The pride of Hobart College, Ali Marpet, hugs Jameis Winston.

The men targeted to become saviors of the Buccaneers’ offensive line, rookie second-round picks Ali Marpet and Donovan Smith, are roommates at the Bucs’ team hotel.

Joe talked to Smith about that relationship this afternoon. (more…)

Joe sweated his footballs off today at One Buc Palace, Day 2 of mandatory minicamp. Joe’s got your need-to-know below. (more…)

There’s all kinds of road hazards for motorcyclists, and some might surprise you.

Joe learned a lot in this Dolman Law Group blog about the many dangers on highways and local roads.

It’s not just about wet weather. Definitely click through and learn.

Bucs GM among NFL’s top movers and shakers.

We are two days from the dead period of the NFL (though this here site will be the polar opposite of dead — many posts daily, as usual). But the NFL is a 24/7 news-making machine.

It’s a big part of why the NFL is the 500-pound gorilla of sports in the western world. As Joe likes to say, “We live in a football world.” (more…)

It took Joe a while to wrap his head around the big news of the day yesterday. (more…)

It’s not just Bucs offensive linemen tooting their own horns when it comes to chatter about their new level of bonding and jelling. (more…)

Since the Bucs are no longer trotting out the likes of Josh McCown and trying to sell innocent Bucs fans on the notion that a never-has-been can become a playoff quarterback, NFL Network is paying attention to Tampa Bay again. (more…)

Yes, Joe was offline this morning for about 45 minutes. Joe’s team of IT gremlins have repaired the issue.

Joe thanks you for your patronage.

Is Lovie just teasing “America’s Quarterback,” Jameis Winston, and Bucs fans in general? Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

This notion that, barring injury, the quarterback of the past and the quarterback of the future just might be the quarterback of the present is an ugly tease to Bucs fans.

And not in a good way. (more…)

It’s one thing for Evan (nee: Dietrich) Smith to mouth off about the rookie quarterback he must lean on to keep his job with the Bucs.

It’s quite another when a well-respected yet quiet former Pro Bowler like left guard Logan Mankins offers feedback on “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

Tim Wright and Jameis Winston looked like old teammates at One Buc Palace yesterday. It was Wright’s first practice since his return to the Bucs last week.

Watching Tim Wright work with the second- and third-string yesterday, which included Jameis Winston at quarterback, revealed a tight end/receiver who not only looked comfortable in a new offense, but in sync with his new rookie QB. (more…)

Defensive takeaways make Lovie a happy man.

If there is anything that Lovie Smith can be known for, it is turnovers. He hates turnovers worse than Joe hates warm beer. But defensive takeaways? Ah, now we’re talking ice cold Heineken. (more…)

Your beloved Bucs were back on the sweltering practice fields of One Buc Palace this afternoon, opening day of the three-day mandatory minicamp before players get extended time off. Serious work was in session, and Joe’s got your need-to-know. (more…)

Grilling Logan Mankins discusses how refreshing a new season is for him.

You know how dogs hide behind couches and under beds from the Florida lightning storms? Well, dogs (and cats) trembled for their well-being on football Sundays last year, the way Bucs fans stomped around the neighborhood in outrage over a kick-in-the-nuts 2-14 season. (more…)

Joe sincerely hopes the following quiets the resurgent Mike Glennon Mob. (more…)

Chemistry is flowing between Jameis Winston and Bucs veterans.

Joe captured a telling moment today at One Buc Palace, a gesture from Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, that sparked a response from Vincent Jackson — and conjured memories of a beloved former Tampa Bay figure. (more…)

The Sporting News does not believe Lovie is trending forward. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Once upon a time, Lovie Smith was the toast of the NFL.

Guiding the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl with the ball-and-chain known as Rex Grossman was a feat that had the frostbitten souls of the Windy City toasting their disgusting Old Style swill. (more…)