“Pppsssttt… Jason, how many zeros are in this guy’s contract?”

The drama and secrecy surrounding left guard J.R. Sweezy continues. (more…)

What was Jameis doing in this JoeBucsFan.com photo?

During the fourth-quarter of Thursday’s preseason game, Joe spent a majority of the time studying the movements of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Joe nearly drove off the road moments ago.

A noted and respected 12-year former NFL quarterback watched Mike Glennon practice today and then compared him to Peyton Manning. (more…)

Players must hate to lose to win.

For the second time in as many games, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, suggested there is a losing mentality infecting the Bucs locker room. (more…)

Dirk Koetter wasn’t calling out players publicly today, good or bad.

But it’s coming. (more…)

Remember to visit the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s a little brother site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice heard on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Balzer is a true expert on all things NFL, one of the very best in the business. Today, Balzer hits on a variety of subjects. Of course, Joe was interested in the latest on Johnny Football and a guy to watch in Dolphins camp, Jakeem Brant.

Training camp forges ahead and Joe was here at sunny One Buc Palace taking notes. Here are your highlights: (more…)

Jameis spoke of danger after practice today

There was only one time when the Bucs offense was humming on Thursday night. (more…)

Think the Bucs are high on rookie defensive end Noah Spence after his preseason debut? (more…)

Mike Smith talks Eagles and using Robert Ayers and Noah Spence

Freshly-showered and wearing glasses and a sport coat, Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith talked to Joe and good guy reporter Dustin Hockensmith from Noah Spence’s hometown newspaper in the locker room Thursday night. (more…)

Vernon Hargreaves is not practicing today, but Joe has learned it’s a precautionary measure and Hargreaves is not seriously injured. He is expected back on the practice field next week.

Stick with Joe through the day for plenty out of today’s training camp session at One Buc Palace.

New video emerges.

Joe keeps trying to tell himself, “He’s a rookie. It’s his first preseason game. Put the damned beer down and relax!” (more…)

Still influential.

Well now, Joe has found firewood for those who like to traffic in intrigue, suspense, conspiracy and drama. (more…)

Power.

How much control does Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht wield at One Buc Palace?

Consider a discussion from Bucs coach Dirk Koetter yesterday. (more…)

Joe’s camera was working in Philadelphia

So about Thursday night’s coin toss in Philadelphia? (more…)

Coach praises route-running.

Soothing words for the Kenny Bell Mob, which is still distressed and stressed from last night’s debacle in Philadelphia and the blowback that followed. (more…)

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Bucs coach Dirk Koetter didn’t seem all that chipper about his team’s performance last night when he did his weekly day-after stand-up at One Buc Palace. (more…)

Spin sniffer

It’s early in Dirk Koetter’s Tampa Bay tenure, but he’s quickly becoming one of the most refreshing and engaging characters in the region’s sports history. (more…)

So what did a guy covering the Buccaneers beat for decades see last night during the preseason opener.

The Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, delivers his top-10 impressions for your lunchtime pleasure. (more…)

One of the greatest happenings in last night’s Bucs-Eagles game won’t show up in a box score.

But it was real, and Joe shared a private locker room moment with Mike Evans to talk about it. (more…)

Not that bad.

Joe is not totally against the spreadsheeters. Regular readers should know this. (more…)

The clear No. 4

Joe’s not about to wait for Dirk Koetter to print a new near meaningless depth chart out next week. (more…)