Lovie Smih explains after Jameis Winston was a second-team QB yesterday. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

One thing Joe learned talking to a trusted Bucs source last week was that the days of gifting players starting gigs is over.

Oh, sure, the Bucs expect Donovan Smith to start at left tackle. And they hope, before the end of the season, Ali Marpet will start at right guard. But it doesn’t mean those two are locked in as starters. (more…)

When “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, was at Florida State, he was anything but timid. Loud, brash, confident, often FSU coach Jimbo Fisher had to reel in Jameis to lasso his emotions. (more…)

“America’s Quarterback” points out defensive coverage during Bucs OTA practice today at One Buc Palace.

Yes, Joe is excited as the next guy when NFL players put on helmets, jocks, socks and little else. It’s football! And we live in a football world. (more…)

Don’t dare tell running back Mike James that last season was a down year for him.

Just the opposite, he passionately explained today after practice. (more…)

Bucs QB Mike Glennon changes a play at the line of scrimmage during Thursday’s OTA at One Buc Palace.

News, notes and observations from Bucs OTA practice Thursday at One Buc Palace. And yes, it was a bit toasty out there. (more…)

Jameis Winston explains his admiration of Mike Glennon

As Joe wrote yesterday, Jameis Winston is getting loads of work with the second team Buccaneers offense.

Jameis talked about what that means at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Once upon a time, Joe lived just outside of San Francisco when Joe Montana joined the Chiefs.

Talk about a firestorm of emotions pulsating through a sports town. Wow. (more…)

In a long, windy, wordy piece, a BSPNer explains receivers rarely make a QB.

Yes, Joe remembers how over-the-top giddy “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, was on draft night because he had two 6-5 wide receivers as his main targets. (more…)

The dream came alive for a moment yesterday on the practice fields of One Buc Palace. No, not Joe and Rachel Watson again. (more…)

Lovie talks about “America’s Quarterback.”

Yes, it is June, and yes, Lovie Smith is still being drilled about the draft.

There are still some out there wondering why the Bucs didn’t pass on “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. Can you imagine? (more…)

A respected NFL analyst is not smitten with Lovie Smith’s defense.

It still is a stunner to Joe how a defensive-minded head coach like Lovie Smith oversaw two drafts with Tampa Bay and selected a grand total of one defensive player. (more…)

Joe was back operating covert drones and using ground operatives at One Buc Palace on Wednesday, as the Bucs were on the field for Day 5 of OTA practice.

The session was closed to media, but Joe gathered intelligence, regardless. (more…)

Bucs super stud linebacker Lavonte David can’t make a Pro Bowl, but his peers keep on honoring him. (more…)

Bucs fans who enjoy air conditioning will be geeked with this news.

Joe never really understood all the whining and kvetching about Bucs home TV games being blacked out locally.

Wanna watch the game? Go to the game. Real simple. (more…)

(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

So many Jameis Winston haters had their panties all knotted up when a Titans official, in mid-May, told BSPN that Marcus Mariota had the No. 1 selling jersey in the NFL. (more…)

Call Joe a football lunatic, but Joe is dialed in to all things Tennessee Titans, the Buccaneers’ opening day opponent.

Like it or not, that game in Tampa is absolutely a must-win. (more…)

Joe doesn’t pretend to know “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

Oh, sure, Joe has been around him a handful of times, but that’s hardly enough to know a guy. (more…)

Tuesday’s rainy practice photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Day 4 of OTA practices at One Buc Palace saw America’s Quarterback spending quality time with guys on the Bucs’ roster bubble. (more…)

There’s a reason Joe screamed from rooftops for the Buccaneers to draft Johnny Manziel or Teddy Bridgewater last year.

There’s a reason Joe demanded the Bucs draft Jameis Winston, beginning with Joe’s daily Jameis Watch that started in early November. (more…)

Bucs GM Jason Licht could have the last laugh if all of his second-round picks pan out. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

As Joe told his good friend “The Big Dog,” Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620, during the JoeBucsFan.com Hour yesterday, six wins would be nice progress because that would mean the Bucs tripled their win total from 2014

And folks, as Joe stated live on the air, the Bucs were 2-14 for a reason. The team stunk out loud and had a whole bunch of holes.

Even though it takes more than one offseason to repair a hole-filled 2-14 team, Matt Waldman of Football Outsider believes the Bucs could be sitting on a dynamic offense immediately. (more…)