How did the Bucs secondary grade against Robert Griffin III? What grade did Tampa Bay's linebacking corps get against the Redskins? Find out in this Pewter Report article.

Josh Freeman looked two different players at times on Sunday against the Redskins, struggling with accuracy on some throws, then threading a needle on the next one. After the game, Freeman took to the podium, and discussed the 24-22 loss to the Washington Redskins.

In the Bucs 22-24 loss at home to the Redskins, Tampa Bay accomplished all of the five keys, just not all at the same time and very inconsistently throughout the game. The one beacon of consistency, going back to last year, has been the kicking of Connor Barth. Barth hit all three of his field goals against Washington (57, 50, 47) and holds the team record, and is at a league-best 25 field goals made in a row.

The Buccaneer suffered a tough loss on Sunday to the Redskins 24-22 and fell to 1-3 heading into the bye week. Head coach Greg Schiano – as most would expect – wasn't very happy when addressing the media following the defeat. Below is a full transcript form his post-game news conference.

After Tampa Bay stormed back from a 21-6 deficit to take a 22-21 lead in the fourth quarter, Washington rallied to win the game, 24-22, on a 41-yard field goal by Billy Cundiff, who had missed three field goals earlier in the game. The loss drops the Bucs to 1-3 on the season.

Five keys hang in the balance of a Buccaneer victory over the Redskins at home on Sunday. The Bucs' offense needs to click and the defensive front four needs to keep the pressure on the athletic rookie QB Robert Griffin III and the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL.

Tampa Bay and Washington released their final injury reports heading into Sunday's battle at Raymond James Stadium. Bucs CB E.J. Biggers who has been sidelined with a foot injury suffered during training camp is listed as probable, while the Redskins' WR Pierre Garcon is listed as questionable with his foot injury.

In this new Pewter Insider feature, Pewter Report investigates opposing teams through the eyes of those who follow the Bucs’ opponents daily. In this week's installment, PR interviews Rich Campbell who covers the Redskins as the beat writer for the Washington Times.

Ranked last in the league in third down conversions and total yards, the Bucs' coaching staff acknowledges there is a sense of urgency heading into the Redskins game. Head coach Greg Schiano and offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan are hoping that on Sunday, the offense begins to click.  

How have the Bucs and QB Josh Freeman benefited from Mike Sullivan scripting the first 15 plays on offense? What in-game adjustments should the Bucs have made on offense in Dallas? Get the answers and more insight from Scott Reynolds in this week's Pewter Pulse.

The weekly Pewter Report Chats are back and will now take place on Fridays. Today's chat saw Pewter Report publisher Scott Reynolds address several Bucs-related topics. Check out the questions and answers in this chat transcript.

Before the season began, it was assumed that quarterback Josh Freeman would flourish in the Bucs' new offensive system under Mike Sullivan, a nine-year Giants assistant prior to being hired as Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator. After three games, there are many questions surrounding the fourth-year QB, but the biggest question should be if Freeman is being used properly or not.  

The Bucs and Redskins released their injury reports, with Washington adding a new name to the report from yesterday. For Tampa Bay, Anthony Gaitor continues to be bothered by a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for weeks.

The Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio announced today the entire list on 2013 nominees eligible for induction next year, and two Buccaneers, Warren Sapp and John Lynch were among 13 first-year eligible nominees.

Bucs coach Greg Schiano spoke with the media on Thursday and addressed several subjects including the progress of the offense, moving Josh Freeman in the pocket more and the trouble the offense has faced on third down.

The Bucs and Redskins release their first injury report of the week as the teams prepare for a battle at Raymond James Stadium Sunday to get back to .500.

Tampa Bay's defense will have their hands full with the NFL's highest scoring offense, but the Bucs feel Washington needs to worry about the Buccaneer D-Line just as much. Getting to Robert Griffin III will be top priority for a defensive line that produced four sacks and two forced fumbles against Dallas last week. 

Bucs fans have been clamoring for a significant LeGarrette Blount sighting on offense with the recent struggles to run the football. And while head coach Greg Schiano wouldn't spell it out specifically, he did acknowledge that Blount's role should start to increase.

With defensive end Adrian Clayborn out for the season with a knee injury, and Da'Quan Bowers ineligible to return from the PUP list until October, the Buccaneers added free agent Jeff Charleston to the roster on Wednesday.

After muffing a punt in his Bucs' debut, Jordan Shipley was waived Tuesday in order to make room for established punt return veteran, Roscoe Parrish. This marks the fourth wide receiver roster move in a week for Tampa Bay. 

In one of the biggest surprises of the 2012 NFL season, the Bucs have gone from worst to first in rushing defense. An astounding 24 tackles for loss is the reason, and stopping the run has meant more sacks and interceptions for Tampa Bay this year.

Although he leads all rookies in rushing through three games, Doug Martin has seen his production fall in each of the last three games and has yet to rip off a run longer than 20 yards for the Bucs. Until Martin proves he can make big plays in the running game, the comparisons to speedy Baltimore rusher Ray Rice aren't valid.

During Monday's press conference, Bucs head coach Greg Schiano delivered the news that DE Adrian Clayborn will require surgery and be out the remainder of the season as well as discussed some of the offensive woes from Sunday's 10-16 loss to the Cowboys. 

For the second time in just over four months, the Bucs will face losing another defensive end for an extended period of time. Last year's sack leader Adrian Clayborn was carted off the field in Dallas in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys game. No official word has been given to Clayborn's status, but his team mates are preparing for the worst. 

How bad was the Buccaneers offense on Sunday at Dallas? Is Josh Freeman to blame or does the ineptitude get passed on to the coaching staff? Find out what the Pewter Report staff thinks about these topics and more in the weekly Insider Roundtable.

How did Tampa Bay's offense grade out in its performance against the Rob Ryan-led Cowboys defense? Did any offensive unit receive a passing grade? Get the answers in this Pewter Report analysis story.

Which players made the most impact Sunday in the Bucs 16-10 loss to Dallas? Who had a sub-par game and needs to step things up next week against the Redskins? Find out in this regular Pewter Report post-game feature and let us know if you agree.

How did Tampa Bay's defense grade out in its performance against Dallas QB Tony Romo and the Cowboys? Did the Bucs secondary receive a passing grade? Get the answers in this Pewter Report analysis story.