“Alex” has had a rough last few months.

The so-called Bucs superfan watched his beloved team nosedive into the worst lot in the NFL, 2-14 (though they won the Chase for Jameis). That is nearly enough to quit drinking (one can only guzzle so much to numb the pain). (more…)

For two full weeks, Jeff Tedford blame vanished.

In many ways, Tampa Bay’s 2014 season was more bizarre than the MRSA-infected, quarterback-gone-mental, Fire-Schiano-billboards campaign of 2013.

There were plenty of real Bucs mysteries last year, and Joe’s revisiting the most interesting of the bunch. (more…)

The NFL free agency dinner bell rings in 32 days

Mason Foster’s contract expires in four weeks and the Bucs’ middle linebacker likely will be looking for work far from the white sands of Clearwater Beach resorts. (more…)

Popular sports radio host Adam Schein is unimpressed with Lovie Smith’s body of work

When Joe thinks of fascinating teams, that means interesting teams, fun teams, exciting teams, teams that have a chance of doing big things.

But in the eyes of Adam Schein, the word “fascinating” can mean different things. In his weekly NFL.com column, the SiriusXM Radio host of “Schein on Sports,” believes the Bucs are also fascinating. (more…)

One could point to turnover-prone quarterback Josh McCown as Exhibit-A of the garish swings and misses the Bucs had in player evaluation last offseason. That would be fair, given that Lovie Smith cut the guy in Chicago.

One could suggest the same for ghostly Michael Johnson at defensive end. Joe couldn’t argue with that. (more…)

Former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik is driving the Marcus Mariota bus.

Former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik has always been concerned with Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston’s off-field antics. Dominik never shrunk from that opinion, though he likes Winston’s talent.

During an appearance on the “SVP & Russillo Show” on BSPN Radio last manth, Dominik said he would have 2 1/2 months to convince himself that he could trust Winston.

Apparently, Dominik only needed not quite three weeks. (more…)

In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Bucs need to put a lot more heat on quarterbacks.

The ghost at right defensive end didn’t work out too well. (more…)

Joe’s identified one of a few stains on Kevin O’Dea’s special teams

In many ways, Tampa Bay’s 2014 season was more bizarre than the MRSA-infected, quarterback-gone-mental, Fire-Schiano-billboards campaign of 2013.

There were plenty of real Bucs mysteries last year, and Joe’s revisiting the most interesting of the bunch. (more…)

So what was Seahawks general manager Jon Schneider doing six days before the Super Bowl?

He was studying guys like Da’Quan Bowers. (more…)

Mock drafts annoy Joe only a little bit less than warm beer, overcooked fish and the Bucs calling timeout in Detroit before their first snap of the third quarter.

But some mock drafts are worthwhile. (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 and Josh McCown.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback to wear No. 5 ever in the state of Florida. (more…)

Jim Miller of SiriusXM NFL Radio explains solid offensive linemen will be drafted after Day 1.

The biggest argument the Woody Hayes disciples offer for trading the first overall pick (and passing on a quarterback. UH-gen!) is that the Bucs’ offensive line is such a miserable lot.

No argument there.

Gutting an allegedly overrated offensive line last offseason probably turned out to be the biggest blunder the Bucs made all last year. (more…)

Just how thin is the ice under ghostly Bucs DE Michael Johnson?

Joe will never forget regularly typing up highlights of training camp practices last summer and getting berated for not including Bucs defensive end Michael Johnson.

Well, to have a highlight you have to make a highlight. (more…)

No, Joe is not a deranged hater. Joe is not dancing with glee because Johnny Football is seeking help to become the best he can be at the NFL level.

The mental patients who celebrate this are the ones who truly need counseling, if not institutionalization themselves.

(So too did Brett Favre seek treatment. How many of you psychopaths were high-fiving over his problems? Buncha animals.) (more…)

Now here’s something that might catch the eye of Team Glazer. (more…)

One of the worst losses in Bucs history led to this glorious moment.

Joe can almost sympathize with Seahawks fans. It’s easy to respect the hell out of Bill Belicheat and Tom Brady, but if that team lost every game for the next decade, Joe would offer a toast.

As sunken of a feeling Joe had watching the Patriots win, folks must be downright suicidal in Seattle.

Joe all too well remembers Don Denkinger. Nearly 30 years later, he still haunts Joe. (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 and Josh McCown.

It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback to wear No. 5 ever in the state of Florida. (more…)

A popular thought is good NFL teams have owners that stay out of football operations and decisions.

Those who believe that might want to hear what back-to-back NFC champion general manager John Schneider told Joe last week. (more…)

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter doesn’t believe there is a perfect offense

Joe isn’t sure how many of his readers watched the Bill Walsh documentary that aired recently on the man’s channel, NFL Network, but it was riveting if not eye-opening.

It also helped one decipher exactly why the Bucs offense blew up like someone rolled a hand grenade into a china shop when former offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford grew ill. (more…)

A key cause of Joe Flacco’s five TD throws in a record 17 minutes.

In many ways, Tampa Bay’s 2014 season was more bizarre than the MRSA-infected, quarterback-gone-mental, Fire-Schiano-billboards campaign of 2013.

There were plenty of real Bucs mysteries last year, and Joe’s revisiting the most interesting of the bunch. (more…)