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Smith, Marpet Rising To The Top

Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
"Thanks for keeping me out of a wheelchair, bro."

“Thanks for keeping me out of a wheelchair, bro.”

Joe has made it clear he is, well, um, suspicious of the stat geeks mainly because there is no evidence of their football acumen when they are watching tape. (more…)

No Run, No Win

Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
Between a rock and a hard place.

Between a rock and a hard place.

Of the 12 quarterbacks with the most attempts in the NFL, only three play for teams with a winning record: Andy Dalton (the leader after four games), Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger. (more…)

Fantastic Fun

Sunday, October 2nd, 2016

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This is Event No. 6 in the Todd Wright Tournament Series. Great fun, food and prizes — and superior value.

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Soaring Past The Emotional Pain

Saturday, October 1st, 2016
Seemless transition

Seamless transition

Nobody’s moaning about the inexperienced fifth-round pick starting at left guard for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (more…)

Father Dungy Explains How The Bucs Can Win

Saturday, October 1st, 2016

DungymugJoe is so damn sick of all this “culture” talk, regarding the Buccaneers’ losing ways.

Dirk Koetter started it last week, but the media — local and national — has taken it to extreme levels. (more…)

Inside The Broncos’ Locker Room

Saturday, October 1st, 2016

talib3Born from years of consistent losing, a hot topic among Bucs fans is great NFL teams getting significant contributions from ex-Buccaneers.

Just mention the name “LeGarrette Blount” in a crowd of Bucs fans and you’ll be sure to hear raised voices. (more…)

TV Map For Broncos-Bucs

Saturday, October 1st, 2016

tvIt’s Week 4 in the National Football League and Joe breaks out the map showing where you can watch the Bucs — for those who don’t like bars and those unlucky, unfortunate souls without NFL Sunday Ticket, the greatest invention since the beer bottle opener. (more…)

Jets Called Out For ASJ Signing

Saturday, October 1st, 2016
Already a New York media target.

Already a New York media target.

Welcome to the Big Apple, Austin! (more…)

Plate May Be Too Full

Saturday, October 1st, 2016
Talks Mike Smith's defense.

Talks Mike Smith’s defense.

Joe remembers being at radio row at the Super Bowl media center in San Francisco and running into a player within NFL circles (not an NFL player, but a guy respected within front office and coaching circles). (more…)

PODCAST: Bad Matchup, Surprising Victory?

Saturday, October 1st, 2016

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Joe hopes you enjoy the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday fun from “The Commish,” Justin Pawlowski. (@CommishOnline) The former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, WDAE-AM 620, Scout.com and 98.7 FM now has a new home to share his unbridled and intelligent brand of Bucs analysis.

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Ayers, Stocker Out For Sunday

Friday, September 30th, 2016

red crossThe Bucs released their Friday afternoon injury report and sadly, few surprises. (more…)

Drop Watch: Season Total Rises To Six

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Team leader

Team leader

The NFL does NOT provide official stats on drops. Unreliable stat-geek outfits do, but Joe doesn’t trust their data.

And after the seemingly countless drops by Mike Evans last year, Joe entered 2016 determined to chronicle drops and avoid confusion.

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Week 4 Look At Every Game

Friday, September 30th, 2016

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“Faith” In Aguayo

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Coach still trusts.

Coach still trusts.

Joe understood it wouldn’t go over too well with Bucs fans when Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht traded up into the second round to draft a kicker. (more…)

Will Run-Heavy Denver Show Up?

Friday, September 30th, 2016

cjJoe is seeking any angle to find hope that the team allowing the most points in the NFL — the Buccaneers — will halt the Super Bowl champion Broncos on Sunday in Tampa. (more…)

Gholston Proving He’s One-Dimensional

Friday, September 30th, 2016
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Zero quarterback hits for DE Will Gholston (left)

This is a contract year for manbeast defensive end Will Gholston. Lean but a rock solid 6-6, 280 pounds, Gholston was primed to break through in his fourth season. (more…)

“Stats Are Just Numbers”

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Believes he can improve.

Looks to improve.

Yesterday, Joe brought word of how wide receiver Mike Evans looks on pace for a Pro Bowl through three games. (more…)

Family

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Bucs LT talks about Jameis having his back.

Bucs LT talks about Jameis having his back.

One of the coolest things Joe has heard come from the mouth of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was an indirect blast at the spreadsheeters (namely, the PFF tribe). (more…)

Smith: Noah Spence Is Fine

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Bucs DC talks rookie DE.

Bucs DC talks rookie DE.

Of all the unnerving things about the loss to the Rams was defensive end Noah Spence only logging 12 snaps all game. (more…)

“I Think He Needs More Opportunities”

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Dirk Koetter weighs in on VIncent Jackson's struggles.

Dirk Koetter weighs in on Vincent Jackson’s struggles.

This is a not a fantasy football alert — or a bad dream. (more…)

Big Guns Still Out For Bucs

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

luke stockerThe second day of Tampa Bay practice leading up the Bucs-Broncos clash on Sunday brought more bad news. (more…)

“Home Run” Hitters

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

demaryiusHow bout that Bucs secondary! (more…)