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Bucco Bruce Arians explains.
Yesterday Joe heard a classic story from Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. In part, Joe chuckled because Joe knew it would make many twist in their britches. [read more]
Classic Jason Pierre-Paul here needs no build-up from Joe.
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Three wins in a row and Bucco Bruce Arians is pounding his chest, or at least he was earlier at One Buc Palace. [read more]
Good and bad news.
Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians just finished his day-after presser and had a mixed bag when updating information on Bucs injuries. [read more]
Shows up.
Aside from the win, of course, Joe was happy as hell to see second-year receiver Justin Watson contribute to the offense. [read more]
Here’s a little fun out of yesterday’s win with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, and NFL Rule 8, Article 2, Section A. [read more]
There’s a divide at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters. [read more]
When Kwon Alexander first was labeled the “Jameis of the Defense” years ago, it was a term of endearment.
Now that phrase is reserved for a guy who is wildly inconsistent — good and bad. [read more]
The 7th draft of GM Jason Licht’s tenure awaits
Winning has its price. [read more]
O.J. Howard and Justin Watson sky to celebrate Watson’s first career touchdown as Breshad Perriman and Jameis Winston look on.
Welcome to a beautiful Victory Monday. Let’s keep celebrating, shall we? [read more]
Sometimes when Joe hears Bucs coach Bucco Bruce Arians talk, Joe hears Bear Bryant. [read more]
Season in doubt.
When Mike Evans caught that 61-yard touchdown pass from Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, late in the first quarter, who knew that could be his last catch of a wonderful 2019 season? [read more]
Reason he is losing hair.
Though the Bucs have won four of their last five games, it may be a bit premature to call the Bucs a nice team. They still have a losing record. [read more]
Words of wisdom.
So yeah, there are folks that are hung up on the interceptions from Mr. Entertainment, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]
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BY IRA KAUFMAN
I don’t know about a “culture change” at One Buc Place, but I sure as heck see a scoreboard change.
On a day they were officially eliminated from the postseason, the Bucs gave every indication to their fans that the times they are a-changin. A defense burdened by giveaways stiffened in the second half and Jameis Winston directed a 542-yard assault against an Indianapolis team desperate for a win.
Winston kept coming and coming, despite throwing a pick-6 and two other interceptions. When the final seconds ticked off, Tampa Bay had closed to within one game of the magical .500 mark, matching the Colts at 6-7.
The Bucs were not supposed to win this game. Who says? NFL history, that’s who.
They were penalized 6 times for 104 times and lost the turnover battle 4-1. That’s a losing formula, especially against a decent opponent fighting for its playoff life.
But Tampa Bay found a way to eke out a close victory at home after dominating Atlanta and Jacksonville on the road. The Bucs trailed virtually the entire game, which began with a pair of Tampa Bay giveaways at midfield.
Here’s how the Bucs beat the Colts by the same 38-35 margin that marked the final score of the miracle Indianapolis comeback in the 2003 Monday night meltdown at Raymond James Stadium on Tony Dungy’s birthday: [read more]
