Unable to come up with a better analogy, Bucs coach Jon Gruden finally likened the situation to a marriage in which both spouses are still trying to figure out what the other one likes best. ...more

September 18, 2007

They say good things come to those who wait. Well, the Bucs definitely had to wait for officials to finish reviewing a Deuce McAllister run early in the first quarter. The wait was well worth the time, though. When officials finally ruled McAllister had fumbled following a Barrett Ruud hit (and apparent recovery), the stage was set for the Bucs' first score. That came eight plays later and largely was the result of two big plays by QB Jeff Garcia, but it was Jon Gruden's decision to challenge the initial ruling on McAllister's run that got them the ball. ...more

September 17, 2007

Tune in tonight at 5:30, 6 and 11 for a recap of the Bucs' home-opening victory against the Saints. ...more

September 17, 2007

The Bucs led by two touchdowns Sunday with just 1:41 left in the first half. They were 65 yards away from the end zone and the last thing you want in that spot is a mistake that would give New Orleans hope. The safe play is to go conservative and send the home crowd heading to the beer and soft drink taps in a good mood. ...more

September 17, 2007

WHAT WENT RIGHT FOR BUCS: Jon Gruden's challenge of Deuce McAllister's apparent fumble went in Tampa Bay's favor. Instead of the Saints having a first down at the Bucs' 43, the Bucs had the ball and, eight plays later, a 7-0 lead. ...more

September 16, 2007

That was thorough. Total. Complete. That was the Bucs? Sure was. After a tumultuous opening week where practically every bit of news about this team was bad, they turned Sunday's home-opener into a festival by routing New Orleans 31-14. ...more

September 16, 2007

They get solid performances out of QB Drew Brees and RBs Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush. This triple threat has the ability to give defenses fits because Brees, McAllister and Bush have the ability to consistently keep defenses off balance. No one in this group has to play great to be effective. All three are good enough to make an impact just by playing well. ...more

September 16, 2007

The key to success on the defensive side of the ball is three-fold: Stop the run, pressure the passer and eliminate big plays. ...more

September 14, 2007

WHAT WAS GOOD •The Bucs looked like they were headed for an upset for the first quarter-and-a-half Sunday. They were moving the football and the defense was stopping the Seahawks, but all Tampa Bay had to show for that early effort was a 6-0 lead. ...more

September 10, 2007