Archive for 2015

Martin Off Trade Block

Monday, November 2nd, 2015
Bucs RB Doug Martin in action yesterday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

No trade talks. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Though it was sort of a cool baseball-type, hot-stove-league kind of thought to trade Doug Martin to a contender only to pocket a draft pick and then re-sign him in the offseason, that apparently is just bar room chatter. (more…)

Victory Splash

Monday, November 2nd, 2015
Time to call the cleaners, again.

Time to call the cleaners, again.

The tradition continues. (more…)

Jameis Says Big Crowd & Noise Were For Him

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Photo Courtesy Of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo Courtesy Of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sitting in the Georgia Dome press box today, Joe could have screamed horrific insults at the guy next to him and they wouldn’t have been heard.

That’s how loud it was at times, certainly through the fourth quarter and overtime. (more…)

“I Kinda Had A Chip On My Shoulder”

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Jameis Koetter

A matter of seconds after Jameis Winston threw his big third-quarter touchdown pass to Cameron Brate, this is what America’s Quarterback was doing.

Throughout the Bucs’ long offseason, Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, spent countless hours poring over film of Matt Ryan operating Dirk Koetter’s offense, when the duo were paired up last year in Atlanta. (more…)

Jacquies Smith Gets The Boot

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Jacquies SmithNothing crazy here.

Joe’s just sharing the scene in the Bucs’ postgame locker room. Starting defensive end Jacquies Smith had his left foot in a walking boot after the game. He was walking gingerly and it looked like something more than precautionary.

The Bucs typically update injuries on Wednesdays.

Back In The Playoff Hunt

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

JameisthrowatlantaYou better believe it, Bucs fans.

When you’re 3-4 and 2-1 in the division, and playing in a weak conference, you’re in the playoff hunt. (more…)

Defense Still An Outright Disgrace!

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
The way Atlanta WR Julio Jones and RB Devonta Freeman ran through the Bucs defense without breaking a sweat is a slap in the face to any sober NFL fan.

The way Atlanta WR Julio Jones and RB Devonta Freeman ran through the Bucs defense without breaking a sweat is a slap in the face to any sober NFL fan.

Yes, the win was thrilling. But let’s not let the lipstick hide the pig.

Or for that matter, the hog shat that is the Bucs’ defense. (more…)

Game Ball To Kwon Alexander

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
The Bucs learned yesterday that Kwon Alexander's teenage brother died

The Bucs learned yesterday that Kwon Alexander’s teenage brother died

Saturday morning, the Bucs learned that Kwon Alexander’s teenage brother died earlier in the week. (more…)

Clutch Play

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Playing with limited weapons, America's Quarterback was not fazed.

Playing with limited weapons, America’s Quarterback was not fazed. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

It didn’t look good for America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. He began the game without three of his top four targets. (more…)

Ballsy Lovie Refreshing

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Joe applauds the newly aggressive Lovie Smith.

Joe applauds the newly aggressive Lovie Smith.

Joe gets all sorts of feedback from angry Bucs fans that Lovie Smith is such a turtle some wonder whether he lives at the Clearwater Aquarium next door to Winter the Dolphin. (more…)

America’s Quarterback Speaks

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Tosses props to teammates.

Tosses props to teammates.

Want to know why the Bucs were so giddy about getting America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston?

Consider the very first words out of his mouth when interviewed on the postgame show heard on the Buccaneers Radio Network. (more…)

Bucs Have Three Rookie Of The Year Candidates

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

LichtWhatever you think about the Bucs right now, it’s undeniable that there is some wizardry at play in the Tampa Bay front office.

Seven games into the NFL season, and the Bucs have three legitimate Rookie of the Year candidates. (more…)

GMC Makes A Play!

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Finally!.

Finally!

The GMC haters were out in full force. And for a change, Joe was about to jump on the bandwagon.

The self-proclaimed leader of one of the most putrid defenses Joe has ever seen, a guy who readily and openly admits the only season in the NFL he didn’t have fun was the lone season he was part of a winning football team, was totally invisible in the second half today. (more…)

Buccaneers 23, Falcons 20

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Photo Courtesy Of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo Courtesy Of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hey, Lovie Smith told everyone listening last year that “football doesn’t really begin until November.”

Maybe the guy was on to something. (more…)

Bucs-Falcons Open Thread

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

bucs cheerleader 1117Can the Bucs rise from the dead in Atlanta today following the groin-stomp loss in Washington?

All playoff hopes will be dashed if they can’t. This is a brutally tough spot for the Bucs, who are now down to bad NFL receivers after Mike Evans. A lot must go right for them to stay with the Falcons.

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Go Bucs!

Seferian-Jenkins, V-Jax Highlight Inactive Bucs

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Clinton McDonald is not healthy enough to play

Clinton McDonald is not healthy enough to play

The Bucs are shorthanded today, missing starters on the both sides of the ball in Atlanta. (more…)

Protecting Jameis

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
"Thanks for having my back, bro."

“Thanks for having my back, bro.”

Even though the Bucs had a grotesque amount of penalties last week at Washington, there was one personal foul Joe actually liked. (more…)

“Handsy” and “In-Your-Grill” Tests Coming

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
Inexperienced Bucs receivers grab the spotlight today

Inexperienced Bucs receivers like Adam Humphries grab the spotlight today in Atlanta.

Bucs receivers not named Mike Evans have a huge test coming this afternoon in Atlanta.

Russell Shepard, Donteea Dye and Adam Humphries — eight career catches combined — will be attacked, says injured Vincent Jackson. (more…)

Gameday Tampa Bay

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

Game Seven

Bucs (2-4) at Dixie Chicks (6-1)

Kickoff: 1 p.m. (more…)

THE OPTIMIST: Another Bucs Record Equaled

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
THE OPTIMIST finds a number that shows the 2015 Bucs offense equals the franchise's best ever.

THE OPTIMIST finds a number that shows the 2015 Bucs offense equals the franchise’s best ever.

In these unsettled times of devastating Bucs losses, constant change and growing pains, Joe thought it would be wise to bring back THE OPTIMIST.

THE OPTIMIST is Nick Houllis, a Bucs fan and an accomplished writer whose steadfast allegiance to the Buccaneers goes back to the 1970s. Houllis is the founder, creator and guru of BucStop.com, a place Joe goes to get lost in time via Houllis’ stunning video collection.

THE OPTIMIST will shine that positive light in your eyes. Some will love it. Some won’t. … Of course, THE OPTIMIST’s opinions are his alone and are not influenced by Joe. (more…)

National GMC Hate Intensifies

Sunday, November 1st, 2015
The anti-Gerald McCoy crowd is no longer just a local curiosity.

The anti-Gerald McCoy crowd is no longer just a local curiosity.

For reasons unclear, collectively, Bucs fans more and more are beginning to hate defensive tackle Gerald McCoy.

Joe doesn’t get it. (more…)