At the moment it probably hurts Josh Freeman, being released and all that, but I'm pretty sure there will come a time when he looks back and feels relief to be free of the petty insanity that pervades all things Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the moment. With a petty, micro-managing Head Coach in way over his head, the Bucs are heading down a Ray Perkins tribute season of rancour, discord and downright lousiness that will leave a sour taste in the mouth of players and fans alike. That is our #Bucslife I'm afraid. Throw in the Lawrence Tynes shambles as well and its coyote ugly. Our franchise is an NFL laughing stock, again - there's no other way to put it.

Nine months of build up and anticipation have been completely burned to pieces within the month of September, in a catalogue of balls ups not even a misery fantasist could have dreamed up. The Bucs literally have zilch at the games most important position, and the only thing everyone can agree on is that we all hate the Coach whose time is up. Josh Freeman's exit means the Bucs now have nothing to show for the 2009 draft just 4 years ago; not 1 player on the roster, and for a team that was supposedly "building via the draft? that is a damning indictment.

Add on the fact that the last play-off game the Bucs won was 11 seasons ago, the last 2 Head Coaching hires have been disasters, the GM is also sat firmly on the ejector seat, and the stadium is a ghost town on game day and it points to yet another lost season to add to the many others. A house clean is needed, preferably with everything going but could we be so lucky? In a point made succinctly by a man far more knowledgeable than me, the Bucs potentially winning 4-6 games this year achieves absolutely nothing bar taking us out of a prime draft slot; given our paucity at the QB position, we need to make like the Colts and suck really badly at the right time in order to rebound. On Defense we have some really solid foundations to facilitate a turnaround, but it's on offense where this team is particularly deficient.

The QB position is bare, the TE position has just been ignored, the Offensive Line has expensive components, but has exhibited discount store play, whilst the drop-off in talent after the starters at RB and WR is startling - there literally is nothing of value after Doug Martin, and nobody worth more than a fart after V Jax and Mike Williams. The Bucs Third WR was been flipping burgers for the past month and was just signed back like it was some sort of coup. Laugh? You've got to haven't you as we seem to have been down here before many times with the Bucs, as our franchise is caught in a perpetual loop of shite. So long Josh and good luck; the way you've been mistreated, mismanaged and kicked aside makes me root for you in the future. I wish you well. The Bucs themselves have become so bad, so soon, again, that I'm losing the will to care. Wake me up when it's April 2014 and we are drafting again, hopefully with a professional Head Coach and not a scout leader.

Week 5 is upon us and Thursday game brought a high scorer for once, and an injury to one of my QB's ? did I mention I hate this bloody game!? Looking back at week 4 the Wembley game was a good competitive one, though Ben Roethlisberger's offensive line will get him killed one day; maybe it's his punishment for past off-field misdemeanours that he has gotten away with? The Seahawks remain ominously strong, and the Broncos continue to swat away teams like flies, putting up insane offensive days. I've said it before, Ill say it again, get in Peyton's face up the gut or that team will destroy you.

More byes this week and the fantasy trade season is upon us, with Richard deciding bizarrely at 2-2 to sell the house and look forward to next year. Martin has a shiny new toy in Sir Aaron (of Rodgers), and whilst Randall Cobb has come back to the Clap ? now there's a headline for another day. Good luck in week 5 gents, except of course to Richard who's playing yours truly.

FFL WEEK 5 PREVIEW
Malicious Penguins (2-2) vs Cosmic Clap (3-1)
2 weeks running now Richard has gone in to games with no starting QB, and 2 weeks running he has still cobbled together points from the slot ? genius work! If your starters back-up is on The Penguins roster, the warning is there for you. Lots of subplots here, with Richard having fire-saled this week; Brandon Weeden climbed off the bench to replace my, now completely fuct Browns starter, and yielded 9 points. He will also look to Jamaal Charles and David Wilson to have big days, supported by Kenbrell Tomkins and potentially a returning Rob Gronkowski. The Clap will roll out the returning Randall Cobb against his old team immediately, looking to Matt Ryan to keep flinging it, and principally Lesean Mccoy, Matt Forte and Torrey Smith to feature heavily this week. Despite the fire sale the Penguins remain a dangerous opponent though the game will probably roll to a Monday Night conclusion with The Falcons not playing till then.

Tractor Boys (2-2) vs Dead Zombies (2-2)
Steve clinched the win last week behind Jimmy Graham's night of mayhem, and Willis Mcgahee also has him off and running this time out. Alex Smith pilots his attack, whilst Mr Graham, James Jones and Matt Bryant looks his major threats to have big days that could swing this his way. Who will be The Wizards QB selection this time? A tough one, though as we await the smoke signals from Zombie Towers we can guess that Megatron and Dez Bryant, locked into sure-fire shoot-out games, will be named. Alfred Morris and Reggie Bush will also be big players in the match-up, with Simon's offense looking as powerful as any out there.

Funky Furbys (2-2) vs Dislocated Knee Joints (1-3)
A key game here as a loss drops Gareth 2 games back, but a win ties him up level with Steve. Having burned a player each in the Thursday night game, Steve has a distinct edge with CJ Spiller trotting up from the car park, whilst Stevie Johnson gave his owner the square route of bollox all. Steve will again be assured Drew Brees is a nailed on for 20 points plus, whilst Ray Rice and Brandon Marshall are due for big fantasy days sometime soon. Steven Gostkowski again lurks at the back end to reinforce the total. Gareth is waiting for Russell Wilson to catch fire, and following Stevie's no-show, requires big ones from Peter Waiter, Reggie "Stately Wayne Manor? and Frank Al Gore. Greg the Leg Zuerlein will go head to head in the Kicker fight to the death.

Punting Idiots (1-3) vs Dodgy Athletics (3-1)
Not the week to catch Martin, and Clive's gets the short straw and faces Sir Aaron in a home game against a Detroit secondary that couldn't cover your Granddad. The Idiots are also shorn of RG3 due to the bye so are feeling victimized, though they are into an early lead thanks to Fred Jackson outscoring Josh Gordon and Jordan Cameron last night. Titans QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will hopefully scatter enough points, and hope that some salsa dancing in the end zone will be the order of the day in Metlife stadium. The Athletics are buoyed by their new star QB, and though Darren Mcfadden's latest injury is a real shitter, they still have sufficient weapons in Sproles, Miller and Mike Wallace. This one could be a high scorer.

Outstanding Warrants (2-2) vs Morning Woodsmen (2-2)
Cracker of a game here. Both teams coming off a win, and with bags of fantasy fireworks all over each starting line-up. Wayne has got to 2-2 whilst Tom Brady has been sleepwalking, and this won't continue ? look out when the poster boy wakes up. Arien Foster has also been quiet, whilst T-Rich will now be fully immersed in all things Pagano, and ready to roll Add Andre Johnson and Antonio Gates to the mix and it looks formidable. Adam has won the last 2, and his Bronco powered offense will again make up nearly half his starting line-up; if that Denver-Dallas games ends up a shoot-out, as it looks to be, then holy moly that stat sheet might melt. Roddy White ? his church and ankle are alight ? and Marques Colston, assisted by Beastmode make this some clash in our FFL game of the week.

Welsh Dragons (1-3) vs Shy Teds (3-1)
Must win for Tim here, currently sunning himself in chaotic Bucs land, as a loss plonks him 3 games behind Ian only 5 games in. Colin Kaepernick needs to repay his FFL owners faith in him, whilst AP's bye comes at the wrong time. The returning Eddy Lacy helps soften that blow, whilst AJ Green and his rookie twins Deandre Hopkins and Tavon Austin need to shine to help out their boss. The Teds have roared to 3-1 and have stars all over the roster. The QB choice comes down to Cam Newton or Tony Rome ? we await word from Yaaaawksha on this, whilst the WR triplets of Welker, Julio (Jones, not Inglesias) and Nelson add depth and big scoring ability. The RB's also are a threat in both the passing and running game but which one of Bernard, MJD, Joique Bell or Demarco Murray does Ian sit? A good problem to have all the same.