Explains penalties.

It’s not like Bucs players haven’t been bird-dogged by zebras in the past. (more…)

Back in November, when howls about shoddy mechanics from the arms and feet of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, were a popular topic, then-Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken said he wasn’t seeing it. (more…)

Chill mode.

As Joe noted yesterday, Bucs free agent left tackle Donovan Smith sure didn’t sound like a guy planning to move on to a new team when the free agency dinner bell rings in less than a month. (more…)

Film study.

Look, despite what some may have been trafficking on Twitter yesterday, Joe just cannot fathom how any intelligent, reasoned NFL watcher cannot believe trading a third-round pick for Jason Pierre-Paul was not a robbery of the highest order engineered by Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Lions GM Bob Quinn talks tight ends

What’s the value for a No. 2 tight end on a roster filled with offensive weapons that aren’t part of the old Patriots two-tight-end terror featuring Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez? (more…)

New energy at One Buc Palace.

The way Bucs left tackle (for now) Donovan Smith talked about the Bucs on “Good Morning, Football” today, he sure didn’t sound like a guy who will be signing a contract with another team in a month. (more…)

Likely kept, but at what cost?

The Bucs may franchise tag Donovan Smith. And that $14 million+ to pay for Smith this season may come from the pocket of another Bucs player. (more…)

DeSean Jackson isn’t the only NFL WR who can get past DBs.

We sit here today in mid-February wondering what will happen with Bucs malcontent wide receiver DeSean Jackson. (more…)

Season ticket holders may not throw rose petals when they mingle with Buccaneers co-chairman Bryan Glazer, but they certainly don’t throw rocks.

The Buccaneers have the happiest fans of a 5-11 football team in the history of football.

It’s a true — and official — fan-friendly dynasty at One Buc Palace.

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Yeah, yeah, Bucs fans want super-reliable receiver Adam Humphries back in 2019. Jason Licht and Bucco Bruce Arians have said the same thing publicly.

But lots of other times likely want the free-agent-to-be, as well. (more…)

Suggested free agent target.

Back during the Super Bowl Week in Atlanta, Joe brought word from “The Professor,” John Clayton of SiriusXM NFL Radio. He claimed the Bucs haven’t had a decent safety since John Lynch left. (more…)

Blame Jameis, says Jameis.

If Bucs fans want to throw rocks at someone for the lack of chemistry and connection between America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, and malcontent wide receiver DeSean Jackson, aim for Jameis.

And that’s coming straight from the Bucs’ starting quarterback’s mouth. (more…)

Help needed

A reasoned and seasoned Bucs analyst, a former player and a current coach, sees a Tampa Bay team bereft of leadership. (more…)

As new head coach Bucco Bruce Arians said in January, A-holes usually run in the wide receiver room. (more…)

Fear of women’s group rallies was a factor, says Rick Stroud.

“The Bucs couldn’t afford to take a chance on Hunt, particularly because they already are under scrutiny for the trouble that seemed to follow Jameis Winston to the NFL.”

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Defends Bucs o-line.

Joe is just numb to it. (more…)

Gone.

The budget cuts are coming. (more…)

Targeted?

Joe is trying to forget the Bucs passing on Kareem Hunt to help resolve a sorry area of the team by thinking of another sorry area of the team. (more…)

A Bucs quarterback in the 1980s and 1990s, after the 49ers gave up on him in the 70’s, Steve DeBerg is best known for being the oldest quarterback to ever start an NFL game. (more…)

Last year, Jason Licht and other Bucs honchos tried to sell fans a line of false hope and borderline nonsense. (more…)

Bucco Bruce Arians defends.

Joe’s worn out two keyboards typing the following but the haters just won’t square this with themselves. (more…)