Buccaneers Gab

The Definitive Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog!

• Home
• about us
• Buccaneers Tickets

Archive for October, 2008

Previewing the Bucs Matchup Sunday with the Chiefs

The Buccaneers last weekend in Dallas had all the momentum early, but were unable to take advantage of it, and by the end of the day were losers 13-9 to a Cowboys team that played inspired. They had their shots, even near the end of the game, but didn’t take advantage of the chances [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 30 2008

Bucs Strong Safety Phillips Sidelined w/ Broken Forearm

The Bucs look like they will be without starting strong safety Jermaine Phillips up to six weeks as he has a broken left forearm.  This is not the first time he’s dealt with a broken forearm, as he broke his right forearm in 2004 that forced him to miss the last five games of the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 28 2008

Early Domination Doesn’t Pay Off in Bucs 13-9 Loss in Dallas

While they started out like a house of fire, in the end, the Buccaneers game plan quickly flamed out in the teams 13-9 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium.  The Bucs controlled the game early, scoring a quick six points in the first quarter, but from there they were only able to put [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 26 2008

Sunday’s Big Fantasy Matcups for Bucs-Cowboys

Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham vs. Cowboys run defense
Graham is a power back going up against three guys in the middle of the Cowboys defense who have great athleticism but lack ideal size and strength. Nose tackle Jay Ratliff and linebackers Bradie James and Zach Thomas usually do much better against quick backs because they move [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 24 2008

Preview: Bucs Head to Big D to Take on the Cowboys

Turmoil is abound with the Cowboys, as another loss last week has the team sitting at 4-3. Considering the team lost just three games in the regular season all of last season, it makes this weeks tangle with the tough Tampa Bay Bucs - a must win? While I wouldn’t go that far, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 22 2008

WR Hillard Released from Hospital

Buccaneers wide receiver Ike Hilliard was released from the hospital Sunday night, hours after taking a scary hit during the team’s win over the Seahawks.  Hilliard was sandwiched by Lofa Tatupu and Leroy Hill after catching a pass from Jeff Garcia with 12:48 left in the second quarter.  Bucs head coach Jon Gruden said Sunday [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 21 2008

Bucs Looking to Use Bryant and Galloway Both at Once

Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports it appears Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant will keep the starting job at split end even after WR Joey Galloway returns from his foot injury. This doesn’t mean Galloway won’t play, but the team plans on finding creative ways to use both him and Bryant at the same time. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 20 2008

LB McCoy Released After Morning Arrest

Crime doesn’t pay, and for Buccaneers linebacker Matt McCoy, he found that out Saturday the hard way. The linebacker was arrested earlier this morning on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence, and by afternoon, he had lost his job with the team as he’s been released.
McCoy was a 2nd round draft pick [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 18 2008

Breaking Down the Bucs Matchup with Seattle

Sunday night’s battle is a tale of two teams going in different directions. The Seattle Seahawks have had a strangle hold on the NFC West for years, but the window is not only closing, but seems to be shut and locked with the team sitting at 1-4. The Tampa Bay Bucs are coming [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 16 2008

Garcia Earns Another Start; Needs to Keep Playing Well

The strife between Jon Gruden and Jeff Garcia is not enough from the coach already coming out and naming Garcia as the starter for Sunday night’s game at home vs the Seahawks.  In the end - it’s more than the right move to make. Garcia has played well since his promotion from his demotion that [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 13 2008