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Complicated Rules

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
Dallass partisans are screaming foul on the game-winning run by Jameis.

Dallass partisans are screaming foul on the game-winning run by Jameis.

Let’s just say the Bucs should not be scared of the Beagles in Philadelphia on Sunday.

The Bucs gave away a game against Redskins on the road. They should have beat the Giants but for tons of dropped passes. And of course, the Bucs beat the Cowpokes, so the big, bad NFC East doesn’t look so menacing now, does it? (more…)

“Elongated Arc” Still Plaguing Jameis

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

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America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, landed with the Bucs as an NFL-ready prospect, but that doesn’t mean he’s a finished product.

And that’s part of what is so exciting about the 21-year-old Tampa Bay leader. (more…)

Bucs Dump Four, Including Swearinger

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
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Swearinger out. DE signing is imminent.

The axe keeps swinging at One Buc Palace. The big head it chopped today is safety D.J. Swearinger, an offseason waiver claim the Bucs were excited about for many weeks. (more…)

Rare Outside Move For Gerald McCoy

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

gerald mccoy 0916There are a couple things very out of character in a video released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (more…)

“The Surge”

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Mauling and balling

Mauling and balling

Joe is so damn impressed by how Evan Smith has turned around his attitude and his play.

It’s pretty damn stunning. The guy has been money filling in for 1 1/2 games for Ali Marpet at right guard. (more…)

Position Perfection

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

LavonteDavidThe stat geeks may not be aroused by Lavonte David’s solid game against the Cowboys, but those with much deeper knowledge see perfection. (more…)

Lovie Defends Mike Evans

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Still targeted repeatedly.

Still targeted repeatedly.

Joe has noticed some fans squirming in their seats wondering why America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, has targeted receiver Mike Evans so much. (more…)

“Gap Integrity”

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
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Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

There were plenty of fans laughing at Joe last week, when before the Cowboys game, Joe wrote all about how the Bucs’ run defense was the best in the NFC — anchored by Gerald McCoy and bolstered by space-eating Akeem Spence emerging as a starter. (more…)

Lovie Explains Why Jameis Isn’t A Rookie

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

Jameis Bajakian

Lovie Smith declared at his Monday news conference that America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, is not a rookie any longer.

The head coach explained himself during his evening radio show. (more…)

Shaun King Unloads On GMC

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Former Bucs QB Shaun King launches into a tirade over Bucs DT Gerald McCoy.

Tees off on Gerald McCoy.

Yesterday, Bucs fans from near and far were basking in the glory of Victory Monday. Given the fact it happened against the Cowpokes, it made the win all that much sweeter. (more…)

Jameis In The Huddle

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Bucs center talks Jameis in game-winning drive.

Bucs center talks Jameis in game-winning drive.

Center Joe Hawley talked to Joe right after the passionate postgame sermon America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, gave his teammates — after his touchdown run gave the Bucs their fourth win of the season Sunday. (more…)

“It’s A Beautiful Day To Play Football!”

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Jameis waves to the crowd during pregame introductions Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Jameis waves to the crowd during pregame introductions Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe noticed fantastic reaction on both Twitter and on this here corner of the Interwebs for the video of Jameis Winston, America’s Quarterback, pumping up his teammates in the locker room after the Bucs beat the Cowpokes Sunday. (more…)

Lovie Lays Down The Law For His Defense

Monday, November 16th, 2015
My way.

My way.

Bucs defensive play caller and head coach Lovie Smith believes in his defense more than Joe believes beautiful blonde women should be afforded free parking and liquor at all area beaches and bars. (more…)

Jameis Defends Receivers

Monday, November 16th, 2015
Jameis goes to bat for his crop of receivers. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Jameis goes to bat for his crop of receivers. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe wonders how much more America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, would have developed during this rookie year of his — if he had his top receivers available each game. (more…)

Bucs Likely To Face “Sanchize”

Monday, November 16th, 2015
"Sanchize" will start against the Bucs next Sunday.

“Sanchize” expected to start against the Bucs next Sunday.

No, no, no. Joe promises we will wallow in the warm waters of victory through tomorrow. But news has surfaced that impacts the Bucs a great deal, as they battle to stay alive for a wild card berth. (more…)

“Much Improved Man-To-Man Coverage”

Monday, November 16th, 2015
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An Xs and Os guru weighs in, and Sterling Moore talks to Joe.

The Bucs’ new dedicated lockdown cornerback, Sterling Moore, arrived in Tampa as a nickel corner telling everyone who would listen that he shouldn’t be pigeonholed and was in the hunt for a starting outside corner job.

Finally, and thankfully, Lovie Smith took him seriously. (more…)

“Defense, You Kicked Their @#$!”

Monday, November 16th, 2015
Kevin Pamphile and Doug Martin join America's Quarterback in celebrating the game-winning touchdown yesterday. More celebrating happened in the locker room. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Kevin Pamphile and Doug Martin join America’s Quarterback in celebrating the game-winning touchdown yesterday. More celebrating happened in the locker room. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

If anyone wants to know who is leading the Buccaneers, let there be no doubt the locker room has been taken over by a young, charismatic quarterback from Alabama, but 21-years old. (more…)

C’mon, Ronde. Make The Call.

Monday, November 16th, 2015
Yearning to grow

Yearning to grow

The Buccaneers’ high-priced nickel cornerback, a guy recently thrust into the position, would love to sit down and talk business with iconic Tampa Bay nickel Ronde Barber. (more…)

Another Boot Forces Massive DE Combo

Monday, November 16th, 2015
Sackless George Johnson

Sackless George Johnson

Sackless George Johnson suffered a significant injury yesterday. (more…)

Demar Dotson Pointing Toward Inactivity

Monday, November 16th, 2015

demar dotson 1216The way general manager Jason Licht was talking on the Buccaneers Radio Network pregame show yesterday, exciting developments are forthcoming on the Tampa Bay offensive line. (more…)

Three Flinches, No Sacks

Monday, November 16th, 2015
Bucs rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Bucs rookie LT Donovan Smith

Where was Cowboys demon seed Greg Hardy yesterday? Lots of people thought he would mop the Tampa turf with rookie left tackle Donovan Smith. (more…)