This is it Bucs, your last chance.

With the Baltimore Ravens conducting a beatdown of the Cowboys last night, 33-24, a win by the Bucs today means that at least a wildcard playoff spot will await the Buccos. Those of us who follow and understand this bipolar team, know that a wildcard spot and a road playoff game equal and one and done situation, early exit from the playoff tournament.

There is still the possible scenario which the Bucs can win the division, obtain the #2 seed in the playoffs and a first week bye. However, a loss today and you can kiss that goodbye. While I do believe there is a strong possibility that Carolina and Atlanta both lose on the road today, but a guaranteed win at home for the Bucs? Never. The Bucs could be playing Sister Mary's School for the Blind and still only be a 3 point home favorite. Our Pewter pirates are always seemingly able to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. And in true Bucs flavor, today's game will be be uncertain with 3 minutes to go.

The Chargers have unarchived this season to say the least. Still, Phillip Rivers is the total rated quarterback in the NFL coming into today's game. LT has had a horrible season (especially for fantasy owners, I know firsthand) as he's been battling a toe injury all season. I wonder just how much the departure of Lorenzo Neal (another former Buc) meant to the running game in San Diego. Neal sure looked good last night springing big blocks for big runs against the Cowboys.

Why does it seem, Baltimore always plays great defense and finds a quarterback to manage the game? The last time the Super Bowl was in Tampa, they had Trent Dilfer at the helm and won the big game. This year, rookie quarterback Joe Flacco from Delaware is taking snaps from center. Think about that Bucs fans, ROOKIE quarterback and a 10-5 record. It almost makes you bleed from the eyes if you try to comprehend that.

ATTENTION ONE BUC PLACE, SCOUTING DEPARTMENT

Last season, I was pretty excited about the possibility of drafting Chris Johnson, running back from East Carolina. He only ran a 4.2 40 at the combine. No, instead we are going to be smarter than the average bear and select, I mean waste, the second round pick by taking Dexter 'Skids" Jackson, who is buried on the inactive list each week now. Great pick guys.

This year, I'd like to see the Bucs select Gartrell Johnson from Colorado State. This Marshall Faulk look alike only managed 285 yards on 27 carries and added 90 yards on a few receptions. This senior will be an impact player in the NFL.

If Brian "Hot Wheels" Griese starts today, pencil in a loss Bucs fans. LT should have a 100 yard rushing day but Garcia should be able to carve up a very below average Charger secondary.

Hey Bruce Allen, is Bryant signed to a long term contract yet? No? What are you waiting for?