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Kwon Says He’s Still Playing

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
Damn, Kwon.

Damn, Kwon.

Yes, starting middle linebacker Kwon Alexander knows he’s got pending trouble with the NFL for allegedly violating their common-energy-drink performance enhancing drug rules. (more…)

“I Kind Of Got In The Way”

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

jameis 1117America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston isn’t listening to his coaches, not fully.

Joe asked him about it today and Jameis said he’s proud to rebel in one area. (more…)

Sage Mankins Says “Patient” Defines Doug Martin

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
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Logan Mankins talks Doug Martin and reveals words of Bill Belicheat

Eleven-year veteran left guard Logan Mankins, a six-time Pro Bowler, has had plenty of running backs churning behind him through New England’s many years of revolving running backs. (more…)

Lavonte David Earns NFC Defensive Player Of The Week

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

LavonteDavidLavonte David has answered the bell in the second half of this season. (more…)

Listen To Joe

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

joebucsfanYes, Joe was on ESPN Tallahassee radio earlier this week talking Bucs with Jeff Cameron, he of “The Jeff Cameron Show.”

Joe has long been a fan of Cameron, a St. Pete native who puts together damned good radio. (more…)

“Dirk Koetter Deserves A Chance To Be A Head Coach In The National Football League”

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
Uh, Oh!

Uh, Oh!

With every Buccaneers win and every success of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay stands a greater chance of losing its offensive coordinator after the season.

It’s a sobering reality that needs Team Glazer’s attention. (more…)

“Making, You Know, Chicken Salad Out Of Nothing”

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
A shot is taken at the 2012 Bucs offensive line that set the table for Doug Martin's Pro Bowl rookie year.

A shot is taken at the 2012 Bucs offensive line that set the table for Doug Martin’s Pro Bowl rookie year.

There is one man on the Buccaneers not named Doug Martin that can consider himself an expert on Doug Martin. (more…)

Not Just Jameis

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
Not a one-man team.

Not a one-man team.

Joe was speechless at times Sunday.

Was this a Bucs quarterback throwing like Tom Brady? Was this a Bucs running back looking like Adrian Peterson? Was this a Bucs offensive line manhandling its opponent? Was this the same putrid defense that just a few weeks ago was so horrible Bucs fans wanted to gargle with Drano? (more…)

That Drive

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

Cameron Brate’s touchdown catch ended a long Bucs drive. But it wasn’t the longest in team history.

As Joe gets ready to mental turn the page from the win over the Eagles to the upcoming game against the Colts, looking back, there was a lot to like about the play of the Bucs in Philadelphia. (more…)

In Awe Of Doug Martin’s Practice Habits

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Doug Martin was dialed in on the sidelines even after gaining 200+ yards and Sunday's game in hand

Doug Martin was dialed in on the sidelines even after gaining 200+ yards and Sunday’s game in hand

Doug Martin impresses his teammates, maybe more than he does fans. (more…)

Dangerous Team?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Are NFL teams suddenly scared of Lovie and the Bucs?

Are NFL teams suddenly scared of Lovie and the Bucs?

Reading NFL publications, it seems the pounding the Bucs put over on the Eagles Sunday has sent shock waves across NFL circles.

It’s one thing to get a road win. It’s another to chain-whip a decent team on the road. (more…)

Don’t Re-Sign Doug Martin Until After The Season

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

DougMartineyesRunning backs worth a big investment need to prove they can finish a season and be healthy enough for nasty physical playoff football. (more…)

Louis Murphy On The Mend

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
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Rehab video.

The magic of modern technology and medicine. And since it deals with the Bucs, Joe’s readers might like an update. And it is about Louis Murphy. (more…)

Lavonte David Happy To Be Cold

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

DavidJoe was in chilly Philly on Sunday, where fan rage flowed at the home team in the second quarter.

After halftime, the Bucs’ defense dealt with a different challenge. (more…)

Bucs Are Training A New Center

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Koetter 2Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter shared a newsy nugget last night on the Buccaneers Radio Network. (more…)

Peter King Says Bucs Are Second-Worst 5-5 Team

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Peter KingWhat’s with this Peter King, NFL lord of Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and TheMMQB?

Is he not watching America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston? (more…)

Did George Warhop Fix The Running Game?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Coach of the Week?

Offensive line coach George Warhop might have shopped for a bodyguard during the wee hours of Black Friday last year.

His O-line was declining mightily and steadily after a good start to the season. And fans were maniacally outraged. (more…)

“I’m Kind Of A Scaredy Cat”

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

dirk koetter 1028Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is a man with fears — and it’s not because he watched film of Josh McCown leading the Tampa Bay offense last year. (more…)

“Winston Is Doing More For His Team”

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Breakdown of Jameis..

Breakdown of Jameis.

Joe always enjoys watching the “Move the Sticks” videos pumped out by the NFL, co-hosted by former NFL scout and college quarterback Daniel Jeremiah and former NFL player Bucky Brooks.

Really good educational stuff in these videos. (more…)

Doug Martin A “Priority”

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Bucs RB Doug Martin re-signing is a "priority" for the Bucs. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Doug Martin re-signing is a “priority” for the Bucs. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe noticed some fans, fully using their rear-view mirrors, believed the Bucs made a mistake in not picking up the fifth-year option for Doug Martin. (more…)

Rookie Of The Year?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Top NFL rookie?

Top NFL rookie?

The sad thing is, there are but six games left in the NFL regular season. (Notice Joe had to qualify that statement with “regular season?”) Before you know it, the playoffs are here. (more…)