Hall of Fame parallels.

A lot of folks believe the next five games very likely could be the make-or-break period for the NFL career of Americas’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston. [read more]

It’s the weekly, 24-hour Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll. Poll posted today at 7:09 a.m. Find last week’s results linked here.

According to the four-letter, if Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter cannot make a dramatic turnaround in his team’s fortunes in the remaining five games, he’s all but doomed. [read more]

Could use a bookend.

The Bucs have spent a whole lot of draft capital in recent years on the defensive line and at cornerback. [read more]

Dirk Koetter remaining head coach of the Buccaneers in January is about as likely as Joe not drinking a beer while enjoying an afternoon of college football at Abe’s Place. [read more]

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The Sage of Tampa Bay sports is very feisty after mingling Sunday with Buccaneers royalty and witnessing an actual Bucs performance worthy of pride. Plenty on the docket today. Ira joins Joe for the twice weekly wrestling match presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.

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Curmudgeon gives props.

Yes, the bench lost on Sunday. And in the eyes of some, that means the Bucs win. [read more]

Was it a money grab or a crotch grab?

We’ll never know.  [read more]

The PFF tribe has spoken.

Certain societies on isolated islands in the south Indian Ocean shun contact by civilization. [read more]

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The unexpected arrived in Tampa, a resounding Bucs victory, one with surprises during and after the game. Joe’s got fresh takes. It’s the Monday Morning Joe podcast presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty, and Discount Garage Doors, Inc., home of the same-day free service call/diagnosis, and their spectacular selection of new doors.

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Interesting disclaimer issued by former Buccaneers tight end Dave Moore, the longtime analyst on official Bucs radio broadcasts. [read more]

Cameron Brate speaks

There is little national interest in the 4-7 Buccaneers except when it comes to fantasy football. [read more]

12-hour flash poll posted at 9:21 a.m.

Real recognizes real.

Call Simeon Rice impressed. [read more]

Defends settling for three over six.

It was late in the first half Sunday. The Bucs had the ball on the 49ers-21 with 14 seconds left. [read more]

Talks Vita Vea.

Almost as huge as the win itself Sunday was the play of rookie defensive tackle Vita Vea. [read more]

Green light in red zone.

One would think after an impressive outing in which they held an NFL team to single-digit scoring the defense’s numbers would look better. [read more]

Developing plays.

Very interesting words today from Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching, yams-eating coach Dirk Koetter. [read more]

Joe and many other Bucs fans had the same question following yesterday’s manhandling of the 49ers at the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway.  [read more]