OT: Official 2021 Tompa Bay Gronkaneers Thread

[RicoG]

I think you're writing off the Saints too quickly, and Seattle's postseason hopes depend upon the speed of Wilson's return.

I think the acronyms are getting all mixed up, lol.

 

[venecol]

Rare to see 3 teams from same division make the playoffs as they play each other twice.
Likely in NFCN, 2 teams are sure bets to make playoff, 1 team will be fighting for 7 or 8th playoff spot, while 1 team will fall off. So that's why my early prediction of 2 playoff spots up for grabs.

I meant AFC. LOL
We're talking different conferences?

 

[RicoG]

I meant AFC. LOL
We're talking different conferences?

No, I was just rolling with it.

 

[Deus Irae]

Bucs coach Bruce Arians says he hopes Rob Gronkowski, Lavonte David and perhaps Richard Sherman will be able to go Sunday at New Orleans.

I think it was an oversight by him and probably us. The thought is that AB will be back for New Orleans.

 

[Deus Irae]

Arians wasn't even sure Davis and Murphy-Bunting would be back for Week 10 after the bye. Both dealing with longterm injuries -- we'll know first step when they're cleared to return to practice, which is likely after the bye.

 

[Haterproof]

Thursday will help. I guess we need to vote for the Packers?

I'm definitely rooting for the Cardinals in that Thursday Night Football matchup! Of course they aren't going undefeated which makes even easier to rooting for them

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

The Saints are allowing a league leading 3.3 ypa on the ground. The Bucs have needed to establish that running game the last few weeks to open up the field. I expect they’ll really need those guys back because otherwise they’d get shut down again like last season. Ineffective running game, Lattimore punking Evans, Godwin doubled...the Saints were easily their worst matchup.

 

[Nehalem]

His resume since the Seattle Superbowl is ridiculous

2014-SB Win
2015-AFCCG Appearance
2016-SB Win
2017-SB Loss(Passing Record though)
2018-SB Win
2019- 12-4 with Harry, Meyers and hobbled Edelman
2020- SB Win

In the last 10 years TB has played in
9 conference championships
6 Super Bowls

 

[amfootball]

The Saints are allowing a league leading 3.3 ypa on the ground. The Bucs have needed to establish that running game the last few weeks to open up the field. I expect they’ll really need those guys back because otherwise they’d get shut down again like last season. Ineffective running game, Lattimore punking Evans, Godwin doubled...the Saints were easily their worst matchup.

Winston is the Qb though. That is the great equalizer.

 

[amfootball]

Big blow for the Packers.

Packers put Davante Adams on COVID-19 reserve list

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[Tottie]

Big blow for the Packers.

Packers put Davante Adams on COVID-19 reserve list

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

This is just going to be used as an excuse when they get blown out. It will be everyone's fault but Arod.

 

[Guts]

Winston is the Qb though. That is the great equalizer.

That and last year in those two beatdowns the Bucs weren't fully acclimated chemistry wise. They have an answer for everything now although I will say the Saints defense is probably the one that matches well vs the Bucs offense. All depends how healthy AB is. He probably the X Factor in this game. Lattimore always erases Evans, Godwin will be bracketed so all up to AB and Gronk if he plays

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

That and last year in those two beatdowns the Bucs weren't fully acclimated chemistry wise. They have an answer for everything now although I will say the Saints defense is probably the one that matches well vs the Bucs offense. All depends how healthy AB is. He probably the X Factor in this game. Lattimore always erases Evans, Godwin will be bracketed so all up to AB and Gronk if he plays

The emergence of Fournette as a solid pass catcher, and the addition of Bernard, will also be a factor. I think Gronk is actually a bigger deal than AB is this matchup. They need help with protection and need to have success from playaction.

I honestly believe Belichick and Payton share game plans.

 

[Tottie]

The emergence of Fournette as a solid pass catcher, and the addition of Bernard, will also be a factor. I think Gronk is actually a bigger deal than AB is this matchup. They need help with protection and need to have success from playaction.

I honestly believe Belichick and Payton share game plans.

That would be funny but this game is in a dome so it won't matter. Would love to hear a breakdown but I don't think BB confused Brady.

 

[Tottie]

Been looking at a few forums after enjoying chiefskingdom this morning. The Saints forum is pretty decent except for the fact that they seriously believe Brees is the best ever. They aren'tjoking or being fanatics and I can't understand it. He's not even top 3 of his era. Manning is definitely ahead of him and I would put Rodgers ahead too. He may be interchangeable with Rodgers depending on who you think is he bigger playoff choker but Brees as the GOAT? For what? Slants and garbage time yards? Man..

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Been looking at a few forums after enjoying chiefskingdom this morning. The Saints forum is pretty decent except for the fact that they seriously believe Brees is the best ever. They aren'tjoking or being fanatics and I can't understand it. He's not even top 3 of his era. Manning is definitely ahead of him and I would put Rodgers ahead too. He may be interchangeable with Rodgers depending on who you think is he bigger playoff choker but Brees as the GOAT? For what? Slants and garbage time yards? Man..

Which Saints forum? Hillarious.

 

[Tottie]

Which Saints forum? Hillarious.

Saints Super Forum (Main Board)

saintsreport.com

No thread in particular I've seen it come up in many threads.

 

[venecol]

He literally says that every week about every injured player. His act is better than Bill's who doesn't say anything. BA is always blabbing but doesn't say anything. Press loves him. Lmao

 

[Tottie]

He literally says that every week about every injured player. His act is better than Bill's who doesn't say anything. BA is always blabbing but doesn't say anything. Press loves him. Lmao

He said last week he doesn't attend offensive meetings. Maybe he's smarter than he looks with the hands off motivational approach.

 

[Deus Irae]

It’s not $500,000, but the Buccaneers fan who gave back the football that Tom Brady used to throw his 600th touchdown pass, has a deal.

The Bucs are giving Byron Kennedy two signed jerseys and a helmet from Brady, a signed Mike Evans jersey and his game cleats, a $1,000 credit at the team store and two season passes for the remainder of this season as well as next season, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Bucs complete deal with fan who gave up Tom Brady's 600th touchdown ball - ProFootballTalk