Bucs hanging by last possible thread
Football Outsiders currently gives the Buccaneers less than a 0.01 percent chance of making the playoffs. As for winning the Super Bowl? Do we even have to tell you? Football Outsiders Super Bowl odds (Insider)
Football Outsiders currently gives the Buccaneers less than a 0.01 percent chance of making the playoffs. As for winning the Super Bowl? Do we even have to tell you? Football Outsiders Super Bowl odds (Insider)
Bucs DE William Gholston is officially out for Sunday. Vernon Hargreaves and Gosder Cherilus questionable.
Bucs center Joe Hawley wanted to know if anyone had any interview requests for "Russell Shepard."
Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy got his defensive line brown and tan Gucci duffle bags with black trim as a "thank-you" present for helping him get to the Pro Bowl.
The Bucs' last practice of 2016 didn't lack laughter, as hefty linemen squeezed into the jerseys of their leaner teammates to wear during the workout.
Jacquizz Rodgers had success running the ball in their first matchup this season, and both our Panthers and Buccaneers reporters are predicting a season sweep for Jameis Winston & Co. ESPN's FPI is thinking along similar lines. Week 17 predictions (Insider)
The Patriots and Cowboys are the two healthiest playoff contenders. Kevin Seifert lines up who is healthy and who is not as we head to January.
Bucs safety Bradley McDougald shows off his Lavonte David jersey.
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Bucs wide receiver Russell Shepard has traded jerseys with offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus.
This is what things have come to...Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and cornerback Brent Grimes have traded places.
This definitely has the feel of a final regular season Bucs practice. Robert Ayers and Gerald McCoy have switched jerseys with Alterraun Verner and Brent Grimes. I have a feeling the equipment staff will be needed shortly.
With Doug Martin out, Rodgers is getting an opportunity for playing time with his third NFL team, and the impending free agent is running with it.
New injury: Bucs CB Vernon Hargreaves has an abdomen injury that limited him in practice today. Demar Dotson continues to be 'full participation.'
Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter on Doug Martin: "I don't think any of us can understand what he's going through unless you've been in his shoes...I think it's a positive thing that he's taken steps to put himself in position to have better health and a better life long-term."
Teammates of Bucs RB Doug Martin were shocked to learn of his suspension and are glad he is taking steps to get help.
Bucs defensive end William Gholston was not practicing Thursday and is not expected to play Sunday. Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter said New Orleans definitely took advantage of his absence. "Will's biggest value is as a strong-side defensive end who anchors our C-gap against the run."
Bucs rookie defensive end Noah Spence goes through some sled drills with defensive line assistant Paul Spicer today at practice. He's had a much bigger role than anticipated this year due to injuries. The coaching staff is happy with his development.
Bucs offensive tackle Demar Dotson has officially cleared the concussion protocol. He told me it was the first concussion he ever had. I asked if it was scary. "I don't know about 'scary,' but just being on the sideline ain't good. I sat down [much of] last year with a knee injury so..."
Mike Evans will be heading back to the Pro Bowl, but the Buccaneers receiver doesn't seem like he'll be satisified until he's the best in the game.
Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith said he has spent "many sleepless nights" trying to figure out how to stop Cam Newton when he was with Atlanta and in Tampa now. He said it's so hard to find someone who can spy on him because of Newton's rare size and speed combination.
Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston can reach some impressive milestones Sunday, but insists he just wants to finish the season on a winning note.
Denver and Carolina are both on the outside looking in after their Super Bowl runs last season. Among this year's outsiders, which ones have the best chances of being next year's contenders?
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlanta | 10 | 5 | 0 | .667 | 502 | 374 |
Tampa Bay | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 337 | 353 |
New Orleans | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 437 | 416 |
Carolina | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 353 | 385 |
NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
---|---|---|---|
I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
---|---|---|---|
1(11) | Vernon Hargreaves III | CB | Florida |
2(8) | Noah Spence | OLB | Eastern Kentucky |
2(28) | Roberto Aguayo | PK | Florida State |
4(10) | Ryan Smith | CB | North Carolina Central |
5(9) | Caleb Benenoch | OT | UCLA |
6(8) | Devante Bond | OLB | Oklahoma |
6(22) | Dan Vitale | FB | Northwestern |