TAMPA — Gerald McCoy wouldn't say what exactly set off his tirade Monday against "social media tough guys" making personal attacks online against Bucs players.
But a look through the Twitter mentions for prominent Bucs players gives a good taste of the anger that fans will type out — not only during and after a disappointing loss as the Bucs had in Minnesota, but especially in a politically charged atmosphere like that around player protests during the national anthem Sunday.
"I'm gonna stab this (expletive) @Jaboowins to death with a screw driver if he doesn't turn this embarrassment around and win this (expletive) game," wrote @alexandersosa83 Sunday on Twitter, tagging quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw three interceptions in Sunday's loss.