Divisional Round Discussion

[Jonny]

Loved watching 6 defensive linemen early in the game against Eagles on run downs. Also have been liking the rotation between Britt and Devin White based on situations. Just like the phrase "Playoff Lenny", there needs to be a phrase to describe Bowles' creative defensive schemes in big games like the Superbowl and vs the Eagles. Guy seems to have something awesome in store against teams that have beaten him during regular season and I hope the trend continues in Detroit. "Big game Bowles"?

[Pirate Life]

Latest injury report out:

https://x.com/gregauman/status/1748094269045289169?s=20

Diaby and Godwin trending up, Shaq still out. LaPorta downgrade is a bit of a surprise.

[Noles1724]

hope shaq is just resting for a full go on sunday

[Bootz]

Not stepping on your toes @Pirate Life. Just posting the embedded tweet.

[Bootz]

Kinda concerned with Edmonds being out. We're gonna need to run the ball against the Lions and don't need to run White into the ground.

[CannonFire]

Kinda concerned with Edmonds being out. We're gonna need to run the ball against the Lions and don't need to run White into the ground.

For someone who thinks we have a garbage pass defense... because you're so good at recognizing it, how come you don't see how the Lions pass defense is way worse?

We shouldn't worry about running against the Lions. We should throw the ball. We should utilize the screen/outlet game to supplement our running game. I'd think you'd be all in favor of putting the ball in Mayfield's hands.

[Pirate Life]

Lions activated Houston from the DL, adding another pass rusher.

[wesmon]

McCollum was delivering hits that were missing all year - I hope it continues and others join in like a landslide.

Was it McCollum who knocked Julio Jones out on his feet? That was one vicious but legal hit.

I was listening to his interview and he said he's only been practicing at safety for a couple weeks.

He came across as really bright and it makes sense, picking up a new position so quickly.

[GreatTimes]

I want the Bucs to defeat the Lions, the Packers defeat the 49's, so the Bucs can host the NFC championship game.

[Doctor]

That does seem to be the best possible outcome.

[mdb1958]

Kinda concerned with Edmonds being out. We're gonna need to run the ball against the Lions and don't need to run White into the ground.

If Edmonds can't go, call up Patrick Laird cuz I think he will play with all he has.

[mdb1958]

Is this the game where our receivers want to show off their blocking skills?

[mdb1958]

Maybe he's been hurting longer than we know cuz Shaq had no stats against the Eagles.

Weird, but then why do you give him 44 snaps.

[Bootz]

Kinda concerned with Edmonds being out. We're gonna need to run the ball against the Lions and don't need to run White into the ground.

For someone who thinks we have a garbage pass defense... because you're so good at recognizing it, how come you don't see how the Lions pass defense is way worse?

We shouldn't worry about running against the Lions. We should throw the ball. We should utilize the screen/outlet game to supplement our running game. I'd think you'd be all in favor of putting the ball in Mayfield's hands.

Because their pass rush, namely Aiden Hutchinson, can wreck a game.

If Baker is dropping back 40+ times it had better been because we ran a ton of plays on offense.

[mdb1958]

@Bootz Guess my score I'm going to post.

[Bootz]

7?

[Phantom]

Do we still have time to sign playoff Lenny?

[kaimaru]

Do we still have time to sign playoff Lenny?

Seriously? He was 4th behind 34 year old running back and a 6 year veteran that never had over 300 all purpose yards in his career

[Phantom]

I was being sarcastic, moron

But carry on.

[kaimaru]

I was being sarcastic, moron

But carry on.

/s would have done wonders. I mean we do have (including me sometimes) bad takes on here a lot. I saw one person post we should get Lenny in case we play the Bills in the Super Bowl....huh? (not here)

[Onthebrink]

Kinda concerned with Edmonds being out. We're gonna need to run the ball against the Lions and don't need to run White into the ground.

For someone who thinks we have a garbage pass defense... because you're so good at recognizing it, how come you don't see how the Lions pass defense is way worse?

We shouldn't worry about running against the Lions. We should throw the ball. We should utilize the screen/outlet game to supplement our running game. I'd think you'd be all in favor of putting the ball in Mayfield's hands.

Expecting Baker to carry the team w/o a running game has not happened often this season. When the Bucs ran for 100 yards they were 6-1 this season including the playoff game. Had 99 against the Packers. 6 of the 9 wins they ran the ball for 99 or more yards in the regular season. They absolutely need to run the ball. The Tom Brady led Bucs needed playoff Lenny to win in the playoffs. Baker is 1-12 in his career when passing 40 or more times. His best win percentage is 20-25 passes and anything over 30 the win percentage starts decreasing fast.

[Noles1724]

[Bootz]

[Babeinbucland]

Kinda concerned with Edmonds being out. We're gonna need to run the ball against the Lions and don't need to run White into the ground.

If Edmonds can't go, call up Patrick Laird cuz I think he will play with all he has.

Why do you think that?

[Babeinbucland]

I am just so nervous about this game. I think within the 1st quarter we will see how good our chances are.

[Grahamburn]

I want the Bucs to defeat the Lions, the Packers defeat the 49's, so the Bucs can host the NFC championship game.

I’d prefer we get the 49ers and then the Bills in the Super Bowl.

Full on redemption playoff story.

[Deja Entendu]

My dilemma: kids’ game (that I coach) is at 3:30p, shoot around starts at 3. That means I’ll most likely miss at least the entire 1st half.

I can either:

A) pick it up mid-game immediately after the game on my phone until I get to a TV.

B) I can shut myself off from the world until I’m home, and start it from the beginning hoping to catch up to real time before it ends.

This sucks.

[Bootz]

My dilemma: kids’ game (that I coach) is at 3:30p, shoot around starts at 3. That means I’ll most likely miss at least the entire 1st half.

I can either:

A) pick it up mid-game immediately after the game on my phone until I get to a TV.

B) I can shut myself off from the world until I’m home, and start it from the beginning hoping to catch up to real time before it ends.

This sucks.

The game is on NBC & Peacock. Get Peacock. Put it on your phone.

[Babeinbucland]

My dilemma: kids’ game (that I coach) is at 3:30p, shoot around starts at 3. That means I’ll most likely miss at least the entire 1st half.

I can either:

A) pick it up mid-game immediately after the game on my phone until I get to a TV.

B) I can shut myself off from the world until I’m home, and start it from the beginning hoping to catch up to real time before it ends.

This sucks.

I vote for calling in sick, or reschedule the shoot around and then watching the game at 3pm

[mdb1958]

If Edmonds can't go, call up Patrick Laird cuz I think he will play with all he has.

Why do you think that?

Because of his last carry before cuts.

[Pirate Life]

Buc's new BattleSounds is up on their Youtube for the last game. Wirfs pregame pep talk is what being a leader is all about. Crazy to think he was the 4th OT drafted that year... kid was the top 1 or 2 RTs in the game, switches positions to LT and is quickly top 5 at that position while still learning it. Toss in his leadership qualities and 4 years in he's an all-time great Buc (if not all-time great player period).

[Noles1724]

My dilemma: kids’ game (that I coach) is at 3:30p, shoot around starts at 3. That means I’ll most likely miss at least the entire 1st half.

I can either:

A) pick it up mid-game immediately after the game on my phone until I get to a TV.

B) I can shut myself off from the world until I’m home, and start it from the beginning hoping to catch up to real time before it ends.

This sucks.

B

It's what I do when I coached and fsu gms on Saturdays.. and I'm cool

[kaimaru]

I think Baker is a Campbell kid of guy. I hope he ruins the Lion's coaches day

[Deja Entendu]

My dilemma: kids’ game (that I coach) is at 3:30p, shoot around starts at 3. That means I’ll most likely miss at least the entire 1st half.

I can either:

A) pick it up mid-game immediately after the game on my phone until I get to a TV.

B) I can shut myself off from the world until I’m home, and start it from the beginning hoping to catch up to real time before it ends.

This sucks.

The game is on NBC & Peacock. Get Peacock. Put it on your phone.

I have peacock, and that’s how I’ll throw it on if I go with plan A. Do you know if peacock lets you start from the beginning? YT did for Sunday ticket, but I won’t be able to access my cable’s DVR on my phone until after the recording is done (dumb).

I’ll be coaching, so won’t be able to watch at the game.

[Deja Entendu]

My dilemma: kids’ game (that I coach) is at 3:30p, shoot around starts at 3. That means I’ll most likely miss at least the entire 1st half.

I can either:

A) pick it up mid-game immediately after the game on my phone until I get to a TV.

B) I can shut myself off from the world until I’m home, and start it from the beginning hoping to catch up to real time before it ends.

This sucks.

I vote for calling in sick, or reschedule the shoot around and then watching the game at 3pm

Haha I wish