Archive for 2015

It’s All About That Brain

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
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The Bucs had a test for Jameis Winston yesterday, per FOX Sports.

Will the next Buccaneers quarterback be a super genius?

We already know what Steve Mariucci thinks. (more…)

Shaun King And Jameis Winston

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
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Shaun King

Many folks at home watching on TV thought Jameis Winston’s pro day at Florida State University stunk out loud yesterday.

Those who watched in person, including Bucs general manager Jason Licht, were giddy from what they witnessed. (more…)

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Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

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Jameis Winston Talks “Birds Chirping,” Post Crab Legs, Loving The Spotlight, “Coach Smith,” & More

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

jameis 0212bJoe’s starting to realize it’s Jameis Winston’s world and we’re all just sitting in the passenger seats. (more…)

“You’re Probably Never Going To Be The Savior”

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

Tony Romo has words for Jameis Winston

Being a savior of a franchise is only for storybooks and media headlines. That was the message Tony Romo had for Jameis Winston yesterday. (more…)

Is Jameis Winston Too Cocky?

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

I’m the king of the world, I am the greatest, I’m Muhammad Ali, I shook up the world, I am the greatest, I’m king of the world, I’m pretty, I’m pretty, I’m a baaaad man, you heard me I’m a baaad man, Archie Moore fell in four, Liston wanted me more, so since he’s so great, I’m a make him fall in eight, I’m a baaad man, I’m king of the world! I’m 22 years old and ain’t gotta mark on my face, I’m pretty, I easily survived six rounds with that ugly bear, because I am the greatest. – Muhammad Ali (more…)

Joe’s Time At FSU Pro Day

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

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OK, Joe is tapping out this report at 1 a.m. Just got back from Tallahassee. Fun day. Busy day. Full day. Thus, Joe tried to scribble a few thoughts: (more…)

Joe Talks Owners Meetings, Winston Pro Day, The Inevitable & More

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

joemugshotIt was time again for Joe to step into the cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

The Tuesday “JoeBucsFan Hour” was its usual lively affair. (more…)

Who Tailed Jameis Winston?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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Really cool if not intriguing story just popped a few minutes ago on TheBigLead.com.

It seems, per NFL investigative reporter Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports, Winston’s personal quarterback guru, George Whitfield, claimed an NFL team has been hiding in the bushes, in so many words, tailing Jameis Winston. (more…)

Jason Licht Speaks

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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Joe has the full audio of Bucs general manager Jason Licht in his post-Florida State pro day this afternoon. Naturally, the entire session dealt with questions about Bucs first round draft pick Jameis Winston’s performance. (more…)

Jameis Winston To Mike Evans?

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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If Joe had a decent camera phone he would have tried to take video of Jameis Winston throwing — or cornerback P.J. Williams looking like a complete freak of nature of an athlete at the Florida State pro day today.

Joe is still shaking his head about how freaking quick and agile Williams is. Man! (more…)

“100 Percent Juicy Juice”

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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People often say top athletes will compete at anything. Cards, pool, hoops, you name it. It’s in their DNA. It is in their blood.

Could Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston be the same type of cat? Well, in his post-pro day press conference, the thing that lit up Winston was when he talked about competing. (more…)

“Sloppy With His Feet. Bad Accuracy. …”

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

JameisNot everyone loved Jameis Winston’s pro day workout like Bucs general manager Jason Licht did.

One former NFL quarterback was somewhat sickened. (more…)

“This Is My Sanctuary”

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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James Winston spoke for five minutes — on the nose and was shut down at exactly five minutes by Florida State media relations — to the assembled college and NFL writers who swarmed Tallahassee for the Florida State pro day this afternoon. (more…)

Jason Licht On Jameis Winston: “Very Good. Excellent. Had A Great Day. … This Was Outstanding.”

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

jason and lovieJoe was on scene at Jameis Winston’s pro day this afternoon at Florida State University, and has reaction from Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

“I Expect Us To Compete For The NFC South”

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

jason licht 0126Last year at this time, Lovie Smith and general manager Jason Licht publicly were saying it would be “unfair to ask the fans to be patient” with the Buccaneers. It was a win-now mindset with a pile of new free agents in the house.

Has the attitude been altered? Joe asked Licht at the NFL Owners Meetings last week. (more…)

Jameis Watch: “More Than A Layup”

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

jameis and jimboCrab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback ever to wear No. 5 in the state of Florida. (more…)

Lovie: O-line Building “Constantly” Challenges

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

lovie 1029Great offensive lines eluded Lovie Smith during his nine head coaching seasons in Chicago.

Heck, so did a top-10 offense.

Joe talked to Lovie about O-line building last week in Phoenix. (more…)

Sloppy Seconds

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

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Caution: This post will discuss the Bucs’ offensive line. Read at your own peril. — Joe.

Since Tampa Bay is not in the greatest bargaining position to fill holes on their porous front line, Bucs fans, as usual, see a name they recognize and immediately think said player is an upgrade.

Be careful what you wish for. (more…)

Big Day For Jameis Winston, Bucs

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
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The action starts at 10 a.m.

Yes, Joe is typing this here post from Tallahassee, where Joe will be among the many at Florida State’s indoor football practice facility watching Jameis Winston’s final public display of his talents before he is drafted by the Bucs. (more…)

Joel Glazer: “Fans Are Smart”

Monday, March 30th, 2015

joel glazerIn what felt like one of those ESPN Sunday Conversation segments without cameras, Joe sat down with Team Glazer at the fabulous Arizona Biltmore resort, during the NFL Owners Meetings last week.

It was a 1-on-1 session with Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer. (more…)

Lovie Tips Hand On Left Tackle Approach

Monday, March 30th, 2015

lovie smith 0807There was an interesting progression of exchanges at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix, where Joe had breakfast with Lovie Smith and other media types last week. (more…)