Texans stud WR DeAndre Hopkins missed practiced yesterday.

First, the Texans must rely on sloppy quarterback Ryan Mallett.

Then they may not have running back Arian Foster because he has yet to recover from a torn groin in August. (more…)

Jameis is getting drilled too much.

A lot of accolades and roses were tossed towards the offensive line of the Bucs this past week for protecting America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, keeping his jersey clean and giving him time to throw. (more…)

Texans DT J.J. Watt referred to America’s Quarterback as “smart.”

When America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, noted in the offseason he was looking forward to playing J.J. Watt more than any NFL player this season, a lot of Bucs fans moaned and thought the last thing Jameis should do is rile up the best defensive player in the NFL and a true quarterback killer. (more…)

Former Bucs coach passed away today.

Former Bucs coach Richard Williamson, who presided over some of the darkest days of the Bucs’ franchise, passed away today, the team announced.

Williamson was the fourth head coach in team history and succumbed after a brief illness, per the Buccaneers. (more…)

The lone critical weapon of the Texans, RB Arian Foster, may not play Sunday.

The only real weapon the Texans have on offense — Joe hopes you are not naive enough to consider sloppy Ryan Mallett a “weapon” — is running back Arian Foster.

Thing is, Foster is banged up. (more…)

“WOO!”

Remember how former Bucs middle linebacker Mason Foster used to worship rasslin’ superstar Ric Flair? How Foster used to do his Ric Flair “WOOO!” after a sack or a turnover?

Well, Foster may have nothing on America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. In a promotional video for Bleacher Report, Jameis goes full blown Ric Flair and Joe thinks it is funny as hell. (more…)

Anerica’s Quarterback gets excited talking about facing J.J. Watt this Sunday.

There is a common saying out there in non-sports land, “Don’t poke the bear.”

In other words, don’t provoke a feared animal into attacking you. (more…)

Bucs guard Ali Marpet talks about how the Texans seem to be using all-world defensive tackle J.J. Watt differently this year.

Joe enjoys reading the musings of Andy Benoit of theMMQB.com, as he breaks down the tape of a handful of NFL games each week, and often posts his findings on Twitter while watching tape.

Conveniently for Joe, Benoit monitored tape of the Texans-Stinking Panthers game and had a nugget on all-world defensive tackle J.J. Watt. (more…)

Soon, you too may be able to buy liquor at Bucs games, without needing a luxury box seat.

The way the Bucs have played in recent years at the Den of Depression, many a Bucs fan wanted to turn a bottle of Jack upside down and see how much they could pour down their gullet. (more…)

Houston sackmeister J.J. Watt will be a good gauge to see just how far the Bucs offensive line has developed.

It seems, just from last week, the offensive line, even with two rookies starting and a couple of guys on their last legs in the NFL, had a nice game against the Saints.

How good? J.P. Peterson of WDAE-AM 620 dug up what the stat geeks had to say about the front wall of the Bucs last Sunday. (more…)

An NFL analyst seems to think the best way to defend the Texans is to let Houston QB Ryan Mallett throw early and often.

A common theme among defensive coordinators is that they want to turn an offense into a one-dimensional force.

That way, it is predictable.

But when you turn an offense into a one-trick pony, and that pony really has no tricks, you’ve shut down an offense. (more…)

BSPN impressed with Jameis last week.

Joe remembers talking with a trusted Bucs source over the summer and mentioning that if America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, could be among the top-third tier of quarterbacks in the NFL, the Bucs would come out bandits.

Said Bucs type just smiled and replied, “Oh, home run!” (more…)

Trent Dilfer talks about offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and Jameis Winston

Yes, Tampa Bay went all turtle late in the game against the Saints.

But the Bucs really weren’t playing scared of Jameis Winston and what he might do with the ball, says former Bucs and Super Bowl quarterback Trent Dilfer. (more…)

It’s Luke Stocker time!

Ugh!

It’s back to the cold tub/hot tub/crying tub for second-year tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins. (more…)

Young, talented players often are unpredictable, and second-year tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been consistently inconsistent since arriving in Tampa.

That was on display big time Sunday in New Orleans. (more…)

Freeman’s new coach has ties to Lovie Smith and Greg Schiano

Joe must commend former Bucs franchise quarterback leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman.

The guy is stopping at nothing to resurrect his career. (more…)

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Listening to Lovie Smith last night on the Buccaneers Radio Network, Joe sensed Lovie was especially happy that his defense finally displayed the identity he craves for it. (more…)

Lovie Smith seems to believe rookies G Ali Marpet (above) and LT Donovan Smith are progressing nicely.

Yes, the Bucs are banking on three rookies to lead the way offensively.

It’s rare to succeed with so many rookies, one of which includes America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)

Those listening closely to the Bucs-Saints television broadcast heard Ronde Barber take an early shot at Johnthan Banks. (more…)

Jacquies Smith already has four sacks, which leads the NFL. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Yesterday, Joe had to do a double-take. Rub his eyes and blink.

It couldn’t be true, could it? Is this some type of Bourbon Street hangover? Joe looked at the top sack men in the NFL and atop the list sat a Buccaneer. (more…)

Bucs fans were giddy about how the pewter pirates seemingly rose from the dead and punked Drew Brees in his own crib.

It was a nailbiting, exhilarating win, and Bucs fans are drinking in the good vibes. (more…)

Jameis’ dad is sitting on a fashion trend setter.

Credit Seminole High grad Jeff Darlington of NFL Network for grabbing a photo of this sweet Bucs shirt.

And the owner of the shirt is none other than Jaboo, Sr., the father of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston. (more…)