The red zone doesn’t scare Jameis.

No, Joe is not pining for his favorite linebacker to return, that would be double-nickel himself, Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks.

But his number popped up indirectly today from offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (more…)

The pipeline of ex-Bucs to Foxboro continued today. (more…)

May not play Sunday.

The Saints are primarily a passing team. If they are going to burn an opponent, then it will be through the air with Drew Brees.

But at least with former Heisman Trophy-winning running back Mark Ingram, the Saints force teams to be honest on defense. (more…)

All smiles with return of ASJ.

It reached the point that Joe quit trying to guess Bucs coach Lovie Smith’s shenanigans with Austin Seferian-Jenkins and the injury report. (more…)

Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Joe got a little 1-on-1 time today with Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith. (more…)

Yes, there has been rampant speculation that Doug Martin was benched after a key fumble late in the win against the Falcons.

Joe asked offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter about that moments ago. (more…)

Sunday’s defensive hero, Lavonte David, talks about ridding demons.

Lavonte David says he feels a real change in the Buccaneers. (more…)

Helping out local kids.

Yes, on his day off yesterday, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was at All Children’s Hospital visiting kids. (more…)

Gerald McCoy’s left arm was in a sling at Sunday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fischer/WTSP-TV)

Just how hurt is Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy? (more…)

Lovie Smith has a little Greg Schiano in him

Maniacal about details, former Bucs head coach Greg Schiano regulated players’ meal temperature, room temperature, movie titles and more. Don’t believe it? The proof is here.

Lovie Smith is detail obsessed, too, but you just don’t hear much about it. (more…)

Drew Brees has been lousy of late against the blitz.

If the Bucs want to be taken seriously as a playoff contender, then the second of two must-wins is before them: the New Orleans Saints. (more…)

Don’t expect a franchise record from RB Doug Martin.

Doug Martin, the beloved Muscle Hamster, is having a renaissance of a season.

Already with 1,133 yards with four games to go, Martin has a legit shot at reaching 1,500. A really solid year. (more…)

Don’t screw with Jameis.

A lot lately has been made of how America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is the unquestioned team leader and teammates will happily follow him wherever he takes them. (more…)

Polls opened at 3:20 p.m.

Buccaneers fans aren’t used to all these single digits. (more…)

The Bucs’ rookie also weighs in on America’s Quarterback

“I think we’re a playoff team. You know, I think we’re going to the Super Bowl. That’s in my mind,” says Kwon Alexander. (more…)

Are some NFL analysts getting ahead of themselves?

Look, Joe is a big fan of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

Regular readers probably got that impression when Joe began banging the drum daily for the Bucs to draft Jameis over a year ago. (more…)

National love is pouring in for the progress of the Buccaneers and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Mauling and balling, eight-men strong.

Talk about rising from the sewer and landing in the Playboy Mansion. (more…)

A mom and her little boy walk up to the Den of Depression for Sunday’s game against Atlanta.

Joe isn’t about to suggest he knows America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caler Jameis Winston.

Oh, Jameis knows who Joe is and chats with Joe (very briefly) from time to time at One Buc Palace, or after a game, but that’s far from knowing the guy. (more…)

NFL.com provides official data

Close cousins to the spreadsheet stats salesmen, the high-tech NFL data crowd is also busy peddling nonsense. (more…)

Lovie is inhaling deeply

Lovie Smith is hardly the most interesting man in the world.

At his news conference yesterday, Lovie admitted to taking his wife to Culver’s to celebrate Sunday’s victory. Joe’s guessing grilled cheese and vanilla ice cream. (more…)