Do the Bucs have one of the better quarterbacks in the NFC South? After this weekend, you can argue, yes. [read more]

It’s very trendy in NFL circles to bash and pile on Cam Newton now as being a totally washed up and broken down quarterback.

Joe has to laugh. If we’re to accept that, then what does it say that Newton, without a running game Thursday, had the Panthers marching to within inches of a game-winning drive against the Bucs? [read more]

Likes Bucs defense.

In recent years, it has been rare for an NFL Network postgame show to have good things to say about the Bucs because the Bucs often puke on themselves in primetime games. [read more]

“Eli, I want you to play Sunday.” (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Joe was at Jameis Winston’s Dream Forever Foundation event Saturday night (thanks Bill Currie Ford!). And while waiting for the free valet after the event, so too was Bucs defensive lineman Will Gholston. [read more]

Will general manager Jason Licht jump in his pool? [read more]

Help up front.

Generally, give a quarterback time to throw and good things happen. [read more]

Start the week off right at Pin Chasers with Sunday bowling and drink specials! Tonight, unlimited cyber bowling for just $10.99 starting at 9 p.m. Enjoy $2 Blue Moons and $3 cocktail specials. Must be 21 or older.

Don’t forget the Sunday breakfast bowl, 9:00-11:00 AM every Sunday! Bring the whole family. Unlimited bowling plus breakfast for just $8 per person!

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Bruce Arians explains.

The one fun thing about watching the Bucs practice in training camp this past summer was how defenders were coming from seemingly nowhere to get their hands on thrown footballs. [read more]

A Super Bowl champion receiver has been dissecting America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, for NFL Network, and he’s come away very impressed. [read more]

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Speaking on national radio yesterday, the boss of the Buccaneers was given golden opportunity to tell the nation that Jameis Winston will be the franchise quarterback for the Bucs for 2020 and beyond. [read more]

Joe has heard some fans say the Bucs’ coaching staff might be going a little easy on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Well, that’s not what Joe is hearing. Enjoy this photo from Thursday night by the A+ JoeBucsFan photo team in Charlotte.

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PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles, along with Buffalo Wild Wings, and Pin Chasers.

Joe’s friends at Bill Currie Ford are collecting items at the dealership (a mile north of Raymond James Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway) to help the massive recovery efforts in The Bahamas. And they’re promising that the items will be getting on a flight directly to The Bahamas to help meet the tremendous need.

Please drop off a donation this week. It’s easy. You just toss them in the back of an F-150 that’s all set up for donations at the dealership, 5815 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Items listed below are among those most needed.

Pet Food
OTC Medical Supplies
Solar Phone Chargers
Phone Battery Packs
Cleaning Products
Trash Bags
Disinfectant Wipes
Sunscreen
Generators
Extension Cords
Work Gloves
Chainsaw Bar Oil
Gas Cans
Duct Tape
Tarps and Rope
Hammers
Nails
Battery Operated Fans
Batteries
Flashlights – Bug Spray
Mosquito Nets
Unused Blankets
Cleaning Supplies
Nonperishable Food
Hygiene Products
Baby Supplies (no diapers)

Called out by coach.

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. [read more]

“Damn Chris, I’m glad I don’t have to play against you.”

Joe thinks we have found Bucco Bruce Arians’ favorite player. [read more]

Bringing the heat.

This is a pretty interesting stat. [read more]

Did Bucs nail the coffin?

Being the only game on TV brings a lot of attention and a lot of eyeballs. [read more]

Shaqmania runnin’ wild in the Buccaneers’ locker room

What’s more satisfying than this on a Friday! [read more]