You know this Bucs season has a fighting chance when the meat wagon makes its weekly trip to the field and Jeff Garcia doesn't limp aboard. ...more

October 15, 2007

WHAT WENT RIGHT FOR BUCS: Thanks to poor secondary play - cornerback Nick Harper is still looking for the ball - Jeff Garcia and Joey Galloway connected for a 69-yard TD pass. ...more

October 15, 2007

After a couple of relatively non-productive first-quarter series, the Titans finally started moving the ball early in the second quarter. A couple of sizeable runs by Chris Brown and a 15-yard reception by Justin Gage got them in scoring range and Tennessee seemed to be on its way to taking a lead when it lined up for a first-and-10 play at the Bucs' 32. The Titans opted to go back to Brown on the next play, but Brown mishandled quarterback Vince Young's handoff and dropped the ball. When Bucs defensive end Patrick Chukwurah pounced on the loose ball, the Titans' offensive threat was squelched. ...more

October 15, 2007

Yeah, the Bucs 13-10 victory over Tennessee was - as the senior drill instructor in "Full Metal Jacket" so blithely observed - "so ugly it could be a modern art masterpiece." But who cares about looks? The Bucs were trying to put the taste of the whoopin' they got last week at Indianapolis behind, and they did that. ...more

October 14, 2007

Imagine Michael Vick, but only bigger. That's pretty much what the Titans have in QB Vince Young. He's got Daunte Culpepper-like size and a big-time arm, but he's not a real accurate thrower. He's dangerous, though, because he can get outside the pocket and turn up field. That's what the Bucs have to be concerned with. Young doesn't have a game-breaking receiver or anyone who truly stands out above the rest of his targets, so he makes defenses pay by breaking their containment and running for critical yards. Because he's so big, he's very tough to bring down. The best way to keep him from hurting you is to keep him trapped inside the pocket. The Bucs have faced this type of quarterback before and they usually do a pretty good job against them. The reason is they tend to be very disciplined in their rush. They cut off the escape routes to the side and up the middle and force the quarterback to throw. If they can remain disciplined today, they can neutralize Young's effectiveness and keep him from hurting them with his feet. ...more

October 13, 2007

Versatility is almost always a plus. There are times, however, when it can be a curse. Just ask Bucs FB B.J. Askew. ...more

October 13, 2007

We've all seen those tantalizing movie trailers that tease to a dramatic conclusion. ...more

October 12, 2007

The Atlanta Falcons had first-and-goal at the Tennessee 1, needing a touchdown to get even with 2 minutes left. ...more

October 8, 2007

Vince Young got the best of Reggie Bush again, and the NFL's feel-good team from last season is off to a dismal start. ...more

September 25, 2007

TITANS-SAINTS WHEN: 8:30 p.m. WHERE: The Superdome, New Orleans TV/CREW: ESPN (Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser, Suzy Kolber, Michele Tafoya) ABOUT THE TITANS: This is Tennessee's first MNF appearance since 2004 and Coach Jeff Fisher is 3-0 vs. the Saints. Chris Brown is averaging 6.7 yards per carry and the Titans boast the NFL's No. 1 rushing attack. Rookie CB Michael Griffin is making an impact as a kick returner. ABOUT THE SAINTS: New Orleans is facing a must-win scenario in its home opener. The defending NFC South champ has been ripped for 72 points and 782 yards without posting a sack or an interception. Drew Brees averages a mere 5.32 yards per pass attempt, well off last year's 7.97 mark. KEY STAT: Vince Young of the Titans is 3-1 against NFC opponents, with five TD passes and one scoring run. KEY MATCHUP: Can DEs Charles Grant and Will Smith keep Young in the pocket, where he is far less dangerous than when he breaks containment? INJURY UPDATE: Titans: Out-TE Casey Cramer (hamstring). Questionable-CB Cortland Finnegan (hamstring), P Craig Hentrich (back). Saints: Out-S Jay Bellamy (ankle). Questionable-DT Kendrick Clancy (toe). IRA KAUFMAN'S CALL: Saints, 38-17 ...more

September 24, 2007