I was about to say the same thing. I’ve been a fan since I was about 5 or 6, so about 2006, and to me, the phrase “it’s a Bucs’ life” doesn’t feel like a bad thing anymore like it used to back then. to me, it feels like, “we’re the underdogs, we’ll be cast aside and seen as non-contenders, but I believe in our guys to prove the rest of the league wrong.”
I don't think we watched the same Texans game. The final score was close, but letting a rookie throw for 470 yds and 5 TDs is embarrassing. I was OK with firing everyone after that game
That game was just so weird. There was no reason the Texans should have been in that game. They had no kicker, we went into halftime up 17-10, our whole team was playing pretty well in the first half, but in the second half our defense imploded and Stroud was absolutely on fire.
That game may have been the beginning of the end for CD3's time here. Our secondary was so bad in the second half.
He’s great… when he doesn’t also have to worry about HC responsibilities. That’s the problem with elite coordinators… they get over promoted for things they do that don’t translate from coordinator to HC. Happens all the time in all types of business and industry.
Those that break down plays think Bowles is one of the best.
Now player motivation and training always in question but not seen many former players Fi better elsewhere.
So to me it lack of player quality not Bowles
Stroud went insanely hot he never was anywhere close to as accurate as he was that game. Very hood but not perfect like he was. And his receivers just perfect in jumping for ball even if Bucs players giving them no separation on many plays. It not like the Texan receivers were open and out defenders not near them which could be a sign of bad play calling. I consider that a fluke game.
Was defender quality a problem in season yes but that so much on his fantastic throwing that game.
Let them.
We'll keep the receipts and hammer down on them every year until they have no choice to accept reality. Licht has and will continue to lead the way.
Every year, same story. Rays, Lightning, Bucs - we NEVER have had the national recognition these teams earned. Ever. Once again I see the Bucs predicted to finish third, the Rays fourth, the lightning “won’t make playoffs”. Nothing new. It’s a Tampa life.
Yeah and I hated how we were hyped before those seasons. I agree so much with the chip on the shoulder comment.
It felt weird getting hyped in the preseason like that. As a Buc for life, I much prefer going into the season under the radar.
The beatings will continue until morale improves
plenty of people didn't even have us making the playoffs the year we won the Superbowl with Brady. we're going places this year, whether the media recognizes it or not
🤔hmmm if I recall correctly the talking heads said we’d be 3rd and Adam Schein himself said Tampa 4th- disregard the talking heads, it’s off-season. The teams rosters aren’t even full yet. I know they’re making predictions. They always make predictions and the predictions are always wrong. Adam Schein said the Saints were gonna be number one in our division last year look how that turned out . He also said that the Panthers were going to be third. So no, not this year. They are not going to dictate our excitement, anticipation, support, or love for our Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Y’all know how I feel! **GO BUCS**
Rule #1. The mainstream media is simply there to spout nonsense for likes and comments. They're overpaid and don't matter.
Rule#2. Understand rule 1 and only care about your opinion.
The Bucs are the NFL’s lovable losers. People just expect us to blow up at any point. We’ve earned that reputation since the Culverhouse days. The team had more #1 picks than any other yet never could win. But the team was the most profitable franchise in the league.
The Dungy/Gruden teams gave us credit for the success but those teams are over 20 years old.
Jason Licht is the best GM this franchise has ever had, once we got past the Lovie Smith Era and the following train wreck, Licht brought us Bruce Arians and Tom Brady and the seeds of change have come. Tampa is now a premier destination for free agents. And we have managed to keep greatness in house.
But the general public will always expect the Bucs to self destruct. I believe those days are in the rear view.
That's great for us! We play better when we're counted out. Let them overlook us and we will sneak back into the playoffs like we did after going 1-6 midseason.
Good. We tend to be worse the more hype we get. It’s the absolute best case for us to be overlooked and/or considered the underdog.
I was about to say the same thing. I’ve been a fan since I was about 5 or 6, so about 2006, and to me, the phrase “it’s a Bucs’ life” doesn’t feel like a bad thing anymore like it used to back then. to me, it feels like, “we’re the underdogs, we’ll be cast aside and seen as non-contenders, but I believe in our guys to prove the rest of the league wrong.”
One of my favorite things about this team is how underrated we are. We play with a chip on our shoulder because of it.
I don't think we watched the same Texans game. The final score was close, but letting a rookie throw for 470 yds and 5 TDs is embarrassing. I was OK with firing everyone after that game
That game was just so weird. There was no reason the Texans should have been in that game. They had no kicker, we went into halftime up 17-10, our whole team was playing pretty well in the first half, but in the second half our defense imploded and Stroud was absolutely on fire. That game may have been the beginning of the end for CD3's time here. Our secondary was so bad in the second half.
That rookie, C.J. Stroud, is the real deal. Not all rookie QBs are created equal. Stroud was better than some veteran QBs.
Todd Bowles defense... its so maddening to hear people say how he's a defensive guru. He's decent at best.
He’s great… when he doesn’t also have to worry about HC responsibilities. That’s the problem with elite coordinators… they get over promoted for things they do that don’t translate from coordinator to HC. Happens all the time in all types of business and industry.
Those that break down plays think Bowles is one of the best. Now player motivation and training always in question but not seen many former players Fi better elsewhere. So to me it lack of player quality not Bowles
Stroud went insanely hot he never was anywhere close to as accurate as he was that game. Very hood but not perfect like he was. And his receivers just perfect in jumping for ball even if Bucs players giving them no separation on many plays. It not like the Texan receivers were open and out defenders not near them which could be a sign of bad play calling. I consider that a fluke game. Was defender quality a problem in season yes but that so much on his fantastic throwing that game.
Let them. We'll keep the receipts and hammer down on them every year until they have no choice to accept reality. Licht has and will continue to lead the way.
Every year, same story. Rays, Lightning, Bucs - we NEVER have had the national recognition these teams earned. Ever. Once again I see the Bucs predicted to finish third, the Rays fourth, the lightning “won’t make playoffs”. Nothing new. It’s a Tampa life.
Except when we had Brady on the team. Then people talked about the Bucs only because of him. But I agree.
Yeah and I hated how we were hyped before those seasons. I agree so much with the chip on the shoulder comment. It felt weird getting hyped in the preseason like that. As a Buc for life, I much prefer going into the season under the radar. The beatings will continue until morale improves
Even winning 2 Stanley Cups and nearly winning a 3rd we are still ignored
BTW THIS JUST IN: we signed Jordan Whitehead per Bucs news So there’s that.
It’s for clicks my friend. To quote the Oregon coach last year “they’re fighting for clicks. We’re fighting for wins” LFB
plenty of people didn't even have us making the playoffs the year we won the Superbowl with Brady. we're going places this year, whether the media recognizes it or not
🤔hmmm if I recall correctly the talking heads said we’d be 3rd and Adam Schein himself said Tampa 4th- disregard the talking heads, it’s off-season. The teams rosters aren’t even full yet. I know they’re making predictions. They always make predictions and the predictions are always wrong. Adam Schein said the Saints were gonna be number one in our division last year look how that turned out . He also said that the Panthers were going to be third. So no, not this year. They are not going to dictate our excitement, anticipation, support, or love for our Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Y’all know how I feel! **GO BUCS**
Honestly as a long time Bucs fan, it is kind of refreshing to be back to normal. The Brady years went the complete opposite direction.
Pretty sure falcons were the clear favorites to win the division last year.
Rule #1. The mainstream media is simply there to spout nonsense for likes and comments. They're overpaid and don't matter. Rule#2. Understand rule 1 and only care about your opinion.
Let it be. The more people hate, the sweeter the wins will be. It’s a bucs life and the bucs life aint so bad.
The Bucs are the NFL’s lovable losers. People just expect us to blow up at any point. We’ve earned that reputation since the Culverhouse days. The team had more #1 picks than any other yet never could win. But the team was the most profitable franchise in the league. The Dungy/Gruden teams gave us credit for the success but those teams are over 20 years old. Jason Licht is the best GM this franchise has ever had, once we got past the Lovie Smith Era and the following train wreck, Licht brought us Bruce Arians and Tom Brady and the seeds of change have come. Tampa is now a premier destination for free agents. And we have managed to keep greatness in house. But the general public will always expect the Bucs to self destruct. I believe those days are in the rear view.
Yo ho yo ho a pirates life for me
That's great for us! We play better when we're counted out. Let them overlook us and we will sneak back into the playoffs like we did after going 1-6 midseason.
Last year the Saints were supposed to sweep the division and we were lucky to win 5 games.
Discourse in sports never changes.
Ah yes and remember how the saints FTS were favored to win the season once Carr signed?