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Lynch’s Super Bowl Ring Stolen

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Priceless Bucs memento stolen from John Lynch.

Priceless Bucs memento stolen from John Lynch.

John Lynch, who Bucs co-chairman Bryan Glazer said was such an easy decision to induct this fall into the Ring of Honor, spoke today about his honor and mentioned why he wasn’t wearing his Super Bowl ring for the festivities. (more…)

Lynch Sees Himself In Jameis

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Bucs legend John Lynch says the fire Jameis Winston has to win is a lot like his as a young player.

Bucs legend John Lynch says the fire Jameis Winston has to win is a lot like his as a young player.

Bucs legend, soon-to-be inductee into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, and maybe Pro Football Hall of Famer John Lynch was both a vocal supporter of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and an opponent of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, prior to the 2015 NFL draft. (more…)

John Lynch Has A Message For Licht, Koetter

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

LynchRingYour newest member of the Buccaneers Ring of Honor, Mr. John Lynch, has a message for Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter. (more…)

Charlie Weis Talks Mike Smith

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Former NFL OC Charlie Weis discusses Bucs DC Mike Smith.

Former NFL OC Charlie Weis discusses Bucs DC Mike Smith.

When former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis dialed up plays for Tom Brady and Bill Belicheat in 2003, he once faced a first-time defensive coordinator in Jacksonville named Mike Smith. (more…)

Big Scouting Sunday For Tampa Bay

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

How bout that Bucs schedule next year!

Tampa Bay will play four games against teams in Sunday’s conference championship games. (more…)

Understanding The 3-4 Defense

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Unpredictable

Unpredictable

On Wednesday, defensive coordinator Mike Smith downplayed labeling what the new Bucs defense will look like. (more…)

“He’s One Of The Best Teachers”

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith raves about Dirk Koetter.

Bucs DC Mike Smith raves about Dirk Koetter.

Joe is like a lot of Bucs fans: Listening to new defensive coordinator Mike Smith sure put Joe at ease. (more…)

Apple Picking

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
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Cornerback Eli Apple?

Tis’ the season, the very early season, to starting naming names. (more…)

What Is Rapoport Trying To Say?

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
Why the hate?.

Why the hate?

This whole Gerald McCoy-is-a-louse narrative really bugs Joe.

You’d think some Bucs fans are talking about Da’Quan Bowers, if you didn’t know any better. (more…)

“It Was A Sham”

Friday, January 22nd, 2016
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The Custodian of Canton believes the Bucs’ coaching search was staged. (Photo courtesy of Mark Cook.)

Even mere moments after the Bucs announced that Lovie Smith was jettisoned, Bucs fans sensed Dirk Koetter would be elevated into the opening. (more…)

Where’s Our Kurt Coleman?

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

Coleman

How bout that Carolina free agent signing in March! That young safety is leading the NFC in interceptions with seven — seven!

Or what about Carolina’s two other free agents making consistent impact for the No. 1 seed in the conference. (more…)

National Media Hammers Licht & Koetter

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Press Conference

Newy Scruggs, a national host on NBC Sports Radio, railed on Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter this morning, claiming a great source told him the reigning Bucs honchos “stabbed up” Lovie Smith.

Scruggs isn’t the only guy floating this narrative. (more…)

Did Bucs Lose Fight For Terry Robiskie?

Thursday, January 21st, 2016
Who will next teach Mike Evans?

Who will next teach Mike Evans?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have become accustomed to their team winning the NFL offseason. (more…)

Bad Donovan Smith Bashing

Thursday, January 21st, 2016

donovan smith 1008Joe is downright enraged by the seemingly countless Bucs fans who think rookie Donovan Smith was a shaky and almost bad left tackle last season.

Stop bowing to data nerds. Stop! (more…)

Mike Smith Salutes America

Thursday, January 21st, 2016
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Bullish on Jameis.

New Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith loves America. (more…)

Father Dungy Not Worthy (Yet)

Thursday, January 21st, 2016
Putting Father Dungy in Ring of Honor before Chucky is an affront to thinking Bucs fans and a slap in the face to Chucky.

Putting Father Dungy in the Ring of Honor before Chucky would be an affront to thinking Bucs fans and a slap in the face to Chucky.

So yesterday, Joe had a virtual shock wave run up his spine at the thought of Father Dungy being named tomorrow to the Buccaneers Ring of Honor. (more…)

Heads Up Their Printers

Thursday, January 21st, 2016
The spreadsheeters are at it again.

The spreadsheeters are at it again.

It isn’t just Bill Belicheat who thinks the numberscrunchers at Pro Football Focus are out to lunch. So, too, does Joe. (more…)

Get Off The Field!

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith wants his defense off the field more than getting a takeaway.

Bucs DC Mike Smith wants his defense off the field more than getting a takeaway.

Mike Smith was introduced as the new Bucs defensive coordinator this afternoon. Already he is singing Joe’s song. (more…)

2016 Ring Of Honor Pick Comes Friday

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
Team Glazer will reveal the 2016 inductee

Team Glazer will reveal the 2016 inductee

Team Glazer is hurling its curveball for the second time this month. (more…)

Mike Smith Says He’s A Change Agent

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
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No more meltdowns

The five-year stench of losing that infects One Buc Palace can be sucked out of the team very quickly, even without calling in the MRSA hazmat teams of years past. (more…)

Koetter Was Lure For Smith

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
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New Bucs DC Mike Smith speaks today at One Buc Palace.

At one point in his introductory press conference at One Buc Palace this afternoon, new Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith looked down and appeared to be taking notice of the brand new Bucs polo shirt he was wearing. (more…)

“I Don’t Have My Head In The Sand”

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
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Dirk Koetter

Imagine Lovie Smith or Greg Schiano ever remotely acknowledging publicly they were under pressure and unemployment might be around the corner. (more…)

Another Jason Licht Shoutout

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
Former Bucs director of player personnel and new Titans GM Jon Robinson, left, with Jason Licht after one of Licht's pool-plunging victory celebrations. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Former Bucs director of player personnel and new Titans GM Jon Robinson, left, with Jason Licht after one of Licht’s pool-plunging victory celebrations. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Talk to people within NFL circles, those who don’t work for the Bucs, and they rave about Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht.

Now, those people are coming out in public. (more…)