Man, listening to this insider take on wide receiver Justin Watson, Joe has to wonder why Bobo Wilson was playing in front of him. [read more]

You hear a lot about communication on defense, but you hear less about it on offense.

Mike Evans peeled back the curtain this week to let fans know how well the Bucs are getting the message behind the scenes. [read more]

Still untapped potential.

Joe must be living in The Twilight Zone. [read more]

Blame game.

Some day in a psychology class, there will be a chapter on why Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, throws so many unlucky passes. [read more]

Re-educating NFL fans.

One popular national NFL columnist believes Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is an NFL version of a Jedi. [read more]

Growing.

Once upon a time, Bucs second-year cornerback Carlton Davis developed a reputation for being a little too handsy with receivers. [read more]

Byron Leftwich

Hiring Bucco Bruce Arians to coach the Buccaneers felt mighty awkward when Arians made a proclamation soon after being hired. [read more]

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With six consecutive seasons of 1,000+ yards receiving and a whopping 17.3 yards per catch in 2019, it’s hard to quibble with the play of Mike Evans.

But there’s one man certainly qualified to critique Evans harshly. [read more]

Further spreads blame

Joe is a biting critic of the Bucs’ running game. Has been for years. [read more]

It’s rare to hear coaches admit to playing motivational mind games with players. [read more]

Bucco Bruce Arians was talkin’ it up yesterday and Joe was listening for your Christmas pleasure — or pain. [read more]

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High praise from coach.

As Joe pointed out, Bucs cornerback Carlton Davis is in a battle with teammate and fellow rookie Jamel Dean. [read more]

Joe hopes everyone has a wonderful Christmas and hopes you have happier Bucs outcomes on your DVR.

Joe is also hopeful Santa got you both something naughty and nice, and hopefully it was equally as nice as it was naughty.

Enjoy the day! Please know that if for not each and every one of you, daily readers, fans and, yes, haters alike, Joe wouldn’t exist. Not a day goes by Joe isn’t aware of this. Thank you!

Offseason trade bait?

This is sort of like swapping out the unwanted present you can’t use to give to your neighbor for watching your dog. [read more]

Yes, this is a sad Christmas Eve tradition for Joe but it is an otherwise hopeful Christmas as it appears Santa has given the Bucs a solid coaching staff with bright and shiny things to come in the coming year.

The following is an example to demonstrate how the snooping of the federal government upon innocents can get out of hand without proper checks and balances.

On his rounds from the North Pole this evening, Santa Claus was detained by TSA agents — tipped off by the IRS thugs — who have decided to call in the notorious Jack Bauer to interrogate Santa in the bowels of CTU.

(This, boys and girls, is why you cough up the $85 so you too can utilize TSA Pre.)

This should make for good Christmas dinner conversation.

A second report from a credible source has emerged regarding Jameis Winston’s contract demands. [read more]

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This is a joyous time of year, or at least it should be, so in that holiday spirit we offer up the following goodies under the tree for members of the Buc organization. [read more]