Archive for 2015

Spreadsheeters Lukewarm On Carter

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

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Just on paper, the big free agent signing for the Bucs is linebacker Bruce Carter (thus far, remember, Greg Hardy is still a fish unhooked).

Solid and fast in pass coverage, versatile, Joe is of the mind Carter will replace Mason Foster at middle linebacker. (more…)

Jameis Watch: You Need Jameis

Friday, March 13th, 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…)

Limited “Timidness” & “Laziness” For Mariota

Friday, March 13th, 2015
Marcus Mariota gets a backhanded compliment from one of his biggest supporters

Marcus Mariota got a backhanded compliment from one of his biggest supporters

As Joe wrote previously, reviews of Marcus Mariota at his University of Oregon pro day yesterday were mixed. (more…)

Can Only Help

Friday, March 13th, 2015
Henry Melton surely won't drag down the anemic Bucs pass rush.

Henry Melton surely won’t drag down the anemic Bucs pass rush.

If the Bucs don’t find someone to get double-digit sacks this season, it will have marked 10 years — 10 friggin’ years! — since a Tampa Bay defensive lineman had 10 or more sacks.

The last man to do that? You guessed it: Simeon Rice. (more…)

Landslide Victory For Greg Hardy

Friday, March 13th, 2015
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Bucs fans want Greg Hardy

The polls are closed, and nothing was rigged.

Joe’s 24-hour survey of Buccaneers fans revealed a resounding shout to Team Glazer, Lovie Smith and Jason Licht to pursue defensive end Greg Hardy. (more…)

Here Comes Marcus!

Friday, March 13th, 2015

lovie and lichtBucs general manager Jason Licht was at Marcus Mariota’s pro day at the University of Oregon yesterday, and (coincidentally?) Mariota will be in Tampa on Monday for a visit, per the Twittering of Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud. (more…)

“Nobody Noticed ‘Cause We Sucked”

Friday, March 13th, 2015

Where’s your T.J. Fatinikun jersey?

Smile, haters. This is not a negative post about your Buccaneers.

In fact, it’s an uplifting take from a former Buccaneer who breaks down film like no other. (more…)

Stop Crying About Derrick Morgan

Friday, March 13th, 2015

Derrick-MorganIt’s painfully clear how desperate Bucs fans are for an edge rusher. (more…)

Chucky And Brett Hundley

Friday, March 13th, 2015

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During the 2013 college football season, Joe thought Brett Hundley was the next best stud quarterback. After Jameis Winston, that is. Joe was really impressed. (more…)

How Bout “A Point Guard?”

Friday, March 13th, 2015

A Duck on the Bucs’ radar?

No, Joe does not have NCAA Men’s Basketball fever, but Joe would like to see a big, athletic, active offensive lineman on the Buccaneers.

One of those guys might have been on display yesterday in Oregon. (more…)

“I Thought It Went OK”

Friday, March 13th, 2015

Mariota2Joe watched University of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota’s Pro Day on NFL Network yesterday.

It was rather boring. Mariota looked alright, but a little uncomfortable in his NFL-style scripted throwing session. (more…)

Props To Jason Licht

Friday, March 13th, 2015
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Practicing what he preaches.

Bucs general manager Jason Licht was not bashful telling folks one of the most important lessons he ever learned in the NFL came while working alongside Bill Belicheat. (more…)

Report: Greg Hardy, Raiders Talking

Friday, March 13th, 2015
Even Bucs fans stuck in the thick jungles of a faraway continent are glued to the NFL Network, thirsty for any drop of Greg Hardy news.

Bucs fans from near and far were glued to the NFL Network Thursday, thirsty for any drop of Greg Hardy news.

Joe was just riddled with questions yesterday about defensive end Greg Hardy possibly coming to the Bucs.

Joe couldn’t answer because he didn’t have an answer. It intrigued Joe as well. (more…)

“You’ve Got To Take The Cleaner One”

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

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Joe loves Mike Mayock’s draft guru work on NFL Network, but it’s becoming clear that Mayock is struggling trying to evaluate Jameis Winston off the field. (more…)

Flushing Learning Curve Excuse Down Toilet

Thursday, March 12th, 2015
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Another new signing reveals the bigger picture

Yes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed likely backup cornerback Sterling Moore in free agency late this afternoon.

But Moore represents a bigger picture. (more…)

“Potential” Intrigued Melton

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

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Love and respect for Lovie Smith is what draws most of his players to the Buccaneers head coach. In other circles, it is called relationships.

New Bucs defensive lineman Henry Melton played with Lovie in Chicago and knows him well. (more…)

Adrian Clayborn Signs With Atlanta

Thursday, March 12th, 2015

The Falcons have signed BoyDog, former Bucs defensive end Adrian Clayborn, and they obviously think he can play like one. (more…)

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…)