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“Maybe An 8-8 Team This Year”

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
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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…)

Tampa Super Bowl Might Be Long Wait

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016

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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…)

Practice Battles Start Today

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
Who can beat Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes?

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…)

Discontent With ASJ?

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
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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…)

Weak

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
Can Noah Spence fill the void at defensive end?

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…)

Kurt Warner: “Impressed” But “Not Surprised”

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

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

Aguayo Pick “Genius”

Monday, May 23rd, 2016
Lauds Bucs GM for picking a kicker.

Lauds Bucs GM for picking a kicker.

Many Bucs fans to this moment, nearly a month after the draft, slam their beer mugs on the bar in anger and grit their teeth because Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht traded back into the second round to draft a kicker. (more…)

“They Were Looking For A Very Specific Guy”

Monday, May 23rd, 2016
Dan Vitale's college coach talks about the Bucs' draft motives

Dan Vitale’s college coach talks about the Bucs’ draft motives

Were the Bucs hunting a new tight end in the NFL Draft?

Joe’s got commentary from Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald. (more…)

How Valuable is Kwon?

Monday, May 23rd, 2016
Big impact.

Big impact.

One of the biggest surprises last year was the play of rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander.

Who expected this kind of play from a fourth round pick? (more…)

Ronde Barber Says Bucs Were “Interested” In First-Round Offensive Tackles

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

jason licht 0229Last week, we learned Ronde Barber was given advance access to parts of the Buccaneers’ draft board and he serves as a trusted analyst at One Buc Palace.

Now, Joe has more intrigue to add. (more…)

Chucky’s Players

Monday, May 23rd, 2016
"It's about time someone other than Joe gives me f'ing credit around here."

It’s about time someone other than Joe gives me f’ing credit around here. Jiminy Christmas!

You know the types. So does Joe. They’re the folks who worship at the altar of Father Dungy, thinking he won a Super Bowl with the Bucs and Chucky was nothing more than a figurehead with a foul vocabulary, if not a mirage. (more…)

Guessing Starting Lineups

Monday, May 23rd, 2016
Who will start for Dirk Koetter?

Who will start for Dirk Koetter?

Kind of a cool feature that NFL.com ran recently when Kevin Patra tried to guess the starting lineups of each team for Week One of the regular season. (more…)

Will Jameis’ Body Affect His Mind?

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016

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America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, ran enough — and with a tenacious ferocity — to worry grinning Bucs coaches last year.

Hell, Jameis was even throwing lead blocks for running backs. (more…)

Another Defensive End Bust

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
Shame for Atlanta GM Thomas Dimitroff

Shame for Atlanta GM Thomas Dimitroff

As the Bucs hope and hope and hope that second-round pick Noah Spence is the answer to the annual question at defensive end, Joe can’t ignore what’s happened in Atlanta. (more…)

Embree Feels Bad For ASJ

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
Key season for ASJ.

Key year for ASJ.

Joe understands Bucs fans are frustrated with talented tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins because he is too often on the sidelines injured rather than playing. (more…)

Improved Defense

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
Promising third-day draft pick.

Promising third-day draft pick.

Joe is sure just about every knowledgeable fan knows the Bucs’ defense stunk last year.

Even the most devout crony and apologist of Coach My Scheme would have to admit a 70 percent completion percentage by opposing quarterbacks was not and should not be acceptable in the NFL. (more…)

“Nicest Guy In The History Of Professional Football”

Saturday, May 21st, 2016
Father Dungy might not appreciate this

Father Dungy might not appreciate this

Ronde Barber was on fire Thursday with all kinds of great takes.

Who could forget how he praised Tampa Bay for dumping its defensive approach and coach, and embracing a philosophy counter to that of Coach My Scheme. (more…)

“We’ve Been Working On That A Lot This Year”

Saturday, May 21st, 2016
Charles Sims' next step, per running back's coach Tim Spencer.

Charles Sims’ next step, per running back’s coach Tim Spencer.

Want a quality peek into an upgrade for the 2016 Bucs offense?

Joe’s got a good one. (more…)

Spence Deemed “Best Pickup”

Saturday, May 21st, 2016
Lofty expectations this fall from the four-letter.

Lofty expectations from the four-letter.

There were a lot of player acquisitions by Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht this offseason.

But which was the best? (more…)

Warhop Points Finger At Culprits

Saturday, May 21st, 2016
Discusses o-line turnaround.

Discusses o-line turnaround.

Under the bus you go! (more…)

Passing Must Improve “Dramatically”

Friday, May 20th, 2016
Need more points from passing attack.

Bucs OC wants more points from passing attack.

A coach’s job, whether it be an assistant or a head coach, is to help the charges before him improve.

Whether that is learning new techniques or maybe a kick in the rear end or a caring arm around the shoulder, a coach must figure out any and all ways to better his players. (more…)