Detroit Lions - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Second Half Game Thread: Bucs need some halftime adjustments
by Sander on Sep 11, 2011 2:54 PM EDT
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to beat the Detroit Lions, but not doing a very good job of it. Despite getting a pick-six courtesy of Aqib Talib and two redzone stops, the Bucs trail the Lions 13-20 after one half. The game was not nearly as close as the score indicates.
The Detroit Lions had a whopping 16 first downs, while the Bucs managed just seven, most of which came on one drive at the end of the half. The Detroit Lions had the ball for a whopping 21:45, while the Bucs managed to hold on to the ball just 8:15. Predictably, this led to a very tired defense, and the Lions managed two touchdown passes in the second quarter. Calvin Johnson and Tony Scheffler caught those.
Matt Stafford, meanwhile, is 18/25 for 265 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Josh Freeman is 10/16 for an underwhelming 98 yards and one interception, which came on a long bomb to Arrelious Benn.
Last year the Bucs managed to play much better in the second half than in the first half. That's exactly what they're going to need to do now. Let's hope the coaches still know how to make halftime adjustments.
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no kidding we need to, thats the only thing working right now for freeman
by Carlitin1988 on Sep 11, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Double edged sword
The D needs rest, too.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Sep 11, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Come tomorrow, can we start calling for Olsen's head?
That was effin pathetic!!!
by Titankillah on Sep 11, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Worst freaking play calling i've ever seen!!!
But why can’t Freeman pump FAKE?
Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...
everybody went home
or nfl used cgi to fill seats for 911 tribute
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
embarrassing
coachin staff is a outclassed. playcalling is so ugly. looks like a long bad season. of well im gonna make money betting against the bucs this year
by aqibtalib4president on Sep 11, 2011 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
We got out coached for this game for sure...
The Lions Free Agent acquisitions looked really good. Why didn’t the Bucs make a move again…?
Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...
I mean it's not like Bucs don't have a 240 LB QB or something
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
Forget the haters yo….We can adjust
by Marlon The Okayplayer on Sep 11, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Of Course Not
Just PISSED AS HELL..We All know the Bucs can play better then this
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
FU! TAMPA BAY ALL THE WAY!
I just hated the play calling for this game
Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...
FIRE GREG OLSEN!
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
by TruBuc1 on Sep 11, 2011 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
rec that
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
three runs, none to our best back!
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
he prob thought he wasn't going to be able to get both fit in and flick tit to Heyward
Ronde just deflected it away
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
He can't know that for sure at that point
Have to clearly establish possession, and he saw someone behind him. That was fine
yea, but that is easy for use to say watching on replay
He most likely thought he wouldn’t get both feet tip toe’d You see see Heyward and flip it to him.. ronde is out his vision..doesn’t see him and Black was right, if that Ronde hadn’t tipped it going straight to Adam
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
This team looked better when they had an LB in the middle that could drop back into coverage
Ruud had his faults but we’re getting WRECKED up the middle.
by BrokeBearMountain on Sep 11, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't call it that bad
Lions are stacked at the skill positions and playing ball control offense. Tired D can’t keep up.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Sep 11, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
esp. in the season opener
maybe down the line guys were be in better shape
im so let down by this bucs O. its all their fault. Bucs D cant do anything about it,well a 3 & out would help
agreed,
i’m watching this game and i’m telling you, if the bucs are this unprepared on gamedays our defense if gonna get biych slapped quite often.
i’m going to say this now: 9and a lot of you aren’t going to want to hear this) if tamp goes 2 – 4 the 1st 6 games, expect to see heads roll.
Sorry to say this but i agree...
If Olson plans like this again the Bucs are in for a horrible season
Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...
6 mins already on this drive
The Defense just has no more energy right now
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
Its not their fault, Olsen is smoking crack on the sidelines
And Rah isn’t doing his fuckn job… ah man, ima be sick man
Only thing making this game bearable
Is Saints lost on Thursday and Falcons getting stomped also..If Carolina beats the Cardinals.. I’m going to go break something
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
Panthers win,
and i’ll just move to canada now.
this is not how you want to start your season.
by frostphoenix on Sep 11, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The South looking really bad right now
Just a week ago we were in the top divisions talk :(
by martycame2party on Sep 11, 2011 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Oh look at that
The Lions just became an above average team. And everyone knows that if the Bucs play an above average team it shows that they suck and have the lowest payroll in the league. Luckily everyone will be fooled when the Bucs play an even worse team, as it seems they are good at playing crappy teams.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
That sucks
I prefer injury free football. On both sides*.
*Packers and Vikings not included.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Sep 11, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
where is Regus?
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
he was jogging off which makes me think its something upper body...were in trouble if its his arm
by Carlitin1988 on Sep 11, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
now I get the plan
let the lions wear themselves out, THEN WE STRIKE
by BrokeBearMountain on Sep 11, 2011 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
I think I need another drink
is it hockey season yet
by BrokeBearMountain on Sep 11, 2011 3:27 PM EDT reply actions
Not at all
Really good and fresh D line.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Sep 11, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea, Penn lookPissed
The offense hasn’t done a darn thing all today.. You guys should be
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
lol at penn running his mouth on sideline
do something you fat fuck!
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
i dont give a damn how well he is playing
he needs to be in guys faces not running his mouth on his fat ass,
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Report from the game
Our OL is garbage. Anyone who lobbied to re sign these guys should be shot
Talon will never be a top 5 guy. Too many mental lapses
Our defense is being pushed around bad
Olsen should be run out of town. Gave up on run way too early, again
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 3:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
O line is NOT garbage
This is a top 3 D Line they’re up against.
[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."
by NobodySpecial on Sep 11, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Tnhe OL has been terrible for 3 years
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 3:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What??? This has never been a top 10 d line...
Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...
and not going for it on 4th down
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm honestly not that upset with the Defense right now
I feel like they would be doing much better if they could actually get some rest for a bit.. Still pissed at them for not getting off the field sooner but the offense is doing them no favors today when they do
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
stafford limping
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
I'm not sure who to be angry at.
Coaches, esp Olsen, have to take the brunt for this. Our O can NEVER look this bad. Ever. This was JV vs. Varsity.
post the roster on a dart board and start throwing
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Where is Benn?
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
wait, where was this all game?
tampa better make the postseason now, cause i’m gonna lobby to replce most of this coaching staff otherwise!
WYF?
i'm sure they're waiting for your opinion
by BrokeBearMountain on Sep 11, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe not
but at least they will know there’s some serious dissatifaction among Bucs fans 9not not wearing scarlet colored glasses)
by frostphoenix on Sep 11, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would they think Briscoe or Parker could give them something that Benn cant?
Keep the best players in the damn game!
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
Dang this media TO added onto the Lions TO
giving Lions Time to catch their breaths
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
another cute little delay up the middle.
weve done that every short yardage play and its failed everytime. i cant believe they just ran that
by aqibtalib4president on Sep 11, 2011 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
FIRE GREG OLSEN!
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
Yea, I don't like it either.
If you’re going to be in shotgun there, might as well throw it.
agreed
embarrassing play calling. youll never see a college football game called so poorly
by aqibtalib4president on Sep 11, 2011 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
well we did our best
to lose. honestly the playcalling in this game is ridiculous.
Very dissapointed
But it is still early. The defense is really frustrating me now, but I must admit not being able to watch the game makes me assume the worst. It looks like the Lions are just doing whatever they want on the field.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
No Defenses fault!
Our offense has been non existent. Cant expect the D to play high quality for the whole game
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
What an absolute garbage call by Olsen
Terrible gameplan. Gave up too early
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 3:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
embarassing
weak and confusing. tries to get cute on every play.
by aqibtalib4president on Sep 11, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
No Bandwagoners here
We ride with Bucs during good times and Bad
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
Amen brother!!!!
TAMPA BAY ALL THE WAY!!!!
Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...
we really gotta push it..
lions are goin to try and run the clock down by running.. we have to score
Our offensive play calling is based off the running game
without it, this is what you get!
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
So I guess you can still call the "slow starts" a major problem!
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
and the penalties and the poor offensive play calling
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
havent noticed the penalties so much. you may be right though
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
Is anyone actually watching this game?
What the hell is going on with the running game?
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
bad run play called with bad timing
by aqibtalib4president on Sep 11, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
nut where is Blount
I was really hoping it was a preseason thing, but is he hurt?
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
I will never ever give a vote of confidence to Olsen
He is horrible.
And our OL still sucks
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 4:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
For as bad as the defense has played
They have out scored the offense so far in this game.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
are we up by a score or two ? why the effffff are we not running to the line, come on morris
by Carlitin1988 on Sep 11, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean seriously
Lumpkin was taking his sweet time back to huddle like 3 plays ago
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
we lost a game last yaer in the 4th with that same casual play
just walking slowly to the line with time running out cant remember which game it was
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
What the hell Offense.
You needed to get that off before 2 min warning
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
Olsen gave up too early on run (2 quarter)
And is calling the same 3 yard routes. Trueblood and Joseph are getting dominated
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 4:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
As much as the NFL would like to get rid of kickoffs,
it would eliminate the Onside kick. Making this a no-win situation. At least the Bucs have an ounce of hope.
Formerly UNFNole
I prefer it
Why should the Bucs win when they lost the entire day? I for one don’t want them to win by luck, if they get beat, they get beat. Next time they should, I don’t know, try actually performing in the first 3.5 quarters.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
Bucs have been tremendous on hurry up.
Keep some of that pass-rush at bay and LBs on their heels.
Formerly UNFNole
And keep Olsen from calling plays
Probably allows Freeman to call some plays instead, thus success.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
the word is sucks
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Detroit coaching completely outcoached our staff today
i dont think the Lions are a better team defensively, but they are better in the coaching.
Josh Freeman will be better than Matt Ryan, Cam Newton cant compete with FreeFive. Not so sure about Drew Brees.
bah
such talk is BS. Their team is better than us right now, end of story. Until we actually beat them, then how can you say we have a better team? Their team has come into the Buc’s house and dictated the whole game, it matters not whose fault it is, the end result is their team is on top.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
by Eric9321 on Sep 11, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wasting time bot going to end zone
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 4:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
or a draw play up the middle
they wont expect that
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to roast the MF'er!
He’ll honest not ready or deserving to be a starting NFL o-coord. I think I better chance at playcalls than this bum
Wow, that was surprising
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
Spurlock
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
and the Penalty stops the clock!!
Let’s GO BUCS!!! Penalty
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
If Olsen calls 1 screen on this drive
Fire him on the spot
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
11 rushes by running backs in this game
Wonder what this game would have looked like if we had come to play.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
Damn, this game
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
Special teams for the Chargers- FAIL
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
Good news, The Failcons lost too
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
at least they made it interesting
I am quite upset by a lot of things, but fighting to the end is always a welcome sight.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
Terrible playcalling
Olsen is terrible
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 4:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Olsen for HEAD COACH!
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
OT: The Cardinals are really fun blitzers
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
2nd- if we count points scored
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
Boo
What’s up with the rushing game? I haven’t seen the game because of the blackout, but will be catching the replay.
lol, I said the same thing BEFORE
I saw the results. Now I have no desire to see this suck-fest.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
Boourns?
I’m slightly more confident that the Lions rushing defense will be top 10 in the league by the end of the year after this game.
Tulloch was a beast and I honestly think that he was a huge reason why your guys run game wasn’t what we all expected. I think the play that sums it up best was that off tackle rush where your guys left guard pulled. Tulloch reads the guard, sees Blount move to the right and he just filled the hole perfectly and stood Blount right up. Lions defense may not encounter a more powerful back than Blount all season.
I honestly think you guys and Blount will rebound quickly next week (not sure who you’re playing though or what your schedule looks like) but am glad we didn’t see the full capabilities of Freeman and Blount this afternoon.
Jonas Jerebko once killed a charging female rhinoceros in heat protecting its young with nothing more than a hook shot.
I guess we will see come Sunday, Carlitin1988...J/K
Good game guys….that was an intense fourth quarter…
i cant wait for a "were in deep shit article" lol we really are
coming out of the gate so slow, playcalling, run d, pass d, does blount still play for us ?
FALCONS STILL SUCK
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
We won't win 5 games if we dot shore up the OL and run the ball
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 4:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
According to joebucsfan
The game can be viewed for free on NFL.com at midnight via Game Rewind (free registration required), and is available after midnight via NFL Sunday Ticket’s "Short Cuts" after midnight.
The game rewind on nfl.com is my plan.
where was BLOUNT
what the hell, where was blount the hole game / thought they would have used him more
exactly
same question ive been screaming at my pc lol. Sander whats was the deal?
Bucs couldn't get anything going, they did try early, but when they were behind they gave up on the running game
Can’t have him in on passing downs
well i thought he was gona a threat in the passing game
remember he caught that one pass in preseason
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Graham is not a good player.
We did nothing to get our best players involved today.
And Talib can’t lose focus like he does.
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 4:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Olsen always gives up on the run at the first opportunity every week
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
by Buc Wild on Sep 11, 2011 4:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I hated olsen's play calling last year
hate it even more this year
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
i wanta know what he was doing that spin move for
he was running hard looked like he was gona get the first down then tried some dumass spin move and got taken down never saw him again after that
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
panthers nfc south champs this year take it to the bank lol
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Sep 11, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean with history of the divison
We really should be 2 surprised if this happens
"I've got nothing to prove,"- Warren Sapp
to all Bucs fans..Im assuming that Blount got 5 carries because they were trailing most of the game..
What happened to Freeman, got nothing going, Why is Earnest Graham getting more carries, also assuming because hes more affective in the passing game. This is really disappointing, hope Blount isnt a bust this year, too talented to have only 5 carries guys.
I'm pretty sure the switch from Graham to Blount was pure strategy.
They seem to like Graham and Lumpkin better in the no huddle offense. I don’t like that, because we’re letting teams know early that Blount can only run and catch occasionally
my problem with that is that when you see lgb on the field you know its a run, dont you? i mean opposing teams
by Carlitin1988 on Sep 11, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
No
They pass plenty with Blount on the field. They just don’t use him in their shotgun, passing set.
and kept running screens in the 4th quarter when we needed serious yardage
by Carlitin1988 on Sep 11, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is funny because we never ran screens last year
"Let's get one thing straight that my crown ain't for testing-testing
Chop heads off like King Henry the 8th, guillotine to ya neck, bitch
I'm a king in this thing, don't be dumb, been in this shit since '94"
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