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Auggie

(31,156 posts)
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 05:07 AM Feb 2021

Buccaneers put on a clinic on how to stop Mahomes

Don't give him anything. Stuff the box. Pursue. Relentlessly.

It was fun to watch (if you like smothering defenses).

A close victory would have been one thing. This was a solid thumping.

Rest of the league has taken note.

Kudos to their O-line for protecting Brady so well and balancing the offense with a running game.

BTW, I don't necessarily put a lot of importance on QB ratings, but Brady's was 125.8. Mahomes' was 52.3.

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Buccaneers put on a clinic on how to stop Mahomes (Original Post) Auggie Feb 2021 OP
You are correct, but.... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #1
Valid observation, but ... 52.3 Auggie Feb 2021 #2
The KC O line Soxfan58 Feb 2021 #3
Chiefs OL scratched at least 2 injured players . Tough to overcome. nt oasis Feb 2021 #6
Bucs coach Todd Bowles, the REAL MVP of the Super Bowl nightwing1240 Feb 2021 #4
I agree JonLP24 Feb 2021 #7
Can't have 100 yards in penaltys... Maxheader Feb 2021 #5

AZ8theist

(5,449 posts)
1. You are correct, but....
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 05:41 AM
Feb 2021

Penalties killed KC's chances as much as Tampa's game plan.
Very undisciplined on defense.

Auggie

(31,156 posts)
2. Valid observation, but ... 52.3
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 05:55 AM
Feb 2021

Penalties helped Tampa Bay run up the score, forcing K.C. to abandon the running game. But Mahomes was still handcuffed.

Soxfan58

(3,479 posts)
3. The KC O line
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 09:51 AM
Feb 2021

Decided not to show up. Horrible performance! Seeing Tom and Gronk play for someone else was tough but congratulations to two 🐐

nightwing1240

(1,996 posts)
4. Bucs coach Todd Bowles, the REAL MVP of the Super Bowl
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 10:30 AM
Feb 2021

Think about it, Bowles shut down Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes. No offense to any of the players, but Bowles deserves a ton of credit for his game plans and coaching

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
7. I agree
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 11:27 PM
Feb 2021

Bowles isn't great on his own but when he is teamed up with Bruce Arians he is a great defensive coordinator.

Brady did a great job but he doesn't play defense.

Maxheader

(4,371 posts)
5. Can't have 100 yards in penaltys...
Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:38 PM
Feb 2021


In one half and mostly in the red zone...Hunt needs to get him an offensive line next season...and somemore

defensive guys like number 95...
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