Bucs’ Vernon Hargreaves: ‘I’m not making any plays’ (Tampa Bay Times)
Time to break out the Bucs fan’s emergency kit? (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs safety Chris Conte became a father during Sunday’s loss at Arizona (Tampa Bay Times)
Fennelly: Dirk Koetter, not Jameis Winston, has to make the call (Tampa Bay Times)
This is no time for Jameis Winston to play hero (Tampa Bay Times)
Winston limited, Bucs prepare Fitzpatrick to face Bills (AP)
Bucs may be without Winston versus Bills (The Sports Xchange)
Bucs QB Fitzpatrick ready if Winston can’t go (The Sports Xchange)
Ryan Fitzpatrick Prepares for Possible Start (Buccaneers.com)
Buccaneers Injury Report, October 18 (Buccaneers.com)
6 Key Matchups for Bucs vs. Bills (Buccaneers.com)
7 Notable Numbers for Week 7 (Buccaneers.com)
Series History: Buccaneers-Bills (Buccaneers.com)
Archives for October 2017
Bills starter Tyrod Taylor acknowledges he can play better
‘Taylor refers to the team’s 3-2 record to acknowledge it’s time for the Bills and himself to begin “separating from the pack.” That process starts on Sunday, when Buffalo returns from its bye week to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3).’
QB Taylor on Buffalo fans’ hit list
‘”People are going to always want to see more at the quarterback position,” Vick said. “Until you continue to produce what they want to see, they’re going to nitpick. There’s going to be situations where you’re scrutinized heavily. At the quarterback position you just have to have thick skin. … I didn’t get offended by things that were said in Philadelphia, which is one of the toughest media markets. (In Atlanta), I took it personal. I got a chance to sit back and see this is not personal. It’s more of a push. Let it somehow indirectly make you re-shift your focus and try to do things better instead of getting upset about it and taking it personal. Sometimes words can hurt people, but we’re playing the game that we love and we’re held to a higher standard and we should accept that.”‘
Despite accolades, Tre’Davious White says he’s played “terrible,” vows to be better
‘“If I don’t give up that touchdown, we don’t lose. It’s that simple. I put that on myself. And then on the long third down, we are up, and then I give up the long third down and that’s the end of the third quarter and the next play they score so that loss is basically on those two plays by me and that ate me up for the last week and a half.”’
Bills WR Matthews could play Sunday
‘In addition to Matthews, McDermott said cornerbacks E.J. Gaines (groin) and Leonard Johnson (hamstring) will be limited when they take the field for Wednesday’s practice.’
Vick on Tyrod: “You’ve got a god given talent. Use it.”
‘”The minute that any quarterback takes away his strengths, and does what the people want him to do, he’ll be confused and mind-boggled. I know I wanted to progress as a passer. Wanted to do everything Andy Reid wanted me to do. Those are the moments you find out how good you really are. Be yourself, he led the league in all quarterbacks rushing since 2015. Take advantage of your god given gifts. I see him escaping the pocket and doing things we like to see, and quarterbacks should be able to do. There’s a lot of coordinators out there who would love to have their quarterbacks escaping the pocket, getting away from pressure, it’s a gift. Use it.”‘
McDermott says Tyrod Taylor has had some “playoff caliber moments”
‘”You evaluate everyone both individually and then together. You want to see the offense move. On the days that you don’t have your A game, how do you effect the team. Tyrod’s had some very very very good days, and what I’d call playoff caliber moments.”‘
Joe B: 5 takeaways from Buffalo Bills practice (10/18/17)
‘After starting to do a little bit more on Monday and getting the improved status of “day-to-day” from Bills head coach Sean McDermott, wide receiver Jordan Matthews took another step forward on Wednesday. The wideout was cleared to participate in practice and did so on a limited basis during Wednesday’s practice. While he was out there, we saw Matthews go through individual drills and actually catch passes with his thumb injury — the first time we’ve seen that since his injury.’
“Dunk-a-Buc” at New Era Field this Sunday
‘The official New Era dunk tank will be outside the Team Store, and fans are encouraged to try and “Dump-a-Buc,” or a person dressed up as a Buccaneer. Anyone who succeeds will have the chance to score some tickets to a future Bills game.’
Sean McDermott talks about matchup with Bucs
‘McDermott talked about new wide receiver signee, Deontre Thompson. He says he has a lot of speed and is a good blocker. His familiarity with the Bills was a plus in his signing. He’s excited to see him on the practice field today.’
Tyrod Taylor discusses upcoming game against the Bucs
‘Taylor discussed the possibility of having a town hall meeting with teammates and continuing to get the players’ message when asked about the NFL players and the anthem protests.’
4 key stats ahead of Bills vs. Bucs
‘Tampa has a .700 winning percentage(7-3) against the Bills, their best against any opponent.’
Terry Pegula listed as one of the richest sports team owners in America
‘He ranked at number 18 on the Forbes list, with a net worth of $4.3 billion.’
Bills awarded waiver claim for LB Tyrell Adams
‘Adams, 25, was most recently with the Oakland Raiders, but was released earlier this week when the Raiders signed NaVorro Bowman.’
Quick Hits: Matthews cleared to practice
‘“When it’s that time (where I can catch football) I think I’m going to be full tilt,” Matthews said. “If I can go out there and catch any type of ball, it’ll be at the point where I can go out and practice.”’