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3 Solid As A “Rock” From Bucs-Jags Game, Presented By Pint & Brew

Friday, August 18th, 2017

It’s another Friday all-Bucs video report from Rock Riley. (Yes, the multimedia guru @realrockriley!)

Rock has a look at the standouts from last night’s preseason game. Enjoy! (On Wednesday, Rock went deep on the Bucs with Gene Deckerhoff. That’s linked here.)

3 Solid as a Rock from Bucs Jags game from Rock Riley on Vimeo.

Koetter: Culture Isn’t There Yet

Friday, August 18th, 2017

“”Losing had become too easy.”

Winning head coach Dirk Koetter was heard talking about the Buccaneers’ culture yesterday. (more…)

MVP Chatter

Friday, August 18th, 2017

The hype is building.

First it was Adam Schein. Now add two Bucs Super Bowl champions to the mix. (more…)

45 Day Rehab For Doug Martin

Friday, August 18th, 2017

A little more insight into Doug Martin’s journey back to health and football competency was revealed last night. (more…)

Pressure!

Friday, August 18th, 2017

GMC and the boys brought the heat.

It is a beautiful thing, pressure. (more…)

Hargreaves Takes A Step Back

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Rough night

Last year, offensive coordinators leaguewide wanted to target passes toward cornerback Vernon Hargreaves rather than Brent Grimes on the other side of the Bucs defense. (more…)

A Doug Martin Flashback

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Strong night. Strong scrutiny by Chucky.

Despite a dropped pass and limited touches, Doug Martin looked like a No. 1 running back last night for the first time in a long, long time. (more…)

Quick Yank For Chris Baker

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Early exit in Jacksonville

Yes, there is a battle brewing at defensive tackle.

Newcomer big money free agent Chris Baker hasn’t impressed Joe with his on-field performance — practice or games — and after just three snaps with the starters against Jacksonville last night, Baker was pulled. (more…)

Giddy About Beckwith

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Solid game.

There were highs and lows with winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter last night. (more…)

Gambling Jameis

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Use your head, not your heart.

Jameis sounded like a desperate craps player at a seedy Las Vegas old school casino. (more…)

“Lovely” Ali Marpet

Friday, August 18th, 2017

“I love you, man.”

A few days ago, there was “Gumby,” and now there could be “Lovely.” (more…)

No Protest, No Punked Episode

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Resting legs.

Protesting the national anthem seems to be a fad spreading like a virus throughout the NFL. And before tonight’s game at Jacksonville, Joe wondered if any Bucs player would jump in the fray. (more…)

It Was Just One Play

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Think!

It was the dumbest-arsed play you can imagine. (more…)

Kicking Battle Down To Sportswriters?

Friday, August 18th, 2017

Kicking frustration continues.

Even if winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter tried to hide his frustration with his kickers and their failure to kick a friggin’ extra point, any happy face he may have tried to hide behind was lost with one word. (more…)

Should Koetter Just Throw In The Towel?

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

He’s gone, but extra-point suckage continues.

Joe wonders if winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is going to chug about a half-dozen vodkas on the flight home to Tampa tonight. (more…)

Buccaneers-Jaguars, Open Thread

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Fire up the in-game chatter in the comments section all throughout the pregame show and to the final whistle tonight in Jacksonville.

Please keep it respectful, but don’t hesitate to mix it up. Joe is live on the scene and come back all through the night.

There’s so much to keep an eye on, even in the second half when future gym teachers, grad students, and mattress movers take the field against the talent-rich Jaguars.

Go Bucs!

Listen To Joe

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Joe was jaw-jacking on the radio again earlier today. (more…)

ASJ Didn’t Love Football

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

No passion, ASJ explains.

One thing Joe noticed regularly was that former Bucs tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins sure did talk a good game. But he simply didn’t have game. (more…)

Best OLB Money Can Buy

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Bargain.

Yeah, it is easy to play fantasy football. But try putting together a winning team of stars and stay under the NFL-mandated team salary cap. (more…)

When Will Motor Bring Results?

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Bend it like Gumby. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Defensive end Noah Spence has had a rather quiet camp. (more…)

Ira Dives Deep Into Team Glazer-Roberto Aguayo Report, Preseason Game 2 Keys, Slow-Start Plague, Evans’ Greatness & Cluelessness, Hard Knocks Revelations & More

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

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