The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would have needed Robert Aguayo to be hitting field goals from 65 yards to justify reaching for him in last year’s draftEvery April during the NFL draft, countless columns are published grading each team’s picks, all featuring a disclaimer that players can’t accurately be judged until several years into the future after they have time to develop as professionals. But there are some exceptions. Roberto Aguayo, for example. It’s been just 15 months since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent a second-round pick on the placekicker and it’s not too soon to say they missed as badly as the worst Aguayo field goal attempt.The Bucs released Aguayo on Saturday after he missed an extra point and a...
The Lions are riding a five-game winning run, but Matthew Stafford’s finger injury could spell trouble. Plus, go for the Vikings, Steelers and CardinalsThe finish line is in sight. Only three weeks remain in the NFL’s regular season, and that means you only have three more shots at a clean sweep in our Pick Six contest. Nobody managed it in week 14, although castigers did make a big move up to the top of our overall leaderboard with a solid five out of six. Related: How the Seattle Seahawks became the NFL's most outspoken team Continue reading...
The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enjoyed surprising reversals of fortune, now with play-off hopes after a combined 3-7 startA funny thing happened on the way to this year’s NFL play-offs: two Florida teams suddenly became relevant again.From the wreckage of a combined 3-7 start to the season – and the distinct possibility of an eighth straight year without post-season play in the Sunshine State – Miami and Tampa Bay have unexpectedly bucked a disturbing trend and given the region’s football fans reason to hope again. Related: How the Chicago Bears became NFL's most untroubled losers Continue reading...