Archive for the ‘FHR’ Category

With The 12th Pick In The 2016 NFL Draft …

Monday, December 21st, 2015
More playing time coming?

More playing time coming for Da’Quan Bowers?

Your beloved Buccaneers (6-8) inched toward a top-10 draft pick yesterday. (more…)

Pay Attention, Jason Licht!

Monday, December 21st, 2015

jason licht 0725Joe is absolutely loving what the Steelers are doing with their explosive offense, highlighted by absolutely shredding the vaunted Broncos defense yesterday.

The Steelers have a franchise quarterback, a solid offensive line, and four legitimate receiving threats. What a concept! (more…)

Defense Puzzled

Sunday, December 20th, 2015
Lovie's defense makes garbage quarterbacks look great.

Lovie’s defense makes garbage quarterbacks look great.

With only two games left in his two-year (and counting) tenure with the Bucs, Lovie Smith’s defense is known for letting crap quarterbacks look like Johnny Unitas, including Austin Davis, Derek Anderson, Marcus Mariota, Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallet, Kirk Cousins, Matt Hasselbeck and now Case Keenum. (more…)

Derrick Brooks Wags A Finger At O-Line

Sunday, December 20th, 2015
Logan Mankins got whooped on a key play

Logan Mankins got whooped on a key play

Nothing like catching a passionate Derrick Brooks after a Bucs game. The man has Hall of Fame takes. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Piles On Loafing Falcons

Thursday, December 10th, 2015
Says Falcons gave up

Says Falcons gave up

Sunday’s now legendary 3rd-and-19 run by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had a lot to do with the pure quit in the Falcons.

Joe’s written about that, but it’s much more fun to hear it from Gerald McCoy. (more…)

Run With Jameis

Monday, December 7th, 2015
Tag along with Jameis.

Tag along with Jameis.

Ever wonder what it might be like to run on the field before the game at the Den of Depression? (more…)

Celebrating The Grand Slam

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

jason and lovieTomorrow morning you’ll find Joe at a local Denny’s restaurant demanding they rename their famous Grand Slam breakfast “The Jason Licht.”

It’s only fair and just. (more…)

Dotson Talks Final Drive

Sunday, December 6th, 2015
RT Demar Dotson talks about Jameis' influence in the game-winning drive.

RT Demar Dotson talks about Jameis’ influence in the game-winning drive.

If you ever get a chance to talk to a Tampa Bay veteran, ask them about “America’s Quarterback,” Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, and watch how their face lights up. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Sports A Three-Inch Scar

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

RevisMcCoyProBowlJoe got a good look at Gerald McCoy’s injured hand today in the locker room. (more…)

GMC Has “Procedure;” Not Practicing

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
May not play Sunday.

May not play Sunday.

Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy confessed this afternoon to having what he classified as a “small procedure” to take repair an injury he suffered against the Colts four days ago, and he admitted he isn’t sure if he will play Sunday. (more…)

Tallahassee For Preseason Games?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

jameis 1121Yes, your beloved Buccaneers are currently homeless for the 2016 and 2017 preseason.

That might have been the biggest news from yesterday’s announcement of massive improvements coming to Raymond James Stadium. (more…)

This Week’s Lovie Smith Confidence Poll

Thursday, December 3rd, 2015

24-hour poll ends 2 p.m., Thursday, December 3.


“Rickety” Description For Doug Martin

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

DougMartineyesDoug Martin’s agent won’t like the recent depiction of his client by Buccaneers head strength and conditioning coach Dave Kennedy. (more…)

Lovie Lays Down The Law For His Defense

Monday, November 16th, 2015
My way.

My way.

Bucs defensive play caller and head coach Lovie Smith believes in his defense more than Joe believes beautiful blonde women should be afforded free parking and liquor at all area beaches and bars. (more…)

“Defense, You Kicked Their @#$!”

Monday, November 16th, 2015
Kevin Pamphile and Doug Martin join America's Quarterback in celebrating the game-winning touchdown yesterday. More celebrating happened in the locker room. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Kevin Pamphile and Doug Martin join America’s Quarterback in celebrating the game-winning touchdown yesterday. More celebrating happened in the locker room. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

If anyone wants to know who is leading the Buccaneers, let there be no doubt the locker room has been taken over by a young, charismatic quarterback from Alabama, but 21-years old. (more…)

Dirk Koetter Explodes On The Analytics-Stats Crowd

Wednesday, November 11th, 2015
Joe asked Dirk Koetter today about his apparent disinterest in analytics and data. And Koetter unloaded.

Joe asked Dirk Koetter today about his apparent disinterest in analytics and data. Koetter unloaded, “I don’t need a freakin’ piece of paper.”

It’s safe to say Bucs’ offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter doesn’t subscribe to Pro Football Focus.

Joe’s not surprised, considering PFF data is about as valuable as Joe’s advice on courting hotties. (more…)

The Changing Culture

Wednesday, November 11th, 2015
Young turks are taking over.

Young turks are taking over.

Former Bucs commander Greg Schiano once told Joe that before he came to Tampa Bay, he never heard of a starting NFL quarterback who didn’t stop in the office on the player’s off day, if for no other reason than to have medical treatment or maybe do a little prep work. (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…)

Bucs On Pace For NFL Record 162 Penalties

Sunday, November 8th, 2015

LovieRefereeHalfway through the NFL season the Bucs have yet to execute the “we’ll clean it up” Lovie Smith keeps talking about when it comes to penalties. (more…)

“I Really Almost Peed My Pants”

Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
Center Joe Hawley

Center Joe Hawley speaks

It’s always fun to hear a Bucs offensive lineman admit to raw fear and restless sleep. (more…)