Mark McKenna MD

A lifelong Buccaneers fan who currently practices orthopedic surgery in Laramie, WY. In college he was an All-American football player, before pursuing a career in surgery. Mark is also currently a team physician for the University of Wyoming.

Latest Updates

Offensive ROY Debate: Sam Bradford Vs. Mike Williams

As I read through the various Internet sites and NFL blogs, when they talk about the postseason awards, they   invariably talk about Sam Bradford of the Rams and how he should be the offensive rookie…Read More

Controversial Fifth Down Explained

If you were like me, you thought the Buccaneers game should have been over when the Redskins failed to reach the two yard line after four plays from the 12 yard line. Unfortunately, the chain gang decided…Read More

Quicy Black also likely out for the season

In addition to losing Gerald McCoy for the season with a torn biceps muscle, word is that Quincy Black is also out with a broken forearm.  McCoy’s injury was previously talked about on this site,…Read More

Blount’s Short Yardage Struggles May Yield Opportunities for Others

A recent article by Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times addresses the perceived lack of production by LeGarrette Blount in short yardage situations.  A few other recent reports have stated that the…Read More

Injury Notes on Joseph and Grimm

Last week the Bucs suffered a couple of key injuries to Davin Joseph and Cody Grimm.  Joseph’s injury is only reported as a left foot fracture and I haven’t seen a report on which bone is…Read More

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Bucs D Puts it Together

The Buccaneers came into today’s game giving up an average of 22.9 points per game.  The opponent’s…Read More

Little Things That Matter

The Bucs face the 49ers this week and quite a bit has been made about Frank Gore’s rushing ability…Read More

Statement Time

For the first half of the season the Bucs have been a surprise team for the rest of the NFL. Now they…Read More

Price on IR

The are announcements today that Brian Price will be placed on IR, ending his rookie season.  He was…Read More

Blocking and Tackling

In the win over the Rams last week, it was almost as if the Buccaneers were two completely different…Read More

A Note on Huggins Injury

Kareem Huggins went down two weeks ago with an ACL injury. This is a tear of the ligament in the middle…Read More