Joe just wants to take a moment to thanks both those who served in uniform for our country, and those currently serving.

Joe knows that there are guys (girls?) out there serving overseas that read this site daily, and Joe is thinking of you today and is appreciative of your service. Thanks to all, past and present.

Both Joes who run this here site had fathers that served in the Pacific Theater in World War II, so we understand what your service means. It is because of folks like you, Joe is able to guzzle beer and watch football all weekend long (when not covering the Bucs). If not for honorable people like our veterans, Joe might be subjected to drinking some sports drink and watching soccer, if you can imagine such a dire existence.

Joe will perform his Veteran’s Day tradition and encourages others to join in. Joe goes to a local VFW or American Legion Hall each Nov. 11, drops cash on the bar, orders the bartender to buy each veteran a round, and then Joe walks out. A small token of gratitude to those who served.

Thanks!

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It was 3rd-and-goal from the Giants’ 10 yard line.

Another field goal wasn’t going to cut it. (more…)

“Just don’t throw it to a tight end, Jameis.”

A mystery surrounding the Bucs this season is the lack of throws to tight ends.

It’s almost as if offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has waved the white flag since Austin Seferian-Jenkins was injured. (more…)

Lovie talks ASJ injury.

The Bucs still have a prayer of getting to seven wins and somehow, some way, backing into the playoffs.

As Joe has written before, four of the past five seasons, a team with an 8-8 record or worse has made the playoffs. (more…)

The days of the Bucs giving up the booty left and right on slant passes should be over.

Lavonte David says the scouting report on the Tampa Bay defense should be changed. (more…)

Joe thinks it’s a no-brainer that Bucs right tackle Gosder Cherilus should keep his job as a starter. (more…)

Lovie opens up on radio

There’s a new Lovie Smith in town.

He’s more emotional on the sidelines, and he’s not tolerating repeated mistakes. (more…)

Former Bucs guard and local sports radio personality Ian Beckles resumed his potshots at Bucs DT Gerald McCoy.

If it is the day after a win, it is known as Victory Monday.

If it is a day after a loss, then it means Ian Beckles will rev up his anti-Gerald McCoy campaign. (more…)

Tried to torch giant Bucs flag at One Buc Palace.

A nitwit Giants fan was locked up Sunday night by Tampa police after the fired up Eli-Manning-jersey-wearing wannabe arsonist tried to torch the giant Bucs flag at One Buc Palace. (more…)

“Frustrated.”

In a rare stunt Sunday night, Gerald McCoy chatted with Giants quarterback Eli Manning but refused to speak to the local pen and mic club and all but walked over two TV camera crews near his locker stall on his way out the door. (more…)

Gone.

Not even playing for Lovie Smith in Chicago was enough to save Bucs cornerback Loaf Jennings. The veteran was sliced from the Tampa Bay roster last night. (more…)

Lovie likes his change

Yesterday’s big on-field change was a big hit according to Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith. (more…)

Box-score-reading stat geeks outraged at Jameis.

There is sometimes discord at the headquarters at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. Not enough to throw beer bottles at each other but, sometimes, enough to holler and stomp out of the room like a disgusted Gerald McCoy. (more…)

Lining up offsides is just downright dumb.

Yes, Joe has documented the woes of the offense in the red zone. But red zone production for the defense isn’t much better.

For the first time all season, the loss yesterday by the Bucs could not be blamed on the defense. That is not to say the defense played well. It did not. (more…)

No NFC team does a better job when its opponent hands off than your beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (more…)

Red zone woes hurt Jameis and the Bucs.

A lot of Bucs fans will blame Mike Evans and his ghastly six drops for losing the game. Fair.

Some will blame Doug Martin for dropping a beautifully thrown ball right in the numbers from America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, for what appeared to be six points on a wheel route. Fair. (more…)

Joe endorses Lovie Smith’s first-half results

Halfway through the 2015 season, the Buccaneers have developed a talented 21-year-old quarterback, possess the NFL’s deepest offensive line, and have four starting rookies that, as a class, are shocking the NFL with their greatness. (more…)

Lavonte David talks to Joe

Tampa Bay defensive co-captain Lavonte David was one surprised dude yesterday right before the Giants-Bucs game. (more…)

Mike Evans talks blue

Anyone at the Den of Depression yesterday saw a sea of Giants fans greater than the overflow at the Buccaneers’ last playoff game following the 2007 season.

Disgusting. (more…)