The play is seared into Joe’s hard drive for who knows how many years. (more…)

The Bucs and motivation.

The way Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking coach Dirk Koetter sees it, the Bucs require a violent act to wake up and realize they are in a game. (more…)

Another former Buccaneer has weighed in on his beloved Bucs with strong opinions. (more…)

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Genius behind the defense is?

If some folks are trying to blame America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, for the losing, one national columnist believes they are full of it. (more…)

Here’s a fun fact: Raheem Morris’ Buccaneers once went on a 16-9 run, spanning the final three games of the 2009 campaign until their trip to London in 2011. (more…)

Bad stats?

Joe remembers not that long ago — you know, two weeks — how the haters who wanted America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, run out of town used to wail about his “garbage time” stats. (more…)

You know it’s bad when the Buccaneers’ effort is being questioned — by a guy who collects a check from the organization. (more…)

Big fan of Browns’ castoff.

It seems Bucs defensive lineman Carl Nassib has a new friend. (more…)

“Jason, we’re not getting caught with our pants down in eight weeks — or wearing that jacket.”

Preparation is critical for good NFL owners.

Let the coaches worry about the day-to-day; the guys who sign the checks need to always consider the big picture. (more…)

Can anyone of sound mind explain to Joe why DeSean Jackson hasn’t returned a punt in three consecutive games?

He is the best punt returner on the roster. (more…)

(Photo courtesy of Carolina Panthers.)

Something tells Joe many a Bucs fan is numb this morning just like they were yesterday afternoon when the anger subsided. Time to get rolling anyway. (more…)

This will make you Frisbee your bowl of corn flakes across the kitchen. (more…)

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Irked by rumors.

There are people who believe Bucs star receiver DeSean Jackson has purposely divided the Bucs locker room and in the process has Pearl Harbored the career of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

Bucs fans know what the horrid stink of a sinking franchise smells like.

We were shocked by it in December 2008. And we inhaled it in 2011, and then swallowed it whole in 2013 before being told to embrace it as 2014 came to a close. (more…)

“Monk, Pete Carroll made us look bad.”

Joe has been in a foul mood ever since the Bucs coughed up 35 points in the first half today. That showing had the Q-word written all over it.

And then Joe blew a gasket watching the end of the Seahawks-Chargers game. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Dirk Koetter says the Bucs are mired in a depressing pattern this season.

Make that 11 seasons.

Koetter was referring to Tampa Bay’s habit of falling far behind in the opening half, only to stage a comeback bid that falls short. We’ve seen that play out against the Steelers, Falcons, Bengals and Panthers while the Bucs dropped 5-of-6 after a 2-0 start.

The overarching pattern, however, is far more depressing. The playoff drought is almost certain to reach 11 years and another regime change appears likely.

This team has changed defensive coordinators and quarterbacks, yet the losing continues. (more…)