Time to Talk it up

14 games this week to be played.

Chicago vs. Detroit

This is kind of a tough one to call. Chicago should walk away with this one but Detroit is coming off a win that was important to them. A weight has been lifted off them 0-16 is a tough spot to be playing from My pick still go’s to Chicago.

Cincinnati at Cleveland

Could this be Cleveland’s first win I don’t think so Cincinnati will win it Cleveland is worse then the Bucs is.

Indianapolis vs Seattle

All I can say is I will go with Indy on this game

NYG vs Kansas City

Sure the Giants beat the Bucs and Dallas but in both games they did not play like the team they can be if they keep this up some team will out score them. But I dont think it will be Kansas City NYG Wins

New England vs Baltimore

This will be a good game because of the lack of play by Brady lately Im going to go with the upset Baltimore to win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington

Could it be the great curse has been lifted. Will Josh Johnson Be the Man and get the win? I think he does the change will Spark the team when they see him moving in the Pocket and THEY HAVE A CHANCE without Lefty.

Tennessee at Jacksonville

I have to take Tennessee to win just on Jacksonville’s play lately.

Houston vs Oakland

Got a quarter  I say Houston and I don’t know why   lol

Buffalo at Miami

This game will depend on which Buffalo team shows up for the game. If they play it safe instead of playing to win. Miami could win this but I say it will be Buffalo

NY JETS vs the New Orleans Saints

Odds are that Drew Brees will again Add to his record BUT I think the Jets will surprise everyone and Win this game.

Dallas at Denver

Dallas

San Francisco vs St Louis

Ill take San Fran They are just playing better ball

Pittsburgh vs San Diego

HMMMMMM  uh Pittsburgh

Minnesota vs Green Bay 

I’m going to go with Minnesota because of one reason and it’s not the Favre against Rogers thing it A.P. that will win it. 

And that’s how I see this week happening I invite you to give me your own version or view  on this week. It’ no fun doing it by yourself    come and get me  come and get me  come and get me.

Emotion its a funny thing isn’t it

Watching our Bucs go down again was so painful I almost missed the best part of the game. I was reaching for the remote when I saw that it was not Lefty Slo Mo coming out on the field. It was the second year man Josh Johnson taking his rightful place. behind the center. Instantly I and the entire crowd at the stadium emotions was sparked. The entire offensive unit seemed to get a look of relief on there faces And sure enough it starts to pay off.

Doing  a little Play by play here this is what happened. Josh Johnsons first play was a pass to Anthony Bryant for 15 yards The pass was perfectly on the money and there was no delay on the release Boom. Then there was a penalty on Trueblood for moving too early. Hey he was excited LOL!!! then a pass downfield to Clayton that he should of caught. But as usual for Clayton it was dropped.

But a defensive penalty for pass interference was called and moved the ball to the spot of the foul.  It was a bad call but Oh well we’ll take it. The good news is the pass was on the money. Then a pass to Ward that was tipped by NY and it did not take 5 seconds to come out of his hand and he made the right read on the play and he actually moves in the pocket to avoid the pressure. Winslow should of had it tho.

Two more first down passes to Stroughter and before you know it we are at the 5 yard line. But then from the 5 yard line Both Head Coach and OC decide to pass it in ? with us having a damn good running game to boot. I hope to see J.Johnson next week instead of Sluggo Slo Mo but I keep hearing that Morris is planning on putting Freeman out there to learn.

That would be a mistake I believe he should stay on the bench and learn all he can before hitting the field. We could have another Bruce or Even Vinny as far as that goes if he is rushed and his confidence is blown. Then again we could draft Tebow if he shows too poorly this year. But whatever the decision that Morris makes I’m confident it will be the wrong one.

It has been so far    Just my take on this week  Thanks

TheBucMan

Game 3 is approaching fast

Is your hinny burning yet ? It should be game 3 with the Giants is approaching fast and all we have done in the first two games is get spanked. By two teams we should have beaten quite easy. But all in all I have to say our entire coaching staff sucks we have a head coach that does not even know where to start looking for the problem. Then again he could very well be the problem. Raheem Morris is a defensive coach by nature not offensive. All though once again his techniques are quite offensive so it seems. LoL

 

And where did he learn his techniques from  Coaching for Dummies’  No seriously we need to make some changes to the team it seems. Mostly in the coaching staffs

  Bates is a three time loser sorry just like lefty he has been fired by Three teams for failing to get results. His best tenure was in Miami. And to be honest it was a case of some exceptional talent on his squad there.

  And Morris has shown he too has a lack of knowledge when it comes to making choices look we still have Adams we resigned Clayton Lefty was picked over a man with more athletic ability alone then Slo Mo ever dreamed of having he constantly over throws and under throws he cant get out of pressure situations by moving around he has only one speed SLOW. And if its 5 yards or 50 he throws at the same velocity. All tho he is good at one thing getting up off his butt after being knocked down but then again he has had a ton of practice at that.

 

And knowing we were going to fire half of the defense what did he ( Morris ) do? Instead of drafting a top defensive player that we would so desperately need. He drafts a QB with no talent. That came out early because he knew that the real talent would be coming out in 2010. And he would not even be looked at until around the seventh round. But he decided he could get picked much higher if he came out early and found some dummy to take him ( AKA ) Raheem Morris. HMMMM LOVES HIM SOME FREEMAN.

Our offensive coordinator was fired for being inept so take Morris and make him answer as well. We take a QB coach and throw him in there as offensive coordinator that has not really changed things much just calling the same plays in a different rotation But we don’t really have a lot of plays in Morris’s playbook (see picture above )

So what I am saying is fire Morris,bates,and staff Dump Freeman ,lefty,The GM for not getting any real talent that was available with the exception of Ward and I think we got lucky there because Ward knew in NY he would never be number1 and no one thought Caddy would make it back. So it was for his benefit as well.

I hope I am wrong with my assessment of this team but I don’t think I have made a mistake. I have watch very closely sense the year has started Ota’s and camp as well as the first two games their is just not any signs of organized structure here. But I do think the main problem with this team is the Glazer boys If Daddy could I think he would have buried his foot in there tales. He loved this Team and I believe that the boys are more worried about Manchester United

So keep the dream alive and lets win one for Our other Coaches Alive and Dead

once again another fine Blog by TheBucMan.

The Start Of The Season Is Approaching Fast

Well once again we have Two more Games till the regular season gets underway. Not much has changed TBO and St Pete Times are still trying to convince the fans they know what’s best. NFL Network is still saying we will be a no show.

True Buc fans are still being optimistic about the team.  The bandwagon fans already have the wheels falling off the wagon. Seems Morris is still trying to find a reason to start his boy Freeman. Leftwich is still slow and does not show much accuracy.

McCown is showing accuracy and can move in the pocket.But is still showing a tendency to make those stupid mistakes. Crowell and Bidwell are out for the year and a bunch are banged up. The defense is learning a whole new scheme as well as the offense. Boy things do seem confusing in Buc land.

So the QB spot is supposed to be resolved this week Jackson and Talib have to make some grown up choices with there lives. The situation is looking a little grim but it does not mean they can not salvage the season  and get the young players a little experience. I am trying my self to stay positive and gung ho.

well I’m going to cut it off here just wanted to stay in touch Good Luck and ill see ya soon.  TheBucMan

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Monday camp recap

Monday camp recap

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Survival of the fittest

We are now on the second week of training camp. Its,Hot Humid and the Sun will cook you fast. We have had a few good stories in camp and a few that’s not to good. the worst is the Injury Bug. As Monday’s practice opened on the field the list was getting longer.

 

 

Running backs Derrick Ward (ankle)

 

 

 

 and Cliftons Smith’s (hamstring)

 

 

 , center Jeff Faine (groin),

right tackle Jeremy Trueblood (back), linebacker Angelo Crowell (hamstring), receivers Michael Clayton, (hamstring)

 

 

Anthony Bryant  (knee), defensive tackle Greg Peterson (knee), center Shawn Mahan (calf), Joel Falani (hamstring), Kelly Campbell (quad) and now Matt Bryant came off the field holding the back of his leg And Geno Hayse (hamstring) in Tuesdays morning practice.

The only serious injury is Antonio Bryant but will have surgery and be back by our season opener with Dallas. (Update) both Bryant and Ward are back in practice in full pads. Yes the Florida sun can be a lot like hell. But I feel Morris is doing the right thing.

I would rather see the injuries now than later this season when we need to be going at (full speed ahead). So don’t jump ship yet we even want those bandwagon fans to stay home this year be strong .

GO BUCS

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A year filled with uncertainty

Do you feel it there is something different about today. Is it the smell of the air? Or is it the crispness of the grass as you walk on it ? Could it be the heat scented with a cool breeze now and then? Or is it all of the above?

All I know for sure is that its FOOTBALL time Baby It’s backkkkk!

Only this year is a little different than the past few years. No one seems to really know what’s going to happen out there if they are being honest. Nothing is for certain.

We have Albert  Haynesworth who turned down big money for longevity, There is Romo with no Simpson so there is no more Romoson to T.O. 

 Brett says he will stay home-but will he stay there?,

 So we ask will the Vikings make it to the playoffs with who they have or will Brett change his mind and try to take them to the Super bowl?

On a sad note Jim Johnson is no longer with us. Will this have a affect on the Eagles run for glory or will it make them even stronger?  Rest in Peace Jim we will miss you.

Then there is Flacco and Ryan will they be 1 hit wonders or will they carry on where they left off? 

 Will the Panthers be sorry they used too much Peppers making there plates up?

There is no more Monte in Tampa. So Bates makes us all wonder what he’s thinking. Also there is no Chucky making Faces and dropping F bombs on the fans.

Instead there is a Rookie Head coach and a lot of people wondering if the blackouts will begin in Tampa a place that it just has not been.

Will the Bucs hire someone to speak for Morris so that we don’t have to add new words and meanings to the Dictionary?

Michael Vick has been reinstated but will he be be back as QB or will he land up in New Orleans replacing Bush at running back?

If Bush turns out to be a washout as so many think he is at that position. Vick  would give them a good Wildcat formation that’s able to run but stay healthy who knows. And I do think he would be welcomed there. In New Orleans.

And will Jamie Pukes actually make sense on the NFL network this year?

Will Jeff Garcia beat out Jamarcus Russell in Oakland? Jay Cutler will he be the one with the talent or was it Denver’s offense the reason he looked so good.

 Who the hell knows for sure.

But as a Buccaneers fan the thing I want to know is where does Tampa fit into it all. I know its not in the NFL Network and its not in Monday night or prime time games. Hell we even got shorted a home game so there opinion cant be too high.

So as A Buc fan I’m hoping to see. A Head Coach that coaches and lets the Staff he hired run there show. For the first time we have a Offensive head coordinator something I have not seen in many many years Let him call the plays that is his job.

We have no sure thing at QB but whoever takes the job and does it I will back whether it turns out to be McCown, Leftwich, Freeman or even Johnson let them take there shot if they win fantastic and if not next years draft will be full of great ones! I say don’t waste time on the Turd’s

They say our Backs are not (Primary) type running backs hell I think we have Three that could be titled that Graham, Ward, and Williams and possibly a fourth in Smith. One of the youngest and most talented group of lineman in the NFL, With our receivers and tight ends we will do ok although I don’t think it would hurt to add one more big Gun at WR.

Our Defensive coordinator well I hope he knows what he is doing. As a fan I will give him the chance . But it is the most troubling spots on the team for me because of all the new faces and not knowing if they can play or if Bates can what he says. Our special teams will be great  as usual  and so with that I want to say.

THANK GOD ITS FOOTBALL TIME AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I have been quiet too long !!!

Instead of my usual Blog I’m going to do a article instead. The opinions are mine the facts are actual and documented

After seeing some of the stories this past few Weeks I knew it was time to get back at it. Do any of you remember A man named Jon Gruden? This man was a genus at offensive strategies yes that is a true statement. In Oakland he coached a team that had it all as far as offense goes

A very knowledgeable QB in Rich Gannon some of the best receivers in the league well to shorten it up one of the best offensive units you could want as a head coach. And still they had trouble grasping his offense it was so complicated. The one thing they lacked was having a Head coach that knew how to work with his players to achieve the ultimate goal in 98 they went 8-8, 99 8-8, 2000 12-4, 2001 10-6 as the Raider’s coach  In 2002 the Buccaneers pried him away from Oakland

Jon in his first year as the Bucs Head coach managed to reach the best record the Raiders could muster up. 12-4 And a Super Bowl win but don’t assume that it was Jon’s high powered offense that accomplished this. Because it was not!, The first rule you learn in football is. (Offense’s wins games, Defense’s win championships) I have heard this from coaches from the Pee Wee league up. The 2002 Buccaneer defense is what won Super Bowl XXXVII. And is what got them there.

With that being said i want to get back on track here so this is what was said by him

 

By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Thursday, June 18, 2009

(TAMPA — Start the play clock for quarterback Josh Freeman.

The Bucs are re-evaluating the plans for their first-round pick and will consider starting Freeman if he continues to progress in training camp.

Quarterbacks coach Greg Olson said, “it’s not out of the question” Freeman takes the path that the Falcons’ Matt Ryan and the Ravens’ Joe Flacco took last year and starts as a rookie.

Olson met with general manager Mark Dominik, coach Raheem Morris, pro scouting coordinator Doug Williams and other coaches, and they concluded they might need to accelerate Freeman’s development).

(The plan was not to rush Freeman because the 17th overall pick from Kansas State entered the draft as a junior. But neither McCown nor Leftwich has done enough to distinguish himself.

“Early when he first got here, (Freeman) was forcing the football too much,” Olson said of the 21-year-old. “If he can show he’s progressing as far as the decision ­making goes, then shoot, why not? He’s comfortable in there. He throws a great ball. He’s accurate, and if he’s not turning the ball over, then gosh, maybe he will be ready to play.)

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/article1011236.ece

 

 

This is part of one of the numerous stories out there this week and it will be the first one to get Blown up here! here I go with it.

Excuse Me but did we not just have the OTA’s and just one mini camp I mean don’t we still have a month before  Training Camp gets here? And I mean I’m no expert but is not the OTA’s function to work on the fundamentals and Timing of plays and patterns down? And did not Raheem say that it would be in training camp that we would all find out who’s jobs was won.

Well if you listen to our local reporters they seem to differ with that. So I have to ask is this another LIE to the players Raheem? Or is it our reporters are bored with nothing to do but make up stories to get what they want the public to believe or get behind? That is what the past seems to show every year there is always these stories that pop up from there source’s  HMMMMMM   Lets read a little farther!

OK 1st 17th over all pick that was rushed into by a rookie Head Coach on a Junior who entered the draft early because he knew that in his Senior year there would be a ton of talent to enter the NFL in this draft.

McCown and Leftwich both being seasoned vets knows what the OTA’s are for and will wait till camp starts to show what they are there for. Why take a chance on a injury now and blow it all?  Hell there records compared to a rookie that has never played a NFL game is enough for OTA’s.  And as for his accuracy well if you don’t have to worry about getting hit  I can even be pretty accurate then.  Decision making with no real rush coming at him that’s another easy task to check your reads. Wait till the real deal comes for him. (lol) Gosh maybe he wont be ready!

Franchise quarterback.”   Huh you remember Jon you know Gruden yeah he had him one as well that played at a real school not Kansas state. In 2006 Chris Simms went down with a spleen injury Jon had two  veteran QBs (like Morris does) Luke McCown and Tim Rattay.  But Jon decided to go with a rookie instead. His reasons being that this man was a very mobile quarterback who keeps defenses honest with his ability to throw on the move, step up in the pocket and throw with touch or roll out, tuck the ball and race down the sidelines in order to move the chains. He is the unquestioned leader of the team and well-respected throughout the industry for his character, leadership and poise. The Seton-LaSalle High School product was the latest standout quarterback to play in that prep conference, which also featured the likes of such greats as Johnny Lujack, George Blanda, Joe Namath,Terry Hanratty, Joe Montana and Dan Marino.

All of those quarter-backs’ passing statistics were surpassed by Bruce, earning All-State22 Team” honors from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in his junior and senior seasons. Hit on 188 of 327 passes (57.5%) for 2,978 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior. That passing yardage total was the most in the conference’s 87-year history. He threw for 1,630 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior and was named first-team all-conference.  Like Raheem, Jon thought he could handle being rushed into service  as well. Yes Bruce Gradkowski where is he now?  source www.bucpower.com

Fact yes Freeman threw for 8,078 yards in his college career. Fact he threw 44 Touchdown passes but he attempted 1,151 passes doing it which by the way he only completed 680 of them. He also threw 34 INT’S and 44 TD’s that’s a average of .77 Int’s  for each TD and to add to that is only a 57.9% completion ratio.

He was also sacked 57 times resulting in a loss of yards. Gee you would think by then he would have learned to throw the ball away. Christ Vinny Testaverde did better than that. Bruce Gradkowski had a better record in college. So what does this man love that Morris has for Freeman have backing it  Bruce outdid in two years what Freeman could not do in three years against teams with a lot better defense’s than Kansas played.

So take those party hats off and if you go down to Winn Dixie and ask for brown paper bags you can still get them there. (sorry Oldschool76 I know you hate hearing that) But our Fans as they call themselves need to know what’s really going on. There is so much more I could say and so many articles to bust. But I think this one is too long already I’m not writing books  Tell them to sit back shut there mouths and lets see what Training Camp brings.

This is a great Article by TheBucMan

Will fill my website in when there is some real NEWS

So just who is the one who reaps the rewards

As you know OTA’s started today. And with a new Head Coach two new Head Coordinators and whole bunch of new players.  and with Jags and Bates changing the offense and defense’s around to suit there needs some players will benefit more than others. And given these changes which players will benefit the most?

Lets take a look and see: Aqib Talib played 40% of the snaps last year( that’s his estimates by the way ) according to recent interviews. Doing that he tied for the lead in team interception’s. Now the the team going from zone heavy defense to bump and run. He will have to play his man all the way man to man and not just into a area in the field. This move on the defense should give him the opportunity to be one of the best CB’s in the league. If he can make the step and meet the challenge.

 

Then comes Rhonde I have heard oh he is old he is slow. Yes he is older and he is slower. But every time he get the ball put into his hands he scores. And with the Safety giving him the help he needs to back him up on the deep balls. I have to say he seems to be the best there is at cutting a path to the ball before it reaches its intended target . Also he will be used primarily as a Blitzer on most plays in the nickel and that he is very good at.

WR Michael Clayton: I know and I have said it myself: Will he be the Clayton we all fell in love with or will he be Mr. Dropsalot again. With Jags running the new scheme that is a lot less complicated.  And with him getting more receivers involved in the game things should change.  With Gruden it seemed pretty easy to tell where the ball was going. because it went to them every time we threw the ball. So after the first series you knew where the pass plays were going. And what players would get it. If Jags does open it up and throws the ball all over the field well. Then one reciever will not be the only player to cover and there is a chance for a lot more play. And a lot more one on one coverage. Like his first year when he was catching the balls.

RB Earnest Graham:  this guy the last two years has taken a beating Now that Jags is putting a Zone Blocking scheme into play that should help Graham out. When you know what hole the back is coming too. Its a lot easier to get guys there to stop him. Gruden used this style of running and it did not work out that good because of all the complicated blocking schemes. That our guys never really seemed to get a grasp on. (hence all the holding calls )  With zone blocking it is up to the back to choose the hole or the cutback lane. And the line just basically hits whom ever gets too close is the easiest way I can describe it.

Offensive line: With one of the youngest and most athletic group of guys this scheme is a perfect fit. Trueblood and Pen are excellent at moving laterally. And both Guards are very nimble and can pull when necessary. and Faine well he is capable of getting into that second level and beat on the Linebackers. Our line was slow to develop because there was way to much complication in our schemes ( In other words Gruden was too damn smart for his own good ) Our coaches barely understood the schemes much less first and second year players. Even veteran players like Dunn said the same thing. Our line was often confused and just could not let their capabilities shine thru there play.

QB Luke McCown Should benefit the most from the new system. With the playbook being half the size of Gruden’s and a lot less verbiage to soak in and spit out. It should make his play better. Not counting Three great  RB’s, Two pro bowl caliber receivers, and a pro bowl caliber TE And knowing most of the players mindset. does not hurt either. 

This is of course my opinion and that everyone has there own.  But it should be yours as well.         LOL     THEBUCMAN   strikes again come by and join my site and post  Dammit !!!!!!

( Hell the odds makers in Vegas says the Bucs will struggle to win Seven games this year. as far as they are concerned we are in full rebuilding mode.

The opening lines for Week 1 of the regular season are already out and the Buccaneers are listed as 3-point home underdogs to Tony Romo and the Cowboys.

“There used to be a lot of hype in Tampa when Gruden was there, but they have kind of gone downhill,” Seba said. “And remember, the NFC South is one of the toughest divisions in football. They got old in some spots and now they are trying to rebuild )

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/may/07/oddsmakers-bucs-will-struggle-win-seven-games/sports-bucs/

 

I’LL BE BACK

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Luke McCown should ask for a trade.

Starting minutes after our first draft pick was made. It started to look more and more apparent that  Raheem Morris. Had already made up his mind that Josh Freeman would be our starter come opening day.

As a NFL head coach the first thing you want to do is make your #1 QB the head of the body. Feel the most comfortable and relished as you possibly can. And the only QB that has had that done for them is Freeman. The only thing said of McCown is he will have a chance to compete for the job. The same as Leftwich oh and he also had Josh Johnson and Brian Griese is in the wings.

And what I am saying is that our coach is saying is that Luke and Byron will compete for second place and the loser and Josh will compete for third. Greise is gone (my opinion) and the loser of third with him I mean not as in verbally saying the words. But with all the sneaky things that have surfaced I don’t think he can be trusted at all as far as what he says.

From 03/30/09 till now the only remarks Morris has made about McCown is that he will have his chance to be the starter.(That info I researched at Buccaneers.com) There has been nothing positive about McCown said. (except by his fellow players) That was the start of the first 3 day minicamp And was said we need more competition at QB to push him. He needs to take charge.

And now at the end of the second minicamp I find a article that contains this. We had to get another arm in here to play quarterback," Morris said. "We happened to run into an athlete and he showed some stuff during special-teams periods. He’s a 6-footer who’s 220-pounds, moves around pretty good. You want to try to find stuff. I’m a project guy so I want to see if I can get me a project guy in here to work  with. (QB Landers)http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2009/05/tryout-qb-catches-buccaneers-attention.html

So let me get this straight we have 5 QB’S on the roster right now. Four with great arm strength and one that can’t throw past 20 yards accurately and we need more? Remind you of anyone?             (AKA JON GRUDEN) The point I am trying to make here is Morris just cant say enough good things about his dream boy.

And if he can pull it off with out hurting his job Josh Freeman will be the starter when we play Dallas and McCown will once again be pacing the sidelines with the Clip board in his hand wondering if he made a mistake by not moving on when he had the chance. I hope I am wrong but I am a pretty good judge of character and Morris seems to have very  little of it from what I see. My only hope is I am wrong but I doubt it .

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