Bucs Nation: All Posts by Sander PhilipseA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - Fire Those Cannons!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48049/bucs-fave.png2018-02-06T14:57:43-05:00https://www.bucsnation.com/authors/sander-philipse/rss2018-02-06T14:57:43-05:002018-02-06T14:57:43-05:00Bucs Nation is looking for a new manager
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<p>It’s time for a new manager at Bucs Nation.</p> <p id="tAhgLQ">After six years of covering the Bucs for SB Nation, it’s time for me to move on. It’s been a pleasure to help bring a lot of in-depth coverage of the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> to the fans, and I couldn’t have done it without all of the great writers who have contributed to the site over the years. </p>
<h3 id="SC6uAd"><a href="https://boards.greenhouse.io/voxmedia/jobs/1031083?gh_jid=1031083">Apply here</a></h3>
<p id="UizGMJ">It was a lot of fun, even if the Bucs were mostly terrible throughout my time here. Covering the three major coaching changes, the general manager search, and the annual scramble in the NFL draft were highlights for me. The opportunity to add some analytical depth to Bucs coverage was particularly valuable. </p>
<p id="ksIrDR">At some point, though, you have to realise that your time has come, and that someone else would be a better fit to take Bucs Nation to greater heights. I just don’t have the time and dedication to really get the most out of this site anymore. I’m looking forward to experiencing football as a fan again, instead of as a writer. </p>
<p id="1KDpj6">So thank you for reading, and thank you for staying with us—and lots of luck to the next blog manager, whoever they may be. </p>
<p id="2QTTBJ">If you want to be that person, you can apply for the position through <a href="https://boards.greenhouse.io/voxmedia/jobs/1031083?gh_jid=1031083">the Vox Media jobs portal</a>.</p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/2/6/16977894/bucs-nation-is-looking-for-a-new-managerSander Philipse2018-01-30T12:56:12-05:002018-01-30T12:56:12-05:00The best Super Bowl meal is mac and cheese
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<p>So filling you’ll forget all about the game.</p> <p id="8llAvq">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/a/super-bowl-2018-coverage">Super Bowl</a> airs on Sunday, and that means it’s time for a few things: a good game, fun commercials, and most of all, good food to distract you from the fact that either <span>Tom Brady</span> will get yet another ring, or the <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> will get their first Super Bowl win. Ew. </p>
<p id="FmJsC8">So, hey, better make that food so delicious that your food coma will prevent you from absorbing the game. There’s a lot of classic you could go with: nacho’s, chicken wings, chili, pizza...<a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2018/1/30/16949388/while-wings-are-delicious-you-cannot-forget-the-crab-dip-as-a-top-super-bowl-food">even crab dip, apparently</a>. Me, though, I’m going with a less traditional option.</p>
<p id="1BrRrY">My favorite: a creamy, super cheesy, baked mac and cheese. <a href="http://carnaldish.com/recipes/pasta/baked-macaroni-cheese-version-1/">Carnal Dish</a> has the best recipe for this classic: bechamel sauce, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese. Plus seasoning—can’t forget that. I’ve been adding chipotle’s in adobo sauce to the mix, which adds some delicious kick. But the beauty of mac and cheese is that you can add so many different things to it, and it’ll work.</p>
<p id="TmjyKO">Most of all, though, a good mac and cheese is so filling that you’ll forget about that hideous game on the TV. </p>
<p id="Ds31KN">What’s your favorite Super Bowl meal?</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/30/16951050/the-best-super-bowl-meal-is-mac-and-cheeseSander Philipse2018-01-29T16:06:19-05:002018-01-29T16:06:19-05:00Buccaneers promote Skyler Fulton to wide receivers coach
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<p>Todd Monken is now an offensive coordinator exclusively.</p> <p id="OqX2X7">The <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> have promoted Skyler Fulton to wide receivers coach, the team announced today. Fulton will take over for Todd Monken, who will now focus on his offensive coordinator duties exclusively. </p>
<p id="Sx1QTA">Fulton joined the Bucs in 2016 as a diversity coaching fellow, and has worked his way up the coaching chain rapidly. He’d only coached at very small schools before joining the Bucs, most recently as the wide receivers coach at Citrus College. He has no pro experience, and played his college football under Dirk Koetter at Arizona State.</p>
<p id="Du00pK">The Bucs have an outstanding receiving corps, featuring <span>Mike Evans</span>, <span>DeSean Jackson</span>, <span>Chris Godwin</span> and <span>Adam Humphries</span>, among others, so Fulton has plenty of talent to work with. </p>
<p id="R35iYZ">Meanwhile, Monken will now get to focus his attentions on being an offensive coordinator exclusively, after having a dual role (OC and WR coach) the past two years. It’s not clear how Monken and head coach Dirk Koetter will divide their responsibilities, though. Koetter will almost certainly retain his playcalling duties. He said as much in his season-ending press conference, anyway.</p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/29/16947504/buccaneers-promote-skyler-fulton-to-wide-receivers-coachSander Philipse2018-01-28T07:26:49-05:002018-01-28T07:26:49-05:00How to watch the 2018 Pro Bowl
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<p>Everything you need to know to watch the 2018 Pro Bowl.</p> <p id="tteLV9">The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-pro-bowl">2018 Pro Bowl</a> happens today, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The final game before the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/a/super-bowl-2018-coverage">Super Bowl</a>, the only times we can see something resembling NFL football until the preseason. </p>
<p id="8LKAkf">The Pro Bowl, of course, is a lot more than just a game. It’s a reward for the best players in the NFL, voted on by their peers, coaches, and fans. And that reward features a lot of fun during the week—like a <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/1/25/16927384/2018-nfl-pro-bowl-skills-showdown-live-highlights-updates-results">skills competition</a>, and a <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/25/16935110/pro-bowl-skills-showdown-jarvis-landry-graham-gano-dodgeball">dodgeball battle</a>. The actual game is just the final act of a fun week—don’t expect too much competitive play, is what I’m saying.</p>
<p id="Y1vyYy">The <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> have two representatives at the Pro Bowl: defensive tackle <span>Gerald McCoy</span>, who was voted in for the sixth straight year, and linebacker <span>Kwon Alexander</span>, who is replacing the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a>’ Bobby Wagner. Not a lot of Bucs, then, but still enough to root for the NFC rather than the AFC. </p>
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<p id="DEGqmH"><strong>Date</strong>: Jan. 28, 2018</p>
<p id="TH9F4l"><strong>Time</strong>: 3:00 p.m. ET</p>
<p id="QIQM0i"><strong>Location</strong>: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida</p>
<p id="G09Qco"><strong>TV</strong>: ABC/ESPN</p>
<p id="Pp1p6a"><strong>Announcers</strong>: Sean McDonough, <span>Matt Hasselbeck</span></p>
<p id="23DICA"><strong>Stream</strong>: <a href="http://www.espn.com/watch/">WatchESPN</a></p>
<p id="EOhg0D"><strong>Pro Bowl rosters</strong>: <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando">Check out NFL.com</a></p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/28/16941862/pro-bowl-2018-tv-schedule-announcers-location-rosters-and-moreSander Philipse2018-01-28T07:11:10-05:002018-01-28T07:11:10-05:00Daily Bucs Links: Pro Bowl day
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<p>On the Pro Bowl, and more.</p> <p id="GGGuNl"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/1/27/16920432/senior-bowl-2018-rosters-north-south-baker-mayfield-josh-allen">2018 Senior Bowl roster: Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen lead big list of NFL prospects - SBNation.com</a><br>NFL scouts will be well represented at college football’s biggest All-Star Game.</p>
<p id="yuUmzb"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/27/16940220/pro-bowl-2018-cornerbacks-debate-casey-hayward-jalen-ramsey-aqib-talib">Pro Bowl 2018: Casey Hayward, Jalen Ramsey argue who’s the NFL’s best CB - SBNation.com</a><br>Casey Hayward made a pretty strong case that he’s the best cornerback in the NFL.</p>
<p id="u7JSDv"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/1/27/16937100/super-bowl-2018-tom-brady-patriots-record-eagles-players">Tom Brady has as much Super Bowl experience as Eagles’ entire roster - SBNation.com</a><br>And a couple of those Eagles gained their Super Bowl experience alongside Brady in New England.</p>
<p id="wwqA4s"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/26/16936316/nfl-awards-2018-best-pass-rushers-hoss">The NFL’s best pass rushers from 2017 - SBNation.com</a><br>Retired NFL defensive lineman Stephen White has been celebrating the best pass rushers every week of the season. Find out who won and who was the best Hoss from 2017.</p>
<p id="vELx2y"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/26/16927200/nfl-awards-2018-mvp-rookie-of-year-celebrations-trash-talkers">NFL awards 2017: Celebrating the best, most fun, weirdest and more from the season - SBNation.com</a><br>We’re handing out awards and celebrating the best, most fun, weirdest and lots of other great moments from the 2017 season.</p>
<p id="SpcvP0"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/27/16926608/super-bowl-2018-eagles-vs-patriots-rematch-where-are-they-now">Super Bowl 2018: Revisiting the Patriots vs. Eagles, 13 years later - SBNation.com</a><br>The Pats and Eagles had a classic Super Bowl matchup in 2005. Let’s stroll down memory lane and see where the teams and players are at today.</p>
<p id="MlTGWz"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/27/16940558/2018-senior-bowl-results-score-josh-allen-kyle-lauletta">Senior Bowl 2018 final score: South Team QBs shine in 45-16 blowout - SBNation.com</a><br>Wyoming’s Josh Allen had a good day, but it wasn’t nearly enough for the North Team.</p>
<p id="JFMAU3"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/videos/videos/Gerald-and-Kwon-Sound-Off-on-Pro-Bowl-Week/856f324c-fe9d-4945-8347-1902557c6543">Gerald and Kwon Sound Off on Pro Bowl Week</a><br>From being named a captain to making his first Pro Bowl, DT Gerald McCoy and LB Kwon Alexander detail their week in Orlando.</p>
<p id="NdJsWX"><a href="https://www.pewterreport.com/srs-fab-5-mission-impossible-for-bucs-in-2018-pass-rush-draft-preview/">SR's Fab 5: Mission Impossible For Bucs In 2018? Pass Rush Draft Preview | Pewter Report</a><br>Is it mission impossible for the Bucs in 2018? Do the Bucs need to switch to a 3-4 scheme to improve the pass rush? These topics are covered in SR's Fab 5.</p>
<p id="5R5xOn"><a href="https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-alexander-reveling-in-first-pro-bowl-experience/">Bucs Alexander Reveling In First Pro Bowl Experience | Pewter Report</a></p>
<p id="mWoOSS"><a href="http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/01/27/exploring-the-bucs-biggest-concern-in-free-agency/">Exploring the Bucs’ biggest concern in free agency</a><br>The Bucs' 2017 free-agent class will be remembered for Chris Baker's disinterest, T.J. Ward's disillusionment and DeSean Jackson's disappointment.None were particularly productive on the field.</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/28/16941854/daily-bucs-links-pro-bowl-daySander Philipse2018-01-26T09:26:04-05:002018-01-26T09:26:04-05:00Daily Bucs Links: Pro Bowlers
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<p>On the Bucs at the Pro Bowl, and more.</p> <p id="YHHSx1"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/25/16935110/pro-bowl-skills-showdown-jarvis-landry-graham-gano-dodgeball">Pro Bowl 2018: The Skills Showdown dodgeball game was fun as hell - SBNation.com</a><br>Jarvis Landry pulled off a ridiculous comeback, and it was fun as hell.</p>
<p id="KsJFFN"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/25/16935326/alex-collins-justin-tucker-cbs-most-valuable-performer-special">Justin Tucker, Alex Collins steal the show at CBS’ ‘Most Valuable Performer’ special - SBNation.com</a><br>Sadly, Collins’ Irish dancing didn’t make the cut.</p>
<p id="3A0OIS"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/25/16930484/best-nfl-offensive-lineman-disrespectful-blocks">Who is the NFL’s most disrespectful offensive lineman? - SBNation.com</a><br>Retired NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz has narrowed the field to two finalists for the most disrespectful blocker in 2017. He needs your help to pick the winner.</p>
<p id="95AyUf"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/1/25/16927384/2018-nfl-pro-bowl-skills-showdown-live-highlights-updates-results">Pro Bowl Skills Showdown 2018 live results: Highlights from Thursday night - SBNation.com</a><br>The AFC team won bragging rights in the Skills Showdown.</p>
<p id="DiOorm"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/videos/videos/Micd-Up-Kwon-Alexander-at-Pro-Bowl-Practice/f6e3b6c7-56ba-4b72-8cbf-66f6c6ae178d">Mic'd Up: Kwon Alexander at Pro Bowl Practice</a><br>LB Kwon Alexander was mic'd up during practice at the 2018 Pro Bowl.</p>
<p id="asORmZ"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Crystal-Clear-Anniversary-Bucs-Become-Champs/4a353b34-74b5-42d4-812b-6e33deaa6530">Crystal-Clear Anniversary: Bucs Become Champs!</a><br>Friday marks the 15th anniversary of Tampa Bay's greatest achievement as a franchise, victory in Super Bowl XXXVII</p>
<p id="xImemT"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/videos/videos/15th-Anniversary-Super-Bowl-XXXVII-Victory/32de239f-1a10-4763-ab65-5958d7d79d82">15th Anniversary: Super Bowl XXXVII Victory</a><br>Look back at some of the key moments from our Super Bowl XXXVII victory on the game's 15th anniversary.</p>
<p id="XhmoHL"><a href="https://www.pewterreport.com/marpet-may-be-on-the-move-and-other-bucs-o-line-news/">Marpet May Be On The Move, And Other Bucs' O-Line News | Pewter Report</a><br>Bucs G.M. Jason Licht spoke with PewterReport.com at the Senior Bowl about where Ali Marpet will play in 2018 as well as other offensive line news.</p>
<p id="rlsb5s"><a href="https://www.pewterreport.com/change-is-coming-to-bucs-defensive-line-in-2018/">Change Is Coming To Bucs Defensive Line In 2018 | Pewter Report</a><br>Expect big changes along the Bucs defensive line as two high-priced players could be released this offseason in Tampa Bay.</p>
<p id="kk6OLf"><a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/19992/saints-drew-brees-im-not-going-anywhere-else">New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees: 'I'm not going anywhere else' - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog- ESPN</a><br>Pro Bowl QB Drew Brees, set to become an unrestricted free agent in March, is happy with where the Saints are headed: "I feel good about it," he said.</p>
<p id="BtKE93"><a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/20001/bucs-gerald-mccoy-kwon-alexander-respond-to-warren-sapp-criticism">Tampa Bay Bucs Gerald McCoy, Kwon Alexander respond to Warren Sapp - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog- ESPN</a><br>Pro Bowl players on Tampa Bay's 'disgraceful' defense resolve to overcome the team's disappointing 2017 performance.</p>
<p id="FQFwjN"><a href="http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/Rick-and-Tom-podcast-Gerald-McCoy-speaks-again-about-doing-things-differently_164878926">Rick and Tom podcast: Gerald McCoy speaks again about doing things differently</a><br>We have now heard Gerald McCoy’s annual, "We’re going to do this this time’’ speech</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/26/16936022/daily-bucs-links-pro-bowlersSander Philipse2018-01-25T08:06:28-05:002018-01-25T08:06:28-05:00Daily Bucs Links: Senior Bowl
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<p>On the Senior Bowl, and more.</p> <p id="8bSyoA"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/1/25/16931688/nick-saban-nfl-draft-alabama">Nick Saban says NFL draft early entrants often not making ‘good decisions’ - SBNation.com</a><br>Saban makes fair points, but there’s more to the issue.</p>
<p id="M3vWjT"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/25/16927636/nick-foles-eagles-chiefs-andy-reid-patriots-super-bowl-52">Super Bowl 2018: How the Eagles saved Nick Foles’ career - SBNation.com</a><br>Foles had a breakout season, nearly retired, and now he’s about to play in the Super Bowl.</p>
<p id="IwQ5Ud"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/24/16928440/super-bowl-2018-patriots-stephon-gilmore-shutdown-cornerback">Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore shuts down opponents by trusting himself - SBNation.com</a><br>Gilmore is the rarest of shutdown corners, a quiet professional who makes plays by staying cool. He’s been an essential addition for the Patriots’ defense.</p>
<p id="FkhM3c"><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/24/16923130/super-bowl-2018-patriots-trey-flowers-defense">Super Bowl 2018: The unsung hero of New England’s defense - SBNation.com</a><br>Big-time players make big-time plays when their teams need it most. Flowers helped the Patriots get back to the Super Bowl, and earned retired NFL defensive end Stephen White’s Hoss of the Week award for his efforts.</p>
<p id="d8crP1"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/videos/videos/NFLN-Senior-Bowl-Practice-Standouts/60c1e03a-4981-4e01-a4aa-7106f0701b4f">NFLN: Senior Bowl Practice Standouts</a><br>NFL Network's Mike Mayock and Charles Davis discuss who they believe stood out in the first day of Senior Bowl practices.</p>
<p id="HCLxW2"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/videos/videos/NFLN-Senior-Bowl-Practice-Standouts/60c1e03a-4981-4e01-a4aa-7106f0701b4f">NFLN: Senior Bowl Practice Standouts</a><br>NFL Network's Mike Mayock and Charles Davis discuss who they believe stood out in the first day of Senior Bowl practices.</p>
<p id="Vhjrt4"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Captaincy-Adds-to-McCoys-Pro-Bowl-Experience/ed1a4eed-9966-4b4f-970f-25b1ff3ae3ae">Captaincy Adds to McCoy's Pro Bowl Experience</a><br>Already in an elite group with his sixth straight all-star selection, Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy is now a Pro Bowl team captain and his next goal is to be unavailable for the annual NFL showcase</p>
<p id="aC6Fmi"><a href="http://www.buccaneers.com/videos/videos/Micd-Up-Gerald-McCoy-at-Pro-Bowl-Practice/5a728f89-13f5-471e-9836-441ec5340ee1">Mic'd Up: Gerald McCoy at Pro Bowl Practice</a><br>DT Gerald McCoy was mic'd up during practice at the 2018 Pro Bowl.</p>
<p id="DUzX6E"><a href="https://www.pewterreport.com/mccoy-voted-pro-bowl-captain-on-the-recruiting-trail/">Bucs' McCoy Voted Pro Bowl Captain; On The Recruiting Trail | Pewter Report</a><br>Bucs DT Gerald McCoy was voted to his sixth straight Pro Bowl this season and while in Orlando this week he is recruiting free agents to join the Bucs.</p>
<p id="yuCIIU"><a href="https://www.pewterreport.com/1057983-2/">Payton Says He Has No Animosity Towards Bucs' Koetter | Pewter Report</a><br>Following the season finale on January 1 at Ray Jay, Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter and the Saints Sean Payton had an interesting postgame exchange.</p>
<p id="vyTP4B"><a href="https://www.pewterreport.com/2018-senior-bowl-recap-day-2-video/">2018 Senior Bowl Recap Day 2 (With Video) | Pewter Report</a><br>On Wednesday, there were a few repeat names and a few new names we featured as potential Bucs targets from the 2018 Senior Bowl.</p>
<p id="N8pX8s"><a href="http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/01/24/gerald-mccoy-says-bucs-team-leaders-need-to-hold-players-more-accountable-in-practice-and-the-locker-room/">Gerald McCoy: Bucs team leaders need to hold players more accountable</a><br>Everybody remembers the encroachment penalty on fourth down by defensive tackle Chris Baker that contributed to the the Bucs' 22-19 loss to the Panthers in the final seconds of their game on Christma</p>
<p id="azTqHP"><a href="http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/19975/saints-sean-payton-denies-bad-blood-with-bucs-dirk-koetter">Saints' Sean Payton denies bad blood with Buccaneers' Dirk Koetter - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog- ESPN</a><br>After a lively Week 17 postgame exchange, Saints coach Sean Payton calls Buccaneers counterpart Dirk Koetter "a great coach and a good friend."</p>
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/25/16931780/daily-bucs-links-senior-bowlSander Philipse2018-01-25T06:19:00-05:002018-01-25T06:19:00-05:00The best place to watch the Super Bowl is at home
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<p>What’s your favorite place?</p> <p id="nWqwWx">The Super Bowl is nearly here, and we’ll get to see which hateable team lifts the trophy this year: the New England Patriots, or the Philadelphia Eagles. What a nightmare.</p>
<p id="2qWSA3">The <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> haven’t been to a <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/a/super-bowl-2018-coverage">Super Bowl</a> in 15 years, of course, so rooting interests aren’t too relevant for us. And even this matchup won’t stop many Bucs fans from watching the Super Bowl every year. But one question pops up when you do: where, exactly, do you watch the big game? At a bar, in the stadium (lucky), at home, or somewhere else? </p>
<p id="IvclmE">For me, watching it at home is easily the best choice. The TV experience is so good that you’re seeing more at home than you are inside the stadium, and you get the advantage of seeing all the commercials. It’s also a little more chill than a cramped bar where you may not get a great view of the screen. </p>
<p id="fm8Qlt">Added bonus: homemade snacks and cheaper drinks, though the former will take you a little effort to get right. And the latter can, too, if you really want to put in the effort. </p>
<p id="3mIlSy">Where do you prefer watching the Super Bowl?</p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/25/16931660/the-best-place-to-watch-the-super-bowl-is-at-homeSander Philipse2018-01-24T08:45:17-05:002018-01-24T08:45:17-05:00Daily Bucs Links: Keeping coaches
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https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/24/16927324/daily-bucs-links-keeping-coachesSander Philipse2018-01-23T13:36:52-05:002018-01-23T13:36:52-05:00The Buccaneers’ best Super Bowl memory is Derrick Brooks’ pick six
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<p>“There it is, the dagger’s in!”</p> <p id="LDe0Zs">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/a/super-bowl-2018-coverage">Super Bowl</a> is coming up, and the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> are on the outside looking in, once again. As they have been for every year of their existence, bar one: the 2002 season, which culminated in a dominant beating down of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a>. Jon Gruden was on the sidelines for the Bucs, and is now coaching the other team again, for added nostalgia. </p>
<p id="gTxjy9">The Bucs’ best Super Bowl moment to me, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L36-V18rDOY">is Derrick Brooks’ pick six</a> in Super Bowl XXXVII. It’s been shown so many times, but Gene Deckerhoff’s shouts never cease to thrill me. “There it is! The dagger’s in! We’re gonna win the Super Bowl!” Can’t beat that for a Bucs Super Bowl memory.</p>
<p id="N6WidO">The play itself was perfect for that Bucs defense, too. The team was trying to close out a game, and dropping into soft zone defenses. And while Rich Gannon tried to find the hole over the middle, Brooks jumped in from nowhere and grabbed the ball out of the air. Fooled the quarterback, like he did so many times. </p>
<p id="S9Vpfq">Of course, that’s not quite the most memorable play in Bucs history—that’d be the one that got them to the big game: Ronde Barber’s pick six in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfc-championship-game">NFC Championship</a>, against the <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a>, in the final game in the old Veterans Stadium before it was demolished. That play is legendary. Brooks’ pick six is merely awesome. </p>
https://www.bucsnation.com/2018/1/23/16924292/the-buccaneers-best-super-bowl-memory-is-derrick-brooks-pick-sixSander Philipse