Quietly among NFL elite.

Now Joe isn’t trying to throw Lavonte David under the bus here. (more…)

The Bucs should be salivating right now, just like Von Miller was in February. (more…)

A delicious plate of Hooters wings and their great salads, sandwiches and shrimp make for a heck of a lunch or dinner! Get it done! Locations are across the Bay area and online ordering is always easy from Joe’s great friends.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. (more…)

Forcing plays.

In too many games this year, the flag for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, has been flying at half-mast. (more…)

Can Mike Evans and his fellow receivers be the difference tomorrow?

It seems Carolina has a sieve for a secondary. Many think the Bucs have a shot to expose the Stinking Panthers with the pass. (more…)

Among long list of doubtfuls for Monday.

The Bucs released their final injury report prior to announcing inactives 90 minutes before Monday’s kickoff. Only one player is ruled out. (more…)

Won’t play.

About the best news for Bucs fans in weeks was just dropped by NFL.com.

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Team leader

The NFL does NOT provide official stats on drops. Unreliable stat-geek outfits do, but Joe doesn’t trust their data.

So after the seemingly countless drops by Mike Evans last year, Joe entered 2016 determined to study the film, chronicle drops and avoid confusion.

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Interesting take yesterday by Vincent Jackson. (more…)

The ever-changing and ever-shrinking world of Tampa Bay sports media, especially Bucs-focused media, had the earth shaken beneath it yesterday.

Some are cheering. Some are crying. (more…)

Numbers show improvement.

Sometimes, one has to actually look past the box score. (more…)

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Bucs coach said cutting down picks all on Jameis.

More blunt words for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, from the man whose job is directly tied to Jameis’ development. (more…)

Talks health of running backs.

It seems there is a real chance the Bucs may not have both of their top running backs when they travel to Carolina Monday. (more…)

Likes progress of third down defense.

Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith had previously said it would take four games before his charges would start to show they are learning the nuances of his defense. (more…)

No mission to rescue Bucs.

It’s time to dig. (more…)

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Prospects grow grim

Here’s a fresh kick in the teeth to the Bucs’ hopes on Monday night (more…)

Inside the numbers — and their pregame ritual.

Double duty this week for defensive coordinator Mike Smith, trying to plan for mega-athlete quarterback Cam Newton or backup Derek Anderson, who’s much more of a statue at 6-6 and 33 years old. (more…)