Daily Bucs Links 9/30/11 - Colts pass rushers will challenge Bucs tackles

by Sander on Sep 30, 2011 8:01 AM EDT

Securing ball critical for Freeman, Bucs | TBO.com
I'm not too worried about the turnovers. Four turnovers in three games isn't disastrous. I'm much more worried about the fact that Freeman is having trouble moving the team down the field. This focus on turnovers is very Buc Ball-ish.

Freeney, Mathis Pose Problems For Tampa Bay's Tackles | Pewter Report
Jeremy Trueblood is going to get crushed by Robert Mathis.

Bucs T Penn faces next challenge in Colts DE Freeney | TBO.com
Penn shouldn't have as much problems with Freeney as Trueblood will with Mathis, but Freeney is probably the best pass-rushing defensive end in the league.

Brees, Freeman thrive on third downs - NFC South Blog - ESPN
That completion percentage is inflated because of many dumpoffs that ended up short of a first down.

Bucs could be facing Curtis Painter - NFC South Blog - ESPN
I'm not sure if I'd rather the Bucs face Painter or Kerry Collins, but it's good either way.

Kerry Collins still out as Colts prepare for Bucs | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
Yip, still out.

LB Hayes cleared to play one week after suffering concussion | tampabay.com & St. Petersburg Times
Hayes has quietly had a pretty good year so far. He's more consistent than before, I think.

Buccaneers Vs. Colts: NFL Week 4 Game Notes - SB Nation Tampa Bay
SB Nation Tampa Bay's game notes.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, QB Josh Freeman struggle in red zone - St. Petersburg Times
Last year he was really good in the red zone. This will get fixed.

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All-PFF Team, Week 3 | ProFootballFocus.com
Ronde Barber and Preston Park (as a returner) make the All-PFF Team.

Bucs Barber recaptures past glories | HeraldTribune.com
Ronde Barber is still awesome.

The Shutdown Corner Week 4 Preview Podcast: Greg Cosell - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Greg Cosell apparently loves the Bucs' defense.

Playing without QB Manning an adjustment for Colts | TBO.com
It also gives the Bucs a much better chance of winning.

Bucs T Trueblood grew up cheering for Colts | TBO.com
As long as he cheers for the Bucs now.

Race for Rookie of the Year - D-Line Dominating | ProFootballFocus.com
Adrian Clayborn gets a mention.

Fast Break: Jon Gruden | ESPN Front Row
Jon Gruden talks about his days in Tampa.

Bucs cheering for Rays in postseason | TBO.com
Even though I think baseball is really boring, that Rays comeback is a great story.

Rangers-Rays ALDS: Game Times And Lee Roy Selmon Tribute - SB Nation Tampa Bay
Classy move by the Rays, allowing Lee Roy Selmon's family to throw out the first pitch.

[Video] NFL Videos: Week 4: Colts vs. Buccaneers Preview
The Colts - Buccaneers preview is up.

Blackout rules under fire as economy keeps Bucs fans away | TBO.com
The blackout rules are pointless in this day and age, in my opinion.

Freeney has faith in Colts | TBO.com
Good for him. I don't.

Signature Stats Snapshot - Pass Blocking Efficiency | ProFootballFocus.com
The Bucs rank as one of the worst pass blocking lines. I strongly disagree here: the line has done pretty decently given the elite pass rushers they've faced so far.

[Video] Buccaneers Insider, 9/29/11 | Buccaneers.com
Insider talks to Brian Price.

[Video] HC Raheem Morris Press Conference, 9/29 | Buccaneers.com
Raheem Morris' press conference.

Monday Night Matters | Buccaneers.com
The Bucs' website looks at Monday Night Football.

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im so worried about Trueblood

by Carlitin1988 on Sep 30, 2011 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

I'm sure the plan to neutralize both ends is to give them a heavy dose of Blount, and not give them very many opportunities to get to Free.

And when Free does drop back, we should have a tight end or back either chip the end or stay to help both of our tackles. Penn is in just as much trouble as Trueblood just because of how good Freeney is.

by jBen05 on Sep 30, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Has no one made an ask Stampede Blue Q+A thread?

"Well, if you guessin' it's me, you guessed correctly
I just stay with a stallion, you would swear I was an equestrian
I hit her with that pipe, call that Nancy Kerrigan
Stay on the greenest greens, call us vegetarians
You be on that minor league, but we smoke professionally"

by 4QB on Sep 30, 2011 9:07 AM EDT reply actions

Apparently not...

I am not connected to that site, but I would be happy to start an Ask-A-Colts Fan thread.

Joining those who hope for a change at Stampedeblue, so that the vibrant online Colts community can put its best foot forward.

by invisibulman on Sep 30, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I just made an Ask Bucs Fans thread over there...

Here.

Takes one day for membership to go into effect, though…

Am I going MAD, or did the word "think" escape your lips?

by Kilgore on Sep 30, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Hate that membership rule...

Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...

by LABucsFan on Sep 30, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope we bring more backside blitzes than normal.

Painter has NO pocket presence. He got crushed last week and the Colts did a bad job in blitz pickup.

And I think Trueblood will do much worse than Penn. Penn has held up against really good rushers. I understand that Freeney is elite, but Mathis is no slouch. And Trueblood can handle power rushers, but speed rushers give him problems.

by flash_kiley on Sep 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

On another note, i'd have to admit that i was pretty worried about Freeman...

earlier this week but last night i watched the Falcons game again and i saw that Free made some beautiful downfield throws. He went 6/6 in that drive where he made that QB sneak into the endzone. Give Free some time guys, he’ll be ok.

Still waiting for the day that the NFL comes back to LA...

by LABucsFan on Sep 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions