Donovan Smith Gets Non-Traditional Love From Dirk Koetter

December 6th, 2018

For 60 consecutive games, Donovan Smith has lined up as the Buccaneers’ starting left tackle, ever since he was selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

And in that time, many NFL executives have wished Smith was on their team. [read more]

Emotional Win For Pasquale, A Vasy Health Update, Paquette’s Improvement, Wins & More; It’s The JoeBoltsFan Podcast

December 6th, 2018

Bolts talk plus bonus features! The Lightning keep on rolling along, three wins in a row since the last edition of the JoeBotsFan Podcast, presented by Bill Currie Ford. This week, Tom Lang talks about an emotional win for Eddie Pasquale, Ceddy Paquette’s improved play, organizational depth, an inside update on Vasy’s health PLUS some bonus material! Tampa Bay Bucs talk rounds out this week’s podcast but don’t worry, it’s just extra material. Nothing replaces these first place Bolts!

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PRESENTED BY BILL CURRIE FORD

Collared Or Frustrated?

December 6th, 2018

Bucs linebacker Kevin Minter flattens Stinking Panthers quarterback pouty Cam Newton.

Joe doesn’t think there is a sober Bucs fan who believes the defense hasn’t changed in the weeks following the jettisoning of defrocked defensive coordinator Mike Smith. [read more]

Underrated?

December 6th, 2018

Among the best.

Some fresh stats from the good people of NFL Films suggest the Bucs have one of the best receivers in the game. [read more]

“They Could Have [Had] Brentson Buckner”

December 6th, 2018

Warren Sapp talks D-line coach Brentson Buckner

A little NFC South intrigue was dropped by none other than No. 99 himself yesterday. [read more]

Mark Dominik Sees Team Glazer Leaning Toward Keeping Dirk Koetter If The Bucs Finish 7-9

December 6th, 2018

What’s in the mind of Team Glazer?

Hats off to former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik for taking Buccaneers fans into the collective mind of Team Glazer — at least trying to — at this crossroads time for the franchise. [read more]

“Ambition”

December 6th, 2018

Bucs CB gets praise.

Everybody seems to want to know why the Bucs defense has been playing better, even with dudes the team dragged out of a Walmart after the season started. [read more]

No Resting On Cairo Santos

December 6th, 2018

Perfect.

Joe has written a few times, half-jokingly, that some 20 years from now when Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking coach Dirk Koetter is sitting on his back porch admiring the lush rolling hills and mountains of rural Idaho, family members and friends will catch him grumbling about kickers in the middle of an otherwise peaceful spring afternoon for no apparent reason. [read more]

Was Mark Duffner Sniffing Ohio State?

December 6th, 2018

DC Mark Duffner

Well, the rumor was out there and being spread by a reputable newspaper. [read more]

Not The Best Week To “Make America Brate Again”

December 5th, 2018
In this Bucs Bulletin Edition of The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast, presented by Brandon Legal Group, Todd looks at the bounce back opportunities for the big names on the New Orleans Saints. In addition, Todd runs down the Tampa Bay fantasy perspective and also gives a rare D/ST analysis for this game that may be overlooked. Remember, Todd answers your fantasy questions personally via email at ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com.

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Brent Grimes In; Michael Thomas Out

December 5th, 2018

Maybe, just maybe, a huge break is coming the Buccaneers’ way. [read more]

Keith Tandy Watch Is On

December 5th, 2018

Returning?

Dirk Koetter used to call former Schiano-man safety Keith Tandy a “glue guy,” and then Tandy was sent packing by the Bucs after this year’s training camp. [read more]

“Obviously” A Defensive Philosophy Change

December 5th, 2018

Denied too long

And this is Exhibit-A why Joe screamed for Dirk Koetter to abandon his outrageous no-mandate, no-veto policy for his defense. [read more]

JPP: Playoffs Are On

December 5th, 2018

Must-win games.

The Bucs still have postseason life breathing in their bodies, but they are hooked up to life support. [read more]

“They’re Just Taking A Little Better To The Coaching”

December 5th, 2018

Commander Duffner

Little magic is happening at One Buc Palace when it comes to the revival of the Buccaneers defense, per promoted-in-October coordinator Mark Duffner. [read more]

Spoilers

December 5th, 2018

Gauntlet ahead.

Yeah, the playoffs may be a pipe dream, but mathematically the Bucs are still in it. [read more]

Defense Nearing History

December 5th, 2018

Sackmeisters.

At the end of September, if a Bucs fan would have asked Joe when the Bucs would get four more sacks, Joe likely would have said through the whole month of October. [read more]

My List, My Rules

December 5th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

Drew Brees casts a major shadow over Sunday’s big game at Raymond James Stadium. [read more]

Bucs Attendance Blasted Nationally

December 5th, 2018

The Buccaneers’ nice gesture of giving away thousands of tickets to season pass holders and others in the community sure fired up a lot of observers after the stadium still had lots of empty seats on Sunday. [read more]