Todd Bowles has been telling us. Some just didn’t believe him. He wanted to make adjustments to his defense. He just needed the right circumstances to do it. It would seem he has found those circumstances. Bowles shed some of his biggest staples in favor of changeups, curveballs in addition to his normal fastball. It’s … Read more
Between players stepping up to replace departed talent, former five-stars realizing their potential, and a plethora of highly productive pass catchers emerging on the national stage, college football Week 2 served up a smorgasbord of receiving brilliance. Who were the best of the bunch? Our college football WR rankings use PFSN College WRi to break … Read more
Even when results don’t go a player’s way, maintaining a positive mindset is a mark of strength. American tennis star and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens’ return to the tour in Guadalajara may have been short-lived, but she walked away with plenty of positives. Having been out since March, Stephens turned her focus to … Read more
The University of South Florida just made a move that shows how serious they are about competing at the highest level. Rob Higgins isn’t just another athletics hire–he’s the guy who brought Super Bowls and national championships to Tampa Bay. Now he’s taking those same skills to transform USF into something the college sports world … Read more
The Bucs are back in primetime playing on Monday night football they have another road game this time going against the Houston Texans. Pewter Report breaks down the matchups and how these teams fare against each other. Watch the new Pewter Report Podcast from the Pewter Report staff and leave your thoughts below in the article comments after watching … Read more
The NFL season is underway, which means that, unfortunately, injuries are rearing their ugly heads. As fantasy football managers prepare to set Week 2 lineups, it’s important to stay informed on the latest injury news. Jaylen Waddle got banged up in last week’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts. What is the latest on the Miami … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2025-26 season expecting their wide receiver room to be deeper than critics believed. Then reality hit hard in Brazil, and suddenly Patrick Mahomes was throwing to whoever could stay healthy and eligible. With Rashee Rice suspended and Xavier Worthy nursing a dislocated shoulder, the reigning Super Bowl champions face … Read more
Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds previews the upcoming Bucs game with six quick-hitting topics. What’s at stake for the Bucs and their opponent, what will lead to a Tampa Bay victory or loss, and a couple of key matchups to watch each week. The Bucs are 1-0 following an opening day win – the team’s fifth … Read more
Five years is a long time to exist. Let’s take a moment to remember some things Defector has outlived: Quibi Tony Bennett Corporate DEI initiatives Henry Kissinger Investment in mRNA vaccines WTF with Marc Maron The second XFL The Biden administration Queen Elizabeth II The Hawk Tuah girl’s cryptocurrency The Messenger The name “Twitter” Zach … Read more
Bucs punt returner Kameron Johnson has won NFC Special Teams player of the week following Tampa Bay’s 23-20 win on the road over the Falcons to begin the season. It was quite the debut for Johnson, who played in five games last year as a rookie with one punt return, making his return in the … Read more