Grimes Still Grimes
August 13th, 2018
No sign of wear or tear.
If Brent Grimes is still nursing an injury, it sure doesn’t show. [read more]
“The Million Dollar Question Is DeSean Jackson”
August 13th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
Jim Miller will always have a soft spot in his heart for the Buccaneers.
Pat Kirwan’s broadcast partner on “Movin’ the Chains,” a long-running SiriusXM NFL Radio program, landed in Tampa Saturday to watch the Bucs practice. The former quarterback of the Steelers and Bears who owns a Patriots Super Bowl Ring, came away impressed. [read more]
“This Is Like The Best Start To A Camp That I’ve Been A Part Of”
August 13th, 2018
A couple of interesting nuggets dropped by Bucs Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans during a sitdown with local TV sportscaster Dan Lucas of WFLA-TV. [read more]
About That Perfect First Half On Third Down
August 13th, 2018
Great sign from the preseason opener
It was no coincidence that the Buccaneers had the best third-down defense in the entire NFL back in 2016. [read more]
A Running Attack Away
August 13th, 2018
Final piece to puzzle?
It seems the Bucs are just one element shy of having a truly dangerous offense. [read more]
Florio: It’s Four Games (In Theory)
August 13th, 2018
Talkin’ Jameis.
Those Bucs fans planning to make the trip to Chicago to see America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, take on the mighty Monsters of the Midway better change their travel plans now. [read more]
Mike Evans Is The Bucs’ “Engine”
August 13th, 2018
Insight from NFL.com analyst.
In the eyes of one national NFL analyst, the Bucs’ offense will go as far as one player will take them. [read more]
Anthony Becht Liking Bucs’ O-Line
August 13th, 2018
Impressed.
It seems former Bucs tight end Anthony Becht is going on to bigger and better things. [read more]
“He’s Better At Everything Than You Think That He Is”
August 12th, 2018
What could be more fun and interesting for a guy like Joe than getting quotes from a hidden Dirk Koetter conversation. [read more]
Gerald McCoy Reviews Alex Cappa, Ryan Jensen
August 12th, 2018
Bucs third-round pick Alex Cappa
Gerald McCoy has dozens of interior offensive linemen flow through the rosters of four head coaches since he arrived in Tampa. [read more]
“Body Language”
August 12th, 2018
New leadership identified.
DeSean Jackson is a leader. [read more]
The Former Bubble Player Known As “Honcho”
August 12th, 2018
Versatile, humble.
As Joe wrote yesterday, it seems Bucs coach Dirk Koetter has already decided one backup is returning to the team for the 2018 season. That would be former free agent signee and practice squad player, tight end/fullback Alan Cross. [read more]
What To Do With Fitz?
August 12th, 2018
How long?
It is a conundrum Joe has boxed around with the “Custodian of Canton,” Ira Kaufman, in his internationally popular “Ira Kaufman Podcast.” [read more]
Vinny Curry Outlines His Adjustment Challenges
August 11th, 2018
Interesting takes from Vinny Curry today, the free agent defensive end from the Eagles who will earn $6.5 million of Team Glazer loot this season. [read more]
Todd Monken Will Call Plays Next Week, Too
August 11th, 2018
Promise-keeper
Dirk Koetter was not barking signals to his quarterbacks on Thursday night in Miami. It was a fresh twist.
And today he talked about that plan for offensive coordinator Todd Monken to do it and what will happen next. [read more]
Kirwan: Players Trust Fitzpatrick
August 11th, 2018
Insight from behind the scenes.
Former Bucs scout and Jets player personnel director Pat Kirwan has been hanging out at One Buc Palace today with his co-host Jim Miller as they broadcast their fantastic show, “Movin’ the Chains,” live from Bucs headquarters, heard exclusively on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
And Kirwan has sensed a vibe talking to offensive players. [read more]
Evans: Practices Have “Energy”
August 11th, 2018
Has different take.
Interesting perspective from a player this morning, coming from of the best of the Bucs players. [read more]
Koetter: “Sluggish” Practice For Bucs
August 11th, 2018
Who’s pumping up this team behind the walls of One Buc Palace?
C’mon! [read more]
Brent Grimes Returns To Practice; Justin Evans Plays Nickel
August 11th, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)
The football gods have granted the Bucs a blessing. [read more]
Another Down Side Of “Off Position”
August 11th, 2018
Re-watching the Bucs-Dolphins game a couple of times, it’s interesting how rookie cornerback Carlton Davis seems much less comfortable giving a big cushion to receivers in Mike Smith’s off-position-loving defense. [read more]
