Pardon Joe if he wandered mentally a bit as he studied the Bucs’ schedule for 2015, eh?

First, the concept of strength of schedule before a game is played is nearly as idiotic as the stupidest of stupid convoluted, made-up baseball stats, this nonsense “WAR.” It is said to be an acronym for “wins over replacement,” whatever that means. It’s sheer lunacy that some pocket-protector-wearing clown can say a player is better/worse than his replacement — without even knowing who the replacement is! (more…)

Call your travel agents. Prepare your Hillsborough Community College tailgates. Make your bye week plans.

And, of course, figure out when the Bucs will win their eighth game of the season. (more…)

The JoeBucsFan Hour was a lively affair today, as Joe joined the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

Joe stood up for hardcore fans, and more. (more…)

There is no question that Phillip Rivers is an outstanding and durable quarterback. The guy hasn’t missed a start, has one losing season in nine years as a starter, and you’d be wrong if you said, “You can’t win a Super Bowl with Rivers.”

One prominent former Buccaneer wants the Bucs to listen closely if San Diego calls. (more…)

There’s no question this is one of Joe’s favorite days of the year — the day it’s finally easier to stop thinking about last season. (more…)

Jameis, Jameis, Jameis, lots of Bucs fans and observers think it’s just one big Jameis Winston party investigation at One Buc Palace.

That’s just not true, general manager Jason Licht explained today. (more…)

Gregarious Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, sporting a red wing in his hair these days, isn’t too fond of college football.

GMC was less than enthusiastic when peppered with questions yesterday at One Buc Palace about the much-anticipated NFL draft. (more…)

Lovie Smith explains

Was the problem with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year all in their heads? Maybe. Joe’s open to the suggestion. Heck, if the loss of good barbecue bonding can be a factor, then anything is possible.

Lovie Smith delivered media an opening address yesterday that included an interesting identification. (more…)

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…)

The question in the headline is a good one for the personnel gurus and geniuses at One Buc Palace.

Bucs general manager Jason Licht actually revealed his answer this morning. (more…)

Yes, the Bucs know who they are going to pick.

No, the Bucs weren’t giving out hints yesterday (though you are free to read what you will into the fact Marcus Mariota has not been seen playing cornhole on Clearwater Beach or hanging with current and ex-Bucs). (more…)

Adrian Peterson’s agent got Bucs fans worked up last night on Instagram.

Sure, it would be great to have a bonafide, well-tested running back in the backfield this fall to take heat off rookie quarterback Jameis Winston. (more…)

New Bucs middle linebacker Bruce Carter expects to command the Tampa Bay defense and wear the infamous green-dot helmet.

Speaking to media today, Carter had big talk about his big new role. (more…)

It’s a tale of hookers, cash, inconspicuous police video and a Buccaneers icon. (more…)

How fitting it was that Joe asked Bucs general manager Jason Licht a question today about his pre-draft approach, and Licht’s reply included that he needs a beer. (more…)

Don’t ask Gerald McCoy about the draft

Gerald McCoy stood on the podium at One Buc Palace today and said his teammates are not talking about the NFL Draft on their first day back to work.

Yes, the 2015 season is underway with conditioning drills and in the weight rooms. (more…)

Color Lovie Smith 100 percent impressed by one of his players — on the field and off. (more…)

Bucs general manager Jason Licht talked about the Jameis Winston lawsuit today, and not just the fact that it exists. (more…)

Jason Licht put his foot down today at One Buc Palace. (more…)