‘But Evans and Gaines go back a while — they faced each other in college, when Evans played at Texas A&M and Gaines was at Missouri, and Gaines helped hold Evans to a career-low 8 receiving yards on four catches in a Missouri win. Evans went to the Bucs in the first round in 2014 and Gaines was drafted by the Rams in the sixth round, which led to him questioning why Evans would go so much higher than he did.’
Archives for October 20, 2017
Bucs’ Fitzpatrick in familiar spot with chance to face Bills
‘”I’ve had a lot of opportunities, whether through injuries or weird circumstances,” he said. “Hopefully, it’s not really true, but it sure does seem to happen an awful lot.”‘
Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Check out what this former Buc has cooking in Buffalo (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs journal: Jameis Winston to test hurt shoulder in practice today (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs’ Mike Evans, Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines could face off again (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs’ Fitzpatrick in familiar spot with chance to face Bills (AP)
Bucs hold off on allowing Winston to test injured shoulder (AP)
Jameis Winston to Run First Team on Friday (Buccaneers.com)
Buccaneers Injury Report, October 19 (Buccaneers.com)
Accountability All Around on Bucs’ Defense (Buccaneers.com)
Scouting Report: Buffalo Bills (Buccaneers.com)
Linebacker Adams cut day after Bills claimed him on waivers
‘The Bills did not disclose the nature of Adams’ injury.’
Buccaneers-Bills Capsule
‘QB Tyrod Taylor is 1-11 when attempting 30 or more passes and 2-16 when Bills trail by four or more at any point of game.’
Week 7 Game Scout: Buccaneers at Bills
‘Buccaneers, 20-17.’
Bills sign LB Lacey back; LB Adams waived/injured
‘The linebacker didn’t get on the practice field Thursday as he was going through the team physical. Adams did not pass the physical forcing the roster move.’
Bills Life: Brandon Reilly’s Uber Adventure
‘Nothing gets in the way of Brandon Reilly making it to practice on time, even if that means taking an Uber all the way from Chicago, Illinois. Over the Bye Week, Reilly visited his alma mater – the University of Nebraska. After missing a connecting flight on his way home, Reilly looked into other transportation options to ensure he would be ready for practice at 8 a.m. on Monday. Similarly to Bills cornerback Shareece Wright, Reilly opted for Uber and made it right on time for the team’s early morning practice.’
Game Day Experience Information: Week 7
‘Leader of the Charge: Jerry Butler – Bills Alumnus’
Hauschka’s NFL career part happenstance, part family history
‘“That was kind of my first love,” Hauschka said. “All summer long I would kick soccer balls. I’d go out to a field with like 20 soccer balls and just kick for hours. By myself or with my brother or something. I kind of developed the reputation as the guy with the strong leg. It just became me and I loved kicking.”’
Bills Today: White up to the challenge when targeted
‘If the season were to end today the 22-year-old would be at the top of the list for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The only rookie ranked higher than him is Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. Here’s an excerpt of PFF’s analysis.’