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“Circumcising The Mosquito”

Saturday, September 10th, 2016

Remember to visit the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s a little brother site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice heard on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

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Balzer is a true expert on all things NFL, one of the very best in the business. Enjoy plenty from Howard and the Sports Xchange. Today, Howard looks at Jerry Jones talking about circumcising the mosquito.

Field Position? Advantage Bucs

Friday, September 9th, 2016
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Booming leg.

This is one of the rare times Joe will write about a punter unless he’s awful or does something awful or is cut, which would be awful. (more…)

Evans: “More Shots” Coming

Friday, September 9th, 2016
Mike Evans fingers change

Mike Evans fingers change

Evidence keeps mounting that more homerun balls are coming to the Bucs offense. (more…)

“It’s Just Something About That Spot”

Friday, September 9th, 2016
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Kwon talks to Joe

This isn’t just another game for Kwon Alexander on Sunday. (more…)

“Classically Trained”

Friday, September 9th, 2016
Atlanta coach lauds America.

Atlanta coach lauds America.

If there are any disbelievers of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, still employed in the NFL (besides Ken Whisenchoke), Dan Quinn isn’t one of them. (more…)

FANTASY FOOTBALL PODCAST: Set Your Lineups! Analysis Of Every Game Sunday and Monday.

Friday, September 9th, 2016

Don’t miss the Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, delivered by Papa John’s.

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Todd’s podcast is booming and is chock full knowledge and insight for daily and season-league player. You might know Todd from his years on local sports radio, as well as ESPN Radio for many years. Enjoy!
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Noise? What Noise?

Friday, September 9th, 2016
Former Atlanta coach now Bucs DC Mike Smith points to energetic fans for Dixie Chicks' hope-opener win streak. A Bucs defender isn't buying it.

Former Atlanta head coach now Bucs DC Mike Smith points to energetic fans for Dixie Chicks’ home-opener win streak. A Bucs defender isn’t buying it.

It seems the main reason the Dixie Chicks have won eight straight home openers is the raucous noise raised by Atlanta fans. (more…)

Bucs Receiver Quits

Friday, September 9th, 2016

LichtscoutBizarre yet minor development at One Buc Palace today. (more…)

An Untold Story

Friday, September 9th, 2016
Can Raheem Morris get inside Mike Smiths' head and affect Sunday's game?

Can Raheem Morris get inside Mike Smiths’ head and affect Sunday’s game?

One of the most interesting pure football stories of the entire 2016 NFL season revolves around the ol’ ball coach, the last man to lead the Buccaneers to a winning record, a 10-6 record.

Joe’s talking about Raheem Morris, a career defensive coach who made a radical change this offseason. (more…)

Jim Miller Big On Noah Spence

Friday, September 9th, 2016
Former NFL QB and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host Jim Miller is a fan of Bucs rookie Noah Spence.

Former NFL QB and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host Jim Miller is a fan of Bucs rookie Noah Spence.

Joe usually lauds the work of Pat Kirwan, former Bucs scout and Jets linebackers coach and pro player personnel director who co-hosts of the best damned football show in the land, “Movin’ the Chains,” heard weekday afternoons exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio. (more…)

“Mr. Reliable”

Friday, September 9th, 2016
Teammates proud of No. 3 receiver.

Teammates proud of No. 3 receiver.

It seemed only hours after training camp began this summer when Bucs coach Dirk Koetter knighted Adam (Rudy) Humphries as the team’s No. 3 receiver. (more…)

“On The Rise”

Friday, September 9th, 2016
Bucs DC Mike Smith lauded but much work needs to be done.

Bucs DC Mike Smith lauded but much work needs to be done.

A lot of folks locally and nationally think this may be the year the Bucs finally turn things around and record not just a winning season, but play meaningful games in January. (more…)

“Graduate-Level Football”

Friday, September 9th, 2016
No kneeling down!

No kneeling down!

Some heavy-hitters at NFL Network and its sister operation NFL.com are totally in the tank for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. (more…)

Bucs-Falcons Pregame

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

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Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, eye-RAH! Kaufman, is pumped up and ready for opening day.

It’s Game Week! eye-RAH! is talking Bucs-Falcons. Enjoy.

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“Next Question”

Thursday, September 8th, 2016
Joe and Gerald McCoy had unexpected tense moments today.

Joe and Gerald McCoy had unexpected tense moments today.

Joe did not plan to address a specific Bucs locker-room happening today here.

However, since the video has been viewed by loads of Bucs fans on Buccaneers.com, and presumably the team wanted it to be seen — and since Joe was pressed to discuss it unexpectedly by Steve Duemig on WDAE-AM 620 this evening — Joe feels compelled to respond to readers of JoeBucsFan.com. (more…)

New Defense No Hazard For Hey Jude

Thursday, September 8th, 2016
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Discussed learning Mike Smith’s defense.

There is always a learning curve of sorts for players when a new regime takes over. (more…)

Matt Ryan = Underrated Mobility

Thursday, September 8th, 2016
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Underrated, explains one Buccaneer.

It’s common to call Matt Ryan a statue of a quarterback.

Baloney, says the most successful Bucs defensive end since Michael Bennett was allowed to leave town for no good reason. (more…)

Jameis Loves Veterans

Thursday, September 8th, 2016
"Hey, Jameis. It's good to see we're thinking alike."

“Hey, Jameis. It’s good to see we’re thinking alike.”

America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, sure sounded a lot like Chucky yesterday. (more…)

Peyton Barber Replaces Mike James

Thursday, September 8th, 2016
Undrafted rookie RB Peyton Barber

Undrafted rookie RB Peyton Barber

The Bucs are going with an undrafted rookie as their No. 3 running back — at least for Sunday. (more…)