Another bold call

Opinionated Florida State icon Jamie Dukes played for the Falcons, works for the Falcons and covers the Falcons.

He always has plenty to say about Dirk Koetter and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Last July, the Buccaneers’ front office was buzzing about a new deal to bring virtual reality training to its quarterback stable led by America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

Bucs quarterbacks coach happy for rookie corner.

Usually, an offensive coach sticks to offense. And, understandably, is selfish and wants offensive players drafted. (more…)

Bucs OC talks Mike Evans.

Joe hates to be repetitive (but hey, it’s May), but Mike Evans is one of the more gifted receivers in the NFL. His footwork along the sidelines is magical. (more…)

Ronde Barber likes the change at defensive coordinator and says the Bucs have stopped going through the “insanity thing.”

Iconic Buccaneer Ronde Barber, a man who blossomed under the glory days Tampa-2 defense and wore Bucs colors for 17 years, says replacing Mike Smith for Lovie Smith was a damn good move. (more…)

Bucs OC Todd Monken meets the press yesterday.

When Todd Monken was introduced as the Bucs’ offensive coordinator back in January, he met before the Tampa Bay pen and mic club and could barely contain his excitement about his new job and he had a chance to work with, namely America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

Yes, Joe has loads of readers throughout the greater Orlando area. The quantity might shock you. However, Joe can’t pretend to be pleased by a new report. (more…)

While Ali Marpet’s legendary eating never hit a roadblock, his training did. (more…)

Ronde Barber speaks

Is Ronde Barber a trusted member of general manager Jason Licht’s personnel team? (more…)

Irked by QB hits.

Last year the Bucs were tied for fourth-best in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed with 27, and the Bucs were fifth in total rushing yards (2,162). (more…)

Running backs coach Tim Spencer explains

Regular readers here know Joe is a huge fan of running back Mike James. There’s also another big fan of James, one who will have a major say in him winning the No. 3 running back job this season. (more…)

Better shape = better fundamentals.

Don’t be surprised to see a new America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, when the regular season kicks off this September (roughly four months away). And it isn’t just his slimmed down physique. (more…)

Programming note!

Buccaneers offensive assistant coaches are available to Joe and local media today at One Buc Palace.

That means plenty of goodies to share. Take a late lunch and hit up Joe about 1:20 p.m., after you read this mornings fun below.

There’s a new Lieutenant Colonel of the Kenny Bell Mob

Joe’s never seen a little-known a receiver, a fifth-round draft pick, a second-year player who has yet to catch a preseason pass, garner so much love from intelligent fans and media.
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Early schedule grueling.

We heard a lot during the Lovie Smith era, and to a lesser degree from former Bucs commander Greg Schiano, that the Bucs wanted fast starts. (more…)

Four-letter still crying.

Man, some just can’t let go. And Joe finds it a combination of amusing and pathetic the way members of the four-letter freaked out more over the Bucs shoving Lovie Smith out the door than if they had caught their teenager sexting. (more…)

Are important people at One Buc Palace jealous of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s success? (more…)

Pressure cranks up

Flames are rising around Dirk Koetter.

Right now, they’re warm and inspiring. (more…)

Gerald McCoy has said repeatedly that he would like to be a Hollywood star, but it seems his entertainment desires are expanding. (more…)

Joe’s unsure if defensive coordinator Mike Smith brought a mop, a hazmat team and/or adult diapers with him when he arrived in Tampa.

All would have been appropriate after the Bucs cranked out 143 penalties last season, flirting with the NFL single-season record of 158. (more…)

Any scheme is good.

Joe gets the question all the time: Are the Bucs going to run a 43 defense or a 34 defense?

From what Joe gathers talking to Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith, the answer is yes. (more…)