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“Stats Are Just Numbers”

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Believes he can improve.

Looks to improve.

Yesterday, Joe brought word of how wide receiver Mike Evans looks on pace for a Pro Bowl through three games. (more…)

Family

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Bucs LT talks about Jameis having his back.

Bucs LT talks about Jameis having his back.

One of the coolest things Joe has heard come from the mouth of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, was an indirect blast at the spreadsheeters (namely, the PFF tribe). (more…)

Make It Hooters For Lunch And Dinner!

Friday, June 20th, 2025

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.

Smith: Noah Spence Is Fine

Friday, September 30th, 2016
Bucs DC talks rookie DE.

Bucs DC talks rookie DE.

Of all the unnerving things about the loss to the Rams was defensive end Noah Spence only logging 12 snaps all game. (more…)

“I Think He Needs More Opportunities”

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Dirk Koetter weighs in on VIncent Jackson's struggles.

Dirk Koetter weighs in on Vincent Jackson’s struggles.

This is a not a fantasy football alert — or a bad dream. (more…)

Big Guns Still Out For Bucs

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

luke stockerThe second day of Tampa Bay practice leading up the Bucs-Broncos clash on Sunday brought more bad news. (more…)

“Home Run” Hitters

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

demaryiusHow bout that Bucs secondary! (more…)

Smith: Buck (Bucs?) Stops Here

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
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“The sky is not falling.”

Want to point fingers at the Bucs defense? Gerald McCoy (always a too easy target)? Chris Conte? Lavonte David’s goose egg in Arizona? (more…)

Jameis Has His Talib Orders

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

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It pains many Bucs fans to admit that helmet-wielding, cabbie-slugging, Adderrall-popping, coach-cussing, referee-charging, pistol-friendly, granny-hassling Aqib Talib is an elite NFL cornerback. (more…)

“If I Go In There, I’ll Just Screw’em Up”

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

dirk-koetter-0914Dirk Koetter has molded rookie quarterbacks and inexperienced quarterbacks during his NFL years.

So with newcomer QB Trevor Siemian leading the Broncos into the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway on Sunday, Joe served the coach a relevant question yesterday. (more…)

Jameis’ Attempts A Bad Omen

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
High amount of passes likely to continue.

High amount of passes likely to continue.

Yesterday, Joe brought word that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, damned near set an NFL record for most passes thrown through three games to start a season. (more…)

The Mystery Of Gosder Cherilus

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Can he catch?

Can he catch?

Last year it was a running joke with Kevin Pamphile. (more…)

Evans Having Break Out Year

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Beginnings of a monster year.

New data shows beginnings of a monster year.

One mission charged to Bucs offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Todd Monken when he was hired by Dirk Koetter was to fix Mike Evans. (more…)

Cowher: “Culture Does Need To Be Changed”

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Super Bowl-winning coach sounds off on Dirk Koetter and Bucs.

Super Bowl-winning coach sounds off on Dirk Koetter and Bucs.

Early this week, NFL everyman Pat Kirwan and discussed Dirk Koetter’s comments about a losing culture in the Bucs locker room. Kirwan said not all coaches would have gone public with that but lauded Koetter for having the “guts” to do so. (more…)

Did Licht Nix ASJ Trade?

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Report claims Jets explored ASJ trade.

Report claims Jets “discussed” ASJ trade.

Did Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht wave off a possible trade of tweety tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins? It’s a question that needs to be asked following a report on theMMQB.com. (more…)

Joe Talks All Things Bucs With Steve Duemig

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
Steve Duemig tangled with Joe

Steve Duemig tangled with Joe

Another Wednesday evening meant another JoeBucsFan.com Hour with the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig of WDAE-AM 620. It was a road event with Joe and The Big Dog at Maloney’s in Channelside. (more…)

Mike Evans Passes Extreme Fitness Test

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

mike evans 1213Interesting take today by Dirk Koetter on the Bucs’ superstar receiver, Mike Evans, the guy whose hands have gone from K-Y-riddled to sticky. (more…)

Limited Snaps For Spence

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
Lack of snaps explained

Lack of snaps explained

Joe touched upon this yesterday. Not sure if anyone has noticed but second round pick defensive end Noah Spence didn’t play a whole lot Sunday against the rotten Rams. (more…)

“I’m Tired Of Losing!”

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

paper-bagsUsually, NFL practices midweek are mundane. Players usually have just recovered from licking the wounds of battle from the previous game and are beginning to lock in on the opponent at hand.

Today, Bucs practice began with fire. (more…)

No Boot But No Practice For Ayers

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
No boot today.

No boot today.

Today during open locker room for the local pen and mic club, Joe noticed defensive end Robert Ayers walking around without a boot and his damaged left ankle wasn’t wrapped in any way. (more…)