Tampa Bay All The Way! What's your theory? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

LUVTAPPER007 · 09-09-2003, 07:07 AM

It's looking like Tampa is going to repeat. How good can it get beating Philly in the last game they would play in their old home, Veterans Stadium (awww) for the NFC Championship and then coming back for the first regular season game the following year in their new home the Lincoln Financial Center and shutting them out. (awww²) Their defense isn't rated No.1 for no reason. I have a hard time predicting anything other than Tampa getting ring #2 this year.

Jurevicious' 2 TD receptions were incredible, and to add insult to injury, Sapp's 14 yard catch must have pissed off everyone in Philly that much more. What a feeling it must have been to walk up into the Eagles home and make the crowd BOO the home team. I had a smile from ear to ear last night.

So who do you think can actually compete with TB this year, and possibly take away their World Champion status?

The_Dude · 09-09-2003, 07:19 AM

that was an asswhopping that tb gave philly last night.

they looked very impressive on defense and jurivicious' catches were just amazing. that guy knows wtf is going on and wtf to do.

as for superbowl win, i dont think so. i dont see any challengers yet, but i'm sure that some will rise.

monkeydriven · 09-09-2003, 08:22 AM

Bigger question is, "Will anyone score on them at all this year."

bish · 09-09-2003, 09:39 AM

They're games are probably the ugliest to watch, but they are good. It just goes to show that Gruden is 10 times the coach Dungy is.

LUVTAPPER007 · 09-09-2003, 09:47 AM

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Originally posted by bish
They're games are probably the ugliest to watch, but they are good. It just goes to show that Gruden is 10 times the coach Dungy is.

WTF are you talking about? If anything they are one of the best to watch. Defense wins games and to watch the Bucs stomp a team to the ground and hold them scoreless is beautiful. I do agree though, Gruden is the man and Dungy is a POS.

Glory's Sun · 09-09-2003, 07:38 PM

the bucs are still the team to beat for sure

BigGov · 09-09-2003, 08:45 PM

Good? Yes, but all the way? The Bills are starting to look impressive after they picked up a few pro bowlers on defense. On top of an offense with a set of all-stars in Bledsoe, Moulds, and Henry I would rank them ahead of the Bucs.

The Dolphins also have the players, but their coaching will probably screw them over.

Overall, the Bucs look guarenteed to reach the Super Bowl this year, but that doesn't mean their offense is good. Jurevicious had about 30 yards receiving, they have the worst set of running backs in the NFL (how many ex-Cardinals now? 3? That says it all), they don't have a tight end, their WR's are decent, and their QB's are far below average.

Spartak · 09-10-2003, 01:12 AM

Didn't Brad Johnson have one of the highest QB ratings last year ?

Anyway, their main weakness is offence, but if they clinch their division (which they should) they will be hard to beat come playoffs, but it can be done if the other team's offence plays smart.

The Saints did it twice last year.

LUVTAPPER007 · 09-10-2003, 05:53 AM

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Originally posted by Jimmy4
they don't have a tight end, their WR's are decent, and their QB's are far below average.

Tampa has Johnson who might I add was the top rated QB in the NFC last year. With the WRs TB has, the QB only needs to be up to par at best which Johnson is, even on his worst days. As for the comment that any oposing offense needs to play smart when up against TBs defense, look at Oakland in the Super Bowl XXXVII. The No. 1 Offense that season was pretty much useless against the No. 1 defense. DEFENSE wins games, not offense.

Peace Out.

grayman · 09-10-2003, 06:10 AM

If a team can run the ball consistently, they will have a chance against Tampa. I think that the Bucs should be pretty happy that the Dolpins lost, making it just a little harder to push for the playoffs, because I think they could kill the Bucs. Jason Taylor would wreak havoc on Brad Johnson and the Bucs have no running game. The important thing to remember is that it is only week 1, and many things will change. The Bucs are in the Eagles heads so that game isn't an accurate depiction of either team's abilities. The Bucs better hope that Brad Johnson doesn't get hurt. Remember what happened last year.

crewsor · 09-10-2003, 03:46 PM

Its tough to repeat. They are a good team but everyone gets fired up for the champs making every game tough. I don't think they have everyone outclassed enough to predict a Superbowl victory just yet. We'll see.

gonadman · 09-10-2003, 08:40 PM

Regular season records are just for getting into the playoffs. It comes down to who is playing the best down the stretch with the fewest injuries.

The greatest team is just one fracture away from elimination(see NFC championship, 2002)

wwcd101 · 09-11-2003, 08:44 AM

I'll agree.

It'll probably be boring, but the D is awesome.

Thanks for listening.

The_Dude · 09-14-2003, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by guccilvr
the bucs are still the team to beat for sure

as the panthers have done.

crewsor · 09-14-2003, 06:11 PM

Uh Oh. Looks like the Panthers found a chink in the armor.

Begora21 · 09-14-2003, 06:33 PM

I think today proved that they did nothing to improve an already fairly lame offense. Juervicious looked bad, possibly out for the year. They'll be hurting. The D is great, but they'll have a hard time repeating ....

blkdmnd · 09-14-2003, 07:10 PM

Well damn. I just want to gloat (being a huge Panther fan and all), but, the fact is, we didn't really play all that well. Sure, we beat the world champions.

Sure, Warren Sapp got busted in more ways than one for running his mouth (a 15 yarder for unsportmanlike conduct, no sacks).

Sure we blocked 2 field goals and the game winning extra point. (OK maybe a little gloating).

In reality we only had 97 yards in the air. We were in the red zone 3 times and came away only with field goals. Davis had 140+ yards but over 50 of those came in the first drive of the day.

Tampa has a great team. Good enough to go back to the Super Bowl? Prolly not. At least not as the NFC South division winner.

archer2371 · 09-15-2003, 02:46 AM

Any given Sunday man, any given Sunday...... or Saturday if ur a CFB fan.

perripken · 09-15-2003, 05:25 AM

This thread reminds me why as a Bills fan, I will keep my mouth shut!

lions20 · 09-15-2003, 05:51 AM

Not after they sucked it up in Carolina.

lions20 · 09-15-2003, 05:52 AM

Sorry against Carolina.

Dragon_Imp · 09-15-2003, 07:53 AM

Bucs will repeat but i cant believe they lost to carolina omg they should have made that last fieldgoal so they didnt have to go in OT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

weasel2112 · 09-15-2003, 07:57 AM

Bucs will not repeat. Tampa will choke just like Miami always does.

djtestudo · 09-15-2003, 08:06 AM

...and like they did the past few years beofre last year...

AL9045 · 09-15-2003, 11:29 AM

Carolina does not suck you people who act like losing to Carolina is like losing to the Bengals.

Carolina has one of the most dangerous defenses, and on like ESPN Radio all the analysts had them winning the division or getting in via wild card.

djtestudo · 09-15-2003, 12:19 PM

The problem with the Panthers is that their offense could go either way. If Delhomme manages to play the season at a minimum of a Dilfer-like level, they'll be a playoff team from their D. If Delhomme starts to suck, and Peete or (please GOD NO) Chris Weinke can't take over at a well enough level, they'll be as screwed as screwed can be.

AL9045 · 09-15-2003, 01:55 PM

Yeah, but the Panthers look like they'll be a formidable team this year, even if they get mediocre play from their QBs they'll be dangerous. Adding Davis at RB should open up some passing opportunities sooner or later.

Dragon_Imp · 09-16-2003, 06:34 AM

I know what yall are saying carolina is not a bad football team but still dont u think that Tampa should have won that game and why dont you think they will repeat i mean look at last year there first game they lost because of the special teams and again this year the second game of the season the special teams couldnt make 1 fieldgoal to win the game and still they won last year so dont u think it could just be the same thing that happened last year i think the defense will carry them again to repeat with the help of Brad Johnson.......

LUVTAPPER007 · 09-16-2003, 08:03 AM

Amen, Dragon. Teams lose games and it just so happens to be Tampa that lost one they should have had in the bag. Carolina made a desperation attemp to block the PAT and they did. Tampa's mistake was thinking of the PAT as a gimme, and thinking the game was won in the nick-of-time. That turned out to bite them in the ass. They'll get over it and whoop ass in the Georgia Dome this Sunday. Tampa just needs to keep the penalties under 100 yeards at the most. 170 yards or what ever they had is just rediculous. Sapp does need to keep his mouth shut sometimes (but that's why I love him.) and play ball. We'll see what they can do againt Atlanta this weekend.

dragon2fire · 09-16-2003, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by LUVTAPPER007
WTF are you talking about? If anything they are one of the best to watch. Defense wins games and to watch the Bucs stomp a team to the ground and hold them scoreless is beautiful. I do agree though, Gruden is the man and Dungy is a POS.

when my clots win the afc i am bringing this thred back up

dungy turned a crappy d in to a great d

the clots have allowed the second fewest number of points this season

and there d looks sharp so yea

gruden is a great coach as well

dragon2fire · 10-07-2003, 07:47 AM

yea what a shity coach beating his fomer team

boy dungy really sucks

hahah bucs fans

sorry but can we put to rest how bad of a coach dungy is

Midlandmadman · 10-07-2003, 09:58 AM

Yeah how about them bucks...... way to blow that lead !!!!!!!! I don't like tampa bay....

Begora21 · 10-07-2003, 12:17 PM

I can't stand TB ... I live here in Tampa and was trying to watch that amazing A's - Sox game last night ona tiny TV in a sports bar while a bunch of loud obnoxious Buc fans cheered every 1 yard gain on many large screens ... this place sucks

Kurant · 10-07-2003, 01:04 PM

Impression?

They are way overrated, and I hope warren sapp gets hit by a car.

Fuck that, the whole team gets hit by a semi.

But, being a Vikings fan, I'm biased. =)

dragon2fire · 10-07-2003, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bish
They're games are probably the ugliest to watch, but they are good. It just goes to show that Gruden is 10 times the coach Dungy is.

yep ten times the coach

thats for dam sure

says the clots fan

Mr. Spacemonkey · 10-07-2003, 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by Kurant
Impression?

They are way overrated, and I hope warren sapp gets hit by a car.

Fuck that, the whole team gets hit by a semi.

But, being a Vikings fan, I'm biased. =)

lol. I hate the Bucs too, especially Warren Sapp. Although, I hate the Vikings almost as much as i hate the Bucs.

crewsor · 11-18-2003, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by LUVTAPPER007
It's looking like Tampa is going to repeat. How good can it get beating Philly in the last game they would play in their old home, Veterans Stadium (awww) for the NFC Championship and then coming back for the first regular season game the following year in their new home the Lincoln Financial Center and shutting them out. (awww²) Their defense isn't rated No.1 for no reason. I have a hard time predicting anything other than Tampa getting ring #2 this year.

Jurevicious' 2 TD receptions were incredible, and to add insult to injury, Sapp's 14 yard catch must have pissed off everyone in Philly that much more. What a feeling it must have been to walk up into the Eagles home and make the crowd BOO the home team. I had a smile from ear to ear last night.

So who do you think can actually compete with TB this year, and possibly take away their World Champion status?

Turns out you may have been a tad premature. Things aren't looking too good at the moment.

wrongfullyaccuzd · 11-18-2003, 11:01 PM

haha let's stop raggin on this poor guy for making this prediction in april...with the most recent nfl game at that point being the bucs' whupping of oakland in the super bowl, i was saying the same thing.

crewsor · 11-19-2003, 05:53 AM

His registration date was April. His prediction was September. I know, thats still early but that was my point. Things can look entirely different week to week in the NFL.
Two weeks ago I thought the Ravens would run away with their division. Now they are tied with Cincy... Did I just say that?
Oh man, that sux.

09-09-2003, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
LUVTAPPER007 Upright	Tampa Bay All The Way! What's your theory? It's looking like Tampa is going to repeat. How good can it get beating Philly in the last game they would play in their old home, Veterans Stadium (awww) for the NFC Championship and then coming back for the first regular season game the following year in their new home the Lincoln Financial Center and shutting them out. (awww²) Their defense isn't rated No.1 for no reason. I have a hard time predicting anything other than Tampa getting ring #2 this year. Jurevicious' 2 TD receptions were incredible, and to add insult to injury, Sapp's 14 yard catch must have pissed off everyone in Philly that much more. What a feeling it must have been to walk up into the Eagles home and make the crowd BOO the home team. I had a smile from ear to ear last night. So who do you think can actually compete with TB this year, and possibly take away their World Champion status?

09-09-2003, 07:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	that was an asswhopping that tb gave philly last night. they looked very impressive on defense and jurivicious' catches were just amazing. that guy knows wtf is going on and wtf to do. as for superbowl win, i dont think so. i dont see any challengers yet, but i'm sure that some will rise. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

09-09-2003, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
monkeydriven Addict Location: Boston	Bigger question is, "Will anyone score on them at all this year." __________________ you think i got my eyes closed but i've been lookin' at you the whole f&ckin' time... ------------------------------------------------ Posting from the home of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox

09-09-2003, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	Good? Yes, but all the way? The Bills are starting to look impressive after they picked up a few pro bowlers on defense. On top of an offense with a set of all-stars in Bledsoe, Moulds, and Henry I would rank them ahead of the Bucs. The Dolphins also have the players, but their coaching will probably screw them over. Overall, the Bucs look guarenteed to reach the Super Bowl this year, but that doesn't mean their offense is good. Jurevicious had about 30 yards receiving, they have the worst set of running backs in the NFL (how many ex-Cardinals now? 3? That says it all), they don't have a tight end, their WR's are decent, and their QB's are far below average. __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"

09-10-2003, 01:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spartak Bang bang Location: New Zealand	Didn't Brad Johnson have one of the highest QB ratings last year ? Anyway, their main weakness is offence, but if they clinch their division (which they should) they will be hard to beat come playoffs, but it can be done if the other team's offence plays smart. The Saints did it twice last year. __________________ I can read your mind... looking at you... I can read your mind...

09-09-2003, 09:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
bish Crazy Location: Indy	They're games are probably the ugliest to watch, but they are good. It just goes to show that Gruden is 10 times the coach Dungy is.

09-09-2003, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	the bucs are still the team to beat for sure

09-10-2003, 06:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
grayman you can't see me Location: Illinois	If a team can run the ball consistently, they will have a chance against Tampa. I think that the Bucs should be pretty happy that the Dolpins lost, making it just a little harder to push for the playoffs, because I think they could kill the Bucs. Jason Taylor would wreak havoc on Brad Johnson and the Bucs have no running game. The important thing to remember is that it is only week 1, and many things will change. The Bucs are in the Eagles heads so that game isn't an accurate depiction of either team's abilities. The Bucs better hope that Brad Johnson doesn't get hurt. Remember what happened last year. __________________ That's right - I'm a guy in a suit eating a Blizzard. F U.

09-10-2003, 03:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
crewsor Women want me. Men fear me. Location: Maryland,USA	Its tough to repeat. They are a good team but everyone gets fired up for the champs making every game tough. I don't think they have everyone outclassed enough to predict a Superbowl victory just yet. We'll see. __________________ We all have wings, some of us just don't know why.

09-10-2003, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
gonadman Psycho Location: Philly	Regular season records are just for getting into the playoffs. It comes down to who is playing the best down the stretch with the fewest injuries. The greatest team is just one fracture away from elimination(see NFC championship, 2002) __________________ For me there is only the traveling on paths that have heart, on any path that may have heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge is to traverse its full length. And there I travel, looking, looking, ...breathlessly. -Carlos Castaneda

09-11-2003, 08:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
wwcd101 Insane	I'll agree. It'll probably be boring, but the D is awesome. Thanks for listening.

09-14-2003, 06:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
crewsor Women want me. Men fear me. Location: Maryland,USA	Uh Oh. Looks like the Panthers found a chink in the armor. __________________ We all have wings, some of us just don't know why.

09-14-2003, 06:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Begora21 Insane	I think today proved that they did nothing to improve an already fairly lame offense. Juervicious looked bad, possibly out for the year. They'll be hurting. The D is great, but they'll have a hard time repeating ....

09-14-2003, 07:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
blkdmnd Addict	Well damn. I just want to gloat (being a huge Panther fan and all), but, the fact is, we didn't really play all that well. Sure, we beat the world champions. Sure, Warren Sapp got busted in more ways than one for running his mouth (a 15 yarder for unsportmanlike conduct, no sacks). Sure we blocked 2 field goals and the game winning extra point. (OK maybe a little gloating). In reality we only had 97 yards in the air. We were in the red zone 3 times and came away only with field goals. Davis had 140+ yards but over 50 of those came in the first drive of the day. Tampa has a great team. Good enough to go back to the Super Bowl? Prolly not. At least not as the NFC South division winner. __________________ I blow my nose at you. Now go away before I taunt you a second time.

09-15-2003, 02:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
archer2371 Sarge of Blood Gulch Red Outpost Number One Location: On the front lines against our very enemy	Any given Sunday man, any given Sunday...... or Saturday if ur a CFB fan. __________________ "This ain't no Ice Cream Social!" "Hey Grif, Chupathingy...how bout that? I like it...got a ring to it." "I have no earthly idea what it is I just saw, or what this place is, or where in the hell O'Malley is! My only choice is to blame Grif for coming up with such a flawed plan. Stupid, stupid Grif."

09-15-2003, 08:06 AM	#24 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	...and like they did the past few years beofre last year... __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

09-15-2003, 05:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
perripken Now a registered fossil Location: Home of the shrinking Kodak	This thread reminds me why as a Bills fan, I will keep my mouth shut! __________________ And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln

09-15-2003, 05:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
lions20 Insane	Not after they sucked it up in Carolina.

09-15-2003, 05:52 AM	#21 (permalink)
lions20 Insane	Sorry against Carolina.

09-15-2003, 07:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
Dragon_Imp Tilted	Bucs will repeat but i cant believe they lost to carolina omg they should have made that last fieldgoal so they didnt have to go in OT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-15-2003, 07:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
weasel2112 Upright Location: Lost in space	Bucs will not repeat. Tampa will choke just like Miami always does. __________________ My Bad Ass Hummer

09-15-2003, 11:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
AL9045 Addict Location: Virginia	Carolina does not suck you people who act like losing to Carolina is like losing to the Bengals. Carolina has one of the most dangerous defenses, and on like ESPN Radio all the analysts had them winning the division or getting in via wild card.

09-15-2003, 12:19 PM	#26 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	The problem with the Panthers is that their offense could go either way. If Delhomme manages to play the season at a minimum of a Dilfer-like level, they'll be a playoff team from their D. If Delhomme starts to suck, and Peete or (please GOD NO) Chris Weinke can't take over at a well enough level, they'll be as screwed as screwed can be. __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

09-15-2003, 01:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
AL9045 Addict Location: Virginia	Yeah, but the Panthers look like they'll be a formidable team this year, even if they get mediocre play from their QBs they'll be dangerous. Adding Davis at RB should open up some passing opportunities sooner or later.

09-16-2003, 06:34 AM	#28 (permalink)
Dragon_Imp Tilted	I know what yall are saying carolina is not a bad football team but still dont u think that Tampa should have won that game and why dont you think they will repeat i mean look at last year there first game they lost because of the special teams and again this year the second game of the season the special teams couldnt make 1 fieldgoal to win the game and still they won last year so dont u think it could just be the same thing that happened last year i think the defense will carry them again to repeat with the help of Brad Johnson.......

09-16-2003, 08:03 AM	#29 (permalink)
LUVTAPPER007 Upright	Amen, Dragon. Teams lose games and it just so happens to be Tampa that lost one they should have had in the bag. Carolina made a desperation attemp to block the PAT and they did. Tampa's mistake was thinking of the PAT as a gimme, and thinking the game was won in the nick-of-time. That turned out to bite them in the ass. They'll get over it and whoop ass in the Georgia Dome this Sunday. Tampa just needs to keep the penalties under 100 yeards at the most. 170 yards or what ever they had is just rediculous. Sapp does need to keep his mouth shut sometimes (but that's why I love him.) and play ball. We'll see what they can do againt Atlanta this weekend.

10-07-2003, 07:47 AM	#31 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	yea what a shity coach beating his fomer team boy dungy really sucks hahah bucs fans sorry but can we put to rest how bad of a coach dungy is

10-07-2003, 09:58 AM	#32 (permalink)
Midlandmadman Redwing fan extraordinaire Location: Michigan	Yeah how about them bucks...... way to blow that lead !!!!!!!! I don't like tampa bay.... __________________ Its good to be back.

10-07-2003, 12:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
Begora21 Insane	I can't stand TB ... I live here in Tampa and was trying to watch that amazing A's - Sox game last night ona tiny TV in a sports bar while a bunch of loud obnoxious Buc fans cheered every 1 yard gain on many large screens ... this place sucks

10-07-2003, 01:04 PM	#34 (permalink)
Kurant Junkie Location: Don't worry about it.	Impression? They are way overrated, and I hope warren sapp gets hit by a car. Fuck that, the whole team gets hit by a semi. But, being a Vikings fan, I'm biased. =)

11-18-2003, 11:01 PM	#38 (permalink)
wrongfullyaccuzd Addict Location: NoVA	haha let's stop raggin on this poor guy for making this prediction in april...with the most recent nfl game at that point being the bucs' whupping of oakland in the super bowl, i was saying the same thing.

11-19-2003, 05:53 AM	#39 (permalink)
crewsor Women want me. Men fear me. Location: Maryland,USA	His registration date was April. His prediction was September. I know, thats still early but that was my point. Things can look entirely different week to week in the NFL. Two weeks ago I thought the Ravens would run away with their division. Now they are tied with Cincy... Did I just say that? Oh man, that sux. __________________ We all have wings, some of us just don't know why.