The poll
How many of their final four games do the Bucs need to win for the coaches to hold onto their jobs?
One: 4 percent
Total: 671 votes
By the numbers
1-3 Bucs' record against the Jaguars
30.7 Average points the Bucs have allowed during their six-game losing streak
254.7 Average yards by the Jaguars offense, worst in the NFL
12.7 Average points for the Jaguars, 31st in the NFL; they have scored more than 17 once this season, a 30-20 loss
88 Consecutive games in which Bucs tight end Kellen Winslow has a catch
What they're saying
I give a lot of praise to head coach Raheem Morris for sending defensive tackle Brian Price home (last week) after what he called a foolish and selfish penalty. Coach Morris is a breath of fresh air in the NFL and is a great young coach. Even with the recent skid, I can't believe his job security has come into question.
Brian Billick Fox Sports
There is one man on the planet who could solve everything that is wrong with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One man who, with the simple nod of his head, would sell out Raymond James Stadium instantly, stop the losing, put an end to just about all the trouble off the field and give the Bucs credibility and respectability with their fans and across the league. His name is Tony Dungy.
Pat Yasinksas ESPN.com
The state of Florida flag should be flying at half-mast over the capitol for this game. Tampa, loser of six straight, might be the NFL's biggest 2011 disappointment after Philly. Jacksonville has lost three straight and fired its coach.
Greg Cote Miami Herald
If two Florida teams are getting together, people in Jax would rather see Florida-Florida State.
Gerry Dulac Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The picks
Josh Freeman returns (most likely) to face a secondary he should be able to shred. And he'd better because the Bucs defense is going to give up some points even to a team with terrible quarterback play. Bucs, 30-16.
Peter King Sports Illustrated
This is a dog game in the Sunshine State between two struggling teams. The Jaguars are decimated by injuries on defense, and they have trouble scoring on offense. The Bucs have had big problems on defense, and they haven't exactly lit it up on offense. But Tampa Bay will find a way to make enough plays to win this ugly battle. Bucs, 20-17.
Pete Prisco CBSSports.com
Bucs at Jaguars
1 p.m., EverBank Field, Jacksonville
TV/radio: Ch. 13; 620-AM, 103.5 FM
Line/over-under: Bucs by 3; 401/2
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 9 | Week 10 | Week 11 | Week 12 | Week 13 | Week 14 | Week 15 | Week 16 | Week 17 |
| Lions Lions 27, Bucs 20 (0-1) |
at Vikings Bucs 24, Vikings 20 (1-1) |
Falcons Bucs 16, Falcons 13 (2-1) |
Colts Bucs 24, Colts 17 (3-1) |
at 49ers 49ers 48, Bucs 3 (3-2) |
Saints Bucs 26, Saints 20 (4-2) |
Bears Bears 24, Bucs 18 (4-3) |
at Saints Saints 27, Bucs 16 (4-4) |
Texans Texans 37, Bucs 9 (4-5) |
at Packers Packers 35, Bucs 26 (4-6) |
at Titans Titans 23, Bucs 17 (4-7) |
Panthers Panthers 38, Bucs 19 (4-8) |
at Jaguars 1 p.m. today, Ch. 13 |
Cowboys 8:20 p.m. Dec. 17, NFL, Ch. 38 |
at Panthers 1 p.m. Dec. 24, Ch. 13 |
at Falcons 1 p.m. Jan. 1, Ch. 13 |
Four: 34 percent
None: 22 percent
Two: 21 percent
Three: 19 percent
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