Move Evidence Jameis Saved Koetter

January 16th, 2018

Both helped each other.

Yesterday was not a fun day in the court of public opinion for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht. [read more]

Draft Advice For Jason Licht

January 15th, 2018

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s one of the great sound bites in NFL history and Herm Edwards is still asked about it more than 15 years later.

“You play to win the game,” Edwards bellowed that day as head coach of the New York Jets, reminding the media of Job 1.

Here’s my contribution, and I’m sure Herm would be proud: [read more]

Joe Calls Baloney On Jason Licht

January 15th, 2018

Bucs GM Jason Licht

“And they’re only going to get better, better and better as the years go on. I think next year, the expectations are going to be set that we need to make the playoffs because we have the talent; we’re going to have the talent to do it.” — Bucs general manager Jason Licht, December 27, 2015. [read more]

Joe Talks Bold Moves Vs. Desperate Moves, Assistant Coaches Head-Scratcher, Calling Kevin Mawae, Team Building Vs. Picking Players, Kendell Beckwith & More

January 15th, 2018

It’s another full Bucs buffet today. There’s no offseason on the Monday Morning Joe podcast, presented by Lakeland Automall Discount Garage Doors, Inc. The podcast marches on and Joe has plenty to share.

Monday Morning Joe is now available on iTunes, Podbean and Google Play. Enjoy!

Passing Grades At One Buc Palace

January 15th, 2018

It seems there’s a been a lot of back-slapping, fist-bumping, arm-barring and champagne-toasting recently at One Buc Palace.

A thorough and extensive review of the coaching staff has been completed. [read more]

Highlighting Kick Return Woes

January 15th, 2018

Interesting set of numbers flowing from One Buc Palace. [read more]

Do The Bucs Need “Magic?”

January 15th, 2018

As much as Joe wants to look at things from a glass-is-half-full angle, it’s hard to think otherwise. [read more]

Line Fixes Lurk On Panthers Roster

January 15th, 2018

Stinking Panthers DT Star Lotulelei

When you’re a consistently good team like the Panthers, with playoff appearances in four of the past five seasons, you have an issue common among those quality clubs. [read more]

Putting Old Myths To Bed; RBs Are Important

January 15th, 2018

It’s your place for your voice about your team. It’s Bucs Uncensored. Raw, fiery and real. Straight talk for passionate Bucs fans. Led by The Commish, Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline), the podcast has turned its focus to the future.  …Every Monday and Wednesday, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans (Stick Carriers!) in every corner of the universe. You can be a part of the show. Just email a 90-second-or-less audio blast to BucsUncensored@gmail.com. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes right here, or at Podbean.com. Justin’s work is not influenced by JoeBucsFan.com. Joe just thinks it’s very, very, very special. **CAUTION: some R-RATED language!**

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Long, Long Way To Go

January 15th, 2018

Damning pattern.

What fun games yesterday, unless you are a Steelers and/or Saints fan. [read more]

Way Ahead Of The Curve

January 15th, 2018

Serious numbers.

Joe knows the haters just cannot stand the fact that America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, is the face of the Bucs franchise. [read more]

Jags Driving Bucs Fans Mental

January 15th, 2018

Fantasy football.

It only took one game – and Lord knows how many beers – for Bucs fans to lose their minds. [read more]

“Lightin’ It Up”

January 14th, 2018

General manager Jason Licht talks Jesus “Bobo” Wilson

There are a few reasons Dirk Koetter gets a lot of high-fives around One Buc Palace. [read more]

Long Road To Travel

January 14th, 2018

Playoffs seem far away.

So here we are, again, another January Sunday, another January Sunday watching other teams in the playoffs. [read more]

Stolen Bouquet

January 14th, 2018

Ex-Bucs and Patriots guard Logan Mankins

How bout that 24-year-old starting defensive end on the Patriots!

Do you know how New England acquired Trey Flowers? [read more]

Apparently, Not So Clear

January 14th, 2018

Could he survive?

To folks who monitor the NFL from the outside, the Bucs have “clear” needs. For those who work inside the walls of One Buc Palace the view seems to be cloudy. [read more]

What Could Have Been

January 14th, 2018

Painful pass.

Joe was torn watching the final play of the Dixie Chicks last night in their divisional playoff match-up with the Philadelphia Eagles. [read more]

Mike Smith Off The Board In New York

January 13th, 2018

“Coach, Kwon and I promise we’ll get at least one sack for you next season. We won’t go sackless again.”

It appears one thread of hope has been lost for a faction of Buccaneers fans. [read more]

Koetter Likes The Deep Passes

January 13th, 2018

Yeah, it’s easy to say Dirk Koetter’s offense is a vertical offense. But a peek inside the numbers sure bears that out. [read more]

Make This The Day You Visit Abe’s

January 13th, 2018
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Abe’s amazing wings! Visit AbesPlace.com for the full menu. Great place to watch the games.

Oh, man. Joe is so pumped for another day of football, ice cold beers and amazing food at Abe’s Place in Clearwater! Joe will feast like a king.

Fun! Delicious! Check out the menu at AbesPlace.com.

Bienvenue, Josh Freeman!

January 13th, 2018

Birthday boy Josh Freeman has a new team today.

Ah, the good ol’ days of 2010, when 22-year-old Josh Freeman was was a total-package quarterback leading the Buccaneers to a 10-6 record behind 25 touchdown passes and just six interceptions.

But by 2013, Freeman was another dashed Bucs dream. And now he has a new team. [read more]