Flag On The Post: Week Of September 13th
Some the best Tampa Bay Buccaneers related social media posts and memes from players and fans.
So much for the “I’m never watching again” crusade that ALWAYS watches again.
IS TOM BRADY AN ELITE RB?
Team in the huddle:
Tom: "Scooter, make sure you get over and give Smith a break"
Scooter: "Give Smith a rake? Got it!"
Donovan: "No, a break. Hit this guy"
Tom: "Right, hit it guys. Reaaaddddyyyyy break!"
Scooter: "RAKE!"
After one week of regular season play, there’s been a crazy amount of talk surrounding the downfall of the BUCS already.
From naysayers that hung around after their favourite QB was no longer wanted to the say-anything “experts” on television that don’t actually watch the games, it’s been a mess.
Hang on.
It’s gonna be a long ride. Don’t be a jump-ship chump.
Donovan Smith catching all kinds of hell…
Terrible game in Week 1….injury or not.
“That’s funny….I don’t care who you are.”—Larry The Cable Guy
From here on in, I’m calling all Winstoneers “Michael Todds”.
You hoped that there was, maybe, 1 of 1.
But there are hundreds of them, it seems.
These cats just won’t go away.
Valid point. However, nothing from Week 1’s performance looked age-related.
Brady looked like a QB having an off game at times.
But he didn’t look slow. He didn’t look any more unathletic than he ever has.
One win will likely put a pause on the doubt and panic surrounding Brady.
The irony..
DOPE!
He’s been the topic of discussion since March. And it’s not gonna stop.
For better or worse.
But if the in this infographic holds true, would anyone care about him being the narrative in which everything BUCS related is tied to??
After the reaction from Week 1’s loss, it wouldn’t surprise me to see this level of tomf*ckery amongst the BUCS followers.
Keep watching…..
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: Week 1 Postgame Edition
Some have already jumped off the ship. Or rather, some never expected anything to begin with.
Either way, it’s kinda funny.
“The Office” + The BUCS = Perfection…no matter the situation.
The two most talked about individuals after Week 1.
One of them hdd a terrible 1st half.
The other had a bad game by his standards.
The reactions to both are vastly different.
You had to know it was coming.
This bitter subset of BUCS stalkers have been waiting for 6 months for a QB in Tampa to have a bad game.
The fact that a QB had the same kind of bad game as the former starting QB in Tampa was just the thing they needed to feel validated.
All the while, the idol they follow mostly due to his stats, was standing on the sideline playing Flappy Bird on his Microsoft Surface tablet.
……………………..
I was 18.
Spending my first year away from home in college.
In Mendota Heights, MN.
Listening to Juvenile’s “400 Degrees” in 45 degree weather for the first time.
Somebody, somewhere is thinking this for real.
And they’re probably old enough to vote.
Scary as hell…ain’t it?!
You have to laugh. You most certainly can’t get upset about it.
People have wanted to see the downfall of these guys FOREVER.
Every chance they look less than invincible, it’s gonna draw attention.
For better or worse.
Another parallel many will try to make all season long: Arians VS Belichick
Just who really is a “QB Whisperer” ??
Different coaching styles emote different responses.
Let’s see how Brady handles what seems like open and constructive criticism. And how much does Arians, who’s had a tendency to coddle his QBs, pull back from openly critiquing his latest “pupil”.
Genius.
It’s the “same old Bucs” trauma. If you’ve been a BUCS fan for a while, you’ve probably seen this many times.
The same old BUCS find creative ways to lose games.
The same old BUCS throw away opportunities.
The same old BUCS can’t get out of their own way.
We saw all three pop up in Week 1. However, it still feels so completely different.
Like, that was worst-case-scenario -and- it’s- unlikely- we’ll -see- that- often- if -at- all different.
At least, not all in the same game.
Serious business.
Context: The killer of narratives.
There’s usually a bright side if you’re looking for one.
Word.
There’s a long road ahead.
Arians' said “You’re not winning the Super Bowl this week..” and no one has.
Many of the mistakes can be corrected.
Some were just inexcusable.
Address them all and raise the bar going forward.
Hmmmmm……Interesting.
If you see something, say something.
Leave a comment below or notify @OutsideLeverage with the hashtag #FlagOnThePost when you spot a notable BUCS-related social media post.
Flag On The Post: Week Of September 6th
Some the best Tampa Bay Buccaneers related social media posts and memes from players and fans.
I don’t know if there’s any more room on the roster for stars. But damn!!
This is the most video game-like roster I’ve ever seen. For better or worse.
The Bill Belichick/Gisele Bündchen reference is sure to be an ongoing topic all season.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the maturity shown from the young fella here.
No need in thinkin’ there’s not work to be done. Nothing’s a given.
SMB just wants to get better every day until it culminates in winning.
And, seemingly, this is the attitude on the defensive side of the ball. From the Defensive Coordinator to the last guy on the depth chart.
This is why I’m excited about the Team.
via Buccaholics Trent Maxwell Lakin
“BUCS. Beets. Battlestar Gallactica”
It’s so unbelievably bad, it’s great.
It’s never not a good time to laugh at the Falcons.
The possibility of losing Mike Evans for the opener sent some down a dark path….
Thank goodness for level-headed, positive thinking.
Okay….This is dope.
The amount of work it takes to get something this is astounding.
Football is back indeed.
Flag On The Post: Week of August 30th
Some of the BUCS best social media posts of the week.
With all due respect to the potential of this young talent, if Scotty Miller is the leader in either receptions or yards by the end of the season, I think the season would have gone horribly awry.
Hey…BUCS Football is LIFE.
This is a video game level dream of a signing.
Fournette was one of my biggest draft crushes in recent memory.
I’ve not a clue how this may shake out, but Fournette is every bit the potential game breaker he was on Draft Night 2017.
Between him and Ronald Jones, the backfield is downright scary.
And both of those guys are fighting with a chip on their shoulders.
#ChipCarriers
Tom Brady and his dad humor.
Jason Licht has drafted 2 kickers in his 5 years as the GM with full roster control.
Neither has made it to a 2nd season in Tampa.
That’s a 2nd Round pick and a 5th Round pick that has been squandered on special teams.
When it comes to drafting kickers, I’m with Bassinger here.
I think he needs to let it go like Teddy Pendergrass holding a metal ladder in a thunderstorm while listening to the “Frozen “ soundtrack.
Of course.
It was the kicker’s fault the QB threw passes to the opposing teams.
If it wasn’t for Gay, the QB wouldn’t have had to pass the ball so damn much and be responsible.
Damn kicker!
* Rust Cohle voice* Time is a flat circle
Yep…Still a sore spot for many.
Honestly…..At this point, would you be surprised?
Flag On The Post: Week Of August 23rd
Some of the best social media posts of the week.
This is a tough one for some of those out there that got their accounts blocked and their feelings hurt.
Warren Sapp had his say a while back.
If you’ve got an answer or opinion, leave it below in the comment section.
Or check out Rhett Matthew on Twitter and let him know.
Greg Auman, ladies and gentlemen.
If I don’t make it into the stadium this year, seeing people literally jump out of their seats at the sounds of unsuspecting cannon firings will be one of things I’ll miss most.
That and the Grilled Cheeseburger located in Section 116..
Ummmm….They do kinda all look alike.
Vea out there clownin’. This right here shows how tight knit that group is.
Making fun of a man’s bad haircut or beard/mustache grooming is a sensitive subject.
I’ve had to cut all my hair off as well as my facial hair all because of a bad cut.
That $#*% ain’t cool, man.
It seems like every year, the same issues arise around this time. We’re approximately 2 missed extra points in practice from reviving #itsabucslife.
There are worse things that can happen to your team than having an inconsistent kicker.
#itsabucslife
Flag On The Post: Week of August 16th
Some of the best social media posts of the week.
Sorry, @CaptainFear ... https://t.co/HaBCH4FoLm
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 19, 2020
Damn…Damn…..Damn!
Great deep shot dime from Tom Brady to Mike Evans, who can still get downfield.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 18, 2020
This one took a lot of people by surprise and elicited some pretty funny responses.
Many of which were just pure confusion.
I wasn’t the only one unaware people were questioning Evans’ ability to get downfield.
After listening to all of the zoom interviews with Bucs players & coaches over the past 2 days, it’s safe to say that Jenna Laine has questions about Tom Brady!
— The Pewter Pirates (@GoBuccaneersGo) August 20, 2020
Jokes aside, Jenna Laine is damn good at what she does. She didn’t get to where she is by slacking.
It’s hard for people to have a successful career in sports. And yet, she’s doing it.
She’s to be respected.
She knows her sports and she knows her craft.
And dammit, by the end of this week, she’s gotta know e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g about Tom Brady.
Whether you like it or damn not.
“What have you learned from Tom Brady in your brief time working with him and how has it made you a better person?”
“Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s….”
Thank God It’s Fry/Gay: Bucs have their kickers competing today. Matt Gay good from 40, then Elliott Fry as well ... Gay misses from 43, Fry good. ... Gay misses from 48, Fry misses ... Gay misses from 53, Fry good.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 21, 2020
Oh, Mr. Auman. Always good for a pun and turning a phrase.
This does indicate that there’s an actual kicking competition in Tampa this season though.
Something to pay attention to.
If you’ve got siblings, you already know.
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.