Fateful move?

There is stupid and there is uninformed. And then there is asinine. And Joe is thinking the following might qualify as all three.

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It’s out there. Joe even got a couple of emails on the subject from well known folks yesterday. [read more]

Smarter with the ball. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Many of the critics of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, are driven up a tree because they believe he never learns from his mistakes. [read more]

“Lovie, this is a different Capital Collapse”

The dreamers among us were celebrating the Eagles’ victory last night. [read more]

Improvement.

The difference in the Bucs defenses led by defensive coordinators Mike Smith and Mark Duffner is striking.

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Throttled.

Joe was running through some research on FootballOutsiders.com and noted a reference to the number the Bucs defense did on pouty Stinking Panthers quarterback Cam Newton Sunday was Newton’s worst game since he was a rookie. [read more]

Rookie running back Ronald Jones returned to the field Sunday and it wasn’t pretty.

Prior to the Bucs’ beating of the Panthers, a teammate of Jones gave an interesting assessment of his struggles. [read more]

Before yesterday’s game, general manager Jason Licht uttered the old saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

He wasn’t quoting Angus Young. [read more]

Breaks down TD catch.

Chris Godwin is Exhibit-A why DeSean Jackson is expendable on this Bucs roster. [read more]

Passing mark may be in reach.

Yesterday, America’s quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, became the all-time Bucs leader for touchdown passes when he had two against the Panthers, passing leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman. [read more]

The Sage of Tampa Bay sports was patrolling the happy locker room yesterday for his stout Monday column

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Rush and coverage. Rush and coverage.

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a Bucs defensive coach talk about rush and coverage working together, I’d have almost enough cash to buy an XFL team.

Some things just naturally go together. Ham and eggs, Abbott and Costello. The Bucs and the NFC South basement. [read more]

Former Bucs starting guard Ian Beckles (1990-1996) is a giant Buccaneers fan — literally and figuratively — and he’s been analyzing his favorite team since his retirement from the gridiron.

The local radio and podcast star was firing away on his In The Trenches podcast at RadioInfluence.com. [read more]

Earning his keep.

It seems one national stenographer covering the NFL is leaning towards giving Team Glazer props if they keep America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston.

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Rudy!

Beloved Bucs wide receiver Adam Humphries is having one hell of a season — in a contract year. [read more]

Bruise Bros. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

As Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter said after the Bucs beat the Stinking Panthers 24-17, it was a day for the defense. [read more]

One premier NFL insider considers Dirk Koetter a confirmed goner, a man awaiting a kick out the door from his bosses. [read more]

The Bucs defense was horrible for much of this season and now it’s actually pretty good.

Joe asked veteran defensive end Vinny Curry to give fans an explanation after yesterday’s throttling of the Panthers. [read more]

The big talk in the world of the Panthers after yesterday’s loss to the Buccaneers was the job security of Carolina head coach Ron Rivera.

He’s on very thin ice now and Rivera was not pleased to be grilled about it after the game. [read more]

Monster day. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

When Bucs safety Justin Evans got banged up early in the game it meant more playing time for reserve Andrew Adams. Boy, did he make a splash. [read more]