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Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

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“I Don’t Think Dirk Koetter Is Going To Wait Around”

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Heads may roll, claims Pat Kirwan.

Heads may roll, claims Pat Kirwan.

When a coach publicly discusses a culture problem in the locker room, something is simmering beneath the surface, perhaps something major. (more…)

Koetter: Jameis Was Too Deep

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

jameissadwrightThere are lots of huge plays in a 37-32 loss like the Bucs experienced Sunday, but it seems the Rams’ biggest impact play was very much on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Koetter: Jameis Had No Chance

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
No shot.

No shot.

On the last play Sunday, it sure looked like America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had a chance to run for a game-winning touchdown. (more…)

Kicker Math

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Fans still bitter.

Fans still bitter.

When Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht rolled the dice and made one of the boldest moves of the NFL Draft since the Dixie Chicks traded up for Julio Jones, by drafting kicker Roberto Aguayo in the second round — trading up no less — legions of Bucs fans melted down. (more…)

“It’s Not A Video Game”

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Dirk Koetter speaks

Dirk Koetter speaks

Dirk Koetter says he’s an expert at playing the game of Monday Morning Quarterback.

And he knows media and fans are, too. (more…)

Kwon Explains He Knew What Was Coming

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Kwon Alexender details his first NFL or college touchdown. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Kwon Alexander details his first NFL or college touchdown. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

It’s widely known that 22-year-old middle linebacker Kwon Alexander has been enjoying regular 7 a.m. film sessions with Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith.

On Sunday, all that work paid off in a unique way — at least unique for Kwon. (more…)

Crossroads Weekend Coming In NFC South

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Division leader

Division leader

Given the early developments across the NFC, one could easily make a case that the Bucs’ best chance of reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2007 is winning the NFC South. (more…)

Koetter Assigns Responsibilty On Opening TD

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
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Rams WR Brian Quick was on the back end of a Case Keenum bomb less than three minutes into Sunday’s game. Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter pointed a finger yesterday.

Sunday’s shock waves reverberated early through the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, less than three minutes into the game. (more…)

Not Ready For Primetime

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Needs work as a runner.

Needs work as a runner.

When Doug Martin went down in Arizona with a bum hamstring, the biggest question concerning the Bucs was if backup running back Charles Sims was ready to carry the mail. (more…)

Your League Leader

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

Fear not, Bucs fans, the earth did not implode Sunday night. (more…)

Talking Culture

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Talks locker room.

Talks locker room.

It still rings in Joe’s ear from after Sunday night’s game, when Bucs coach Dirk Koetter invoked a lousy if not losing “culture” in the Bucs locker room. (more…)

Koetter Goes To Bat For Sims

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
Breaks down final drive.

Breaks down final drive.

It has been a harrowing handful of hours for Bucs fans in the wake of the gag job of a final drive and nutkick loss the Rams Sunday night. (more…)

Over The Hump?

Monday, September 26th, 2016
Humphriescamp

Soaring

Has Adam Humphries stunned the NFL and arrived as a big-league receiver? (more…)

ASJ = J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets

Monday, September 26th, 2016
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Welcomed by New York

Off to Jersey goes tweety Austin Seferian-Jenkins. (more…)

“Total Meltdown”

Monday, September 26th, 2016
Instructional video produced last night.

Instructional video produced last night.

Joe was unaware at the time, but it seems the Bucs inadvertently put together a football instructional video last night for generations of coaches to use from the NFL all the way down to the high school level. (more…)

48 Minutes Of Nothing

Monday, September 26th, 2016

DonovanSmith2016The rapidly and ridiculously growing legion of Donovan Smith haters might want to read this. (more…)

Gag Artists

Monday, September 26th, 2016
Bucs are savvy at puking away leads.

Bucs are savvy at puking away leads.

It resonated deeply with Joe last night — and still does — when Bucs coach Dirk Koetter stated there is a culture problem in the Bucs’ locker room.

America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, has also mentioned this twice on the record in his very young NFL career. (more…)

Safeties Blew It

Monday, September 26th, 2016
Bucs safety agreed to terms with Bucs today. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

NFL analyst not fond of Bucs safeties.

Why did the Bucs, once again, make the slug known as Case Keenum look like Cam Newton? One analyst said it is simple: Blame the safeties of the Bucs. (more…)

“Game Is Still Moving Substantially Fast For Jameis”

Monday, September 26th, 2016
Ian Beckles sees the future.

Ian Beckles sees the future.

One soothing element in the world of Bucs fans is former Bucs guard Ian Beckles (1990-1996) is still pontificating on radio before and after Tampa Bay games. (more…)

Bucs On Pace For 26 Sacks

Monday, September 26th, 2016
Difficulty breathing on quarterbacks

Difficulty breathing on quarterbacks

If you have one sack for the Buccaneers, you own a share of the 2016 team lead. (more…)

Stroud: Aguayo “Could Be The Epitaph On Jason Licht’s Departure”

Monday, September 26th, 2016
The Jason Licht boo birds are absolutely out of control.

The Jason Licht boo birds are chirping way too loudly.

Veteran Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud, the big cheese at Tampa Bay’s premier newspaper, was talking about the demise of general manager Jason Licht today — just three field goal attempts into rookie Roberto Aguayo’s career.

Considering tens of thousands were listening on WDAE-AM 620, Joe can’t ignore the chatter.

(more…)