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  1. Captain Fear

    Bruce Arians thinks Bucs defense is good and “getting to very good”

    Getty Images The Buccaneers got a sparkling performance from quarterback Tom Brady in Sunday’s 28-10 win over the Broncos, but that wasn’t the only topic of conversation after the game. Six sacks, two interceptions and a safety from the defense were also worthy of notice over the course of the...
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    If Bears go with Nick Foles, a Super Bowl LII reunion looms

    Getty Images The Bears have yet to announce whether Mitch Trubisky or Nick Foles will play quarterback in Week Four, against the Colts. Four days later, the Bears face the Buccaneers. And that sets up a compelling storyline, if Foles gets the nod: Nick Foles vs. Tom Brady, more than two years...
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    Chris Godwin getting MRI on hamstring

    Getty Images Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to the lineup after missing Week Two with a concussion, but he didn’t make it out of the win over the Broncos unscathed. Godwin hurt his hamstring during the third quarter of the team’s 28-10 victory over the Broncos and was quickly...
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    Buccaneers improve to 2-1, beat winless Broncos

    Getty Images Tom Brady had his best game yet in a Buccaneers uniform as Tampa Bay took an early lead in Denver today and never looked back. Brady completed 25 of 38 passes for 297 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions, as the Bucs went up 23-3 in the second quarter and ultimately...
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    Chargers expect Tyrod Taylor to miss at least one more game

    Getty Images Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last week’s game against the Chiefs, will miss today’s game against the Panthers, and is expected to miss next week’s game against the Buccaneers as well. After a team doctor punctured Taylor’s lung while giving him a painkilling injection...
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    Buccaneers announce “soft opening” for Week Four

    Getty Images Brett Favre won’t be the only guy wearing a Tom Brady T-shirt at the next Tampa Bay home game. The Buccaneers have announced that, for the Week Four contest against the Chargers, they’ll have a limited number of fans for a “soft opening.” The process will begin with all...
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    Bucs promote Kenjon Barner from practice squad

    Getty Images The Buccaneers elevated running back Kenjon Barner from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game at Denver. Barner, 30, has yet to play this season. A sixth-round choice of the Panthers in 2013, Barner has played 67 career games with one start. He has 128 career...
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    Gronkowski’s problem is obvious: He can’t move like he used to

    Getty Images “I came here to block, baby” could make it onto a T-shirt, but that’s hardly an accurate representation of why the Buccaneers traded for the privilege of paying Rob Gronkowski $9 million this year. Gronk, in true Gronk fashion, laughed off his lack of involvement in the Tampa Bay...
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    Rob Gronkowski: I’m enjoying myself, I know what I signed up for

    Getty Images Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Tom Brady each weighed in on the quiet start to tight end Rob Gronkowski‘s season this week, but we had to wait until Friday to hear from Gronkowski about his role on the offense. Arians complimented Gronkowski’s blocking skills...
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    Phillip Lindsay doubtful, Jerry Jeudy questionable for Broncos

    Getty Images The Broncos have had plenty of bad injury news so far this season, but they got a little good news on Friday. Running back Phillip Lindsay was on the practice field for the first time since injuring his foot in the season opener. Lindsay did limited work and is listed as doubtful...
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    Week Three injury report roundup

    Getty Images Week Three of the 2020 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a win by the Dolphins and it continues with 14 more games on Sunday, which means that the 28 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday. The teams playing on Monday night won’t...
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    Report: Broncos promoting Brett Rypien from practice squad

    Getty Images The Denver Broncos are promoting quarterback Brett Rypien from the practice squad to their active roster, according to Brandon Krisztal of 850 KOA-AM. Rypien is likely set to serve in the backup quarterback role this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers behind relief starter...
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    Ryan Fitzpatrick beats Jaguars for sixth different team

    Getty Images At this point, it almost seems inevitable that Ryan Fitzpatrick will play for another team. And when he does, it’s equally inevitable that he’ll beat the Jaguars. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Fitzpatrick became the first player since at least 1950 to beat one team as a member...
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    Tom Brady not fazed by lack of throws to Rob Gronkowski

    Getty Images Tight end Rob Gronkowski eagerly followed quarterback Tom Brady to Tampa. Now that they’re back together, Brady is paying more attention to his new friends. Gronk has two catches on the season, for 11 yards. Against the Panthers in Week Two, Gronkowski had no receptions. Brady...
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    Bruce Arians: No catches or 10 catches, Gronk’s here to play tight end

    Getty Images Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said on Monday that he was neither surprised nor concerned about the fact that tight end Rob Gronkowski has two catches through the first two weeks of the regular season. Arians said he trusts quarterback Tom Brady to throw the ball to the right...
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    Drew Lock will remain on active roster

    Getty Images Drew Lock is not going to play Sunday and likely won’t return to the field for multiple games. How many remains to be seen. The Broncos discussed putting their starting quarterback on injured reserve, coach Vic Fangio said, but decided to give Lock a chance to return sooner than...
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    Bucs line loved Leonard Fournette asking for “an inch”

    Getty Images Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette challenged his offensive line Sunday, pleading with them: “Y’all give me an inch, I’ll take it a mile.” While it might have only been 0.0261364 of a mile, his 46-yard touchdown run late helped seal the win over the Panthers, and his...
  18. Captain Fear

    Bucs promote a tight end, add Ross Cockrell

    Getty Images The Buccaneers promoted one of their own to the 53-man roster, and added a veteran cornerback to the practice squad. The team announced that tight end Tanner Hudson was promoted the 53-man roster from the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster for the Week Two win...
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    NFL hoping for full stadium at Super Bowl, but prepared for no fans

    Getty Images Most NFL stadiums have been empty this season, and those with fans at all are operating at significantly reduced capacities. The NFL isn’t sure whether that will still be the case on Super Bowl Sunday. NFL event planners toured Raymond James Stadium this morning as part of the...
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    Bucs aren’t switching up running back rotation

    USA TODAY Sports Leonard Fournette clinched Sunday’s win over the Panthers with a 46-yard touchdown, and had 104 yards on the day. Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians isn’t ready to change his running back rotation, however, sticking with Ronald Jones as his starter. “I love the way it works out...
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