Gerald McCoy talks about his Muhammad Ali influence

Gerald McCoy told media he studies a few greats in sports outside of football.

One guy referenced was Muhammad Ali. So Joe grabbed McCoy to dig a little deeper. (more…)

Joe understands the confusion from Bucs fans who have, for generations now, been subjected to quarterback standards from the likes of Jack Thompson, Trent Dilfer, Son of Bob and Josh McClown. (more…)

Starting right guard Ali Marpet talks about the play of the offensive line.

Yes, Doug Martin looked like the Muscle Hamster of old. Hell, even better Monday night, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, looked every bit the No. 1 overall pick he is. (more…)

So what’s special about this Buccaneers defensive line?

Defensive tackle Clinton McDonald volunteered his take to Joe yesterday. (more…)

Steve Duemig

Joe was back in the steel cage with The Big Dog, Steve Duemig, on WDAE-AM 620 this evening.

The “JoeBucsFan Hour” is like nothing on local radio. (more…)

When Mike Evans first came to the Buccaneers, he tweaked a hamstring in spring practices.

Last season, he blew a groin in Pittsburgh but only missed a game and a half. (more…)

Bucs G Ali Marpet and the rest of the offensive line sure surprised Joe last night.

Watching America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, march the Bucs downfield last night, mixing in strong runs by Doug Martin and timely, accurate passes, Joe got weak in the knees.

Could the Bucs, the ground-and-pound Bucs, the defensive-minded Bucs, a team so putrid at times on offense you often went to the crapper when the Bucs had the ball, actually provide offensive excitement for a change? (more…)

In the Bucs’ locker room last night, Gerald McCoy had a little playful fun with rookie guard Ali Marpet. Various players were talking about penalties, and Marpet was smiling.

McCoy shot a look at him and said, “What did you get?” (more…)

Bucs rookie WR Kenny Bell has no catches this preseason

Who’s going to make the final roster? Who’s on the bubble? Who’s getting noticed?

With two preseason games in the books, the bubble is taking shape. (more…)

Alterraun Verner looks for a running lane after his pick of puking Andy Dalton. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Yes, Joe is still tingly all over this morning after watching America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, prove to the whole country on national television in prime time why he was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

When the lights flip on, Jameis shines. (more…)

Last night’s Bucs game meant nothing.

The game didn’t count. It was phony football behind a real-football façade.

But what was real is the exploding impact of Jameis Winston. (more…)

Remember when Lovie Smith directly instructed Joe not to read much into Henry Melton practicing at defensive end because, per Lovie, Melton only practiced there because somebody probably needed “a blow?”

Yeah, well, Joe never bought that. And Melton started at left defensive end last night. (more…)

Danny Lansanah (51) tackles Bengals running back Jeremy Hill last night. Lansanah admitted tongue-lashings from coaches inspired the Bucs. Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.

Man, it was like Joe was watching two different teams. Ten days ago, in their first at-bat of the 2015 preseason, the Bucs didn’t look better than they were last year.

Last night? Geez. Where has this team been? (more…)

“America’s Quarterback” sure seemed at ease the past two weeks playing behind backup center Jeremiah Warren.

Joe mentioned last night how, at least from the naked eye, it seems like “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is very comfortable taking snaps from backup Jeremiah Warren. (more…)

Jameis caught by cameras off the field pumping up his fellow Bucs.

Last night, as with all home games, Joe was in the press box. There, Joe has to get out of his seat and crane his neck to see a TV replay of the Bucs play during a telecast, and there is no audio (for obvious reasons as folks are working). So often, fans will see (and hear) more on TV from home than Joe ever will. (more…)

“America’s Quarterback” pulls a Keyshawn Johnson after a Bucs first down last night. Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Strange words from the very mouth of “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston.

Strange indeed. (more…)

Rookie starting middle linebacker Kwon Alexander

Lovie Smith anointed a new quarterback of the defense last week, a 21-year-old rookie fourth-round pick, Kwon Alexander. (more…)

“America’s Quarterback” seems so much comfortable with Jeremiah Warren at center.

Joe isn’t being off the wall here.

Jeremiah Warren is a backup to starting center Evan Smith for a reason. He hasn’t been that good. (more…)