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Colts 25, Buccaneers 12

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

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When you play a solid football team like Indianapolis on the road — in late November — you need to be sharp to win.

Tampa Bay was not sharp today. Simple as that, as Lovie Smith would say.

Mike Evans? Jiminy freakin’ Christmas. (more…)

Bucs-Colts Open Thread

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

bucs cheerleader 1117Could 6-5 really be the situation in four short hours?

This is such a tough spot in a back-to-back road game against an undefeated (3-0 Matt Hasselbeck) quarterback.

Dive into the comments section and react all through today’s 1 o’clock game.

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Go Bucs!

Gameday Tampa Bay

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

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Game 11

Bucs (5-5) at Colts (5-5)

Kickoff: 1 p.m. (more…)

Some Love For Akeem Spence

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

akeem spence 0827Let’s hear it for the birthday boy, Akeem Spence.

The Bucs’ starting defensive tackle turns 24 today, and Tampa Bay’s defensive fortunes turned positively when he replaced injured captain Clinton McDonald a month ago. (more…)

Jameis Changed The Culture

Sunday, November 29th, 2015
Leader of men.

Leader of men. Another veteran speaks out.

Joe noted a few weeks ago that there was a culture change in the Tampa Bay locker room led by the young turks, notably rookies. (more…)

Blame The JumboTron

Sunday, November 29th, 2015
In-house video prevents touchdowns.

In-house video prevents touchdowns.

What a game it was in Philadelphioa for everyone’s favorite Muscle Hamster, Bucs running back Doug Martin.

Martin ran for 235 yards on 27 carries last week, one of the best games in Bucs history and the second best of Martin’s career. (more…)

“No Panic”

Saturday, November 28th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Joe shared Monday night that America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, was calling plays in Philadelphia because of faulty headsets.

But now a stunning revelation comes to light. (more…)

TV Map Of Bucs-Colts

Saturday, November 28th, 2015

tvYou asked for it, you got it. It’s the TV map for tomorrow’s game between the Bucs and Colts, a 1 p.m. kickoff at the Lucas Oil Stadium. (more…)

Gerald McCoy Silences Vulgar Philly Heckler

Saturday, November 28th, 2015

RevisMcCoyProBowlLeave it to Gerald McCoy to break the evil spirit of a vile Eagles fan. (more…)

Coaches Are Fans, Too

Saturday, November 28th, 2015
Bucs DC Leslie Frazier is enjoying watching the Bucs offense.

Bucs DC Leslie Frazier is enjoying himself.

Don’t think coaches enjoy sitting back and watching football just for the pure joy of it?

Shoot, if they didn’t enjoy the game so much, they likely would not be coaches in the first place. (more…)

Jameis Not Focused On Playoffs

Saturday, November 28th, 2015
Jameis believes the team is bigger than he is.

Jameis is worried more about wins.

Joe could understand if America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, got excited to lead the Bucs into a playoff run. (more…)

“I Hate Contract Questions”

Saturday, November 28th, 2015
Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

When you have 941 yards rushing in 10 games, everyone magically seems to care about your NFL future. (more…)

Jameis’ Football Love Triangle

Friday, November 27th, 2015
Jameis turned to his "football daddy" during trying times this fall.

Jameis turned to his “football daddy” during trying times this fall.

As you may have heard before, America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, is a football junkie.

Combine a smart guy with a passion to learn, good things often happen. (more…)

“You Just Got To Outthink The Guy”

Friday, November 27th, 2015
Colts are game-planning for America's Quarterback. That's respect.

Colts are game-planning for America’s Quarterback. That’s respect.

The respect keeps coming at America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

“Gametime Decision”

Friday, November 27th, 2015
Mauling and balling

Reliever? Or in need of relief?

How bout that Patrick Omameh! The guy started 16 games for the Bucs at right guard last season and couldn’t even make the damn roster this year.

Nowadays he’s starting at right guard for the surging Bears. (more…)

Expected Turnaround?

Friday, November 27th, 2015
Expected Bucs to succeed.

Expected Bucs to succeed.

Recently while listening to “The Blitz,” co-hosted by Bruce Murray and Bill Polian, heard exclusively in SiriusXM NFL Radio, Joe heard the duo talk about what a dramatically different team the Bucs are from last year. (more…)

Bears Help Bucs’ Wild Card Hopes

Friday, November 27th, 2015
Soothing Bucs fans

Soothing Bucs fans

How bout that bratty Jay Cutler revival in Chicago!

It’s one of the most important pieces to the Tampa Bay playoff puzzle. (more…)

Tough Bucs

Friday, November 27th, 2015
Tough.

Tough.

Most defensive coaches that become head coaches want to build and mold teams in their own image. That’s a tough image.

And Lovie Smith, a former defensive guy himself, thinks the Bucs may just be becoming a tough team. (more…)

Solid Red Zone Rush Defense

Friday, November 27th, 2015
Kwon Alexander and the Bucs defense has done a solid job of limiting rushing touchdowns.

Kwon Alexander and the Bucs’ defense has done a solid job limiting rushing touchdowns.

It will be cool to see if the Bucs can continue their dominance of an opponent’s run game in the red zone.

In fact, the lack of rushing touchdowns against the Bucs has been so good, it surprised Joe. (more…)

No Politically Correct Answer On Jackson Return

Thursday, November 26th, 2015
Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter praises and Joe and speaks freely

Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter praises Joe and speaks freely

Every football season, Joe gets really sick of “next-man-up” answers from players and coaches, as if no player is that much better than the guy riding the bench behind him. (more…)

Jameis, Martin Win NFL Honors

Thursday, November 26th, 2015
More honors.

More honors.

How monster of a win was that seal-clubbing the Bucs handed out to the Eagles?

Well, it may not look so great now that the Lions have all but run Chip Kelly out of Philadelphia (Joe is pretty sure Kelly will need armed guards just to get home tonight). (more…)