“When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was ‘It will be OK.’ I would wonder, ‘How the hell is it going to be OK?’ The worst word in the English language is ‘hope.'”

— Bob Knight

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Solve the run game puzzle.

Joe doesn’t know on what or who to blame for the Bucs’ running game. But it sure would help if the Bucs had a run game this fall. [read more]

It’s that time of year again, when Tampa Bay’s big PGA Tour event returns. And there’s no better way to watch it than in the Hooters Owl’s Nest.

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson.

Joe would like to find out what the heck happened to one of the better young tight ends in the game. Or at least, he was. [read more]

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. [read more]

It seems our friends in the desert have Bucs coach Todd Bowles figured out. [read more]

Bucs GM Jason Licht.

Joe listened to a linebacker today who sounded a lot like a Todd Bowles/Jason Licht kind of prospect. [read more]

Regular readers here know Joe monitors alll things Bucs from all corners of the football universe. [read more]

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It’s been six weeks since the Buc season ended with a whimper. The next six weeks need to provide a few whoppers. [read more]

Fun fact: among NFL kick returners with at least 10 returns last season, Bucs returner Kameron Johnson ranked 41st in the NFL in yards per return while Sean Tucker ranked 56th. [read more]

Home cooking.

Joe feels panic in the air from Bucs fans. Joe doesn’t think there is any reason to wig out. [read more]

Fighting NFL data

This just doesn’t seem like a Jason Licht move. [read more]

Injury helped doom Bucs.

Joe is not sure the Bucs ever recovered from a hard-fought road win at Houston in Week 2 last year. [read more]

Waving goodbye?

While Joe is like most Bucs fans, looking at potential free agent targets to bring into Tampa Bay, Joe is also largely ignoring guys who may walk away. That’s not smart of Joe. [read more]

(A May 2019 photo)

What happened last season to cause the Bucs’ implosion?

It’s a painful subject. [read more]

The Bucs seem to love everything with a tie to the Sean McVay offense in Los Angeles. [read more]

The Bucs say positive things about edge rusher Chris Braswell yet he doesn’t play a lot. [read more]

Team Glazer members and Raise The Flags co-stars.

Joe is getting a good laugh from all the sports radio chatter and social media freakout surrounding Mike Evans possibly leaving in free agency. [read more]

Better gamble than Haason Reddick?

Same move; better chance of success. [read more]