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Upon Further Review


We absolutely must begin with ‘the kick’ – and that’s how it will be remembered in Buc-lore.  Matt Bryant deserves a game ball.  Sixty-two of them, in fact.  I’ll admit it – as he trotted onto the field I screamed, ‘Are you kidding me?’  My call would have been throw up a pass and pray for an interference call.  Upon further review, Gruden’s call took more faith.  When’s the last time we had reason for confidence in the kicking game?  That was like ‘parting of the Red Sea’ kind of faith.

Upon further review, I’m glad we have Matt Bryant to take that shot, but could you imagine what Martin Gramatica would have done had he made that kick?  What do you think?  I’d guess a string of cartwheels and back-hand-springs, stripping off his jersey and flexing his pecs, culminating in his having a stroke right in front of the Eagles bench. 

Upon further review, my comments last week… you be the judge.  Juran Bolden started out to make a false prophet out of me with that interception.  But, before the day was over you saw the hair flying again.  Remember?  I told you that’s never a good thing.  He was toasted not once, not twice, but three times – two of them for scores.  Ronde got us two scores; Juran gave them back.  How’s Brian’s toe this week?

Upon further review, Blue Adams is on fire.  The last three games his play on Special Teams has been highlight reel material.  If he keeps it up we’re going to be seeing #46 jerseys in the stands… at least outnumbering the Booger McFarland jerseys.

Upon further review, there is still a lot to work on.  Our offense never really got into gear yesterday.  Our defense, like an old jalopy, kept jumping out of gear.  But, the ‘W’ at the end of the day will render all of that meaningless – today.  Then it’s back to work.

Upon further review, the streak continues.

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Posted by  Sean Bussey, Sicklerville, NJ on 10/23  at  04:37 PM

I remember when:

1) Derrick Brooks could tackle Marshall Faulk, one on one. Now he’s
getting run over by Atlant’s backup FB
and Bryan Westbrook.
2) The Bucs would give up 500 yards in a three game total,...not ONE game!
3) The Bucs usually led the NFL in three and outs,...on defense.
4) No matter what the outcome would be, the defense would make sure they
issued a butt-whipping to the other
team’s offense.

What we saw yesterday, is a sad sign of
things to come…and, the end of an era of defensive excellence.


Posted by  Darin Shaw, Pigskin Preacher Blog, USA on 10/23  at  03:40 PM

Great observation Mark.  You’re right on target that Bruce’s long ball has been off target.  But, I’ll bet he will zero in his medium and long range passes as the next few weeks progress.  We are dealing with a rookie QB.  (Young and Leinart’s numbers look similar.)

As for me, I’d love to see the stats on Shelton Quarles whiffing on tackles, being out of position, or faked out of his jock the last three games.  He had a starring role in the D McNabb and B Westbrook highlights yesterday.  In fact, everytime Shelton showed up on the highlight tape, Chris Berman was yelling “WHOOOP!” followed by “HE COULD GO…” 

Thanks for sharing your insights!


Posted by  Mark Stephens, Land O Lakes, Fl on 10/23  at  11:01 AM

Bruce’s first game, 3TDs
second game, 2TDs
third game, 0TDs. 

Bruce’s inability to hit the long ball is resulting in defenses playing closer to the line of scrimmage.  Bruce is throwing the ball to where the receiver is supposed to go, rather than where the coverage is forcing him to go.


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Darin Shaw has served as the Senior Pastor at Christ's Church of Amherst, N.H., since January 2000. He's written a few blurbs, led a few projects and produced a few cool things over the years. The very best of what he's produced are four wonderful girls - Amanda, Katie, Becky and Emily - he managed to pull that off along with his lovely wife Shari. Together they all live in a red house surrounded by lots of trees in the same community with lots of really great people. He is known to hang out on Sunday mornings with people of a much higher caliber than he, and counts that among life's greatest privileges. Then, on Sunday afternoons, Darin and his family settle in for the full slate of NFL games, shouting loudest when the Buccaneers take the field.

Key Stats: 6-2, 240 ... 16-year veteran of Pastoral Ministry out of Florida Bible College and Southwestern Bible College and Theological Seminary ... Boasts of being able to count on one hand the number of Buccaneers games he has missed (either having been there in person, watched on television, or listened to the radio) since they entered the NFL in 1976. ... Sports a lifetime 74 percent accuracy in NFL prognostication ... Certifiable Jesus freak; loving husband; devoted father; zealous blogger.

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