‘Boys will be boys and apparently Warren Sapp will be Warren Sapp. That was the general player response to the comments Sapp made during the weekend.’
Sapp ignites Bucs’ fire, gets a spark
‘"Because it needed to be said." That’s why the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, the one credible Buc who would dare publicly blast his team’s shabby offense, did so Friday.’
Dunn the only option now, which is fine with him
‘It’s up to Dunn. He must carry the ball. He must carry the team. The jumbo backfield is kaput.’
Desperate times create desperate acts for Bucs
‘He jumped up and took off after Bryson. He probably ran 30 yards to chase down Bryson, just as Bryson was stepping out of bounds to complete a 17-yard gain.’
Finally, ‘The Truth’ comes out for Bucs
‘The truth is, Karl Williams had almost disappeared from the Bucs’ radar screen this season.’
Steckel is unfazed by Sapp’s comments
‘If Bucs offensive coordinator Les Steckel is smarting from the round of shots that defensive tackle Warren Sapp took at him and his offense this weekend, he’s not letting it show.’
Injuries on defense doomed the Bills’ chances
‘Then, a crack developed in Buffalo’s mortar. Outside linebacker Sam Rogers limped off the field with a torn groin muscle. Inside linebacker Sam Cowart, the league’s leading tackler, left with a high ankle sprain. So did free safety Keion Carpenter.’
Game review
‘RB Warrick Dunn’s 106 yards marked the first 100-yard rushing game the Bills have allowed since January. Tennessee’s Eddie George rushed for 106 yards on Jan. 8 in the AFC wild-card playoff game.’
Grading the Bucs
‘Special teams: Williams’ TD highlighted a strong return game and coverage units were on the ball as well. Grade: A’
It’s a Dunn deal
‘Two days after Warren Sapp blamed offensive coordinator Les Steckel for the team’s poor record this season, the Bucs offense responded by doing a 180. Well, 180 total yards, anyway.’
At talking and telling it like it is, Sapp speaks loudest
‘This is the world of Warren Sapp: pure energy, high volume. And if you wish to visit, fasten your seat belts and grab your earplugs.’
Sapp speaks; offense listens
‘After a 31-17 win over the Bills, the locker room resonated with some understanding why Sapp was critical of the offense but also offered support for Steckel.’
Dunn has no problem filling Alstott’s role
‘With Tampa Bay leading the Bills 24-17 and the two-minute warning approaching, the Bucs called on Dunn to secure a few first downs. On second and 10, he cut back off left tackle and ran 39 yards for the win-sealing touchdown.’
Offensive news still is not good
‘Total yardage: 180. All the way? No way.’
Late hit a spectacular one for incomparable Brooks
‘It may have been the most phenomenal late hit in the history of the NFL.’