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“ASJ, man, we’re on playoff teams now. Who would have thought?”
Tampa Bay coaches used to call ex-Bucs tight end Luke Stocker a glue guy on the roster and the type of player who appeared destined for an NFL coaching career.
So of course, Joe tracked down Stocker yesterday in Nashville to talk about the Bucs team that cut him right after Thanksgiving. [read more]
Sadly, Titans house rules ordered no media or fan video or still shots during most portions of yesterday’s Bucs-Titans practice in Nashville. It’s a very restrictive policy compared to what fans and media are accustomed to in Tampa.
Joe was unaware of the exact blackout periods, so this intriguing video was recorded before Joe was given the lose-the-camera sign. [read more]
OC Todd Monken
Yes, offensive coordinator Todd Monken will call the plays on Saturday night in the Week 2 preseason game against the Titans like he did last week in Miami.
But just stop thinking this somehow means Monken will be the guy on opening day. [read more]
Lauds JPP.
As Joe pointed out earlier, Bucs defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was a monster today in the first of two joint practices this week with the Titans held in Nashville. [read more]
Joe was going to include this detailed look in today’s comprehensive practice notes from work against the Titans in Nashville, but after a moving and informative chat with offensive line George Warhop at the team hotel, Joe’s going to make this its own post. [read more]
Joe had a heart-to-heart with Gerald McCoy today after practice on the muggy fields of the Tennessee Titans complex.
Jason Pierre-Paul stretches his hamstrings with Vinny Curry (right) before practice against the Tennessee Titans
Rarely seen stuff at Bucs practice today as the team clashed in Nashville in full pads against the Tennessee Titans.
The teammates of Jason Pierre-Paul, who has already built a reputation in Tampa as an intense practice player, got to see what he’s like in a more competitive session. [read more]
DeSean Jackson has returned a grand total of three punts in the past four seasons for a grand total of -5 yards.
But that’s a tiny sample size for a guy who once was one of the great returners in the game. [read more]
Addresses Bucs players.
When the Bucs were great, it was easy to trace the genesis of the team from the Yucs to Super Bowl contenders. [read more]
Remembers the good ol’ days.
Standing on the stage at the lectern with a giant Buccaneers logo in the background at the auditorium of One Buc Palace, there stood a humble Tony Dungy speaking softly and at one moment, Joe thought he was about to let his emotions get the best of him. [read more]
It’s the weekly Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. Always just a 24-hour affair. Poll posted at 9:01 a.m. … Last week’s results are here.
Speaks about famous visitor.
Yesterday, Father Dungy, the man who turned the Bucs from the Yucs into contenders, was at One Buc Palace to be feted with a press conference. [read more]
Experiment still on.
It’s not just a fluke or a spur of the moment hunch with Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]
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In this edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast: Bucs Bulletin presented by Brandon Legal Group, Todd follows up last week’s preview of the quarterbacks with an update on Jameis Winston’s status from a recent two QB mock draft and then moves on to the running back position. There obviously is not an RB1 in this mix, but Todd gives you ideas on how to look at the current depth chart from a fantasy standpoint using information from the training camp coverage on JoeBucsFan.com. The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy draft at Hooters Tampa is also just a week away. If you would like to be an owner in one of those leagues drafting live on Wednesday, August 22nd, send your name and phone number with your request to ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com. The third wave of invitations will go out later this week.
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Has hope for America.
My, how things have changed. [read more]
Joe noticed something about Gerald McCoy yesterday and it wasn’t just No. 93 taking lots of time to sign autographs for kids. [read more]
Video and a chat with Joe.
Joe always tries to see how rookies fare on their very first NFL play. Most of the time nothing noteworthy happens.
For Bucs rookie fifth-round pick, receiver Justin Watson, he’s got something to talk about. [read more]
Class-shaker
Joe already has written plenty about the apparent profound impact Thursday’s bone-crushing hitting of rookie safety Jordan Whitehead had on this Bucs team.
But it runs even deeper. [read more]
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Ira has been patrolling practice, listening to movers and shakers around One Buc Palace and is brimming with his first podcast takes from the preseason opener. The Ira Kaufman Podcast is always a good time and is presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon. Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Find the Ira ranked on the Google Play podcast “Top Charts” (all genres nationwide), where it’s been for most of the past 10 months!! Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason. Click or download above. It’s fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Targeted
Man, the powerful but brief impact of rookie safety Jordan Whitehead in the preseason opener sure sent a ripple through One Buc Palace. [read more]
