Flag On The Post: Postgame Edition vs New York
“In the past, we would’ve lost this one….”
Funny enough…very much like JW3.
Given FAR too much credit for keeping them in it because it was mostly the defense.
And his multiple turnovers and multiple missed opportunities down field bit them in the ass.
And that “almost pulled it off” 4th quarter “comeback”.
Weren’t those good times??
Yea.
I cracked the hell up on this one.
I still don’t know who it was.
First guess was Devin Smith.
Simple.
The way this cat sprinted across the field to get this break-up was phenomenal.
The recognition.
The speed..
Whew!
Yea…Lots of fans feel like this.
I’m not one.
The bad habits including slow starts and extended stalling have been routine for the Offense and won’t work in tougher competition.
The Defense missed out on opportunities to end the game before that 2-point conversion attempt. Plays they’ve made before.
Nothing to worry about.
But definitely don’t want to count on luck for a win..
The Brady Effect.
Yep.
Fans were complaining about his play all night.
And expected him to get bailed out on this one.
The 4th and 1 mile conversion may have bought him some good will though.
Ha!! Brady Effect.
Ha!
Somebody’s maaaaaaaaaaaaaad.
Uggggh…
These people exist.
And probably old enough to vote.
The truth.
The whole truth.
Nothing but the truth.
Actually, he had the manual.
May have read the steps wrong though.
Step 1: Play frustratingly inconsistent for 3.75 quarters
Step 2: Miss easy throws down field by bailing out of the pocket. (This suckers in the defense)
Step 3: Throw an unlikely TD to make make people believe you’ve turned the corner.
Step 4: Hope the referees bail you out of bad situation.
Step 5: Allow the defense to keep you in the game.
Mr. Auman with the weekly update.
This dude just keeps his name out there.
Week in.
Week out.
Making plays.
Flag On The Post: Week Of October 25th
Some of the best(and WORST) of social media from BUCS players, fans and reporters.
Manning with the inside scoop on the play calling.
Kinda impressive.
Fournette’s been keeping it G since day 1. He hasn’t held back one bit.
While I’ve got strong reservations about seeing McCoy on the field, he’s been helping keep Fournette together off the field.
That’s how it should be amongst teammates on and off the field.
Good to see.
Uh Ohhhhh…..He’s self-aware.
He’s still relatively quiet.
But he’s not pretending he doesn’t know how good he is and how good he could be.
That’s TROUBLE for the League.
THIS is why I was heavily against a “veteran presence” in free agency.
“Veteran Presence” has always translated to a more popular name anyways.
The young cats earned their right to continue learning and prove they can belong.
And they’re doing it.
BIG TIME.
This dude.
Red Alert from r/buccaneers
FINALLY…….The classic red jerseys make their return.
And this NFL Blitz may be coming back too.
It’s like 1997 all over again.
#LifeAfterDeath
Ha!!!!
Ummmmmmm….Yea.
It’s good to see a sense of humor and a knowledge of gaming coming from Tom Brady.
Maybe keep away from the medical statistics though.
Sonic is wise.
Stay in your lane or get these Knuckles.
The dream is alive.
If the BUCS make it to the Super Bowl, regardless of the capacity limit in the stadium, I FULLY expect Tampa to be a hotbed of activity from visitors all over.
But that’s a long ways away. Up next…..New York Giants
They can’t all be winners….
One of the best EVER.
I’ve tried to tell ‘em.
This Defense had been held back all last season and even before that.
This Defense is something else, man.
Lots to be excited about.
Not only with what’s happening, but the future of some of the young cats.
Todd Bowles deserves a helluva whole lot of credit for his contributions.
I’ll be looking into that sooner than later.
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.
Flag ON The Post: Week Of October 18th
Some of the best social media posts from Buccaneers players and fans.
38-10.
It’s crazy how beating Super Bowl favorites can make you a Super Bowl favorite.
Just a few more weeks until Kansas City is on deck.
Gotta keep riding the wave.
Place your bets.
16 of 35 passing.
0 TDs
QB Rating of 35.4
13 QB Hits
4 Sacks
Once again, I think the Defense has fully taken on the no-nonsense attitude of Bowles.
I think he’s the most important cog in the machine.
You’ll see lots of commentary referencing the short Mike Smith era and how it’s reason to be cautious of praising Bowles too highly.
But I’d tell anyone that both Smith’s and Bowles’ praise is deserved.
And both under-appreciated.
Dude straight up abandoned E-V-E-R-Y-thang.
Didn’t even go back to pick up any clothes.
Ha!!
The quiet legend of Lavonte David continues.
Thanks, Scotty Miller!!
Ahhhhh…It’s good to be looking at the division rankings and NOT be hoping for the 3rd spot.
I was at Raymond James Stadium in Section 147 Row desperately searching Google for any public information I could find on the referee that threw that bullsh*t, garbage-@$$ flag that helped send the game into OT.
While that terrible call ,which was SO far away from the play and SO miniscule it shouldn’t have registered, did piss me off, the play I remember the most was a 3rd and 3 on the second possession of OT.
The former starting QB missed an open RB at the 1st down marker.
This was a pass good QBs don’t miss.
That started the super doubt in my mind.
BUCS punt.
Raiders score on the following drive.
Still can’t get over it.
Sunday’s gonna be an interesting contest.
A weird offense versus an ever-changing defense.
#RespectRonaldJones
Serious business…..There’s a lot of explaining that needs to be done with the possible signing of Antonio Brown.
When it comes to signing free agents, there’s precautionary tales and red flags.
And then there’s Antonio Brown.
This dude can TANK the BUCS. On and off the field.
It was already a “Win Now” Super Bowl or bust season.
But adding this guy is the pretty much the end of leniency for me.
Comment below if you feel different.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: Week 6 PostGame Edition
38-10
For 7 years, McCoy was Lavonte David’s biggest cheerleader in Tampa.
He hasn’t relented on calling #54 the best in the game.
I love puns.
Say cheese!!!!
The “big one”?
Maybe.
Maybe not.
But it was fun to watch.
And you’d be a fish-eyed fool if you don’t see how serious this BUCS defense can be.
The BEST 3-Pump Celebration Reaction Can Be Found Here.
Can’t lie.
I cracked up at the TD celebration.
Unexpected.
By the beginning of the 4th quarter, it was Rodgers that was cracked up though.
Can’t lie.
Fully expected.
#PayAttention
In just about every instance of spot duty, Mike Edwards has made plays.
Not long ago, he was the target of fans’ impatience and angst.
Symbolic of his role on the defense, his INT was his making the most of the opportunity that presented itself.
Solid coverage and a deflection by Carlton Davis led to Edwards snatching the ball and running with it.
Poetic.
Ummmmm…..hmmmm.
#RespectRonaldJones
If you’re not on board yet, you’re fooling yourself.
Ronald Jones is an offensive threat that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Well, damn!
“Look at that clean pocket.”
https://www.instagram.com/tombrady/
This look of utter despair is what the Defense could bring to pretty much every QB on the schedule.
There was nothing Rodgers could do.
There was no magic.
He looked like he was just waiting for death at this point.
The cheese-stained white flag was waving here.
Suh pushed Rodgers to the ground and caused him to be partially concussed to a point he kept replaying the Jamel Dean 2nd quarter pick-6.
That’s why he couldn’t see the field correctly from 12:42 of the 2nd quarter until he exited the game with 6mins left.
That’s my big bang theory.
Ha!!
Ummm….it was the Defense.
And they got the WORST of Aaron Rodgers.
16 of 35 pass attempts completed.
2 INTs.
Passer Rating of 35.4
Can’t go wrong with a Chapelle meme.
THE BEST INTERVIEWEE/QUOTE MACHINE AT ONE BUCCANEER PLACE.
BAR NONE.
Serious business.
Tee hee…..
On to Week 7 mission…..
Flag On The Post: Week Of October 4th
From Tom Brady's mistake-ridden memes to Vita Vea's goodbye....Some of the best(and WORST) social media posts from Buccaneers players and fans of the week.
One of the biggest offensive weapons ends up on IR for the 3rd time in 4 seasons.
He will be missed.
Especially with all the other injuries piling up.
6 Super Bowl rings or not, I can’t give him a pass for using “then” instead of “than”.
I know autocorrect is a mutha…..
But, get your s#*% together, Brady!!
It’s looking ugly.
On a short week, the BUCS may be without WR1 and WR2 for Thursday’s matchup in Chicago.
It’s an uphill battle.
But the train keeps rolling on.
Awwwwwwww!!!
Awwwwwwwwww daaaaaaaaamn!!!!!!
They’re OUR guys.
But, if you can’t make light of their situations while hoping for the best for them AND looking for the best from them, it’s gonna be a much harder journey than it needs to be.
Brady was, more likely than anything, playing the game. Trying to work the refs.
Wirfs got beat by one of the League’s Top 2 defensive players.
It was a Christian McCaffrey stiff-arm that ignited Devin White’s ascension.
This could be the instance that makes Wirfs a different kind of focused player going forward.
And well, Smith is the whipping boy of EA Sports video game head coaches and virtual draft experts in BUCS fandom.
It was decided he’ll never be a legit left tackle in the League pre-draft.
Every instance of imperfection over the last 5yrs just validates that according to the angst of that crowd.
That and the notion “he just doesn’t look like he cares”.
(whisper) Ahhhhhh…It’s the elusive level-headed BUCS fan living amongst the wild.
Rare in its existence.
Beautiful.
As his counterparts scavenge the lands looking for bits of familiar instantaneous reaction and negative notions to sustain themselves, he remains calm.
Focused.
For he knows he must navigate his was through this wilderness for a minimum of 16 weeks.
He knows the journey is long. Often tiresome.
Repetitive with its challenges.
The ups and the downs.
He is prepared.
Astounding.
Well, sometimes he does tell the truth pretty straight forward.
Sometimes.
Whether it was the self-inflected penalties or the more-than-curious coaching decisions, there were enough issues on the BUCS side of things to focus on instead of the refereeing throughout the game.
Arguably, that 4th and 1 FG to go up 2 points rather than go for the touchdown gave Chicago as much life as the phantom “roughing the passer” call against Barrett.
I hate the former more because the BUCS had total control of that situation.
Going back to Week 3 of last season, I’ve said this defense is one Vita Vea injury from looking completely different.
While many still relegate his importance to just the run game, his presence on passing downs is even more outstanding.
He’s the only player on the defensive line the was routinely in need of being double-teamed by the opposition.
The LBs and the entire secondary ate off of that ability to get pressure up the middle.
Hopefully, Todd Bowles works some magic to make up for this HUGE loss.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: PostGame Week 4 Edition
Some of the best (and worst) reactions from BUCS players and fans after Week 4's comeback win against the Chargers.
Slow start.
Strong finish.
Not something you want to count on often.
But, good to see that the Team can make it happen.
This may be my favourite sequence of the game.
Helluva game on both sides.
Pretty fair assessment here.
Easily, one of the WORST takes of the day.
The BUCS defense started out slowly for some reason or another. I’m not sure why.
But the offense was far worse by comparison.
I couldn’t have called a 3 TD second half for the offense after seeing the first half and remembering last week’s performance.
But, I had no issues with predicting consecutive stops for the defense.
The defense isn’t “suspect”.
In 1.25 seasons, the defense has an identity.
And it’s the more stable of the two sides of the ball.
Flaws and all.
Straight up.
Not the best day for Devin White on the stat sheet(4 Tackles/1 Solo).
But he and his unit made the difference when the game was getting out of hand.
One big play by Ndamakung Suh turned the game around.
Yep!
Much needed too.
Being able to put a stamp on games is the mark of good defenses.
Not giving up 1st downs due to penalties is next up on the road to becoming a top unit.
Wash.
Rinse.
Repeat.
Bad luck SchlepRick over here f*ckin’ up the church’s money. Sheesh!
The offensive line did a solid job against the the Chargers.
Though, not a full strength, L.A. still had Bosa and Tillery on the defensive line as pass rushing threats.
Wirfs held Bosa at bay all game long and he never let him become a factor.
It’s good to see the unit, as a whole, play as cohesive as it did and not play down to the competition.
Serious business here.
Herbert looked like the kind of talent you could build with and build around.
He didn’t get shook for the majority of the game. A lot of that was likely due to the lack of pressure that was sent by Bowles to start the game.
But, Herbert looked like a threat as both a runner and a passer.
Outside of that INT that sealed the deal which may have been some confusion on the route, he appeared to be a talented game manager and playmaker.
Entering the game, there was a lot of stigma about backup and rookie QBs killing the BUCS throughout history. Herbert definitely had plenty of people holding onto that belief for much of the game.
He was putting the ball on the money and showed off some mean arm strength.
The secondary wasn’t that bad for the most part.
Herbert was actually that good.
Know that.
Yea……This is the kind of rollercoaster I can stomach for a while.
What say you?
FRANCHISE WR.
That’s it.
Yea…You can see these coming.
Every single time.
Thankfully, there’s someone other than me keeping this type of tomfoolery in check.
Still funny.
‘Nuff said.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
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Flag On The Post: Post Game Edition Week2
This is Greg Auman level witty replying here.
There are few people, including the opposing teams, that expect 4-5 plays in which Brady will give the game away.
That’s the improvement.
And it’s not even close to being close.
