Man of the people

Joe already has written that newly-promoted Bucs defensive coordinator Mark Duffner is one super-high-energy coach — and part of that extends to getting to know a big roster. (more…)

Newly-promoted Bucs defensive coordinator Mark Duffner will bring his high-energy brand of coaching to the sidelines. Nope, he won’t be high in a booth like ousted Mike Smith was. (more…)

“Well Mike, who are fans going to blame Chris Conte on now?”

This really shouldn’t surprise many Bucs fans. (more…)

“Let’s maul.”

Last week, the Bucs faced a Falcons team with a poor run defense and — Poof! — the Tampa Bay ran the ball successfully. (more…)

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You know what’s a bad NFL combination? Owning a horrendous defense and the worst kickoff return unit in the NFL. (more…)

Breaks down final play — video style!

Man, if only the Bucs could have made that final play work. (more…)

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The NFL’s worst defensive coordinator has been booted and host Justin “The Commish” Pawlowski dives into what’s next. Be a part the podcast. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to [email protected] Listen or subscribe along with many thousands of Bucs fans on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!** 

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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. (more…)

Was accounting at play in jettisoning Mike Smith?

Now this is a unique angle Joe didn’t put a whole lot of thought into.

Maybe he should have? (more…)

Joe has noticed a faction of Bucs fans that doesn’t consider Peyton Barber a No. 1 running back, and these same people get agitated when Joe refers to him as such. (more…)

Sounds off on defense.

Joe is confident you watched Booger McFarland give his two cents into the firing yesterday of Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith. But there was something Booger said that got Joe’s attention. (more…)

Offers his take on Bucs.

Yes, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter shocked a lot of people when he dismissed his long-time friend and colleague Mike Smith as the Bucs defensive coordinator. (more…)

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More insight into the Noah Spence mystery

Things keep looking worse for Noah Spence, unless new defensive coordinator Mark Duffner has changes on his mind. (more…)

New DC Mark Duffner

Newly promoted Bucs defensive coordinator Mark Duffner is a humble guy with strong religious roots. As a kid he wanted to be the first Pope from the United States.

But the two sentences above paint the wrong picture of football coach Duffner. (more…)

Players campaigned for?

Now this is a whole level of new intrigue. (more…)

“Mike, I would have come to help you but I’m way to busy with ESPN and feet.”

The Bucs’ defensive staff is down a man, aka just-booted defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

The architect of the Dirk Koetter defense worked very long hours, tirelessly grinding to manage and fix his unit, Koetter has said. (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. (more…)