There is a new episode in Scott Reynolds’ Pewter Pulse video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically eight to 12 minutes in length – allow Reynolds to offer up his expert analysis and opinion on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. The Bucs have struggled to rush the passer … Read more
Stephen Curry dropped 38 points. Jimmy Butler III added 20. And the Golden State Warriors still lost to the Portland Trail Blazers. That reality has pushed the team to a mediocre 9-9 record and forced some uncomfortable conversations in the locker room. For a franchise chasing another title in 2025-26, the problem isn’t scoring; it’s … Read more
INTRO: They say that football is a game that is won in the trenches. And they are right. The problem for the Bucs this year is that the play of the team’s defensive front has been good, but not good enough against great teams. Part of the problem is injuries, but another issue is that … Read more
The Bucs’ defensive issues have come to a head over the past two weeks. Allowing explosive plays first proved to be Tampa Bay’s kryptonite when playing the Patriots in a 28-23 loss, and the chunk plays again came back to bite them in a 44-32 loss to the Bills. Those 44 points are the highest … Read more
Mateen Ibirogba is a defensive tackle from Wake Forest who is ranked No. 69 on my NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board. This comprehensive scouting report analyzes Ibirogba’s draft potential, current mock draft trends, and where he ranks among the top prospects. Try out PFSN’s FREE playoff predictor, where you can simulate every 2025-26 NFL … Read more
For a long time, the stars of the Bucs’ defense have been solidified. Lavonte David. Vita Vea. Antoine Winfield Jr. Since Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl win in 2020, the trio of David, Vea, and Winfield has remained defensive leaders, and it is no surprise that each was voted a captain over the past two seasons. … Read more
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While quarterback Baker Mayfield added another comeback to his Tampa Bay resume, it was the Bucs’ pass rush — led by Yaya Diaby — that set the tone against the Jets. The third-year outside linebacker was a disruptive force all afternoon, turning in the most dominant performance of his young career. After reflecting on the … Read more
Jacob Parrish was drafted to bring stability to the Bucs secondary at multiple positions. Head coach Todd Bowles wanted Tykee Smith – a 2024 draft pick – to move to safety. It was a bold decision for two reasons. One, despite being listed as a safety he had not played that position but a handful … Read more
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