Blocking Jameis

August 20th, 2017

Whatever it takes.

There is a lot to like about the football passion and the winning mentality of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

Bucs Need Solid Ground Game

August 20th, 2017

Can he carry the load?

Both directly and indirectly, winning Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has stated that if a defense is concerned with Bucs running backs, then it sets the whole offense in gear. [read more]

Folk Should Be On Hot Seat

August 20th, 2017

Prove it. Now!

Some would suggest giving a second-round pick only a year is being hasty. But that’s what the Bucs did with former kicker Roberto Aguayo, jettisoning him after one preseason game into his second season. [read more]

“I Totally Got It Down”

August 19th, 2017

Shining signing

Last week, former Jets linebackers coach and personnel director Pat Kirwan was studying Bucs practice and taking notes. [read more]

Bucs Fail The Eyeball Test

August 19th, 2017

Ignored

The TV ratings from Thursday night’s nationally televised Bucs-Jaguars game are in. [read more]

Short Memory

August 19th, 2017

Wired differently.

Coaches like to say one of the best qualities for a cornerback is to have a short memory. [read more]

Miami-Ready

August 19th, 2017

Brent Grimes

Breathe easy, Bucs fans. [read more]

Change Coming To Running Backs Rotation

August 19th, 2017

Most NFL fans know the third preseason game is the dress rehearsal for the regular season.

Starters play into the second half and then they sit the preseason finale. [read more]

Training Camp Day 14 Notes

August 19th, 2017

Bucs CB Brent Grimes tests out his injured right leg while doing drills after practice Saturday.

The Bucs were in shells today and several players were on floppy hat patrol for a variety of reasons including undisclosed reasons. [read more]

“Tentative”

August 19th, 2017

The Buccaneers’ rookie running back, fifth-round pick Jeremy McNichols, looked like a rookie on Thursday night in Jacksonville. [read more]

Picks? Deal With It!

August 19th, 2017

Is Jameis more Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers? (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Joe’s head is still hurting from Thursday night. [read more]

Jameis Jump, Two Real-Deal Newcomers, And Three Question Marks

August 19th, 2017

It’s more takes from JoeBucsFan.com Saturday columnist Gil Arcia. @pewternerdgil

By GIL ARCIA

Two games into the preseason and the Buccaneers’ first-team offense appears to be progressing at a promising rate. And don’t give me that “it’s just the preseason” talk. [read more]

Juggling The Offensive Line

August 19th, 2017

Battle to back up Demar Dotson is on.

So Thursday night at the Gator Bowl while watching the Bucs-Jags game, Joe was monitoring Caleb Benenoch at right tackle, in for the injured Demar Dotson. [read more]

Better Accuracy

August 19th, 2017

Improving.

Yes, Joe is in the tank for America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. That doesn’t mean Joe is an ostrich. If Jameis effs up, Joe’s going to call him out. [read more]

PODCAST: Bucs Giving Plenty To Get Excited About

August 19th, 2017

Enter the world of Bucs Uncensored, birthplace of the Stick Carriers. Lots of football talk today after Thursday night’s victory. Three times per week here, Bucs Uncensored unifies Tampa Bay fans in every corner of the universe. Host Justin Pawlowski is a former voice on the Buccaneers Radio Network, and an ex-college football player and a lifelong Bucs fan. Hear your Bucs take (if it makes the cut). 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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“Violent Hands”

August 19th, 2017

Breakdown, video style!

The way Brian Baldinger described Bucs stud defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, it sounded as if GMC is a felon. [read more]

Enter The JoeBucsFan/Todd Wright/Hooters Fantasy Football Drafts On August 28th Or Sept. 4

August 18th, 2017

Who wants to play fantasy football and attend a very well run draft by Todd Wright at Hooters?

And play against Joe?

Free entries started last week on The Todd Wright Fantasy Football Podcast.

Just send your name and phone number to ToddWrightFantasyFootball@gmail.com and feel free to say whether you prefer drafting in St. Pete or Tampa (no guarantee). Invitations/confirmations start this week.

Yes, there are good prizes!

Rave Review; “Minor Mistakes”

August 18th, 2017

One down

How bout that pride of Hobart, the Division-III left tackle turned stud Bucs right guard turned experimental starting center! [read more]

“He’s Nursing A Couple Of Things That Have Lingered”

August 18th, 2017

Hurt

Joe had to laugh.

About five minutes after Dirk Koetter said he wasn’t talking injuries until required by NFL rules when the regular season starts, Koetter unveiled a fresh update on the health of one of his new veterans this afternoon at One Buc Palace. [read more]

Sketchy Update On Demar Dotson’s Groin

August 18th, 2017

Bad news

UPDATED: 4:44 p.m. – It’s hard not to squirm when your starting, 31-year-old right tackle leaves a preseason game injured. [read more]

Complete Game For Peyton Barber

August 18th, 2017

Yeah, it was the second half of a preseason game, but running back Peyton Barber sure looked the part last night.  [read more]