Hargreaves Relocated

October 22nd, 2017

Dumped from the outside

No, this post is not about Vernon Hargreaves getting traded to the Lions for Jacquies Smith.

It’s about Hargreaves, last year’s No. 12 overall pick, getting benched from his role as starting outside cornerback today. [read more]

Fractured Locker Room Ahead?

October 22nd, 2017

Potential storm brewing.

The way Joe sees it, winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter is about to have a major problem on his hands. How he handles/survives the looming clouds likely will determine his long-term future. [read more]

“I’m Going To Count On Them Til The Day I Die”

October 22nd, 2017

Ask America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, a question about his shoulder and you’ll get a strange response. [read more]

Noah Spence, The Bucs Need You

October 22nd, 2017

Unfair position. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

In the sixth game of the year, defensive end Robert Ayers got a sack. [read more]

Invisible Running Game

October 22nd, 2017

Both Bucs main ball carriers have the same number of carries, and yards per carry.

Doug Martin’s triumphant return three games ago hasn’t been the savior happening so, so many Bucs fans thought it would be.

Martin is part of a much bigger problem known as the Bucs’ rushing attack. [read more]

How Safe Is Mike Smith?

October 22nd, 2017

Be careful!

Joe cannot believe he is typing the following. [read more]

Culture Shocked

October 22nd, 2017

Mental regression scary

Joe could write all day about all the ups and down of today’s game and the train wreck Bucs defense, but what’s really important is how and why Tampa Bay went from a team on a roll to a team with a losing culture. [read more]

The Charles Kelly Of The NFL

October 22nd, 2017

Bucs have their NFL version of a terrible college DC.

Joe used to rag on (and still does) Lovie Smith for his horrid defenses. [read more]

Ho, Ho, Ho!

October 22nd, 2017

Gift-wrapped.

Joe should know better. [read more]

Bills 30, Buccaneers 27

October 22nd, 2017

Can anyone tackle or cover out there?”

Joe will keep this extra real. Finally, finally, finally, your Buccaneers showed up to play with a big pair of balls for a road game against a hard-hitting and motivated football team.

And it didn’t freakin’ matter.  [read more]

Bucs-Bills, Open Thread

October 22nd, 2017

Hee’s baaack!

Comment throughout today’s game with intense, wild and reasoned Bucs fans. Great fun! Look for well over 1,000 comments by game’s end.

Keep it clean. And direct the personal attacks to Buffalo players and coaches, not each other (Joe’s filters are tuned up for the haters.)

Enjoy and prepare for Joe’s award-winning postgame coverage, including Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways.

Go Bucs!

WATCH PARTY TODAY!!!!!!

October 22nd, 2017

Watch the game with lots of fans & the Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Ira Kaufman! Rock Riley in the house, too, and Joe.

Abe’s Place is a great atmosphere with amazing food.

Giveaways onsite by 12:30 p.m. … AND Ira will talk all things Bucs and take pictures before the game.

Match-up Favors…

October 22nd, 2017

Redemption?

Could the Bucs hold a magic elixir to shut down Buffalo’s offense? [read more]

Trusting Dirk Koetter

October 22nd, 2017

Man of faith

The growing camp of doubting Buccaneers fans is largely riddled with angst because they either don’t trust winning head Dirk Koetter or don’t believe in America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. [read more]

“He’s Having His Best Season As A Pro”

October 22nd, 2017

Dirk Koetter responds to a question about his QB

Inside the walls of One Buc Palace, every player gets a grade for his weekly performance. [read more]

Bucs Must Score 20 (Or More)

October 22nd, 2017

How can the Bucs win?

It is up to the offense. [read more]

“How About Some Singles?”

October 22nd, 2017

Talks America.

Is America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston regressing? Or is he progressing? [read more]

Good Times

October 22nd, 2017

Welcomed.

If the Bucs are to turn their season around, and quickly, Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has an idea how and why that will happen. [read more]

Make The Call

October 22nd, 2017

Flash poll posted at 4:51 a.m.


Gameday Tampa Bay!

October 22nd, 2017

Game 6

Bucs (2-3) at Bills (3-2)

Kickoff: 1 p.m. [read more]

“I Think They Have Lost Their Edge”

October 21st, 2017

Focuses on Bucs issues.

Joe has written in the past couple of weeks that there is something about this Bucs team he can’t quite put a finger on. But there is something lacking. Something missing. Something awry. [read more]