Lovie saved this man’s job.

Interesting words from Brother of Chucky Monday during his day-after presser with the Fourth Estate of our nation’s capital.

The Redskins’ head coach was very grateful for the historic comeback to beat the Bucs, against Lovie Smith’s defense and, in part, because Lovie is scared of scoring points late in the first half . (more…)

Other local media types are dancing with blow torches under Lovie Smith’s throne. Their public attitude is, “We’re finished with this loser.”

Joe gets it, but Joe isn’t there quite yet. Joe embraces that Lovie has done a great job handling the crown jewel of the team, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Lovie Smith admits he’s scared to score points late in the first half.

Football is, by its nature, an aggressive game. If you don’t take the game to your opponent, then your opponent will take the game to you.

For those who don’t believe this, please go back to your DVR and re-watch the Bucs-Redskins. (more…)

Moving the goal posts.

Lovie Smith will have you know he’s a big stats guy.

After a while, you learn Lovie only likes the stats that fit a specific narrative. (more…)

Lovie Smith seems to have a selective memory condition

Lovie Smith had plenty to say at his news conference this afternoon.

Basically, Lovie explained the state of the union is strong, and he thinks the Tampa Bay squad that led 24-0 yesterday is the true identity of the team at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Murphy’s season is done

Lovie Smith broke the bad news this afternoon. (more…)

Steve Duemig

Love him or hate him, the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620

And Duemig, Joe’s radio partner every Wednesday at 5 p.m., was a staunch and bold defender of Lovie Smith.

Until today. (more…)

Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Is Doug Martin making the Tampa Bay offensive line appear stronger than it is?

One former Buccaneer thinks so. (more…)

Yes, Joe brought word earlier that Lovie Smith’s Bucs are on pace to set an NFL record for penalties, a terrible sign for any coach no matter what level of football. (more…)

This stat comes with an alarming twist. (more…)

Misguided fan anger at GMC.

For reasons Joe isn’t quite sure about, Gerald McCoy is a punching bag for fans.

Is GMC a Hall of Famer? No.

Is he a good player? Sure. Not sure why Bucs fans expect five sacks each game. (more…)

Special teams chief Kevin O’Dea has explaining to do

Washington head coach Jay Gruden called a “Code Red” last week, so of course the Bucs were protecting against a second-half onside kick yesterday while leading 24-14, right?

Nope. (more…)

BSPN cites a Bucs defensive lineman as reason to panic.

There were so many fails yesterday by the Bucs’ defense, Joe doesn’t know where to begin or where to stop.

The more Joe thinks about yesterday’s effort, where the Bucs defense puked all over the grass of FedEx Field, the more Joe wants to puke himself. (more…)

There’s a common thread among the four coaches whose teams own the NFL marks for most penalties in a season: unemployment.

The Bucs are on pace to break the NFL record for most penalties in a season. (more…)

Joe wanted to punch a wall when Lovie Smith repeatedly said the Bucs achieved great balance in their win versus Jacksonville two weeks ago.

Tampa Bay threw 19 times and ran 40. (more…)