Archive for 2015

Evans: Ready To Rock Week One

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Sidelined for the remainder of preseason, Bucs WR Mike Evans says he will be ready for the regular season opener.

Sidelined for the remainder of preseason, Bucs WR Mike Evans says he will be ready for the regular season opener.

Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans spent time chatting in the Bucs’ locker room prior to practice today and, like he did after Monday night’s win over the Bungles, proclaimed himself fine for the regular season opener against the Titans.

Evans suffered a hamstring injury on his left leg Monday night. (more…)

“He Stops His Feet Way Too Often”

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

A former Buccaneers defensive end served up a mixed Xs-and-Os review of rookie left tackle Donovan Smith this morning. (more…)

“He’s Going To Fight You To The End”

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Marpet Ali

A former Buccaneer is applauding guard Ali Marpet and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter

Rave reviews for the Buccaneers’ offensive line are pouring in after they stood tall as a unit against the Bengals. (more…)

Pull The Preseason Plug On Doug Martin

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

doug martin 0905Joe barked this loudly on radio and is typing in bright lights here: There is zero sense to playing Doug Martin against the Browns on Saturday. (more…)

Barth “Not Surprised”

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Back again.

Back again.

Joe cannot remember a kicker jettisoned by a team but a year later found his way back to said team’s roster.

That happened last night when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht inked former Bucs kicker Connor Barth to a pact. (more…)

Verner Identifies A Difference From 2014

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

alterraun verner 0805A message from Lovie Smith since Day 1 of this season is translating to the field, says cornerback Alterraun Verner. (more…)

Get Down, Jameis

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Bucs OC Dirk Koetter said in so many words, "America's Quarterback" has to know when to fold 'em.

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter said “America’s Quarterback” has to know when to fold ’em.

So far in the young NFL career of America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, Jameis has a hard time giving up on plays.

This can lead to Robert Griffin III status if Jameis isn’t careful. (more…)

George Johnson Starting To Flash?

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Bucs DE George Johnson now has seven tackles playing part-time in two preseason games.

Bucs DE George Johnson tied for the lead in tackles Monday.

When the Bucs traded for George Johnson, a defensive end from Detroit, Joe thought the Bucs were dumpster diving.

It marked Johnson’s second stint with the Bucs, and Joe is guessing fans would be hard-pressed to name any play he made during his first go-around. (more…)

It Is All About “Sunday!”

Thursday, August 27th, 2015
"Sunday!"

“Sunday!”

For America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, success the past couple of seasons has largely come on Saturdays. (more…)

Bucs Bring Back Barth

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been very busy this summer

Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been very busy this summer

This afternoon, Lovie Smith said he was unhappy with his kicking game on Monday night. (more…)

Mankins Approved

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Logan Mankins has a history with the Bucs' rising center

Logan Mankins has a history with the Bucs’ rising center

Joe would have no issue if the Bucs replaced starting center Evan Smith with rising former fourth-stringer Jeremiah Warren. (more…)

Donovan Smith Seems Ready

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Bucs rookie LT Donovan Smith getting comfortable in the NFL.

Bucs rookie LT Donovan Smith is getting comfortable.

There are a lot of things Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith must learn on the NFL level.

And it isn’t just dealing with opponents. (more…)

Crutches And A Boot For Leonard Johnson

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

leonard johnson 0624Tough times for the pride of Largo High, Bucs’ fourth-year cornerback Leonard Johnson. (more…)

Alterraun Verner Says Lovie “Is Upping The Ante”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

LovieCampThere’s a new Lovie Smith patrolling the Bucs sidelines, says Alterraun Verner. (more…)

Jameis Is “Developing”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Bucs OC Dirk Koetter heaped praise on America's Quarterback.

Bucs OC Dirk Koetter heaped praise on America’s Quarterback.

Joe thought it was curious after Monday night’s win against the Bungles when America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, deflected praise for his game, suggesting Cincinnati plays a defense very similar to Minnesota, and because he was getting the same reads defensively, it made his job that much easier.

So today, when Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter had his weekly press conference, Joe asked whether playing a similar defense was the reason for Jameis’ success, or is Jameis just developing that quickly? (more…)

“It’s Like Your Wife’s Spending”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Koetter 2The Buccaneers and Dirk Koetter continue to hammer Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, with new plays and concepts. (more…)

“I Love The Action”

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015
Jameis explains that he likes getting hit -- right now.

Jameis explains that he likes getting hit — right now.

Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, wants to get hit.

He likes it, Jameis said today at One Buc Palace. (more…)