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Dangerous Wilcox Just Getting Started

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

J.J. Wilcox

What’s been very clear through eight days of Buccaneers training camp is that newcomer free agent safety J.J. Wilcox is finding the ball regularly and is seemingly always in good position.

But that’s a bit of a surprise.  (more…)

Bond Market

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Second-year linebacker Devante Bond. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Devante Bond is about to reach his dreams. (more…)

VIDEO: Red Zone Shovel Pass To Jacquizz Rodgers

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Jacquizz Rodgers

Yes, your beloved Buccaneers did plenty of red zone work today.

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Day 8 Training Camp Notes, News & Nuggets

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

It was the fourth consecutive day for the Buccaneers practicing in pads, aka the brutal grind of training camp, but the team got a pick-me-up from an overflow crowd that required the fire marshals to assess the spacing and safety. It was the cheering Stick Carries you’ve heard so much about here. But there was PLENTY of football happening on the field. And Joe was patrolling the sidelines for all the good nuggets. Enjoy! (more…)

Dirk Koetter Embraces The Stick Carriers

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

After practice, Dirk Koetter met with the raucous Stick Carrier fans who sparked an overflow training camp crowd today. Koetter led them in cheer and enjoyed the oil paining presented to him.


Following his post-practice news conference today, Dirk Koetter asked, “Where’s Justin Pawlowski?” Pawlowski is the leader of the Stick Carrier movement — and the host of the Bucs Uncensored podcast on JoeBucsFan.com. They met amidst the overflow, Stick Carrier-fueled crowd at camp.

Joe will have more on this historic day later, including video of Koetter leading the group in cheer and player reaction.

Jameis Needs “Microscopic” Improvement

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Defends America.

Either winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is tired of answering questions about the development of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, or Koetter simply has Jameis’ back. (more…)

Humphries Rises To Challenge

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Solid.

If the Bucs were trying to send a message to veteran receiver Adam Humphries (Rudy!) by signing DeSean Jackson and drafting Chris Godwin, let’s just say message received. And answered. (more…)

Long On History; Short On Time

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

More takes from JoeBucsFan Saturday columnist Gil Arcia

When the Bucs brought in competition for kicker Roberto Aguayo in Nick Folk, hope was that Aguayo would get his act straight. (more…)

“He Wanted It As Loud As Possible”

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Blame Dirk Koetter

If you’ve been to Buccaneers training camp this season, you’ve no doubt noticed a difference.

Obnoxiously loud music is thumping during practice, louder than Joe and many others can ever remember. (more…)

“Dad Told Me You Have A Sweating Problem”

Saturday, August 5th, 2017

Mic’ed up.

What a tremendous video the Bucs put out. (more…)

Jameis Does “First Take”

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Faces America.

Jameis walked into the alligator pit this morning. (more…)

TOMORROW! Training Camp Takeover

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Going to Buccaneers training camp? Tomorrow the day to attend and to let loose.

Simply stated, legions of Bucs fans will be treating this entire practice like the fourth quarter of a big game. Remember, Dirk Koetter “is fired up about the Stick Carriers.” (Get a roundtrip luxury bus ride and food at TrainingCampExpress.com)

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“That’s What It Takes To Be Great”

Friday, August 4th, 2017

No slacker.

Sometimes, one only needs a quick glace to read a full story. (more…)

“We Need Him To Sleep More”

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Too busy?

Could burnout affect America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston?

It’s an interesting question, especially in light of winning head coach Dirk Koetter’s comments after practice today. (more…)

A “W” For The Offense

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Enough was enough

All the talk of the Buccaneers defense winning repeatedly against the offense was real through six days of training camp. But that changed today, and that’s not just the opinion of a reporter prowling the sidelines. (more…)

Day 7 Practice Notes & Nuggets

Friday, August 4th, 2017

 Your beloved Buccaneers were in pads for the third consecutive day and the full, traditional Tampa weather broil returned. It was a rare winning day for the offense, as you’ll read more about on the JoeBucsFan.com home page. Here, it’s a buffet of Joe’s nuggets and observations. Enjoy.

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Too Much Perfection

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Cites perfection for inaccuracy.

Embattled Bucs kicker Roberto Aguayo seems to be slightly pulling away from Nick Folk as the kicker competition rages on in the second week of training camp. (more…)

McCoy: Koetter Ordered Absolute Reality

Friday, August 4th, 2017

No-phony rule

Interesting take from big No. 93 after practice today. (more…)

“Hard Knocks” Hackerproof (Sort Of)

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Fears are calmed.

Joe noticed quite a few Bucs fans were unnerved after reading Joe’s story this morning that described hackers accessing HBO content and threatening to release yet-to-be broadcast shows. (more…)

Koetter: True RB Evaluation Still Hasn’t Happened

Friday, August 4th, 2017

All through spring practices Dirk Koetter said repeatedly that running backs truly couldn’t be evaluated because there was no hitting or breaking tackles. (more…)

Iron Sharpens Iron

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Details rise of defense.

Want to know why the Bucs defense has been holding its own if not dominating at times the offense of the Bucs so far in training camp? (more…)