Koetter has his back.

As usual, when a team is losing and losing and losing, fans begin beating up on the offensive line whether it is the main culprit or not. [read more]

Cut the cord, says ex NFL offensive lineman.

It’s fair to suggest that Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching coach Dirk Koetter’s job security may not be so secure. [read more]

YAC issues.

A lot of folks who cannot wait for a moving van to back up to the house of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, like to point to the terrible YAC yardage the Bucs have on Jameis’ perceived inaccuracy. [read more]

No, this has nothing to do with center Ryan Jensen rolling a snap back to Ryan Fitzpatrick to quash a second-half drive against the Redskins. [read more]

Joe’s watched curious Bucs film of Vita Vea, and Joe’s not talking about why former Bucs Warren Sapp and Ian Beckles call him “Velcro.” [read more]

Do you need a hug?

Unfortunately the Buccaneers are human. They certainly play like mortals.

And here’s even more evidence that the incessant losing is taking its toll.  [read more]

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New Bucs kicker Cairo Santos.

Can Cairo Santos stop the bleeding at kicker? [read more]

Change seems imminent along the Buccaneers’ defensive line.

Joe’s making that statement after watching a chunk of practice today. [read more]

Presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning & Heating, it’s a new episode of TAMPA TWO with Derrick Brooks and Ira Kaufman. Yes, they talk about Jameis staying on the bench and even some positives. And Brooks explains what he calls “embarrassing.”

Enjoy! Next episode on Friday.

Joe’s not hearing good things about the collective mentality of the Buccaneers. (More on that later)

So today, Joe asked wise old starting QB Ryan Fitzpatrick about the team mentality and what he’s and feeling from the roster after losing six of the last seven games. [read more]

Should have been a Bucs QB?

No, you have not stumbled into an alternative universe worthy of “The Twilight Zone.” [read more]

The Bucs’ mind-numbing performance against the Redskins on Sunday (500+ yards and three points scored) and the subsequent stupid decision to keep Jameis Winston benched covered up some positives. [read more]

Interesting take here from one of the more reasoned and seasoned analysts in the game. [read more]

Defends Dirk Koetter

When the Bucs could only work up three points in a loss to the Redskins, a lot of folks tried to make the connection that the culprit was Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching coach Dirk Koetter (presumably) calling the plays for the first time all season. [read more]

Struggling.

One reason Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching coach Dirk Koetter gives for journeyman backup Ryan Fitzpatrick starting start is he gives the Bucs the best chance to win. [read more]

Talks kicking.

Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking, Ozark-watching coach Dirk Koetter will have you know he is “embarrassed” to let NFL types in on a secret: Kicking at the Den of Depression is one of the worst places in the NFL. [read more]

Bucs right guard Caleb Benenoch.

The wolves are out for the Bucs’ starting right guard. [read more]

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The red zone continues to be a black hole for these Bucs. [read more]