should.
There are hanger-ons still lurking.
The defense is definitely good enough to win.
But the sky is falling for those that allowed hype to build a reality for them that has yet to be realized.
Aiiight…this funny. I don’t care who you are.
The weekly focus on whether or not Brady takes the time to go shake the opposing QBs hand is hilariously painful.
The dude just through a game ending INT.
Had the camera caught him shaking hands and smiling with Goff, I would’ve walked Raymond James Stadium and choked the sh*t out of him in the name of Gerald McCoy.
Ehhhh…Looking at the Team’s “ceiling” isn’t the way to go.
At some point, reality has to set in and you have to address what the proverbial “floor” is.
And initially, that was winning the NFC South. Now, it’s hoping for a Wild Card.
Thangs done changed.
It’s pure insanity that this is even a focus.
But the Head Coach bought into the conversation.
So, it’s real. And it’s a real shame.
Also, an indictment on the Head Coach.
Right.
Criticism isn’t condemnation.
Getting comfortable with losses is getting comfortable with losing.
You’ve seen it before.
The infatuation with the QB.
Where nothing is EEEEEEEVER his fault.
It’s everyone and everything but him.
If the QB needs everyone and everything around him, why make a big deal about him being special in any kind of way??
Well, damn!
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: Week 9 VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS POST GAME Edition
It was “Days of Future Past” Night at Raymond James Stadium.
Wise words at halftime by one of the great BUCS fans.
It’s worth a watch.
“This Was Us” re-run Sunday Night on NBC
Doo-Doo Brown!!
No matter how you felt about the Defense, this was the only insurmountable stat line that mattered.
A familiar feeling.
With so much bad, it was hard to even put it into words or even categorize the level of awful we witnessed.
Whew!
It’s inexcusable to leave the game having looked as it wasn’t even possible to run the ball against an average rushing defense that was missing one of its best starters.
Yea. …
I’m thinking about suing Carrie Underwood and NBC myself.
Riiiiiiiiiiiiight.
You knew these cats existed.
Somebody’s gotta get fired when things don’t go the way they thought they’d go.
Anyone paying attention probably recognized Bowles’ approach and game management, as questionable and as painful as it can seem at times, has been the ONLY consistent thing in the BUCS’ 6 wins this season.
There’s not a single entity on the defensive side of the coaching staff that should considered for a firing.
The offense? That’s an entirely different story.
Okay…FULL CLIP.
This one didn’t meet the deadline. But I saw this tomfoolery and it’s just one of the WORST.
Whoever runs the account is a straight up bat sht foolish.
If memory serves me correctly, this account was heavily involved in the propping up and all out propaganda of the former starting QB in Tampa.
Another “say anything” type.
Also in cahoots with that infamous stalker and card collector with multiple screen names and likely multiple personalities. All of ‘em terrible, by the way.
This kinda speculation and f*ckery has been around local Tampa media for a long time. And its kind has done some damage.
This is just the latest of shock jock radio wannabes in word form.
GARBAGE.
Sacrifices must be made.
Do your part.
Antonio Brown out here keeping Brady up at night watching Adult Swim and taking excessive shots of wheatgrass at the house. Gotta send him the latest listings from Apartments.com ASAP.
Ummmmm….Okay.
Okay.
I laughed.
But I wasn’t happy about it afterwards, dammit!
Uggggghhhhhh!!!
Wikipedia strikes again.
Troll level: -3
Aaaaaaand you just knew these trolls have been starving under their bridges waiting to come out for this one too.
It was on the Team to do their part and play spoiler.
It wouldn’t have stopped these insatiable, self-righteous spin doctors from talking crazy any chance they got.
They would still go on to claim being BUCS fans all the while hoping New Orleans goes on to win the division in Week 17 with Drew Brees sustaining an injury that would allow their 3rd String idol to start in a playoff game.
It’s what they do.
It was all good just a week ago.
Too $hort
In a “Win Now” mode, the bar was supposed to be raised.
Season goals can’t change weekly.
Ha!!
Be careful what you meme out there.
Yea…I dunno even know where to start on this one.
These people exist.
………………………………………..
Shannon Sharpe…You hilarious ,cottonmouth sumb*tch!!
…………………………………………..
It hurts to laugh.
But I must.
We Fall Down—Donnie McClurkin
Uhhhhhhh….
But fan is short for… ya know what?
Never mind.
I’m with ya.
GO BUCS, dammit!!!!!
For every 1 doomsday type, there’s 3 or 4 that’ll look to the brighter side of things to keep it all in perspective.
The balance isn’t all that hard either.
If you’re aware of what’s going on and follow progress rather than predictions, it’s easier to handle and learn from disappointing moments.
Just #PayAttention.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: Week Of November 1st
Some of the best(and WORST) of social media from BUCS players, fans and media as they head into Week 9 to face the New Orleans Saints.
There’s a WHOLE lot to love about the Team.
There may not be anything better than the feeling of security for the future though.
And the young Defense provides both upside and a sense of security due the young age and,more importantly, the maturity on that side of the ball.
What a difference a bit of stability and competence can do.
Grown folk thinking.
If you pray, pray to be worthy of what it is you desire.
If you don’t pray, don’t be offended and don’t be offensive.
Leave those that do be.
I watched the game 4 times.
One time was just to see the uniforms in action again.
So DOPE!!
That Tom Brady is a monster.
But, seriously…QBs get too much of the blame and too much of the credit.
This foolishness is routine.
The narrative is set.
There’s no going back.
For the record, Jones has 4 drops charged to him on the season.
He’s got a 71% catch percentage on 31 targets.
“Politics ruin EVERYTHING!”
Whose friend is this?!
The REAL age-less wonder in Tampa.
Well, him and Mons Venus.
The “Say Anything” media types strike.
The internet strikes back.
Missing vs NO:
7 turnovers on OFF including 6 Interceptions
So, New Orleans go from QB1 to QB3??
I’m all for it.
BOLD prediction: 4 INTs including 2 Pick-6s, 3 Sacks and 2 Forced Fumbles.
Mr. Tony Dungy is in large part the reason I still feel players’ character off the field is every bit as important as their playing ability on the field.
I wish more people felt the same and actually put that in practice rather than just talk.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On the post: Week 7 Postgame Edition vs Las Vegas
Some of the best(and Worst) from Buccaneers players, fans and reporters from Week 7’s blowout win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jason Licht has emerged.
2nd week in a row.
Interesting.
History made.
Yep!
And that hit had Carr running back to the sideline looking dazed and confused.
Eyeliner E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E.
They out here talkin’ bad about the Patriots and praising Our BUCS.
It’s a bizarro world.
Actually, it’s like 1999.
Back that thang up.
I’m all for it.
This one NEVER stops talkin’!!
Easily, my favourite person to listen to next to Todd Bowles.
Ask him one question and he answers the subsequent questions without being prompted.
This cat is run-on sentence of unadulterated enjoyment.
That dude.
I had my concerns about the Defense without Vea.
This game was a pretty decent start to bolstering the hit.
Last week, the BUCS took on an extremely overrated Packers team.
The Raiders had out-offense’d the most potent offense in the League in Kansas City.
Yes.
Yes, this Team is good.
One could argue it was a good Team last year. At least, potent.
But now, the defense is consistently good week in and week out.
And the offense MAY be getting on track.
This Team could be scary good.
Seriously.
They built the world’s most expensive futuristic Popsocket.
“Da 5 Bloods” by Spike Lee.
On Netflix.
Know about it.
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I laughed.
That is all.
Mr. Vitale.
One of the most interesting characters I’ve ever met and worked with.
Dude really is a fan.
Right or wrong, he tells it how he feels.
Weekly playoff update from Mr. Auman.
At 5-2, it would take a MAJOR breakdown from the Team to not make the playoffs this year.
Thank goodness there’s nothing bad that can hurt the Team is on the horizon.
I’ve said it before.
I’ll continue to reiterate.
Arians will sell you anything you want to buy.
Back and Forth like a Cameo song featuring Aaliyah on a loop.
They Out Here Sayin’: Week Of August 16th
“I don’t give a $#*% about what happened yesterday or the day before…”
“I DON’T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY OR THE DAY BEFORE.
TODAY IS THE DAY AND THAT’S WHERE YOU HAVE TO PUT YOUR TIME AND ENERGY.”
NBC Sports August 17th
Damn the odds.
Damn the doubts.
Brady is only out to impress himself and prove himself right in his goal to the be the best QB he can be in Tampa.
He’s probably pretty close to saying he’s done with the questions about anything New England related.
Don’t be surprised if “…and f*%k clam chowder” comes out his mouth by next week.
“GROWING UP, PICKS AIN’T NEVER REALLY BEEN MY THING.
I’M TRYNNA MAKE IT MY THING.
LIKE, I’M HITTIN’ THE JUGGS EVERY DAY AFTER PRACTICE…”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers August 19th
Similar to former BUCS LB Kwon Alexander, White is making a commitment to getting more turnovers and he’s hoping for more INTs.
Alexander got to 3 INTs for a season high in Tampa.
White’s making his goal a minimum of 5 INTs…Or 5 Fumbles …Or BOTH.
“JUST LET YOUR PADS DO THE TALKING.
AND WE’LL SEE.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers August 17th
Pierre-Paul has been one of the most straight forward cats ever in his short time in Tampa. He doesn’t get caught up in any hype. He doesn’t feed into it. He doesn’t feed off of it.
The dude is serious business.
“WE AINT THE BUCS.
WE’RE 80 MUTHAF*CKAS LOOKIN’ FOR A JOB.
GET ONE!”
My trust issues with him aside, Arians is one of my favourite voices in the NFL.
He sound like he’s from Louisiana or Mississippi even though he’s from New Jersey.
In three short sentences, he lays out some subtle yet strong motivation here.
Everyone is on the same playing field. No job is guaranteed.
And you’d best play/practice like you can lose your spot or win a spot.
About 40% bullsh*t….But 100% entertaining.
That’s Arians.
“WE’VE GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL BREWING UP HERE.
IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT TYPE OF ROUTES YOU HAVE, YOU’VE GOTTA PUT THE WORK IN EVERY SINGLE DAY.
YOU GOTTA GO OUT TO THE PRACTICE FIELD WITH DETERMINATION....WITH A PURPOSE.”
NFL Network August 20th
Gronkowski is another one that’s about business.
Never mind the hype and the expectations.
If the work isn’t put in, the results will show it.
And as longtime BUCS fan on that didn’t watch every other Rob Gronkowski interview or feature over his career, it’s definitely good to see yet another player with a high success rate keeping a high level of demand from himself and his teammates.
“WHEN YOU PLAY TEAM SPORTS, YOU KNOW, YOU CAN’T BE A REAL PAIN IN THE ASS....
YOU’VE GOT TO BE A GREAT GUY.
YOU’VE GOTTA FIT IN.
YOU’VE GOT TO HAVE GREAT CHARACTER AND GUYS HAVE TO LIKE YOU AND TRUST YOU OR YOU DON’T FIT IN IN TEAM SPORTS....”
Sirius XM NFL Radio August 19
With so many accolades to his name and all the notoriety, Brady seemingly still carries the want to be liked by teammates.
This is in contrast to many others that have reaches his level of success. In the heat of competition and in the process of pushing teammates to get to their level, many high level athletes tend to throw the want to be liked right out of the window. Just take a look at Kobe Bryant or Jordan.
I don’t think Brady’s any different. And that’s fine. In fact, that’s my preference. Bruce Arians also lives by the “Coach ‘em hard, hug ‘em later..” mantra set by Bear Bryant of the University of Alabama.
But this may be my first time hearing a player of Brady’s profile allude to making any effort to or caring to be liked .
Interesting.
“I THINK THE GUY THAT, AS WE LOOKED OVER THE TAPE A LOT LAST YEAR, THAT DID A TREMENDOUS JOB THAT YOU NEVER REALLY MENTION, WAS WILL GHOLSTON.
BECAUSE, YA KNOW, SUH AND VITA. SUH PLAYED THE 3-TECHNIQUE AND VITA PLAYED ON THE NOSE.
BUT, TO THE TIGHT END SIDE, ALL THE DOUBLE TEAMS AND THE POWER SIDE RUNS, THAT WAS WILL GHOLSTON.
AND SO HE DID A TREMENDOUS JOB AND SOMEWHAT GETS OVERSHADOWED...”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers August 21st
William Gholston has been one of the most improved AND one of the most solid players on the roster over the last 7 seasons.
Yet, he’s one of the least celebrated. Gholston has been an anchor in the run defense since his Michigan State days.
It’s good to see Rodgers make a point to acknowledge his importance in last season’s Top Run Defense.