Numberscrunchers don’t like him.

Yes, the PFF tribe has said good things about the Bucs lately. But many fans think the spreadsheeters have an ax to grind. (more…)

Winners put aside their egos.

Until the Bucs check in at One Buc Palace to report for training camp, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room,” available on Google Play and iTunes. (more…)

Joe’s roster has expanded

The JoeBucsFan.com Hour had a very different feel today on WDAE-AM 620.

Joe discussed two A-list free agents signings at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. (more…)

Has another NFL team scheduled a total of four training camp practices against a total of two teams?

Joe knows of none other than Dirk Koetter’s Buccaneers. (more…)

The Bucs have a pile of key question marks entering the 2016 season. Most teams do.

For this countdown series, Joe looks at this year’s top X-factors, guys with question marks who could be great difference-makers, positive or negative, based on changes in their performances. (more…)

BSPNer has advice for Team Glazer and Miko Grimes.

Baseball-fundamentals-hating Dan Le Batard of BSPN discussed the saga of Mike Grimes’ social media activities and how it may or may not hinder the Bucs. (more…)

Next year, says “The Professor.”

As Joe has stated previously, there is excitement in the air Joe hasn’t smelled for the Bucs in a long time, not since months before the second year under former Bucs commander Greg Schiano. (more…)

“If only Mo Stovall could tackle.”

The year was 2010. Not that long ago. (more…)

The Machines can destroy a locker room.

Until the Bucs check in at One Buc Palace to report for training camp, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room,” available on Google Play and iTunes. (more…)

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

The Bucs have a pile of key question marks entering the 2016 season. Most teams do.

For this countdown series, Joe looks at this year’s top X-factors, guys with question marks who could be great difference-makers, positive or negative, based on changes in their performances. (more…)

Mike Smith likes a contagious, positive personality in his locker room.

Until the Bucs check in at One Buc Palace to report for training camp, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room,” available on Google Play and iTunes. (more…)

America’s Quarterback must be protected as if he is Old Glory himself.

Joe likes to brag that a previously thought of ragtag group of offensive linemen — two rookies, including a Divsion-III player, one savvy vet on his final legs and two guys pulled off the street after preseason began — allowed the fourth-fewest sacks in the league blocking for America’s Quarterback, rookie Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Thankfully, the Buccaneers organization is adhering to the company plan hatched in March when the team signed four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes.

The plan was simple. Ignore Miko Grimes, Brent’s wife, who is well known for sharing uncensored opinions on social media — like millions of other Americans do. (more…)

Joe’s commentary on the value of tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins yesterday drew some heated debate.

It got the stats crowd all hot in the pants — and not in a good way. (more…)

The tribe approves.

Joe can’t begin to describe how refreshing it was during the draft when at no time did the Bucs have to worry about drafting a quarterback. (more…)

Streak-breaker?

The Bucs have a pile of key question marks entering the 2016 season. Most teams do.

For this countdown series, Joe looks at this year’s top X-factors, guys with question marks who could be great difference-makers, positive or negative, based on changes in their performances. (more…)

Joe’s got video of Gosder Cherilus and friends.

The sweet scent of football and the fruity aroma of Bucs cheerleaders’ sweat is almost upon us. (more…)

Football Outsiders weigh in.

It is July, thus, we must have lists. (more…)

Mom taught Mike Smith to care for his players.

Until the Bucs check in at One Buc Palace to report for training camp, Joe will try to get in the mind of defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

Joe will regularly deliver excerpts and/or highlights from Smith’s book, “You Win in the Locker Room,” available on Google Play and iTunes. (more…)

Joe can’t believe a seasoned Bucs reporter/analyst would think Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been a solid receiver when on the field. (more…)

The Bucs have a pile of key question marks entering the 2016 season. Most teams do.

For this countdown series, Joe looks at this year’s top X-factors, guys with question marks who could be great difference-makers, positive or negative, based on changes in their performances. (more…)

A surprise year?

Can this finally be the year? (more…)

As many have noticed (and thank you), Joe has been steaming along quietly and daily for five months now on the new JoeRaysFan.com.

The Rays blog is not where Joe wants it to be yet, and that will take another season, but Joe is committed to delivering a daily quality nugget or two there for those who enjoy the local baseball team.

So bookmark the site and come along for the ride. If you like Joe and the Rays, then you’ll have a good time at JoeRaysFan.com.