The warrior in the Buccaneers’ backfield appeared to be the last player out of the trainers’ room tonight in the bowels of MetLife Stadium.

Joe was waiting for him. (more…)

The Bucs ought to print this out and paste it in every defender’s locker, in every defensive meeting room. Hell, put in on the side of the stadium just like a player’s mural. (more…)

Injury concern.

John Gilmore was a tight end that logged 10 years in the NFL, three with the Bucs playing for Chucky and Raheem Morris. (more…)

Decision Monday.

It was like two different quarterbacks. One was who we thought he was: a journeyman. The other is who we thought he was: a stud of a prospect with a gifted arm. (more…)

Intelligent scheme.

Props to Bucs receiver Mike Evans and America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. It seems they have hatched a perfectly brilliant plan to take advantage of all the Bucs turnovers. (more…)

Too much.

The defense played about the way Joe thought the defense would play. (more…)

Bucs and Dirk Koetter are 9-20 since their highest of highs.

It’s hard to lose with proficiency like the Bucs have displayed since their highest of highs in the post-Chucky era.

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The inevitable happened today.

The Bucs lost because they have no defense, and the Ryan Fitzpatrick Experience ended like seemingly everybody but Dirk Koetter knew it would in a series of soul-sucking turnovers. (more…)

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Comment all game below with fellow Bucs fans and the occasional troll.

Keep it clean and ditch the personal attacks, unless they’re directed at Eli Manning or the lunacy of benching Jameis Winston. (Joe’s filters are ready for you extreme haters.)

Most important, have fun, stay safe, and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage live from Jersey.

Go Bucs!

“I’m never going to play.”

Man, when a guard goes on injured reserve and is out for the season and a reserve guard still cannot dress for a game, it’s evident to Joe that something is up. (more…)

DC Mark Duffner dances around philosophy question

Will Brent Grimes shadow Odell Beckham today and try to limit his production? (more…)

Running out of patience with two subjects.

Yes, we all know on Friday night Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said offensive coordinator Todd Monken will call offensive plays for the Bucs. Today. For now. (more…)

Empty wins trump development.

When Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching coach Dirk Koetter benched America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, he said journeyman backup Ryan Fitzpatrick gives the Bucs the best chance to win. (more…)

Former Bucs guard wants change.

Ian Beckles has seen enough. (more…)

Game 10

Bucs (3-6) at Giants (2-7)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: WTVT-TV Channel 13, DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket Channel 711.  (more…)

Bucs fans remember.

This is going to hack off a lot of folks but Joe doesn’t give a damn. It’s something Joe has to get off his chest. (more…)

BUMPED UP IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Enjoy!

Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV.

Joe didn’t realize the frozen state of Maine is Bucs country? (more…)

“Mr. Glazer, can we please get a witch doctor on staff?”

Joe has a visual of general manager Jason Licht sitting in a dark room, one flickering candle burning in the corner, and listening to late blues legend John Lee Hooker crank out his classic Mr. Lucky. (more…)

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It’s so simple, and there is no catch. You guy a $50 gift card and you get one free. Feel free to use them immediately! It’s an annual Abe’s tradition that kicks off at 11 a.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 23. (See details above)

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Remember you can watch a full slate of college football and NFL games at Abe’s, too.

Guys with blown out knees rarely go under the knife immediately after the injury. (more…)