Jameis vs. the blitz.

Joe’s not much of a stat guy. Regular readers know that. Oh, stats can be good, sure. They can be eye-opening and enlightening when used within reason. (more…)

Quarterbacks are awfully comfortable facing the Buccaneers. In fact, opposing gunslingers are completely more than 69 percent of their passes.

And that’s what makes the following comment from a Bucs coach so stunning. (more…)

Rookie left tackle Donovan Smith

Measuring 6-6, 338 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine this year, Donovan Smith was considered by many to be an excellent guard prospect, a guy lacking too much athleticism and technique to be a valuable starting left tackle like he was at Penn State. (more…)

Doug Martin and Luke Stocker talk blocking

Remember when benched right tackle Demar Dotson recently said Doug Martin made a lot of “chicken salad out of nothing” back in 2012? That’s when Martin ran his way to rookie stardom and a Pro Bowl — 1,454 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. (more…)

Trying to understand the hate.

Joe doesn’t understand a lot of things. For example, drinking warm beer.

Joe also neither understands the purpose of algebra nor the popularity of Bruce Springsteen. (more…)

Just odd things about the Bucs and injuries. Joe’s not trying to out anyone here, but it bears mentioning. Just odd. (more…)

“I’ve got your back, coach!”

Yes, long before the season began, Joe believed six wins would lock Lovie Smith in for a return to the Bucs’ sidelines in 2016.

My goodness, tripling your number of wins (at least) from the previous season is a heck of an accomplishment, especially when starting a rookie quarterback. (more…)

Logan Mankins

It’s fair to ask 33-year-old Logan Mankins, with 11 NFL seasons under his belt, about how much longer he wants to keep playing.

So today, Joe asked Mankins whether he’s pondering when his career will end. (more…)

It was Joe’s time again to dive into all things Bucs — the JoeBucsFan Hour — on WDAE-AM 620. This evening, it was Todd Wright at the helm, filling in for the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio, Steve Duemig.

The action went in all kinds of directions. (more…)

Gerald McCoy talks Panthers

The NFL always has been a flavor-of-the-month league.

This is one reason Joe is cheering for the Steelers to win the AFC. (more…)

“Who you cussin’ at, coach?”

Sometimes, when America’s Quarterback, Bucs signal-caller Jameis Winston, plays so well, we forget he is just an NFL rookie, still. He’s still learning. (more…)

Modest request from St. Nick.

It is nearly Christmas. So, of course, TV reporters want to know what players want for Christmas. (more…)

Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

At this point, America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, openly talks about being the supreme leader of your Buccaneers. (more…)

GMC: Lavonte David being ripped off.

Once upon a time two years ago, Darrelle Revis stood before Joe and a few other local media members and declared the Pro Bowl would be “rigged” if Lavonte David didn’t make it. (more…)

NFL head coaches, especially Lovie Smith, rarely offer personal feelings about players on opposing rosters. (more…)

Staff member has his back

A member of Lovie Smith’s staff stood tall and had the head coach’s back this week. (more…)

Helping kids at Christmastime.

Yes, it is the Christmas season. Only a few days left (whew!). So everyone is in the giving spirit. (more…)

Lovie still believes lack of takeaways causes losses.

In a rare Tuesday presser by Lovie Smith (Bucs are on a slightly wacky Christmas schedule this week), he began the briefing sighing over his favorite subject, takeaways.

At this point, it’s an old, tired and goal-post-moving line of reasoning for the losing. (more…)

Selected Bucs Pro Bowlers.

Former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik turned to Twitter last night to gloat. And Joe doesn’t blame him. (more…)

Torn rotator cuff.

While Gerald McCoy made his fourth Pro Bowl, his critics have been howling about what a bum he is, despite being fourth in the NFL for sacks by a defensive tackle. (more…)