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Buccaneers Observer
by Edwin Whitt
All things Buccaneers fan site
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[322] 25 days until kickoff!
We are back! A lot of stuff to cover that has happened this offseason and we touch on as much of it as we can. The Bucs first preseason game against the Steelers is rated by Molly, we discuss transactions, and give our thoughts on all of the new gambling going on with the NFL. --- Send in a voice...
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[321] BUCS 2023 DRAFT CLASS
We've got another draft under our belt. While Molly didn't get a single pick right, Ralph batted 1,000. The only player on his wishlist, OL Cody Mauch was scooped up by the Bucs in the second round. We moved up to acquire the NDSU tackle, who will likely play at guard for the Buccaneers. The...
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[320] Molly's Mock Draft: Southern Monkey Edition
The strategy is simple: the player must be from a southern school and projected to go near the Bucs pick. Molly likes OT Darnell Wright in the first round for his Jensen-like demeanor. OLB BJ Ojulari is Molly's pick in the second round. His high character was a major draw, in addition to his...
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[319] Should Gerald McCoy be in the Bucs Ring of Honor?
Ralph and Molly discuss the latest happenings with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Devin White wants to be traded. Re-signings, new kicker, new offensive lineman. Where are they now with the Bucs secondary. Should Gerald McCoy be in the Ring of Honor? And some of these contracts are getting out of hand...
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[318] Buccaneers re-sign Lavonte David amongst other moves
The NFL new year has started and we discuss all of the moves happening with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFC South, and touch on a few things of interest in the league. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buccaneers-observer/message Support this podcast:...
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[317] Major changes coming to One Buc Place: OC, Leonard Fournette & Donovan Smith cap casualties
Dan Canales joins the Buccaneers as offensive coordinator. Canales was the quarterback coach at Seattle this year, assisting Geno Smith in the rehab of his career. It's a promotion for Canales, and as such we have no clue what the Buccaneers offense will look like. The Buccaneers will also cut...
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[316] Super Blah Bowl, Damar Hamlin fallout, Bucs OC search
Both of us agree that this Super Bowl was pretty boring. The penalty that basically gave the Chiefs the win really summed up this season as a whole. What could have been an exciting game fizzled out in a bad way. Ralph discusses his thoughts on the Damar Hamlin situation and how it is…
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[315] Tom Brady announces retirement (again). What does that mean for Bucs OC search?
Tom Brady announced his retirement this week, sending the Buccaneers back to the basement. QB coach Clyde Christiansen revealed Brady received news of his divorce during training camp and subsequently lost 15 pounds, which explains a lot about the season. It's disappointing Brady couldn't go out…
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[314] Bucs, Bowles scapegoat Byron Leftwich after lackluster season, playoff appearance
The Buccaneers offense certainly took a step back this season, but was Byron Leftwich to blame? We know Todd Bowles wanted more of an emphasis on the run game. Leftwich's offense is a vertical offense, proficient at long shots down the field as we saw in 2020 and 2021. It was never a running...
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[313] DIVISION CHAMPS!!! Plus, Ralph makes the case for playing starters against Atlanta
For the third year in a row, the Buccaneers are playoff bound, and division champs for the second year in a row. The team that showed up against Carolina is a team we can proudly ride to the playoffs (and Super Bowl). The Bucs week 17 matchup against the Panthers was hard fought by both teams.…
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[312] Can the Buccaneers top the Carolina Panthers and seal the NFC South?
This is for all the marbles - the NFC South title, a playoff berth. While we wouldn't technically be out of the playoff running with a loss, our fate would no longer be in our hands. The Panthers are coming off a record-breaking win over the Lions, where they rushed for a franchise-record 320...
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[311] A Christmas miracle: Bucs give fans a W against the Arizona Cardinals
The Buccaneers defeated the mighty Arizona Cardinals in overtime on Christmas. The Bucs once again struggled on third downs, wide receiver connections, and tackling. Tom Brady didn't have the best game, throwing two interceptions. Nevertheless, we persevered and got the W. This week the…
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[308] Can the Buccaneers win out, starting with the Browns?
We first delve into Raph's all-22 analysis of the Seattle Seahawks victory. Many of the Buccaneers' troubles through the early part of the season were rectified this game - the poor tackling, the dropped passes, the lack of physicality, uncalled penalties working in the Bucs' favor. The Seahawks...
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[303] The Bucs DID NOT, in fact, topple the Steelers
What a disappointing loss. The Buccaneers should have taken this victory easily, but the Steelers, simply put, wanted it more. Bucs couldn't convert on short yardage situations, and on the other side of the ball couldn't get stops when needed. It was a game of inches where every play mattered.…
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[300] Bucs fall to 2-2 after losing to the Chiefs
Did you know the difference between the Bucs and the Chiefs in the 2020 Super Bowl was a toe? That's right, folks. Chris Collinsworth gave us the lowdown during Sunday night's game. The next Michael Jordan, aka Pat Mahomes, would have had that Super Bowl ring if it weren't for his pesky toe! Tom...
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[299] Buccaneers fall to the Packers
This was a close game where the defense was able to hold Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense to only 14 points. The Buccaneers offense was incohesive. The absence of their top three receivers was felt. Nevertheless, the offense nearly came back to tie the game and take the Packers to overtime....
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[298] THE BUCS ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE LEAGUE
Ralph and Molly not only give their thoughts on the Bucs win over the Saints in week 2 but they also cover the Dallas beatdown in week 1. All of this while also regaling of our adventures moving to the new house. Nothing is set up yet for recording, so this was done in a makeshift manner.…
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[297] Week 1 Dallas Cowboys preview
The Buccaneer will face their first regular season opponent this week when they travel to Dallas to face the Cowboys. The Cowboys are a slightly weaker team than the one the Bucs faced in the 2021 season opener, having lost LT Tyron Smith to a devastating hamstring injury. Rookie OT Tyler Smith...
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[292] JULIO JONES IS A BUCCANEER! Plus, Bucs sign Kyle Rudolph as training camp begins.
Happy birthday to Ralph! He can now buy that Julio Jones jersey he's always wanted. A mix of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, Jones can make an impact in a deep wide receiver room. His hamstring injury is healed and he's ready to chase a ring with Tom Brady. Other teams interested in signing Jones...
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[290] Ndamukong Suh is OUT, Akiem Hicks is IN?!
The Buccaneers surprised the fanbase with the addition of free agent Akiem Hicks. The signing basically closes the door on the return of Ndamukong Suh as cap space was already limited. Bears fans are disappointed by the loss. Hicks' attitude may replace JPP's presence in the Bucs locker room. WR...
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[287] BUCCANEERS DRAFT PREVIEW
Jason Licht and Co. have done a phenomenal job in years past of building a team and acquiring depth that we are now, for the second year in a row, drafting the best available player rather than drafting for need. As you know, we do not follow college and therefore are ill equipped to evaluate...
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[285] Bruce Arians STEPS DOWN as head coach, Todd Bowles to take over
In a move that shocked the football world, Bruce Arians announced he would step down as head coach of the Buccaneers, moving to a position in the front office. Todd Bowles will secede him as the new head coach. The Buccaneers made it official by giving Bowles a five-year contract. BA will stay...
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[284] Bucs lock up Leonard Fournette, William Gholston, OL depth and more
Free agency continues and the Buccaneers have locked up two key free agents: Leonard Fournette and William Gholston. They've also signed OL Fred Johnson, a former Bengal, and T Josh Wells. The Bucs have not yet reached agreements with Ndamukong Suh and Rob Gronkowski, although they are reportedly...
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[281] Happy Franchise Tag Day Eve!
The deadline to franchise tag players is tomorrow. Who will the Bucs tag? Chris Godwin? Carlton Davis? Jordan Whitehead? Buccaneers make some minor changes to their staff, including Larry Foote moving from OLB coach to ILB coach. Tom Brady has made cryptic comments about his future in the NFL. SO...
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[276] The Bucs host the Rams and it should be a SLUG FEST
We faced the Rams in week 3 and it wasn't pretty for the Buccaneers. The Rams were more physical, Bucs receivers couldn't hang onto the ball, and the defense couldn't stop the Rams offense. But the Rams haven't seen the Playoff Buccaneers. They haven't seen the defensive backs who nearly had five...
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[275] PLAYOFF BUCS ARE BACK!! Bucs advance to the Divisional Round after defeating the Eagles
Bucs are back to form. This game was really not even close. The Eagles managed some garbage time touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but in reality this was a trouncing by the Buccaneers. All the Bucs playoff opponents from last year experienced PTSD watching that game. With Dallas falling to the...
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[273] The Bucs beat the Kittens and now prepare for the Eagles in the playoffs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers in a week 18 beat down, securing the 2nd seed in the playoffs. Mike Evans and Gronkowski balled out. Evans posted his 8th straight year with 1,000+ yard season, a new NFL record. The Philadelphia Eagles, a hated rival, are up next for the Bucs....
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[272] AB is exactly who we thought he was
Antonio Brown's career is more notable for his bullshit than his skill. While his skill is up there with the best, the bullshit is unparalleled. He showed that again this week. Let's recap: The week before the Jets game, his people go to the Bucs front office and ask for his incentives to be...
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[271] Bucs beat the Jets, lose Antonio Brown in dramatic fashion
Molly is thankful for the distraction as the Jets were WAAAY too close to beating the Bucs in that one. A two-minute drive from the GOAT sealed the W for the Bucs. Cyril Grayson came in clutch again, causing Ralph to consider retiring the "Doink" nickname. What happened with Antonio Brown? We're...
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[270] Bucs came away with a win against the Panthers, but where was their energy?!
To be fair, the Panthers came out with no energy and it showed. But it appeared the Bucs were feeding off their lackluster. A few guys had some oomph - Whitehead, Gholston, Stuard. But otherwise, we could have used some juice. Ralph hopes we're just saving our energy for the playoffs. Our next...
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[268] The Saints all-22 was WORSE than we initially thought
What we lacked in pass protection, we also lacked in the ability to catch passes and run without falling. The game film was worse than the initial viewing, as if that was possible. The young guys failed to show up once they were called up. The defense played well. The refs missed some calls. The...
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[266] The Bills all-22 showed the Bucs are in playoff-ready as we turn to the Saints
The Buccaneers looked nearly flawless against the Bills, with the exception of the first offensive play and the first defensive play. After that, we made few mistakes. Leonard Fournette has taken over the bell-cow role in large part because of his pass protection. The man is a phenomenal blocker,...
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[264] Double whammy: Atlanta Falcons Game Film Review & Buffalo Bills Preview
It turns out the Falcons' offensive line isn't that bad. Shaq Barrett had a hard time against OL Kaleb McGary, and I daresay Barrett got beat for the first time since I've watched him. Others on the defensive line, like Ndamukong Suh and Will Gholston had good performances against the division…
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[260] Molly was right: Bucs beat the Colts by a little
THAT was an entertaining game. The Bucs should have been up by 20 to be sure, but they couldn't get it together in the first half. While our expectations are high for the team, we have to remember that last season was not all sunshine and rainbows. We went through a lot of pain to get to the…
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[259] A house divided: Will the Colts lose by a little or A LOT?
The Colts put a whooping on the Bills last week, but what does it actually mean? After watching the game, it was clear the Bills lost that game. The Colts simply capitalized on their mistakes. There's something to be said for that, to be sure, but what are the chances of a repeat this week…
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[253] New Orleans Saints game film review
While the Buccaneers were flagged for what felt like an exorbitant number of penalties, in reality the Saints only scored three points off of penalties. Overall, the one that hurt us the most was the holding call on Ross Cockrell. The Buccaneers were the benefactors of seven non-calls in a…
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[251] Is the New Orleans game a REVENGE game?!?
Who wants revenge more: Sean Payton, Jameis Winston, or the Buccaneers? Sean Payton's franchise quarterback got retired by the Bucs. Jameis Winston is facing his former team for the first time as a starter. The Buccaneers were swept by the Saints in the regular season last year, and while they...
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[241] Week 2 Atlanta Falcons preview: Coaching & scheme change, roster moves and game predictions
The Atlanta Falcons' coaching change took an unusual approach this year by keeping the existing roster largely in-tact. The consistency might help veteran Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees, who coached the Ravens' Super Bowl-winning team. However, the secondary had significant turnover with three…
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[239] Week 1 victory over Dallas Cowboys!
The Buccaneers squeaked out a victory against the Dallas Cowboys. We underestimated the Cowboys; their game plan was superb and well-executed. But the Buccaneers persevered thanks to Tom Brady, the receivers and the Bucs pass rush. Vita Vea made his presence known. Sean Murphy-Bunting sustained a...
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[238] Dallas Cowboys Preview Part 2: Score predictions, film analysis
This likely will be a very good showing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on primetime. Todd Bowles' defense is well-matched against the Dallas Cowboys' run-first offense. QB Dak Prescott likes to play conservative and mitigate risk. Chris Godwin joined the injury report with a quad injury. Others…
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[237] Dallas Cowboys preview Part 1
This week is an odd week so we've broken up the preview into two parts. In this episode, Molly discusses the changes the Cowboys made in the offseason, offensive line concerns and Dak Prescott's injury. Is the Dallas wide receiver corps a top ten trio? Top five? How much of an impact will the...
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[236] IT'S ONLY SIX DAYS TO KICKOFF!! Buccaneers Roster Moves, Uniform schedule, League news
K Ryan Succop and OL Nick Leverett return from the Covid list. OLB Cam Gill is (finally) moved to injured reserve for his mystery injury. Your hate is Tom Brady's fuel. Is Cam Newton's NFL career over? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buccaneers-observer/message
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[234] Jameis Winston's preseason performance, Covid news, news from around the NFL, roster cuts
Jameis Winston had Twitter in an uproar this weekend as he scored two touchdowns in typical Jameis fashion. Saints fans are clamoring for Jameis to become the starter, and we couldn't agree more. Buccaneers Kicker Ryan Succop was diagnosed with Covid this weekend, which Bruce Arians linked to a...
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[233] Bucs fall to the Tennessee Titans in Preseason Week 2
The game didn't go haywire for the Buccaneers until the odd Tanner Hudson fumble for a touchdown. Prior to that, while it wasn't great, the guys competing for jobs showed some promise. The Buccaneers saw all they needed to see from OLB Quinton Bell, WR TJ Simmons, S Nate Brooks and S Lawrence...
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[232] Titans matchup preview
Yesterday's practice with the Titans got lively as four skirmishes broke out, including one where Antonio Brown clocked a Titans defensive back. The starters will not play Saturday, leaving plenty of snaps for guys fighting for jobs. TE Tanner Hudson needs to make a splash, but it's not even…
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[230] First preseason game is in the books. Bucs fall to the Bengals.
THAT was an entertaining preseason game. Backups on the defense showed a lot of promise. Nate Brooks, Antonio Hamilton and Joe Jones impressed. That list is not exhaustive, either. On the offense, Jaelon Darden made splashes reminiscent of Tyreek Hill. Giovanni Bernard also made plays against his...
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[227] More training camp updates, NFL GamePass status, and more media activism
Training camp warriors have emerged on both sides of the ball. What does that mean for the regular season? Ryan Succop reportedly been inconsistent this camp. Should that be cause for concern? The sports writers have been going after players for nonconformity on vaccination orthodoxy. The NFLPA...
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[224] Schedule release, draft talk, and news
The schedule was released last night and Molly is less than thrilled about the season opener against the Cowboys. The strength of schedule for the year certainly favors the Buccaneers. Is there a team in the league that can compete with the Bucs? We were in the fortunate position of drafting best...
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[223] Offseason Updates & Draft Talk
Full disclosure: we know nothing about the draft. But that hasn't stopped us from talking about something before! We talk bringing back the gang, where the front office should focus, baby announcements, rule changes, and more! --- Send in a voice message:...
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[222] Bucs Free Agency Update & NFC South Free Agency Update
The Buccaneers have made some major moves since our free agency analysis last week. Tom Brady signed an extension, Shaq Barrett and Gronk are coming back, and Jason Licht and Mike Greenberg are magicians. The NFC South, on the other hand, is a mess. Drew Brees retires from football, leaving the...
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