Monday Morning QB - 10/9

The Bucs finally fall, this time to the pathetic Jets, 14-12 in the Meadowlands... a place where they have never won. Cadillac Williams was held out of the game due to injury and the passing game continued giving up points... as predicted in previous posts, it finally cost them a game

After two ugly wins, we get an ugly loss.

My prediction: Bucs 20, Jets 6

Score: Jets 14, Bucs 12

Today, Griese was outplayed by a 41 year old retired quarterback. That about puts this game into focus. Griese's first interception cost the Bucs 7 points and eventually the game. Over the last two games, 20 out of 27 points were off of Griese turnovers... he's the best weapon our opponents have. He's the worst QB on 4-1 team. He'll cost us another four games before the season is out.

Offense: F. Another interception leads to an opponents score. No running game. Four field goals. Multiple sacks. Pathetic.

Defense: D. The Bucs dominate time of possession in the first half and are leading 9-7. The defense, well rested, lets the 41 year old retired QB drive the Jets down the field for opening score of the second half, costing them the game. All day they couldn't get pressure on this immobile, old QB and allowed multiple 3rd down conversions in the second half. No excuses for that. They got whipped by a bad team.

Special Teams: B+. Hit all four field goals. Punting was great.

Coaching: C-. No running game. No pressure on an immobile QB. No fire in the belly of the team.

Outstanding Players: Matt Bryant, the place kicker.

Things That Drove Me Nuts: Griese again gives points away and can't get into the end zone. The defense couldn't stop anything on 3rd down in the second half. Michael Pittman is incapable of gaining yards after first contact.

Bucs Record: 4-1. If they don't get better, the Bucs could still reach that 8-8 record. The teams they face in the future are only going to get better. If Griese offers up one more turnover that costs the Bucs points, I'd bench him... I don't care what the record is.

Next Opponent: The Bucs take on a quality Dolphins team at home. If Cadillac doesn't return, the Bucs could go into the bye week 4-2.