What Kind Of QB Is Jameis?

December 19th, 2019

Researched.

Joe tries to keep an open mind about the PFF tribe and some of their silly analysis (which includes their irresponsible “grades,” particularly of offensive linemen). So this time Joe must doff his cap in appreciation. [read more]

Texans-Bucs Fantasy Exclusive Preview For Championship Weekend

December 19th, 2019
In this season-finale edition of The Bucs Bulletin, presented by Brandon Legal Group, Todd reminds all fantasy players that not only are fantasy stars like Watson, Hopkins and Winston playing a day early this week, but so are players from four other NFL teams. Todd discusses the injuries to Evans and Godwin and praises the proactive move by ABC Action News’ Denis Phillips in the Todd Wright Tour Fantasy League as he claimed Perriman last week even before his explosion against the Lions. The Bucs Bulletin is presented by Brandon Legal Group and will return for the 2020 regular season.

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The Evolution Of Shaq

December 19th, 2019

Bucs DC Todd Bowles.

Easily the best story for the Bucs this year is how they signed a backup linebacker to a prove-it contract, and the guy blew up to lead the NFL in sacks. [read more]

“Code Words And Routes” & Jameis

December 19th, 2019

Bruce Arians calls out a looming “problem”

Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian looks at the Houston Texans defense (the Bucs’ opponent Saturday) and sees a unit you want to diffuse by playing up tempo offense.

A true Bucs insider says Tampa Bay probably won’t be able to do that. [read more]

Arians Talks Winning Saturday, Winning Changes

December 19th, 2019

It’s great that the Bucs mauled a horrid Lions team, throttled an imploding Jaguars club, squeaked by a Colts franchise in a death spiral, and kicked the ass of the Falcons, who are the best dang 5-9 team in the NFL. [read more]

Scripting Plays

December 19th, 2019

Bucs OC Byron Leftwich.

There are flukes and there are patterns. And when there’s a pattern, there’s a problem and it should be easy to fix. [read more]

First Down Offense First Rate

December 19th, 2019

Bucs coach Bruce Arians.

This really surprised Joe. [read more]

“No Need” For Howard At Slot

December 19th, 2019

Staying at tight end.

Joe has written a few times in recent days with the rash of injuries to perhaps the best set of wide receivers in the NFL, the Bucs should give a super-talented player a spin at a new position. [read more]

The Ditch Dotson Line

December 18th, 2019

Joe hears over and over from fans and media that the Bucs should replace right tackle Demar Dotson.

Why? Because he’s old? Because the Bucs want to do something goofy and draft a right tackle in the first round? [read more]

Shaq Plans To Play In Tampa Bay

December 18th, 2019

Talks return.

Unless something changes, the current NFL sacks leader is going to prep in the offseason as if he’s the sackmeister of Tampa Bay. [read more]

Season Officially Over For Mike Evans & Jordan Whitehead

December 18th, 2019

Two blown hamstrings; two starters to injured reserve. [read more]

Derrick Brooks Talks Playing Through Mistakes, Figuring Out The Running Game, Road Success, Shaq & More

December 18th, 2019

TAMPA TWO!! Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks and victory-sweater-wearing JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman review the Bucs win in Detroit, including the defense playing through mistakes. And Brooks shares his thoughts on the absent Bucs’ running game, and more. TAMPA TWO is presented by Caldeo Air Conditioning & Heating. Another great production from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

O.J. Howard’s Minor Role

December 18th, 2019

Lassoed, says stat nerd.

One follically-challenged spreadsheeter from BSPN believes Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians has it out for tight end O.J. Howard. [read more]

Will The Hall Of Fame Come Calling For Jameis Winston’s Jersey?

December 18th, 2019

Snubbed by Hall, for now.

Bucs fans know very well about how Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Buccaneers jersey is hanging in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a unique accomplishment. [read more]

Key Happenings At Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Vipers Practice

December 18th, 2019

Minicamp practice No. 2 was brief but eventful yesterday.

Here’s your need-to-know:

11-on-11 kicks off with former Buccaneer Vincent Testaverde Jr. getting the first reps at QB. Interesting to say the least. Aaron Murray quickly comes in and replaces him after two plays. [read more]

“Take It DOWN!!!”

December 18th, 2019

Has message for Shaq Barrett.

Now this is just class. [read more]

How Good Is Scotty Miller?

December 18th, 2019

GM Jason Licht and Bucco Bruce Arians weigh hin

One thing Joe knows about rookie receiver Scotty Miller is that he’s no Kenny Bell, Kaelin Clay or Robert Herron, late-round-pick receiver flops during the early days of the Jason Licht regime. [read more]