Archive for 2015

Authentic Jameis

Friday, November 6th, 2015
Jameis is Jameis.

Jameis is Jameis.

Leave it to Peter King of theMMQB.com to finally fess up to the trap he and so many others got caught up in last offseason. (more…)

Time To Bust The Sackless Streak

Friday, November 6th, 2015
Sackless George Johnson

Sackless George Johnson

Perhaps the biggest disappointment among the new crop of Buccaneers picked this offseason is defensive end. George Johnson, a Bucs trade target who is paid good money.

He was pegged to replace Michael “Ghost” Johnson but turned into a ghost himself. (more…)

Eli Dishes On Jameis

Friday, November 6th, 2015
Eli Manning discusses America's Quarterback.

Eli Manning discusses America’s Quarterback.

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning spent a few minutes talking via conference call to the Tampa Bay pen and mic club in advance of Sunday’s showdown between his Giants and the Bucs at the Den of Depression. (more…)

The Calculated Block

Friday, November 6th, 2015

jameis 0921cJust yesterday morning, Joe wrote about how the Bucs largely are keeping Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, away from media, except for his accommodating local news conferences and postgame chats.

Well, that changed a few hours later. (more…)

“He’s Gonna Be Lickin’ His Chops”

Friday, November 6th, 2015

lovie 1110bSo which quarterback will salivate more while looking at the opposing defense on Sunday, Eli Manning or America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston? (more…)

Talkin’ Bucs With Ronnie Lane

Friday, November 6th, 2015
Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin' Bucs.

Smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620 has his weekly sitdown with Joe talkin’ Bucs.

It is Joe’s weekly sitdown with smooth-talking Ronnie Lane of WDAE-AM 620. Joe knows you can’t live without it. (more…)

Mike Evans Tweaked Groin & Oblique Muscles

Friday, November 6th, 2015

MikeEvans2Mike Evans had one ugly drop Sunday in Atlanta, and it cost him more than just embarrassment. (more…)

Crossing-Route Vulnerable

Friday, November 6th, 2015
A Giants legend breaks down how Mike Evans might run wild Sunday against New York.

A Giants legend breaks down how Mike Evans might run wild Sunday against New York.

We’ve already learned that the Giants have no pass rush and their defensive mindset is to not get killed too badly.

Now, a Giants icon looks specifically at how New York is vulnerable to the Bucs’ offensive strengths. (more…)

Jameis Surprised Bucs’ Brass

Friday, November 6th, 2015
Changing the culture.

Changing the culture.

Exhaustive pre-draft research of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, let the Bucs know Jameis was their guy — barring something earth-shattering like the Colts trading Andrew Luck for the No. 1 overall pick.

Tampa Bay believed it finally had that bigger-than-life personality of a quarterback, with talent to match his Magic Johnson-like charisma that this franchise possibly never had enjoyed. (more…)

Give Frazier Back The Keys

Friday, November 6th, 2015
Popular sports radio and television personality Adam Schein has an idea to fix the Bucs defense.

Popular sports radio and television personality Adam Schein has an idea to fix the Bucs defense.

Watching the defense of the Bucs — make no mistake, it’s Lovie Smith’s defense — gives Joe gas.

And it has nothing to do with the kraut on Joe’s brats. (more…)

Learning Jameis

Friday, November 6th, 2015
The NFL education of Jameis.

The NFL education of Jameis.

The biggest thing for rookie quarterbacks is learning. You cannot improve if you don’t learn. (more…)

Battle Of Invisible Pass Rushes

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

Tom Coughlin is angry for reasons other than attacks on kneel-down plays.

Joe’s very entertained by the brutal carving delivered by most New York media types on the teams they cover. It’s just part of the sports culture there.

Joe found good one today, an educational assassination of the Giants’ defense, which the Bucs face Sunday. The best part? It’s on the Giants’ official website. (more…)

“I Am Not A Huge Fan Of Gerald McCoy”

Thursday, November 5th, 2015
gerald mccoy 0814

A revered Glory Days Buccaneer weighs in

The ex-Buccaneer arrows keep on flying at Gerald McCoy, the best player by a mile on the Bucs’ defensive line. (more…)

“I Don’t Feel Pressure”

Thursday, November 5th, 2015
Bucs WR Mike Evans said he doesn't expect double-teams this Sunday.

Bucs WR Mike Evans said he doesn’t expect double-teams Sunday.

America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, has said pressure doesn’t mean anything to him, strongly hinting that those who feel pressure are unsure of themselves and unprepared, if not scared. (more…)

“Tampa Is Like A Weird Team, Man.”

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

BoomerPlaying the Giants means big time attention for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Big Apple. (more…)

Offense Night And Day

Thursday, November 5th, 2015
Bucs RT Demar Dotson reflects on the pitiful Bucs offense last season, and how good of a hire OC Dirk Koetter was.

Demar Dotson reflects on the pitiful Bucs offense last season, and how good of a hire OC Dirk Koetter was.

Joe wants to go crazy when thinking of what a vomit-inducing season last year was. Joe doesn’t know how some fans made it through.

Then again, if not for a horrid year, one of the worst in Bucs history, Tampa Bay may be without America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

Fundamentals Freakout

Thursday, November 5th, 2015
Bucs tight end Brandon Myers talks to Joe about Tom Coughlin's likely reaction in preparation for the Bucs.

Bucs tight end Brandon Myers talks to Joe about Tom Coughlin’s likely reaction in preparation for the Bucs.

So what’s Giants head coach Tom Coughlin really doing behind the scenes after his defense allowed 52 points and lost by three Sunday against New Orleans?

Joe asked Bucs tight end Brandon Myers, who played for the Giants in 2013. (more…)

Sullivan’s Return

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

mike sullivan 1126Given the crap show across 25 percent of the NFL at the starting quarterback position, it’s easy to make the case that New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan did a hell of a job in two seasons as Bucs offensive coordinator.

Joe talked to Mike Glennon about this yesterday. (more…)

Listen To Joe

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

joebucsfanYes, Joe was on ESPN Tallahassee radio earlier this week talking Bucs with Jeff Cameron, he of “The Jeff Cameron Show.”

Joe has long been a fan of Cameron, a St. Pete native who puts together damned good radio. (more…)

No Jameis For You

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

It’s become increasingly evident that the Bucs don’t want America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, to become America’s Quarterback this year. (more…)

Overrated?

Thursday, November 5th, 2015
Harsh words for the anchor of the Bucs linebackers.

Harsh words for the anchor of the Bucs linebackers.

Two players, one could argue, have not played up to their talent ceilings with the Bucs in the past two years: Gerald McCoy, and the other is certainly Lavonte David. (more…)