Archive for 2015

The Doubt In The Greg Hardy Case

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

lovie 0322Joe understands why about 15 percent of Bucs fans think Tampa Bay shouldn’t touch an alleged shady character guy like manbeast, free-agent defensive end Greg Hardy.

Bad dude, so move on, these fans say. (more…)

“The Throwin’ Samoan” Located

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
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Former Bucs QB, “The Throwin’ Samoan,” Jack Thompson, offers his take on who the Bucs should select at No. 1.

Few things give Joe the shakes — outside of the thought of an alcohol-free society — more than hearing or reading the name “Jack Thompson.”

Joe has nothing against the former Bucs quarterback, aside from the fact he is the tipping point of a once-proud Bucs team turning into a decade-long NFL laughing stock. (more…)

Greg Hardy, Bucs In Talks

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

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Yes Bucs fans, apparently the braintrust at One Buc Palace has heard your pleas.

It appears the Bucs have launched talks with free agent defensive end Greg Hardy and the monster quarterback wrecker is on his way to Tampa Bay to talk turkey in person. (more…)

The Knock On Denzel Perryman

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman is a helluva linebacker against the rush. Defending the pass? Not so much.

Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman is a helluva linebacker against the rush. Defending the pass? Not so much.

Now that expensive free agent season is nearly behind us, sans where defensive end Greg Hardy will land, it’s time for Joe to focus more on the draft. And, yes, the draft is a long six weeks away from Thursday, when the Bucs pick Jameis Winston first.

If it isn’t obvious to Bucs fans yet, Mason Foster is gone. (more…)

Greg Hardy Tour Books Seattle

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

lovie 1110bA little more than a year ago, Lovie Smith said he liked the winning models of the Panthers and Seahawks.

So how about now? (more…)

Jameis Watch: Family First?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

JameisCrab-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 Hardy Thermometer

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

HardyMcCownThe national media seems obsessed with manbeast defensive end Greg Hardy.

And one well known voice was taking temperatures of league executives yesterday, orally, of course. (more…)

Smarter Than Last Year

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Andrew Astleford of Fox Sports Florida believes Bucs general manager Jason Licht grew smarter this offseason.

Andrew Astleford of Fox Sports Florida believes Bucs general manager Jason Licht grew smarter this offseason.

Good thing Joe runs his own business. Joe doesn’t have to walk into the boss’s office, hat in hand, begging for all to be forgiven when a blunder is made.

Joe couldn’t imagine telling an employer that some $29 million dollars Joe spent on three upgrades was money flushed down the toilet. (more…)

Cowboys Not Bowling Over Greg Hardy

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

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Yes, Joe is aware this is a Bucs site. So why is Joe posting a Cowboys item here?

Because Bucs fans wan Greg Hardy to replace ghostly Michael Johnson at right defensive end, an overwhelming majority wants this. Joe’s poll last week proved it. (more…)

Big Day For Marcus Mariota

Monday, March 16th, 2015
Bucs general manager Jason Licht and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota share a laugh during Marota's visit to One Buc Palace today. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Bucs general manager Jason Licht and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota share a laugh during Mariota’s visit to One Buc Palace. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Joe talks to NFL folks from time to time, specifically guys who get paid by NFL teams to scout and/or develop players. Very few of these guys are overly fond of Marcus Mariota. (more…)

Josh Freeman Emerges

Monday, March 16th, 2015

josh freeman 1115Former Bucs franchise quarterback, leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman, has not hung up his cleats.

Freeman is not scheduled to attend the NFL’s inaugural veterans scouting combine this weekend, but perhaps that’s because he already has teams knocking on his door. (more…)

Report: Cowboys Hot For Hardy

Monday, March 16th, 2015

Oh, the irony.

The NFC East champion Cowboys, who run the Lovie Smith/Rod Marinelli, old school Tampa-2 defense, are consdering bad-boy, free-agent defensive end Greg Hardy. (more…)

Passive-Aggressive Marcus Mariota?

Monday, March 16th, 2015

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Yes, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is in the building. Not your building. Not Joe’s building. But One Buc Palace.

Mariota is going through the motions of his visit, meeting with general manager Jason Licht and, per pictures and video, offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and quarterback coach Mike Bajakian. (more…)

(Lack Of) Free Agency Confidence

Monday, March 16th, 2015

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Joe is constantly peppered on Twitter by fans irked that the Bucs haven’t hit home runs in free agency this year. (more…)

Marcus Mariota At One Buc Palace

Monday, March 16th, 2015
Bucs general manager Jason LIcht with quarterback prospect Marcus Mariota at One Buc Palace this morning. Photos courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Bucs general manager Jason Licht with quarterback prospect Marcus Mariota at One Buc Palace this morning. Photos courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Yes, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota wasn’t damaged talking to Joe last night, as he was still able to make his scheduled trip to One Buc Palace today for a day full of meetings with Bucs brass. (more…)

Jameis Watch: Passing On Draft Night

Monday, March 16th, 2015

Jameis WinstonCrab-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…)

Silly “Public Battering” Talk

Monday, March 16th, 2015

GregHardySure, if Tampa Bay signs free agent defensive end Greg Hardy, a small percentage of media and fans will wag a finger of shame at the Buccaneers.

The same thing inevitably will happen if the Bucs vastly improve the franchise by drafting Jameis Winston. (more…)

Hidden Reasons For Release?

Monday, March 16th, 2015

ghostBoy, yesterday when it was announced that former Bucs defensive end, ghostly, Snuggle-soft Michael Johnson inked a pact with the Bengals, Bucs fans erupted in anger.

Let’s just say few will have Johnson on their Christmas card list after such a shadowy season. (more…)

Marcus Mariota Talks To Joe

Monday, March 16th, 2015

marcus mariota 0210Today is Marcus Mariota Day at One Buc Palace, where the University of Oregon quarterback plans to get to know Lovie Smith, Team Glazer and Jason Licht.

Last night, it was Joe’s turn to get to know Mariota. (more…)

No “Top-100” Help For Bucs’ O-Line

Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Jahri-EvansSo where will the Buccaneers find offensive line help? (more…)