Archive for 2015

That Drive

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

Cameron Brate’s touchdown catch ended a long Bucs drive. But it wasn’t the longest in team history.

As Joe gets ready to mental turn the page from the win over the Eagles to the upcoming game against the Colts, looking back, there was a lot to like about the play of the Bucs in Philadelphia. (more…)

In Awe Of Doug Martin’s Practice Habits

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Doug Martin was dialed in on the sidelines even after gaining 200+ yards and Sunday's game in hand

Doug Martin was dialed in on the sidelines even after gaining 200+ yards and Sunday’s game in hand

Doug Martin impresses his teammates, maybe more than he does fans. (more…)

Dangerous Team?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Are NFL teams suddenly scared of Lovie and the Bucs?

Are NFL teams suddenly scared of Lovie and the Bucs?

Reading NFL publications, it seems the pounding the Bucs put over on the Eagles Sunday has sent shock waves across NFL circles.

It’s one thing to get a road win. It’s another to chain-whip a decent team on the road. (more…)

Don’t Re-Sign Doug Martin Until After The Season

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

DougMartineyesRunning backs worth a big investment need to prove they can finish a season and be healthy enough for nasty physical playoff football. (more…)

Louis Murphy On The Mend

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
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Rehab video.

The magic of modern technology and medicine. And since it deals with the Bucs, Joe’s readers might like an update. And it is about Louis Murphy. (more…)

Lavonte David Happy To Be Cold

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

DavidJoe was in chilly Philly on Sunday, where fan rage flowed at the home team in the second quarter.

After halftime, the Bucs’ defense dealt with a different challenge. (more…)

Bucs Are Training A New Center

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Koetter 2Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter shared a newsy nugget last night on the Buccaneers Radio Network. (more…)

Peter King Says Bucs Are Second-Worst 5-5 Team

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Peter KingWhat’s with this Peter King, NFL lord of Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and TheMMQB?

Is he not watching America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston? (more…)

Did George Warhop Fix The Running Game?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Coach of the Week?

Offensive line coach George Warhop might have shopped for a bodyguard during the wee hours of Black Friday last year.

His O-line was declining mightily and steadily after a good start to the season. And fans were maniacally outraged. (more…)

“I’m Kind Of A Scaredy Cat”

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

dirk koetter 1028Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is a man with fears — and it’s not because he watched film of Josh McCown leading the Tampa Bay offense last year. (more…)

“Winston Is Doing More For His Team”

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Breakdown of Jameis..

Breakdown of Jameis.

Joe always enjoys watching the “Move the Sticks” videos pumped out by the NFL, co-hosted by former NFL scout and college quarterback Daniel Jeremiah and former NFL player Bucky Brooks.

Really good educational stuff in these videos. (more…)

Doug Martin A “Priority”

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Bucs RB Doug Martin re-signing is a "priority" for the Bucs. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Doug Martin re-signing is a “priority” for the Bucs. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe noticed some fans, fully using their rear-view mirrors, believed the Bucs made a mistake in not picking up the fifth-year option for Doug Martin. (more…)

Rookie Of The Year?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Top NFL rookie?

Top NFL rookie?

The sad thing is, there are but six games left in the NFL regular season. (Notice Joe had to qualify that statement with “regular season?”) Before you know it, the playoffs are here. (more…)

Jameis Was Playcalling In Philly

Monday, November 23rd, 2015
The legend grows. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

The legend grows. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

It may not have showed up on TV, but Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, was seen out of the offensive huddle a couple of times in the first quarter yesterday. (more…)

“I’m Not The Fun Coach, Or Anything Like That”

Monday, November 23rd, 2015
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Lovie explains his post-win ways

Lovie Smith isn’t jumping in pools, drinking wine in South Tampa with Joe Maddon, or running around the Tampa Bay area hollering in ecstasy, like former Bucs quarterback Shaun King says he’s been doing since yesterday. (more…)

“When You’re Putting It On Someone Like We Did”

Monday, November 23rd, 2015
Center Joe Hawley gives a deeper look into the surging O-line

Center Joe Hawley gives a deeper look into the surging O-line

The last Buccaneer player to leave the victorious locker room yesterday, starting center Joe Hawley, was putting on a tie and patiently packing up his things while talking to Joe.

There wasn’t much bonding going on, but there was plenty of talk about bonding. (more…)

Embracing The “Hump”

Monday, November 23rd, 2015
Dirk Koetter has found a trustworthy target

Dirk Koetter has found a trustworthy target

An under-the-radar stat of the Bucs’ offense is wide receiver Adam Humphries inhaling a big percentage of what’s been thrown his way. (more…)

All Aboard The Bandwagon

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

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Look what two wins in a row can do:

The Tampa Bay community is riding cloud nine this morning after the Bucs seal-clubbed the Eagles yesterday. (more…)