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Cowboys continue to shuffle lineup after benching Brandon Weeden - SBNation.com
The underwhelming performance of the Cowboys' highly touted offensive line deserves some blame for the team's three-game losing streak.

Who the hell is David Johnson and why is he scoring all the Cardinals' touchdowns? - SBNation.com
Who the hell is David Johnson and why is he scoring all the Cardinals' touchdowns?

The Democratic party has found its next president - SBNation.com
Sex appeal, charisma, policy chops ... Lincoln Chafee has it all and will likely be the next President.

NFL picks 2015, Week 6: Experts have Panthers falling from ranks of unbeatens - SBNation.com
Our SB Nation panel of experts sees the Panthers losing their first game of the season this week in Seattle, while the other five unbeaten teams should emerge unscathed from the chaos of Week 6.

NFL fines Cameron Heyward for honoring his father Ironhead, who died from cancer - SBNation.com
Heyward was fined for message supporting his late father's fight with bone cancer.

The Bengals aren't buying the hype either - SBNation.com
Andy Dalton and the Bengals have heard all the names, they know their reputation. Now, they're out to change it.

Mailbag: Pro Bowl Caliber Buccaneers
Fans ask Casey Phillips and Scott Smith who they believe could make it to the pro-bowl this year as well as how much of an advantage the bye week is as the Bucs prepare for Washington.

Evan Smith Being Inducted to Idaho St. ROH
Buccaneers center Evan Smith will be inducted into Idaho State's Ring of Honor on Saturday.

Howard Jones Delivers on Potential
Wednesday notes: The Bucs' interest in rookie DE Howard Jones dates back to the 2014 draft…Plus, Bobby Rainey expected to make a difference against the Jaguars, and more.

Howard Jones Delivers on Potential
Wednesday notes: The Bucs' interest in rookie DE Howard Jones dates back to the 2014 draft…Plus, Bobby Rainey expected to make a difference against the Jaguars, and more.

Bucs Return Man Rainey NFC Special Teams POW | Pewter Report
One of the team’s most undersized players also gets every ounce of ability out of his 5-foot-8, 212-pound frame and he saw his efforts get recognized earlier today. The NFL announced Wednesday morning that Rainey has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his work returning punts during Tampa Bay’s 38-31 win over Jacksonville.

PewterReport.com's Bucs Momentum Meter: Week 6 | Pewter Report
Each week, PewterReport.com will rate the top 10 Buccaneers based upon recent play rather than overall talent or importance to the team.

Jacksonville Jaguars might have underestimated Doug Martin - Jacksonville Jaguars Blog - ESPN
The Jaguars have a much different opinion of Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin this week than they did when they were preparing for the Bucs.

D.J. Swearinger on Steve Spurrier: 'He had to be frustrated' - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Bucs safety D.J. Swearinger, who played for Steve Spurrier at South Carolina, believes his former much 'had to be frustrated' with the team's start.

Buccaneers' Bobby Rainey on bye week after a win: 'It kind of sucks' - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Ask around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers locker room, and you'll find a number of opinions about having Week 6 off after a victory over the Jaguars.

Bucs Hot Reads: Sack could get LB David back on track | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — Lavonte David might have just given Buccaneers opponents a taste of what’s to come in the next 11 games.

Bucs notes: Players acknowledge Spurrier’s accomplishments | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — Steve Spurrier’s abrupt resignation took D.J. Swearinger by surprise.

Bucs DE Howard Jones makes splash in first game | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA — A promotion from the practice squad to the active roster usually brings with it a sizeable raise in pay for an NFL player. That’s not how things worked out for Buccaneers defensive end Howard Jones, though.

Bucs' Bobby Rainey earns NFC special teams honor | Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA — Bucs return specialist Bobby Rainey approached coach Lovie Smith before Sunday's game against Jacksonville and told him he was going to have a big game. It has become a weekly routine for Rainey, who is putting positive vibes into his mind in hopes that it transfers into the game.

Charting Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, Week 5 | Tampa Bay Times
The Bucs' game plan against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday was simple: Don't turn the ball over.