Posted by  NucFuBuc, LAS VEGAS on 10/01  at  02:19 AM

Gruden Be careful, I seriously believe that the Broncos got caught ##### footing preparing for us and over looked the chiefs…And got there butts handed to them…Brian its time to Get some get back….BEAT DENVER!!!!...We might wanna activate Bennett for this one…The wholes will be that big…lol GO BUCS!!!RUN THE BALL DOWN THERE THROATS

Posted by  NucFuBuc, LAS VEGAS on 10/01  at  01:54 AM

With impact players like DT Albert Haynesworth,DE Julius Peppers,DE Terrell Suggs… LB’s Channing Crowder & Jonathan Vilma… CB’s like Nnamdi Asomugha ,Dunta Robinson & Chris Gamble all will be available on the defense side of the ball…On the offensive side there will be players like Roy Williams,Lee Evans & T.J. Houshmandzadeh avaiable….Hey we all know about the Franchise Tag…But trust and believe atleast half of these players will be changing uniforms this off season….Plus we got Like 9 draft picks in this summers draft…WOW…Like I said stop HATING ON OUR TEAM!!!!LETS WIN IT ALL THIS YEAR

Posted by  NucFuBuc, LAS VEGAS on 10/01  at  01:52 AM

Keep your head up Buc fans we have alot to look forward to…So be proud of “Our team”...Outside of 11 players on a 53 man roster we are one of the youngest teams in the NFL…With a tons of talent and debt…Sure we need to draft another corner or two, a middle linebacker to back up Barrett…A DE & DT…But Just remember that we will have a tons of cap space again this up coming Summer

Posted by  NucFuBuc, LAS VEGAS on 10/01  at  01:51 AM

Seriously,he was making the Saint’s secondary look way to dam good…Come on guys the Saints secondary has been like one of the worst Secondaries in the NFL for the last 3 or 4 years…And to top it off they were starting a Rookie…I like Garica, But he was not in game shape and it showed

Posted by  NucFuBuc, LAS VEGAS on 10/01  at  01:49 AM

Thank God our “Coach” made a Strong “Coaching Decision” by benching Garica….He was not ready start the season…It wasnt the fact that he didnt play any of the preseason games…It was the fact that he didnt get any of the rep’s with the first & second units in practice…All of that went to Griese & McCown…So when your watching the New Orleans game and you see him consistently throw behind his intended targets over and over…Your like dude, get your head outta your #####…Then he start turning into Chris Simms on us ,by holding onto the ball for like 3yrs

Posted by  NucFuBuc, LAS VEGAS on 10/01  at  01:48 AM

Thank God our “Coach” made a Strong “Coaching Decision” by benching Garica….He was not ready start the season…It wasnt the fact that he didnt play any of the preseason games…It was the fact that he didnt get any of the rep’s with the first & second units in practice…All of that went to Griese & McCown…So when your watching the New Orleans game and you see him consistently throw behind his intended targets over and over…Your like dude, get your head outta your #####…Then he start turning into Chris Simms on us ,by holding onto the ball for like 3yrs

Posted by  NucFuBuc, LAS VEGAS on 10/01  at  01:47 AM

GO BUCS!!!STOP HATING ON OUR TEAM…STOP HATING ON OUR COACH & GM…We are in the Top 10 in offense…With the youngest offense line in football…The defense has scored 3 times in 4 games…They are also tied for first place in interceptions…I guarantee you, Within the last 3 quaters of football barring any major injuries, we will aleast be in the top five

Posted by  BigBucFan, Sarasota on 09/30  at  09:26 PM

OK Lou. Sorry if I offended you. I guess that was a little harsh. My bad. I will be the first to admit when I’m wrong. But don’t look for that anytime soon, because the Bucs are on a Roll. I believe they will continue to prove people wrong every week like they have for the last 3. Too many teams get credit for their Players Names and not their ability to play as a Team. The Bucs have that chemistry. So many people bash Gruden constantly, & some of us feel the need to defend the Team & their decisions. I would never pull a winning QB. (agree to disagree)Gruden is hoping for 12-4 this Season. I think that is a realistic Goal. I predicted 16-0, but I guess I was wrong about that, so I’m sticking with 15-1 & Ray Jay in February.

Posted by  Lou C, Largo on 09/30  at  07:04 PM

BigBucFan—-Damn, your a buc’s fan but why get personel in this!!! You have your thoughts and so do I. Where did I say I am not happy with my life? YOU need to stop taking things so serious. I will tell you that I will watch for you post and when Gruden and his pet QB start losing and the buc’s get beat bad a few times I want to see you come on here and admit that they were wrong. Nice when there 3 and 1 to spout off but wait, he who laughs last laughs best!!!

Posted by  bobbyd, tampa on 09/30  at  12:55 PM

Lou,

Of course we don’t get the whole story. Have you ever believed you were getting the whole story?? Ever listen to a Bill Bellychick press conference? He has three phrases that he repeats over and over again. You’ll never hear the whole story from anyone in pro football.

How many actual players have told you that Gruden is not a “player’s coach”? Hearing it from the media doesn’t count. People on the radio like Steve DUImig love to spread rumors because they don’t like Gruden. They have an agenda.

As someone else said, Lynch was released because of injury concerns. I also theorize that there were salary cap issues but I’m not certain. It totally sucked. I hated it. But I also understood the thinking behind it.

Posted by  BigBucFan, Sarasota on 09/30  at  12:43 PM

Lou, you are the definition of what is wrong with society today. Look for the worst in everything. Complete negativity in every word you write. Your glass has a gaping hole in it. As long as people continue to think like you, their lives will never get better. Life is what you make it. I don’t have a lot, but I don’t need a lot. I’m thankful for this Team, players & coach. I’m thankful for all of their hard work and dedication. Win or lose, I’m on board. The sad thing is that there is no Bail-Out plan for people like you. Bask in your Misery Dude. You might even consider moving to New Orleans. You’d fit right in there.

Posted by  charles, kc,mo on 09/30  at  12:37 PM

Lou, Lynch was let go because the last 2 years he had in tampa he was injury prone.  Its no good having a probowl saftey if he is always hurt.  Yeah, they should have kept him looking at it now.  Also did anyone hear that Det is shopping Roy Williams.  Tampa needs to go after him.

Posted by  BigBucFan, Sarasota on 09/30  at  12:35 PM

I don’t know if you call it Swagger or what, but these Bucs are sure regaining it. They are a Humble & Quiet Team when it comes to the press. They are very respectful & say good things about their upcoming opponents each week. I like that reserved approach they take, leaving the trash talking for others. Yet there is a Quiet confidence you can sense when they take the field & in everything they say & do right now. They are not imtimidated by any team & have no fear. It is Gruden’s team, but yet they are very Dungy-esque. Great minds often think alike. Keep it Going!

Posted by  Lou C, Largo on 09/30  at  12:24 PM

You mean we didn’t get the whole story? KIND OF LIKE LYNCH story? We didn’t get that one either. HE went to 3 more pro bowls. IF Jeff got on the wrong side of Gruden and he is being punished for it then Gruden is more child than coach in my book. LYNCH was let go and all we heard was it was time for a change, well that change cost up plenty for the next few years. Gruden is not a players coach and that is what lots of people say, not just me.

Posted by  bobbyd, tampa on 09/30  at  12:01 PM

Lou C,
“How can you judge a QB on ONE game and after not playing much before”

That’s where I think so many people get it wrong. Gruden is judging more than just the game. Coaches base their decisions as much on training camp, practices, locker room and meeting room achievements as they do on the game. I think there was way more to Garcia’s behavior than what the public is privy to. We’re just not around to see it.

Michael,
You’re spot on there. This team, the coaches and players are figuring out ways to win games. That’s pretty exciting.

Posted by  Michael Harris, Oldsmar, FL on 09/30  at  10:53 AM

There’s an old Southern expression: “Dance with the one you brung to the dance.” In other words: what you got on this Bucs team is what you got basically. So they will do the best with what they’ve got.  All this speculation about doing this, that or the other?  Is really better served at the end of the season. Right now, the coaches are putting together weekly game plans, to win with the personnel they have. This is a pretty darn good football team.

Posted by  Lou C, Largo on 09/30  at  10:34 AM

I remember Gruden saying that Jeff left some plays on the field and seemed to be reacting slowly on some reads. How can you judge a QB on ONE game and after not playing much before. I see Payton Manning is still playing and he had the same problems. He is still not up to speed. Gruden is not a players coach and it shows here really bad.

Posted by  bobbyd, Tampa on 09/30  at  07:09 AM

Lou C,
What exactly did Gruden say about Garcia that was “overly critical”? I read a vague quote about Garcia needing to “get his head right”. Is that overly critical?

Posted by  Lou C, Largo on 09/29  at  07:48 PM

I’m not going to be overly critical publicly. That is Grudens comments. Well he sure was critical of Garcia after just ONE game. If the quarterback, I dont care who he is, keeps throwing 3 int’s a game your going to lose lots more than you will win. Proven fact in the NFL. Lets wait out a few more games and then see what excuses Gruden has to Keep big Bob in the game.

Posted by  BigBucFan, Sarasota on 09/29  at  07:46 PM

Clayton still has his problems, but he is getting better, like the rest of the Team. Clayton has made a few key receptions. The INT was more him than Griese, but I still like Michael & think his best days are ahead of him. Griese has his ints but he is playing like a Rock. The whole team is solid like a rock. Not perfect yet, but when you consider they play maybe 40 plays on defense & only 2 are bad. On offense the same 40 and 3 are bad. They are hitting on all 8 cylinders, scoring more points than ever, and are up over 90% positive plays. When they get that last 10% dialed in, the rest of the NFL better look out. I rate the Giants #1 & Bucs #2 in the NFC now. They have learned how to win at all cost, but have to keep it going.

Posted by  Dennis Bailey, Mulberry on 09/29  at  07:42 PM

What I’m liking,is that they make these screw ups and even several big ones,then they’re able to get over it and come back for the kill…That’s evidence of good stuff right there…Go Bucs!

Posted by  Ricky, Eatontown NJ on 09/29  at  06:35 PM

I’ve been very critical of a great deal of Jon Gruden’s moves and decisions. But the Bucs are 3 and 1 for crying out loud, and yes Brian Greise has plenty of room for improvement, but we are 3 and 1. I’m confident to have Garcia as a back-up QB, but we are THREE and ONE. Here is the Tip, if it is not broken (too bad), then don’t fix it, we have one loss and three wins.

Posted by  bigbadnoles, tampa of course on 09/29  at  05:00 PM

i agree with the comments only that support our fine bucs football team! i guest if every game was a perfact game then whats a perfact game? we just won back to back tough games against all pro def. and all i here is “fire gruden” “bench gresie”. get a life, the bucs are in prime positions for a great push to win this division, and to go deep in the playoffs. we have a sound def, and great running game, why is it that we have to have a perfact game each week for our fans to realize that we have a great young team! not only are we three and one but we are one play from being 4-0! i forgot who made the comment but the only team better than us in the nfc right now is the gi-aints! stop hating and give some support! we are doing great!

Posted by  Joe Molter, Naples on 09/29  at  04:39 PM

Not hating here but….Griese should have had more picks against Chicago and GB dropped an easy one early.  This guy just doesn’t get it done.  He hit the ref in the head for crying out loud, didn’t even know he was there.  Gruden needs to quit hating on Garcia who went to the Pro Bowl last year!

Posted by  James R. Kinzer, 351 Winfield Ave., Winfield, WV 25213 on 09/29  at  04:05 PM

The outlook for CCC “Can’t Catch Clayton” is very bleak!!  This is the 4th year in a row that he can’t catch the football!!  However, he is going to test the free agent market!!  Let’s hope that Brucie and Chuckie don’t give him a 5 year contract for 50 mil or so!!  We have some very good tight ends that Can Catch, let’s start some of them at wide recv’r.!!  Anybody is better than Clayton!!!!!!!!!!!!