Last week, Ronde Barber called Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith the “nicest guy in the history of professional football.”

So Joe figured it would be a good idea to ask Gerald McCoy, a true Mr. Nice Guy, what he thinks of that statement and Smith. (more…)

Dan Vitale has influential fans

Yesterday, we heard credible national chatter about Austin Seferian-Jenkins possibly becoming unemployed. (more…)

Only one man in the Buccaneers’ locker room can get away with saying he loves the Philadelphia Eagles.

If Warren Sapp were dead, he’d be rolling over right now. (more…)

Vernon Hargreaves will be fine at home, America’s QB said.

When America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is on a football field (practice, stadium, it doesn’t matter), he is one happy dude. (more…)

Gerald McCoy has ridden a merry-go-round

Gerald McCoy is 28.

He is about to enter his seventh season in the NFL, all with the Bucs. But GMC let a fact out yesterday that makes him seem like an old man (by NFL standards) and illustrates the futility of the Bucs throughout his career. (more…)

Picked up where he left off.

Joe is becoming jaded by underwear football. (more…)

America’s Quarterback talks defense

Two weeks ago, defensive coordinator Mike Smith spoke of how he is relying on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, to help him defensively.

Today, Joe asked Jameis whether he’s had other defensive coaches do the same thing. (more…)

Rejected

It was a rough afternoon for the Tampa Bay region at the NFL Owners Meetings in Charlotte. (more…)

Joe really didn’t mean to get under left tackle Donovan Smith’s skin today. (more…)

Giving players a break.

If fans come out to morning practices for training camp, don’t be shocked if you see the Bucs practicing without helmets. (more…)

Practicing under the afternoon Florida sun not wise in the long run, Bucs coach believes.

Two of the last three Bucs head coaches were big proponents of using the Florida heat to their advantage.

Problem was, Dirk Koetter believes, preparing for gametime in the gametime heat is a disadvantage. (more…)

It’s May. It’s underwear football. So he does Dirk Koetter evaluate the progress of his giant stable of second-year players? (more…)

Training camp faithful can rejoice

Get ready to call in to work late, or mow down a weekend breakfast at One Buc Palace this summer. (more…)

The Bucs were back on the practice field today. Phase 3 of OTAs kicked off. Above, Gerald McCoy and new defensive end talk Robert Ayers talked tactics.

Head coach Dirk Koetter tipped a cap to his defensive capitalizing on offensive mistakes this afternoon.

Koetter liked picks by Kwon Alexander and Brent Grimes. (more…)

High praise from a Bucs icon

We already learned from Ronde Barber that he’s a trusted comrade in the Buccaneers’ front office, one with extreme access and a little influence.

Therefore, Barber’s recent breakdown of second-round pick Noah Spence is especially noteworthy. (more…)

Big-name voice and ex-player weighs in.

It’s not easy finding a legitimate NFL analyst who thinks the Bucs will lose more than they win this season.

And another big name has weighed in. (more…)

NFL owners are convening in Charlotte this week for meetings, and among many other boring items on the agenda, is awarding future Super Bowl sites, specifically Super Bowls in February of 2019, 2020 and 2021. (more…)

Who will beat Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes?

Almost meaningless underwear football season is in full swing at One Buc Palace, but the good stuff really heats up this morning. (more…)

Rumors go national.

Rumors are not just whispered, but they’re flying around NFL circles that Bucs tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins may not be your starting tight end when training camp starts. (more…)

Can Noah Spence fill the void at defensive end?

Do the Bucs have strengths? Sure, at quarterback, at running back, probably at wide receiver if the wind blows right, and probably at offensive line. (more…)

Super Bowl winner and two-time NFL MVP Kurt Warner has been studying America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)