What we learned about today's game against Tampa Bay

[KillerKat]

Rivera needs to stay away from his former self. Playing for a FG right before halftime was unacceptable.

Shula is still Shula. Calling failed plays time after time and wtf plays on 3rd down is what keeps points off the board. Yes he has good streaks, but that's it. Every drive he has at least a couple plays that leave you thinking "wtf?". He is the major thorn in the offense's side.

We really need Cam. If he is not on IR, you really have to question that he should've started this week. Fractured ribs isn't something that is going to feel better in a week. Makes me think Rivera reverted back to his overly cautious self. You need your best players on the field during division games. They count too much. You aren't guaranteed anything in the NFL.

Godfrey is terrible. Needs to be replaced asap.

Philly Brown looked more confident today than he did all preseason. Hopefully he keeps this up.

DWill still has it!

Our defense, although got a little soft after halftime, is still solid. Didn't look too bad for a first game. Can only only get better from here on out.

We can not rely on Luck and terrible QB play from the opposition every game. We need to fix the things above. I have a feeling if we were playing a more competent team, the outcome would be much different. Being conservative costs you games. We were lucky to come out of this with a win.

[fieryprophet]

Tampa wanted to win too. We won a tough division road season opener without our star QB. Enjoy it and stop being mouth breathing imbeciles.

[Fox007]

Honestly the Bucs got way more lucky than we did.

 

2 of McClowns passes that helped them score were like WTF LOL prayers that got answered....and then that late hit call....such bs.

[KillerKat]

Honestly the Bucs got way more lucky than we did.

 

2 of McClowns passes that helped them score were like WTF LOL prayers that got answered....and then that late hit call....such bs.

I saw Mike Evans clearly pull down a guy from behind while McCown ran for the first.

[Woodcookedbbq]

They start getting conservative too early in the game around the 6:00 mark and just run the ball.  You can't do that if you're down by 2 TD's or less.  You have to go for the throat.  It almost came back and bit us in the ass today.  I'm glad for the win, but they need to quit that.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

We also learned that Kelvin Benjamin is a stud. And he will only get better. 

[Toolbox]

Some ups and downs but thats every game.. Im happy we finally won a opening game in 7 years!

[Toolbox]

We also learned that Kelvin Benjamin is a stud. And he will only get better. 

 

Hell yeah we are fortunate to have him!

[tiger7_88]

Biggest get from today's game:

 

Rivera still lacks a killer instinct.

 

Shula is Shula.

[Fox007]

I learned that the ball belongs to KB...that catch he was like snatching it off the dood and mugging him for it....love that.

[mc52beast]

This is a marathon, not a Sprint- Ron Rivera

[Mother Grabber]

McCown threw up 4 50-50 grab balls.  They caught 2, we caught 2.  All 4 were stupid plays, where a smart QB would have taken a sack, kept control of the ball and moved on to the next play.

[tiger7_88]

We also learned that Kelvin Benjamin is a stud. And he will only get better. 

 

 

Beast.

 

That TD catch... wtf?

 

I mean... wtf?

 

[Kurb]

WR's can catch.

Olsen is getting better and Better.

The defense is possibly better than last season.

The OLine is very average, but serviceable against "good" DLines. 

RB's underperform for their pay, but can make plays.

 

 

The game plan shouldn't be judged too harshly. 

How much would YOU air it out with your backup QB?