(8-8) Buccaneers @ (2-14) Panthers. Jan 7, 2024. Game thread.

[Snake]

Let’s get it.

[Snake]

Let’s go.

Get Godwin 1000.
Get Rachaad some catches.
Get the W.

[Phantom]

Yeah, you and a few others will be so disappointed with the outcome. Amirite?

[Phantom]

Weak payout LOLOL

[Snake]

Weak payout LOLOL

Risk reward probability

[Grahamburn]

Yeah, you and a few others will be so disappointed with the outcome. Amirite?

A true fan always wants to win. But, there's always that reasonable part of us who seem to be a little more serious about roster construction and things who understand we may not be true "contenders" just yet.

[Phantom]

I don't care about their opinions. I'm not going to mention those who falsely claim to be true fans of the Bucs because they know who they truly are. Just do you.

[acmillis]

I think this game is a blowout, just not sure for who.
If Bad Baker shows up, CAR will look like a good team. If good Baker shows up, we get to see what Trask looks like in the 4th quarter.

[Snake]

“There’s a right way to be a fan.”

Never fails.

[Bootz]

Win or go home. Simple as that.

[Navybuc]

I think this game is a blowout, just not sure for who.
If Bad Baker shows up, CAR will look like a good team. If good Baker shows up, we get to see what Trask looks like in the 4th quarter.

Should be an easy win for the Bucs…but then again, nobody gave the 2-14 Jaguars any chance in hell to beat the “win or go home” Colts two years ago. It’s the NFL…strange things always happen in Week 18.

[GreatTimes]

I think this game is a blowout, just not sure for who.
If Bad Baker shows up, CAR will look like a good team. If good Baker shows up, we get to see what Trask looks like in the 4th quarter.

If Bucs good offensive line shows up and plays, the Bucs win.
If the bad Bucs offensive line shows up, the game will be a struggle for the Bucs.

[Bootz]

I think this is a 2 TD game at minimum.

[Bootz]

[mdb1958]

Win or go home. Simple as that.

Five in a row, simple as that.

[Snake]

I think this is a 2 TD game at minimum.

Yep agreed. Weather is looking alright. Inactive list has no notables.

[Cheb]

Win and we host a playoff game.

Lose and there's a strong chance we fire our head coach.

Outside of being in the playoffs themselves, that's about as big of a swing in team momentum as one can have, I think.

[Jonny]

If Baker is starting, I want to see a pass first and pass heavy playbook. Any bullshit conservative playbook to ensure Baker doesn't get hurt means we are risking the game to make sure Baker doesn't feel offended. Baker hurt the browns in 2021 and he is the type that will do it again. Combine that with a scared ass head coach and Im afraid we will come with a run heavy, short passes playbook. The Panthers D is too good for that predictable, conservative bullshit.

[Jonny]

Win and we host a playoff game.

Lose and there's a strong chance we fire our head coach.

Sounds like a win-win scenario.

[TonyLip]

Yes!
+60 more minutes of Bucs Football next week!

Unleash Vea!

[Snake]

Win and we host a playoff game.

Lose and there's a strong chance we fire our head coach.

Sounds like a win-win scenario.

Exactly why I bet on it. Win the game, and we have more ball. Lose the game, and I would’ve spent $1000 to have Bowles fired anyways!

[acmillis]

If Baker is starting, I want to see a pass first and pass heavy playbook. Any bullshit conservative playbook to ensure Baker doesn't get hurt means we are risking the game to make sure Baker doesn't feel offended. Baker hurt the browns in 2021 and he is the type that will do it again. Combine that with a scared ass head coach and Im afraid we will come with a run heavy, short passes playbook. The Panthers D is too good for that predictable, conservative bullshit.

Having Baker throw the ball is dangerous, his history tells us that. Look at his record when he throws the ball 30+ times…

[13F11B]

If Baker is starting, I want to see a pass first and pass heavy playbook. Any bullshit conservative playbook to ensure Baker doesn't get hurt means we are risking the game to make sure Baker doesn't feel offended. Baker hurt the browns in 2021 and he is the type that will do it again. Combine that with a scared ass head coach and Im afraid we will come with a run heavy, short passes playbook. The Panthers D is too good for that predictable, conservative bullshit.

Having Baker throw the ball is dangerous, his history tells us that. Look at his record when he throws the ball 30+ times…

One of the reasons that having a bad running game with Baker is an issue.

[acmillis]

Having Baker throw the ball is dangerous, his history tells us that. Look at his record when he throws the ball 30+ times…

One of the reasons that having a bad running game with Baker is an issue.

One of the reasons having Baker as our qb is the issue…

[13F11B]

One of the reasons that having a bad running game with Baker is an issue.

One of the reasons having Baker as our qb is the issue…

Agreed.

[Snake]

If this is even close, it does not bode well for the Buccaneers.

[13F11B]

OK. Let's win the toss. Elect to defer. Get a pick six. Then a 3 and out. Followed by a White 54 yd run for TD. Go up 14-0 in the first 10 minutes of the game.

Lets GO!

[TonyLip]

Oh yeah
Do not lose to a 2-14 team.
Just.. don’t….do it

[13F11B]

Well,.. scratch that we lost the toss.

[Phantom]

Sea of red. NICE!

[Bootz]

Great start

[Buc2]

Is it just me, or does it seem like we rarely win a coin toss?

[13F11B]

Love that the first play was NOT a running play.

[Bootz]

Loving getting Mike involved.

[Bootz]

With Baker's ribs, I assumed we'd go to a short game.