Creamsicles could make a comeback.

Joe is probably considered old school when it comes to uniforms. Block letters and large numbers. One color for the jersey, a second color for the pants (unless both jerseys and pants are white). (more…)

Defensive needs discussed.

With the possible exception of a running back, it sure smells like the Bucs will load up on defensive players in next month’s NFL draft. (more…)

Bruce Arians talks about his receivers (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Adam who? (more…)

Bucco Bruce Arians talks special teams

Yes, Bucs fans, head coach Bucco Bruce Arians said today that the biggest signing of the offseason is the new punter.

What the Michael Koenen is going on? (more…)

Bruce Arians was talking O.J. Howard today

You want X-factors in the Tampa Bay offense?

O.J. Howard is the biggest, Joe believes. So Joe asked Bucco Bruce Arians about the development of Howard within his offense this morning at the swanky Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix. (more…)

New Bucs No. 2 QB Blaine Gabbert

Tough times for Ryan Griffin. (more…)

UPDATED 3:01 p.m. – Bucco Bruce Arians made it very clear this morning how high he is on Vernon Hargreaves. (more…)

Things are going to be very different around One Buc Palace when players report for work next week, and Bucco Bruce Arians confirmed to Joe today that they’ll be a lot quieter, too. (more…)

After breakfast with Bruce Arians today, Joe wouldn’t bet a dollar that Gerald McCoy plays for the Buccaneers this season. (more…)

The question had to be asked of Bruce Arians when it comes to how he’ll allocate his time considering he’s made a big effort to tell seemingly everyone that he won’t be doing a lot of what he used to do when he coached the Arizona Cardinals.

Joe laid it on Arians this morning at the swanky Arizona Biltmore resort. (more…)

Much to prove

Over breakfast this morning in Phoenix, Joe opened the door for head coach Bucco Bruce Arians to drop a lot of love on Justin Evans, but Arians didn’t go there. (more…)

Superb teammate, not a leader.

Joe’s so fed up with this “leader” talk by the Bucs, Joe almost wants to get thrown out of his favorite watering hole for hollering at the bartender. (more…)

“Joel, you hear what Arthur Blank is saying about me? He must listen to me on Russo.”

Joe always enjoys the NFL Owners Meetings, which offer Joe the chance to mingle at the most unique party in sports, where NFL Owners, head coaches, general managers, select media, high-ranking team officials and their families gather annually. (more…)

Comes clean.

Very interesting words from Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. (more…)

Warning for America.

Attention to those who habitually holler, bang keyboards on various sites and throw beer bottles through their walls over the Bucs’ offensive line. Better devote time this summer to strengthening your vocal cords, limbering your fingers and learning how to hang drywall. (more…)

Thumbs up from coach.

If America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston wants, to put on the pounds, Bucco Bruce Arians seems good with that, with conditions. (more…)

GM Jason Licht talks to Joe

Fans love to figure out who is calling the shots for their team at the critical moments.

And in the NFL, many of those defining moments come in March and April. (more…)

In this case, Joe is certain no news is ugly news. (more…)

Jason Licht explains

Much like departed Dirk Koetter, new head coach Bucco Bruce Arians likes his guys.

It’s part of one of Arians’ three core beliefs: trust. (more…)