Archive for 2015

Lovie: ASJ “On Schedule”

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
Lovie talks ASJ injury.

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…)

Lavonte David: Bucs Fixed Slant Pass Woes

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

DavidThe 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…)

Dotson Returns But Should Stay On Bench

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

demar dotson 1216Joe thinks it’s a no-brainer that Bucs right tackle Gosder Cherilus should keep his job as a starter. (more…)

More Benching On Lovie’s Mind

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
Lovie opens up on radio

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…)

Beckles Talks Double-Teams

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
Former Bucs guard and local sports radio personality Ian Beckles resumed his potshots at Bucs DT Gerald McCoy.

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…)

Giants Fan Jailed

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
Tried to torch giant Bucs flag at One Buc Palace.

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” GMC Breaks Silence

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
"Frustrated."

“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…)

Bucs Cut Loaf Jennings

Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
Gone.

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…)

“We Like That Combination”

Monday, November 9th, 2015
Lovie likes his change

Lovie likes his change

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

Stat Geeks Out Of Control

Monday, November 9th, 2015
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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…)

“That Is A Ridiculous Number”

Monday, November 9th, 2015
Lining up offsides is just downright dumb.

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…)

Gerald McCoy Anchors NFC Best Run Defense

Monday, November 9th, 2015

McCoyNo NFC team does a better job when its opponent hands off than your beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (more…)

Blame The Red Zone

Monday, November 9th, 2015
Red zone woes hurt Jameis and the Bucs.

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…)

Bucs Are On Track At The Half

Monday, November 9th, 2015
Lovie speaks

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…)

“Surprise To Everybody”

Monday, November 9th, 2015
Lavonte David talks to Joe

Lavonte David talks to Joe

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

A Blues Song

Monday, November 9th, 2015
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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…)