Donovan Smith Returns To Practice (Video)
September 5th, 2018
Oh, happy day.
Bucs fans should be exhaling when they see this. [read more]
Mike Smith: Evans Has “Pro Bowl Capability”
September 5th, 2018
Man, Mike Smith sure lit up today when Joe asked him about second-year safety Justin Evans. [read more]
“I’m The Starting Right Guard”
September 5th, 2018
Third-year offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch was all smiles at his locker today chatting with the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman, at One Buc Palace.
And why not. [read more]
Defense Controls The “W”
September 5th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
From a silver and black grave, Al Davis offers up a succinct posthumous scouting report for Tampa Bay’s season opener in New Orleans. [read more]
The O.J. Play
September 5th, 2018
First touchdown highlighted.
Anyone remember that bomb America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, tossed to O.J. Howard who was so wide open he was in his own zip code? [read more]
Run Game Worse Than Thought
September 5th, 2018
Him.
The Bucs rushing attack this decade has been mostly worthless. [read more]
Ali Marpet: “I Really Don’t Care”
September 5th, 2018
Ali Marpet
How bout your Bucs! Getting 9 1/2 points, they’re the biggest Sunday NFL underdog on the board across various betting outlets nationwide. [read more]
What A No. 31 Defense Gets You
September 5th, 2018
“Don’t worry, Mike. If things go backward, I might be able to find you some work in Bristol. How do you like Stephen A. Smith?”
Yesterday Joe brought word that the four-letter, BSPN, all but predicted the end of Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith when it projected the Bucs to have the No. 31 defense in the NFL this season. [read more]
Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll V
September 5th, 2018Today’s 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll was posted at 3:23 a.m. Find last week’s results here.
Playoffs Run?
September 5th, 2018
There may be a scent of playoffs in the air come Christmas time. [read more]
Mike Evans: “I Think This Is The Best Team That I’ve Been On”
September 4th, 2018
Joe had a simple question for Mike Evans yesterday, one he easily could have blown off or answered with vague nothingness. [read more]
Bucs Release Week 1 Depth Chart
September 4th, 2018
Joe’s not going to overblow this since it’s often meaningless and little more than the Bucs (or any other team) complying with a league rule. [read more]
Ira Dives Into Roster Shakeups, The Playcaller Decision, Widespread Fan Optimism & High Expectations, The Ultimate Jameis Question, Kwon Flaws & More
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The Brutal Bucs Pass Rush
September 4th, 2018
Shouldn’t take too much.
Joe has had county deputies called to his lair for hollering and screaming and throwing enough things over the pathetic Bucs pass rush that Joe’s neighbors became alarmed. [read more]
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Dave Moore Talks Ronald Jones Struggles
September 4th, 2018
Developing
Team Glazer pays its former tight end Dave Moore (1992-2001 & 2004-2006) to deliver deep Xs and Os analysis on Buccaneers radio broadcasts. [read more]
“It’s Time For The Bucs To Stop Beating Their Heads Against The Wall”
September 4th, 2018
Tampa Bay Times data-obsessed Bucs reporter Thomas Bassinger is no fan of Dirk Koetter’s playcalling. [read more]
Inside Jameis Winston’s Tailored Suspension Plan
September 4th, 2018
The Buccaneers made select assistant coaches available to media yesterday and Joe got 1-on-1 time with QB coach Mike Bajakian.
Of course, the subject of America’s Quarterback arose. [read more]
BSPN Projects Doom For Mike Smith
September 4th, 2018
“Hello, Staples? Are my resumes ready for pick-up?”
If what the four-letter predicts comes true, Joe thinks it is safe to also predict that Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith will not return for the 2019 season. [read more]
Out Of Sight; Out Of Mind
September 4th, 2018
Dirk Koetter channels Hollywood.
For a moment, Joe thought Norman Dale had slipped onto the practice fields of One Buc Palace. [read more]
Gordon No Threat To Bucs
September 4th, 2018
“Batman? Commissioner Gordon here. Been trying to reach you for hours but the Batphone was always busy. Is Robin stalking my daughter Batgirl again?”
Unless someone plans to get a major jump on the “Bourbon Street Takeover” festivities way, way early, Tropical Storm Gordon will not have any effect on the Bucs’ season opener at New Orleans Sunday. [read more]
