Donovan Smith

Well, well, well. When Joe spoke with Donovan Smith, a tackle from Penn State, at the NFL Scouting Combine, Smith told Joe that he had spoken with the Bucs “many times.”

Joe stated at the time teams don’t speak with players “many” times unless there is big time interest. (more…)

New Bucs QB Jameis Winston talked about his new team facility. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

If newly crowned Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston leads the Bucs to playoff wins, then Joe would bet that whatever Jameis wants at One Buc Palace, Jameis gets.

So could an indoor practice facility be on the horizon? (more…)

The only QB to win a Super Bowl for the Bucs, Brad Johnson, traveled all the way from Athens, Ga., to be part of Jameis Winston’s day at One Buc Palace.

How big of a deal was the Bucs drafting Florida State star quarterback Jameis Winston?

First, Winston’s press conference was held in the auditorium at One Buc Palace, usually reserved for retirement ceremonies or Ring of Honor announcements or new coaches/general managers. (more…)

Jameis Winston had a very interesting and humble ending to his news conference at One Buc Palace this afternoon. (more…)

Legions of Bucs fans are wondering why Jameis Winston changed his number, away from his trademark No. 5 at Florida State University. (more…)

Jameis Winston is signed, sealed and delivered. (more…)

Bucs linebacker Danny Lansanah hopped on WDAE-AM 620 today and talked about how Jameis Winston will not come into the locker room and change the culture of the team.

Per Lansanah, the Bucs are a team that lets its on-field performance do the talking. (more…)

When Joe saw the photo to the left of Jameis Winston showing off crab legs at his draft party, Joe roared.

It was a beautiful example of trolling the haters. It made Joe like Jameis even more. (more…)

Time after time after time last year, new Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston found him and his Seminoles behind in the second half, sometimes, in part, thanks to Winston himself. (more…)

Finesse lineman? Or ready to maul?

Joe is near ecstasy. The thought of a quality offensive lineman about to join the Buccaneers on the heels of Jameis Winston’s arrival is almost as satisfying as the notion of Rachel Watson escorting Joe to a buffet, followed by a night of hot-tubbing. (more…)

Winston and family speak

Jameis Winston’s great aunt talking on Bright House Sports Network last night served up an unpopular look at young Jameis. (more…)

Joe’s gotten the question in the headline several times in the past 24 hours.

So here’s the answer: (more…)

Lovie had a good feel for NFC South draft plans

When the Falcons selected ferocious pass rusher Vic Beasley out of Clemson last night at No. 7 overall, Joe was hanging with former Bucs defensive end Steve White at the JoeBucsFan draft party at Pete & Shorty’s. (more…)

Bucs fans at the Den of Depression rejoice when NFL commissioner announces Jameis Winston as the first overall choice by the Bucs. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

How was the mood at One Buc Palace last night?

Jason Licht mentioned the draft party the Bucs held at the Den of Depression, saying, in a not-so-veiled reference to how he wanted to celebrate the draft choice of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, “I’ve heard that there’s a lot of people over there at the stadium,” Licht said. “Heard that’s a pretty good crowd, they’re pretty excited – I wish I was over there. I really wish I was over there right now.” (more…)

Sorry, Mike Glennon Mob. Joe’s going to rub salt in your wounds.

Last night was rough on you, and this morning is going to get worse. (more…)

The Bucs and Jameis will be judged on two standards

Your calendar already is circled for Sept. 13 at 4:25 p.m.

That’s opening day of the Jameis Winston era at the steamy Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway — maybe. (more…)

Donovan Smith

Good morning! The sun is shining brightly across Tampa Bay. No surprise. The Bucs have a real franchise quarterback prospect in town.

But dark clouds will roll in quickly if the Bucs don’t fix their offensive line — tonight. (more…)