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Eye Formation

Saturday, July 30th, 2016
Telling look at Friday's practice?

Telling look at Friday’s practice?

Yes, there were some old school looks from Dirk Koetter’s offense at practice Friday, Day 2 of training camp. (more…)

“Major” Blunder Opens Day 3 Practice

Saturday, July 30th, 2016

major wright 1207Stunning and sloppy start to kick off practice at One Buc Palace this morning.

Joe hopes Lavonte David is ok. (more…)

“Lightning” Spence

Saturday, July 30th, 2016
Ready to sizzle in pads.

Ready to sizzle in pads, says Dirk Koetter.

This morning, the Bucs are holding their first training camp practice open to the general public. Joe is guessing it will be a mad house. (more…)

“He Brought Hope”

Saturday, July 30th, 2016

Bucs DC consults with America's Quarterback.

Business as usual. (more…)

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Saturday, July 30th, 2016

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“Adjusting” In Rearview For Brent Grimes

Friday, July 29th, 2016
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After Thursday’s first day of Buccaneers training camp, Joe chatted briefly with Brent Grimes, and the Bucs’ new Pro Bowl cornerback seemed to foreshadow what would happen this morning. (more…)

Tandy: From Suspect To Solid

Friday, July 29th, 2016
Strong play from a solid player.

Strong play from a solid player.

Joe remembers when former Bucs commander Greg Schiano, in his first draft with the Bucs, coerced — some would say — former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik to select defensive back Keith Tandy. (more…)

Mark Sanchez, Legal Marijuana And Gary Kubiak

Friday, July 29th, 2016

Don’t you dare forget about the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s an affiliate site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

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Things are just getting rolling at BalzerFootbal.com. Today, Howard touches on Broncos chief Gary Kubiak comparing Peyton Manning and Mark Sanchez, and more.

Training Camp Day 2 Notes & Observations

Friday, July 29th, 2016

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Your beloved Bucs were back on the field this morning — under steady cloud cover — getting in their underwear football work before league rules allow pads at Sunday’s practice. Joe’s got your need-to-know AND video of the catch of the day. (more…)

Can Myers Stick With Bucs?

Friday, July 29th, 2016
Fighting for roster spot.

Fighting for roster spot.

The Bucs have four tight ends that, when on the field, aren’t exactly stiffs. (more…)

Offseason All About “Explosion” For Marpet

Friday, July 29th, 2016

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Today, Joe talked to guard Ali Marpet about how he attacked his No. 1 weakness this offseason. (more…)

Koetter: Mike Evans “Going Out Of His Way To Look It In”

Friday, July 29th, 2016
Different Day 2 for Mike Evans

Different Day 2 for Mike Evans

It’s not the fault of fans and media that there’s a lot of focus on Mike Evans’ hands.

If not for Evans’ butter fingers last year, it’s a safe bet he would have been a Pro Bowl wide receiver and Lovie Smith would be a proud NFL head coach. (more…)

VIDEO: Jumpin’ Vincent Jackson

Friday, July 29th, 2016

VincentJacksonMr. Vincent Jackson, a gigantic X-factor in the Buccaneers’ season, looked like one healthy cat at training camp yesterday, after a very restful spring with many days off.

Here’s a peek: (more…)

Jameis Talks GMC Sitdown

Friday, July 29th, 2016
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Jameis explains his sitdown with GMC.

Two days ago, Gerald McCoy shocked Bucs fandom when he said he and America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had a “private conversation” and the team now thoroughly belongs to Jameis.

GMC wouldn’t offer too much of what was said in the sitdown but yesterday, but Jameis let a few details out. (more…)

All Eyes On Jameis

Friday, July 29th, 2016
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Jameis discusses his second year with Dirk Koetter.

It’s the same. Yet it’s new. (more…)

Joe Wrestles With The Big Dog On Receivers, Plus Training Camp Observations, O-Line Depth, Brent Grimes Conversation & More

Thursday, July 28th, 2016
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Steve Duemig grapples with Joe

Joe jumped back in the steel cage with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620.

The action was in midseason form from the opening bell.

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Mike Smith: Radio-Ready

Thursday, July 28th, 2016

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Interesting nugget from Day 1 of training camp was new defensive coordinator Mike Smith going straight to the radio play call from the opening whistle and all day long. That’s hardly routine across the NFL.

Plenty more from practice in Joe’s full notes and observations below. Scroll on down.

Video & Quotes: Vernon Hargreaves’ First Day

Thursday, July 28th, 2016
The Bucs' first-round pick flashes his skills

The Bucs’ first-round pick flashes his skills

The Buccaneers’ first-round pick checked in with Joe after his first-ever training camp practice this morning. (more…)

VIDEO: Todd Monken Demanding With Receivers

Thursday, July 28th, 2016

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Great look here at Buccaneers wide receivers coach/offensive coordinator Todd Monken in action this morning at One Buc Palace.

Joe has noticed a pet peeve of Monken’s: running a weak-ass route without sharp cuts. (more…)

Day 1 Training Camp Notes & Observations

Thursday, July 28th, 2016

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Joe is your eyes and ears at training camp. The Bucs came out with loads of energy, though it was just an underwear football (no pads) session for Day 1. Here’s your need-to-know. (more…)

Uphill Fight Of Brandon Myers

Thursday, July 28th, 2016
Bucs TE Brandon Myers fighting for a gig.

Bucs TE Brandon Myers fighting for a gig.

By and large, depending on who and when you speak with folks at One Buc Palace, your top three tight ends on the roster are Cameron Brate, Luke Stocker and tweety Austin Seferian-Jenkins. (more…)