Archive for 2015

Chipper Shopping Evan Mathis

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Eagles are shopping right guard Evan Mathis.

Eagles are shopping guard Evan Mathis.

You know the Bucs need a right guard. Joe knows they need a right guard. Hell, the Bucs know they need a right guard.

Now the Bucs believe that since left guard Logan Mankins has found a place to practice his barbecue pitmaster skills, they are good at left guard. (more…)

Lovie, GMC Sold Melton On Bucs

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Lovie Smith and GMC sold free agent defensive lineman Henry Melton on the Bucs.

Lovie Smith and GMC sold free agent defensive lineman Henry Melton on the Bucs.

New Bucs defensive lineman Henry Melton didn’t even try to dodge or BS about why he is now a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs. It was because of two guys: Lovie Smith and Gerald McCoy. (more…)

“I Still Got Some Juice”

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
New Bucs defensive tackle Henry Melton had five sacks for the Cowboys last year.

New Bucs defensive tackle Henry Melton had five sacks for the Cowboys last year.

How refreshing to hear a free agent Buccaneer come to One Buc Palace and talk about what he has to prove. (more…)

John Lynch’s Jersey Is Safe

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
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New Bucs safety Chris Conte

New Bucs safety Chris Conte was very emphatic today at One Buc Palace when Joe asked Conte about wearing John Lynch’s No. 47 during his four seasons with the Bears. (more…)

“It’s Not My Position, But I Can Do It”

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

New Buccaneer Henry Melton speaks

Brand new Bucs defensive tackle Henry Melton, a former Pro Bowler, played Gerald McCoy’s position under Lovie Smith with the Bears.

So where will he fit in with the Bucs? (more…)

Jameis Watch: Mechanics Overrated

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

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Crab-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…)

Good Signs On Bruce Carter

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
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“The Closer”

Joe has been researching new linebacker Bruce Carter, purloined by the Bucs yesterday from Dallas. It seems Carter may have finally been realizing his potential last season. (more…)

Setting Up For Another All-Offense Draft?

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

jason and lovieDefense-first Lovie Smith shocked the world last year when Tampa Bay selected all offensive players in the 2014 NFL Draft. (more…)

Lack Of “Competition”

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
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Bucs fans — and former players — are already stressing out over the makeup of the offensive line.

Yes, Bucs fans are beginning to look up psychologists covered on their Obamacare plan because they can’t take it any longer.

Bucs fans watch the screendoor-on-a-submarine of an offensive line last year and, and on Day 3 of free agency, the Bucs have yet to address the Swiss cheese of a front wall.

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Bucs Add Henry Melton; Depth Grows

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

Would you trade Da’Quan Bowers for Henry Melton?

Your Tampa Bay Buccaneers just did. (more…)

Has Josh Freeman Given Up?

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

josh freeman 0819A nugget of sadness came yesterday via the release of players who will attend the NFL’s brand new veteran free agent scouting combine, which will be held in Arizona a week from this weekend. (more…)

“Bucs Will Be A Player In Greg Hardy” Sweepstakes

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

lovie 1110bJustice was served when the Buccaneers cut ghastly and ghostly defensive end Michael Johnson yesterday.

That wise move spared Joe countless offseason hours of counseling and wearing a padded helmet. (more…)

Greg Hardy?

Thursday, March 12th, 2015


“Custodian of Canton” Urges Calm

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

Relax.

It’s been a long time since Joe has seen Bucs fans freak out on Twitter when it wasn’t after yet another loss.

But they were freaking out  last night on what could be classified as a loss. (more…)

Fuss Growing Over Adrian Peterson

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
The Bucs have no need for Adrian Peterson.

The Bucs have no need for Adrian Peterson.

This totally came out of the blue last night. Within minutes of each other,  two folks Twittered Joe questions about Adrian Peterson and the Bucs.

Joe doesn’t believe in coincidences. So this must be a growing trend of the day, so Joe will try to get a head of it. (more…)

Wisniewski Exits Tampa

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

jason licht 0126[UPDATED] Joe’s excitement for a young, healthy, quality offensive lineman was extinguished tonight when Joe learned about 9 p.m. that free agent visitor Stefen Wisniewski left Tampa without a contract.

To make matters worse, Joe was first to break the news on Twitter. (more…)

Bucs Will Cut Goldson; “Hawk” To Fly Free

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

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The build-the-defense-from-the-back Greg Schiano philosophy is now ancient history. (more…)

Bucs Finalizing Deal For Safety Chris Conte

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

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Lovie Smith is reuniting the band. (more…)

Bucs Sign Linebacker Bruce Carter

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

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It looks like the Bucs have a new starting strongside linebacker. (more…)

“NEVER AGAIN!”

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

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Literally minutes after ghostly and ghastly Michael Johnson was cut today by the Buccaneers, captain Gerald McCoy took to Twitter. (more…)

Celebrating Sanity

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015

lovie and lichtJoe officially and happily can confirm the sanity of the Buccaneers front office, because it would have been downright insane to keep ghostly and ghastly defensive end Michael Johnson on the roster.

Joe was flabbergasted that some fans thought a low-effort guy like Johnson would be somehow wise to retain. (more…)

The Haunting Ends; Bucs Cut Michael Johnson.

Wednesday, March 11th, 2015
Michael Johnson earned every bit of his ghost status

Michael Johnson earned every bit of his ghost label

Michael Johnson was ghastly and ghostly, as invisible a player that’s ever signed a huge free agent contract for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Johnson played about five good quarters of football last season, earning “the apparition” nickname and causing Bucs fans to bang their collective heads against available slabs of concrete. (more…)