Archive for 2015

Jameis Gets New Mate; Koenen Gets Fire

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Jameis WinstonJoe can’t decide what’s more interesting: Jameis Winston getting a new locker room neighbor or punter Michael Koenen having a fire lit under his ass. (more…)

Returning To Sullivan Success

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
vincent jackson 1017

Change isn’t really change

Once upon a time, the Buccaneers had the NFL’s ninth-ranked offense under first-year (and first-time) offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan. (more…)

Projection: Solid Year For Jameis

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Save for the Andrew Lucks of the world, rookie quarterbacks struggle far more often than not. That’s why Joe thinks if the Bucs can get six wins this year, that would be a nice season, tripling their wins from the previous puke-filled season. (more…)

Alshon Vs. “Godzilla”

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

mike evans 1229

Joe will never forget when Mike Evans, in his first rookie minicamp practice, made one of the silliest catches Joe has ever seen.

You could almost hear all the audible “Ohs” from witnesses all the way to Jesuit High School. (more…)

Bucs Carrying Jameis?

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

jameis 0508

Look, it is June. Joe’s concentration this time of the year is tilted toward gawking at lovely lasses in tanned legs while nursing cold beer on a hot afternoon more than who the starting long snapper will be. Sorry. (more…)

No-Neutering Policy

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

Jameis WinstonGreg Schiano wanted his quarterbacks terrified of making a mistake.

Lovie Smith? He nailed his audition for Fear Factor in Game 2 last season. (more…)

Bucs WRs No. 16

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015
Bucs rookie WR Kenny Bell doesn't have a high bar to clear in order to secure a roster spot.

Bucs rookie WR Kenny Bell doesn’t have a high bar to clear for a roster spot.

Readers who come to Joe on this here corner of the Interwebs know Joe loves the one-two punch of Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans. They may not be the best receivers duo in the NFL, but the list ahead of them is awfully damn short. (more…)

More Second-Team Duty For Jameis Winston

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

Glennonwide

Joe gets that Mike Glennon should have some first-team reps in June, but the latest information makes Joe feel like the Buccaneers are going overboard. (more…)

No Sign Of Ali Marpet

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

ali marpetJoe has scrutinized the dozens of photos released by the Buccaneers from Day 7 of OTA practices yesterday. The session was closed to media. (more…)

Stat Geeks Frown On Verner

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

Football Outsiders has harsh data on Bucs CB Alterraun Verner.

Regular readers here are well aware Joe is no fan in any way of cornerback Mike Jenkins. Joe doesn’t give a damn where Jenkins is from or where he played college ball, the guy is a slug.

(more…)

He’s The Face

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

jameis 0505

When Joe thinks of the Buccaneers who are interesting, intriguing guys people in the bar five beers in can recognize, Gerald McCoy comes to mind.

Arguably the best 43 defensive tackle in the game, GMC is both a stud on the field and a good guy wearing a perpetual smile off it. (more…)

Mike Glennon Was Behind Gassers?

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015
Jameis explains running with the offensive linemen. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Jameis explains running with the offensive linemen. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Last week, Joe brought word of “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, running gassers with the offensive linemen in OTA practice.

Led by barbecue pitmaster Logan Mankins, the veteran guard was having his fellow linemen sprint after every mental error. (more…)

“Upper Hand?”

Monday, June 8th, 2015

DotsonWhether Demar Dotson is staging some sort of contract protest/holdout is unclear. Bucs fans truly will find out when mandatory minicamp starts in eight days.

But the notion that Dotson has a strong case to play hardball with the Bucs has Joe laughing hysterically. (more…)

Doug Martin No. 64

Monday, June 8th, 2015
Bleacher Report columnist not fond of Doug Martin.

A Bleacher Report columnist is not fond of Doug Martin

In a few weeks (training camp is less than two months away if you can imagine), you are going to see a lot of lists because we are quickly approaching the dead zone of NFL news that is the early summer.

Some are getting a jump on the lists. (more…)

Shepard Hype Starting (Again)

Monday, June 8th, 2015
Underwear football hype resuming.

Underwear football hype resuming.

Joe will never forget two years ago, some guy on Twitter was panting constantly about Bucs backup wide receiver Russell Shepard, as if the guy was wrestling between the sheets with Rachel Watson. (more…)

Fostering A Difference

Monday, June 8th, 2015
Little used battering ram Jorvorskie Lane

Little used battering ram Jorvorskie Lane

Hats off to Danny Lansanah, fullback Jorvorskie Lane and rookie linebacker Kwon Alexander. (more…)

Calling Out Leslie Frazier

Monday, June 8th, 2015
leslie frazier 0603

“Galling” results.

The Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s lone Hall of Fame voter, wagged a big finger at the Buccaneers defensive coordinator on a national stage Friday. (more…)

The Hidden Gem

Monday, June 8th, 2015
Joe is expecting a strong season from Bucs CB Johnthan Banks.

Joe expects a strong season from Johnthan Banks.

No, when you are 2-14, there is no such thing as a strength on your team. Oh, sure, the Bucs have arguably the NFL’s best one-two punch at wide receiver with Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson.

After that, there is a pretty huge drop off at receiver. (more…)

Bucs Still Selling Jameis Winston’s Character?

Monday, June 8th, 2015

lovie and lichtJoe thinks there’s an unfair talking point spinning in various media circles. (more…)