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Free agent Ndamukong Suh is enjoying that beach life

See how Buccaneers defensive tackle and soon-to-be free agent Ndamukong Suh is spending his offseason.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have a number of big decisions to make this offseason when it comes to their list of unrestricted free agents.

Quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw for 5,109 yards, 33 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, is among that group. Head coach Bruce Arians said after the season that the team would evaluate Winston in the coming weeks, but an announcement wouldn’t be imminent.

Linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who led the NFL in sacks and broke the franchise’s single-season record with 19.5, probably won’t be as nervous as Winston this offseason. After signing a one-year deal with Tampa Bay last offseason, Barrett is in line for a major payday, and both he and the Bucs seem ready and willing to work out a long-term deal.

But, let’s not forget about veteran Ndamukong Suh. The number two overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft replaced the player picked right behind him, Gerald McCoy, after the Buccaneers parted ways with the veteran last spring. Suh is set to be a free agent as well, and after helping the Bucs rank as the league’s best rush defense, you can be sure Arians and Todd Bowles will try and bring the big man back.

For now, though, Suh is living his best life. A few weeks ago he was celebrating his birthday in Napa Valley, and today, the offseason travel continues as Suh is soaking up the sun.

Take a look.

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Ranking the Buccaneers’ 3 biggest unrestricted free agents

Find out which three players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can’t afford to lose this offseason.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of cap room to play with this offseason, which is good news for a team with a number of big-name free agents.

After finishing 7-9 following two-straight 5-11 seasons, the Buccaneers are a team on the up-and-up who should be taken seriously in the NFC next season. But, they’ll have to make some big financial decisions in the coming months.

So, who are the three most important unrestricted free agents for Tampa Bay this offseason? Let’s take a look.

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Ndamukong Suh is living his best life in wine country

See how Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh spent his birthday weekend.

The NFL’s Wild-Card Weekend saw some major upsets that’ll make next week’s divisional round all the more intriguing for those still involved in the postseason.

But, for those teams and players not fortunate enough to take part in the playoffs, the weekend provided a little time away from the game to get their bodies and minds back in order.

Take Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, for instance. The big man, who helped turn the Bucs’ rush defense into the best in the league this season, spent the weekend enjoying wine in Napa Valley with his lovely fiancee, likely celebrating his birthday, which just so happens to be today.

Take a look.

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Suh signed a one-year deal with the Bucs last offseason to replace the hole left by veteran Gerald McCoy. Given how well Tampa’s defensive front played this season, you can be sure the Bucs will try and bring Suh back for another go in 2020.

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It’s not Christmas without Ndamukong Suh in pajamas

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh took to Instagram to post a Christmas message.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!

While NFL players have to deal with the yearly possibility of playing on Thanksgiving Day, they are lucky enough to have Christmas off to be with their family and loved ones (sorry, NBA players).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans seems to have his movie list lined up for today, while teammate Ndamukong Suh posted a Christmas message on Instagram, revealing one of his holiday traditions.

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Suh has been a welcome addition to the Bucs defense this year. He was signed to a one-year deal in the offseason shortly after the team released Gerald McCoy. It’d be great if the Bucs could retain him in the offseason, but, according to some mock drafts, Tampa Bay may very well look to get younger at defensive tackle.

Wherever Suh ends up next season, you know he’ll have some fresh pajamas waiting to celebrate Christmas next year.

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Colts vs. Buccaneers: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 14

Key matchups in Week 14.

Despite losing four out of their last five games, the Indianapolis Colts remain optimistic about their playoff chances as they return to the road for a Sunday matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers  While both teams are only one win apart in the standings, their play has gone in different directions.

As the Colts lost all of their momentum from the first half of this season, the NFC South competitor has only gotten better in recent weeks. Following a string of tough, last-minute losses in October, the Buccaneers have won three out of their last four games and are attempting to grab the NFC’s final Wild Card spot.

Here are three, key matchups to watch in the Colts’ Week 14 bout:

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WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin vs. Colts’ secondary

If there’s any duo of wide receivers who are the best together, it’s quite easily Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The dynamic duo has carried the Buccaneers’ offense this entire season at the tune of 1,100 receiving yards apiece, 140 combined catches and 16 total touchdowns.

Besides their great numbers, Evans and Godwin scare opposing secondaries because of their evolving skill-sets and legitimate size. Although Evans is bigger at 6-foot-5 and 231 pounds, Godwin is still fairly big himself (6-foot-1 and 209 pounds), thus allowing them to box out and outjump their defensive counterparts.

Entering Sunday’s game, the Colts already had an unproven secondary dealing with some injuries and they will be missing their most valuable slot corner/blitzer Kenny Moore II due to injuries. It’s going to be interesting to discover who, when, and how they’ll defend Evans/Godwin, as their current depth chart includes Pierre Desir, Marvell Tell, and Quincy Wilson—if made available to play.

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5 Buccaneers the Colts must game plan for in Week 14

Colts must game plan for these Bucs in Week 14.

The Colts, currently at 6-6 on the year, are not completely out of the playoff picture after losing four of their last five games. On Sunday, Frank Reich’s squad will travel to Tampa Bay to face off against former Colts interim head coach, Bruce Arians and his Buccaneers currently sitting at 5-7.

While this Bucs roster is full of talent at every position, they have struggled to find a consistent rhythm on both sides of the ball and have lost a lot of games late. Either way this team is not to be underestimated.

Here are five Buccaneers the Colts must gameplan for in order to get their season back on track and keep their postseason hopes alive:

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WR Mike Evans

This is the obvious one. At 6’5″ and weighing 230 pounds, Evans is one of the hardest receivers in the league to cover. His 1,096 receiving yards are currently the third-best in the NFL and his seven touchdowns are currently tied for the fifth-most among receivers.

Stopping Evans will be imperative for the Colts secondary if they want to win this game. Evans is targeted heavily on third down and in the red zone, so it will be important for Matt Eberflus to order double coverage on Evans a majority of snaps.

Look for Pierre Desir and Malik Hooker to provide the coverage on Evans and try to get physical with him at the line of scrimmage.

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Ndamukong Suh says there’s no holding back this Bucs team

See what Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh had to say on Instagram about this team, which has won two-straight.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on a roll, something fans having been waiting all season to see.

After that brutal five-game road stretch that saw the Bucs go just 1-4, Tampa Bay has gone 3-1 since, including two-straight wins on the road. On Sunday, they took down the in-state rival Jacksonville Jaguars, thanks to a dominant performance by rookie linebacker Devin White and the Bucs defense.

With the 6-6 Indianapolis Colts coming to town in Week 14, the Bucs will look to keep the momentum going and take advantage of an Indy team that’s been decimated by injuries and seen their playoff hopes slip away.

The Bucs know they are hitting their stride, and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh took to Instagram the other day to say as much.

Take a look.

Suh and the Buccaneers’ rush defense ranks second in the league, allowing just 76.3 yards per game. They’ll be tested in Week 14 as the Colts offense ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing, averaging 139.0 yards per game.

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Lions look to leave Washington with second win ever

The Detroit Lions will travel to Washington where wins have historically been hard to come by. In fact, they’ve only won there once — ever.

The Detroit Lions will travel to Washington on Sunday, where wins have historically been hard to come by.

Overall, Washington leads the series 30-14, although, the Lions have won the last four meetings, including a 2013 win at FedEx Field, which marked the first time the Lions had beaten the Redskins on the road — ever.

A trip down memory lane

Until 2013, the Lions had made 21 trips to D.C. and suburban Maryland, and then traveled back home with a loss.

Matthew Stafford led the Lions with 385 yards and two touchdowns. Calvin Johnson finished the game with six receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter that would prove to be the dagger.

The Lions’ tough defensive unit, led by Ndamukong Suh, contained Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III en route to nine hits, two sacks, three forced fumbles (one lost) and an interception.

When the Lions (3-6-1) take the field against Washington (1-9) on Sunday, it’s hard to fathom that they will be aiming for only their second all-time win in the nation’s capital. Nonetheless, they need to take advantage of key matchups and clean up their defensive play. Erik Schlitt gave us the Honolulu Blueprint for the Lions to come back to Detroit with win No. 4 on the season.

Ndamukong Suh has a message for those underestimating the Bucs

See what Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh had to say on Instagram after the team’s latest loss.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be just 3-7, but their rush defense has been one of the best in the league this season.

Currently, the Bucs rush D ranks second in the NFL, allowing just 80.9 yards per game. But their stellar play has often been overshadowed by the glaring deficiencies in their secondary, which is 31st in the league right now.

Still, teams shouldn’t underestimate this Bucs team, no matter their record. And, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh took to Instagram the other day to offer a not so subtle warning to the rest of the league.

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Suh and the Bucs have a date with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. Atlanta has won it’s past two games by outscoring their opponents 55-12. Their defense has 11.0 sacks and four interceptions in those wins.

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Comedian Tom Segura tweets joke about Ndamukong Suh and Myles Garrett

Myles Garrett doing the unthinkable and unimaginable. pic.twitter.com/Y0UXzrCskn – Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2019 The NFL world was stunned last night when Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett ripped the helmet off …

The NFL world was stunned last night when Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett ripped the helmet off Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and then pummel him with it.

The play came with just seconds remaining in the game. The Browns ended up winning 21-7 to pull themselves to 4-6 and remain alive in the playoff race. But, naturally, the all-out melee was all anybody wanted to talk about after the game.

Today, the NFL wasted no time in handing out discipline to Garrett and a few other players involved in last night’s fight.

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The play by Garrett was completely inexcusable and there’s no way to defend it. Football players put themselves at enough risk each game when they are on the field. As a fraternity of players, you understand injuries in the game happen, but you never want to intentionally end a man’s career (or life).

Perhaps not surprisingly, one name that kept popping up on Twitter in the aftermath of the Garrett incident was Ndamukong Suh’s. The Bucs defensive tackle has had his own history of suspensions for dirty plays, the most infamous one coming after he stomped on a player back in 2011.

Say what you want about Suh, but he never used a helmet as a weapon.

Still, comedian Tom Segura — who has several hilarious Netflix specials you should check out — couldn’t help but make a joke about Suh and Garrett.

I have a feeling even Suh wouldn’t condone behavior like that. I’m sure he’ll be asked his opinion sometime this week.

For now, though, the title of league’s dirtiest player belongs to a guy in Cleveland.

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