A former NFL executive thinks he has the answer to why a talented team like the Bucs (if you believe the words of several coaches) can’t win games. [read more]

New nickel corner?

Joe doesn’t know where to begin with this but Joe’s head is hurting as it looks like Bucs fans are in a perpetual loop of the movie “Groundhog Day” when it comes to the secondary. [read more]

Episode II of the new sports wagering show, “What Are The Odds?” from the fine folks at The Identity Tampa Bay.

Well known guru Todd Wright, a VSiN regular, is your host. Enjoy! And good luck this weekend! This show helped Joe last week.

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Talks Bucs future.

With apologies up front to those who will be offended, Joe is not much interested in strategy on how the Bucs will beat the Dixie Chicks or the rest of their opponents. Joe wants the Bucs to do the right thing and play for a draft position. [read more]

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An exuberant Fran Tarkenton greeted me from his office in Atlanta this week. [read more]

The Bucs’ allow 3.6 sacks per game, a very high number by league standards, a full sack more per game than they allowed last season. [read more]

Rattled Jameis Winston?

Bucco Bruce Arians was talking quarterbacks with his good friend yesterday before a national radio audience. [read more]

Production.

Here is another example of Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich getting the job done, even though his offense looks about as smooth as sandpaper. [read more]

Last laugh?

Yep, this is Dixie Chicks week. Which technically will be played in December. [read more]

On paper, and heard through a Bucco Bruce Arians explanation, it seemed like a smart thing to do. [read more]

Gets props from coach.

In the meter that measures over-the-top hyperbole, this may just fry the needle. [read more]

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, TAMPA TWO is back with a new episode, with Bucs legend Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman diving deep into Sunday’s mess against New Orleans. Another great production from The Identity Tampa Bay and Joe.

Joe is finished doubting Jason Pierre-Paul. [read more]

If any Bucs player needs mental health counseling, the Bucs have a shrink on call. [read more]

Rookie defensive back Mike Edwards

Joe is confused by something Bucco Bruce Arians said last night. [read more]

In the world of full-time professional field goal kickers, rookie Matt Gay ranks ninth in the league when it comes to percentage of field goals made. [read more]