3 things we learned about the Buccaneers

“Five years ago they merged with Continental and they’re still trying to figure that out”, linebacker Sam Acho said. “We’ve got one more game to try to avoid a double-digit losing season”. “Obviously we’re disappointed in our record at 5-9”.

It’s OK to get excited about guys like Carey, Jones-Quartey or younger players but understand that one or all of them might not be back.

Chicago Bears strong safety Harold Jones-Quartey (29) intercepts a pass by Jameis Winston intended f …

Dec 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) practices before the game against the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field. The Bucs recovered three of their five fumbles. We got a lot of young guys, we got a lot of new guys in and out. We all know that Langford is the future of this ball club, but I’m going to enjoy watching Forte in a Bears uniform one last time next week.

While McPhee’s limitations were obvious at times, he still managed to put himself in good position through play recognition and a disciplined approach to his responsibilities.

The Bears offensive cupboard isn’t barren, but it’s safe to say that it looks pretty dry as we head into today’s matchup.

So of course it was Ka’Deem Carey who scored twice for the Bears in their 26-21 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

With the potential to grab hold of the rushing title against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, Doug Martin had arguably his worst game of the year.

This definitely was not the best game of the season for the number one overall pick. “I’m embarrassed…. I let the team down”.

On the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers average 236.2 yards in passing and 139.0 yards in rushing. So the message of the week has been ‘Tighten up, focus more on the details.’ That way we don’t get the holding calls, the false starts, whatever else that causes our drives to stop.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, right, gets a pat on the chest from tight en … But points are obviously more important than yards, and the Bucs have allowed 379 points this year to tie for 23rd in scoring defense.

Running back Jeremy Langford released for a screen pass, but Gholston anticipated it. Away from the play, meanwhile, receiver Marc Mariani engaged Verner in a block.

The Bears could – but only after they finished a 26-21 victory. The two long kicks helped Chicago build on its fourth-quarter lead. Like Lovie Smith’s Bucs, John Fox’s Bears are early in the rebuilding process and many moves have to be made before championship competitiveness arrives.

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