Former Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter used to say the Bucs had three true No. 1 receivers. [read more]

Blocks better than his o-line.

Leaders take blame, even when they are innocent. [read more]

Body language

Tonight appeared to seal the deal, even if it did deliver Bucs fans ugly flashbacks for a few minutes. [read more]

When Bucco Bruce Arians finishes filling out his famous accountability sheets for the Bucs offense against the Browns, Joe hopes there’s one line there in bold type highlighted in red. [read more]

Out

Look for the Bucs to add a quarterback by Sunday morning. [read more]

With all due respect to the two sacks notched by reserve and feisty defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches, the play of Ndamukong Suh on the Bucs defensive line was very encouraging tonight.

If someone finds Carl Nassib, please let him know. [read more]

Joe has more often than not somewhat defended the offensive line because people holler and scream and stomp their feet about it out of reflexive habit, not substance. [read more]

Strong game.

No, Bucco Bruce Arians was not talking about the offensive line. [read more]

Joe has seen enough and hopefully Bucco Bruce Arians has, as well. [read more]

Yes, the Buccaneers’ pass protection tonight collectively looked like a drunk trying to walk a straight line.

But there were times America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, had time for deep shots and he took them. [read more]

Comment all game long with fellow Bucs fans and a few haters.

It’s fun. It’s annoying. It’s a tradition.

Play nice, please. And stick around after the game for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage of this almost meaningless preseason game against the Browns.

Bucs a potential suitor?

This seems like a no-brainer to Joe. Then again, it likely means it won’t happen. [read more]

Despite an impressive training camp and standout field goals in two preseason games, the cold reality for rookie kicker Matt Gay is that his Bucs future could come down to one home game tonight. [read more]

Asked about Marcus Mariota on national radio this week, Father Dungy volunteered a take on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

Preseason Game 3

Browns at Bucs

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

TV: WFLA-TV Channel 8; NFL Network. (Game will also be rebroadcast on NFL Network Saturday at 7 a.m. and Tuesday at 10 a.m.) [read more]

Ex-Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken talks about preconceived notions, coaching choices and more.

BY IRA KAUFMAN
The Sage Of Tampa Bay Sports

Todd Monken won’t be calling the plays for Cleveland this season, but he may soon be calling the shots. [read more]

Joe and NFL.com want splash plays.

This is going to rankle some, but Joe honestly isn’t out of line here. [read more]

“Get down, Jameis!”

In the eyes of a former Bucs player, if America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, scrambles one more time in preseason, Bucco Bruce Arians needs to bench him until the regular-season opener two weeks from Sunday. [read more]

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