“Enough Of Gerald McCoy”
November 10th, 2018
No fan of GMC.
Even though the one and only Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is grounded in New York, that doesn’t mean he ignores the Bucs. [read more]
“I Really Don’t Want Fitz Looking Over His Shoulder”
November 10th, 2018
Joe has strong philosophical differences with Dirk Koetter, who was talking quarterbacks this evening and driving Joe to shots of whiskey and to Honeymoon Island for fresh air. [read more]
“DeSean Has The Green Light To Go In On Punt Returns Any Time”
November 9th, 2018
The mystery of why DeSean Jackson, the Buccaneers’ best punt returner, hasn’t returned a punt in three games is solved.
However, it has created a new mystery. [read more]
Four Bucs Ruled Out
November 9th, 2018
Injury report update.
The final injury report prior to Sunday’s game against the Redskins is out. Three starters and a backup won’t be dressing for the game. [read more]
Enough With The $21 Million Excuse
November 9th, 2018
Joe notices the haters of America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, quickly point to his projected salary of some $21 million next year as a reason he cannot be pushed out the door of One Buc Palace quick enough.
As Joe’s good friend the dean of Tampa Bay sports radio Steve Duemig would holler, “BULLSPIT!” [read more]
Continuity
November 9th, 2018
ESPN offers case to return in 2019.
The Bucs have the second-best offense in the NFL, just a dog’s whisker below the Rams’. [read more]
Dinner With The Buccaneers Linebackers
November 9th, 2018Yes, the Buccaneers’ linebackers are hungry — and that’s not from chasing Curtis Samuel all over the field last week.
Enjoy this new Bucs video from Joe’s friends at The Identity Tampa Bay. (Are you subscribing to their free and very cool newsletter yet? C’mon! Get it done.)
It’s Bobby’s Now Annual Existential Crisis As A Bucs Fan, And Crossing Over From Short-Term To Long-Term Bucs Goals (Friday Edition)
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Today Bobby Fenton really captures what so many hardcore Bucs fans are feeling. He nails it on various levels. And there’s always plenty more on The Free Stretch, presented by Bill Currie Ford. Find Bobby on Twitter @bobbygameday and definitely give the podcast a try. A Tampa Bay fan from his days in the womb, Bobby never let’s it get boring; it’s always entertaining on The Free Stretch! Dive in now above, or listen and/or subscribe free at Podbean, iTunes and Google Play. Listen or download above.
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Talkin’ Chucky, Jameis & Physical Football With Jay Gruden
November 9th, 2018
BY IRA KAUFMAN
As Jay Gruden makes his return to Tampa this weekend, his football team couldn’t look more different than the Buccaneers. [read more]
“Hooked Like A Grouper”
November 9th, 2018
“I’ll teach you, Carl.”
Former Bucs guard Ian Beckles (1990-1996) says all current Bucs defensive ends not named Jason Pierre-Paul “suck,” and he directed some of his X’s and O’s ire toward newcomer Carl Nassib. [read more]
JPP: Up To The D-Line
November 9th, 2018
Pro’s pro.
The way this season is going, there is only one bright spot to all the moves made this past offseason.
His name is Jason Pierre-Paul. [read more]
Difference In Two Defenses
November 9th, 2018
Steelers showed Bucs how to stop Cam Newton.
Hey, have you heard the Bucs have an awful defense? Well, Joe will give you an example why. [read more]
Good Life After Tampa
November 9th, 2018
Redskins captain
While the Bucs defense is among the very worst in NFL history (that’s not hyperbole), two former Bucs are the heart and soul of the top-10 Redskins defense coming to Tampa on Sunday (that’s not hyperbole, either). [read more]
Awful Special Teams
November 9th, 2018
Not special.
Joe isn’t much of a fan of the PFF Tribe but in this instance, Joe has a strong hunch they are on to something. [read more]
Ira Evaluates General Manager Jason Licht, Talks Jay Gruden Chat, Sapp Challenge, Redskins-Bucs Picks, And More
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It’s the long-awaited Jason Licht evaluation at the midway point of the season. The Sage of Tampa Bay sports joins Joe for the usual highly intense chatter about all things Bucs, presented by Ed Morse Cadillac Tampa and Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon.
Click play above or tune in at iTunes, Google Play or Podbean.com. Stay informed, thinking and smiling every single Tuesday & Thursday — and there is NO offseason.
Listening to “The Sage” is fun, free and easy. Enjoy!
Lack Of Effort And Quitting
November 9th, 2018
Hinting at darker issues?
Earlier this week after watching film of the beatdown to the Stinking Panthers too many times to admit, Bucs Bit-O-Honey-snacking coach Dirk Koetter stated twice publicly that there was a lack of effort by Bucs defenders on the galling 33-yard double-reverse run for a touchdown by Curtis Samuels. [read more]
Apparent Setback For Vinny Curry
November 8th, 2018
Disturbing news on the Buccaneers’ injury report today. [read more]
Payneful Comparison
November 8th, 2018
One of Redskins rookie Da’Ron Payne’s three sacks
The 320-pound, rookie defensive tackle drafted one spot after Vita Vea has met or exceeded high expectations for the Redskins.
He’s a key cog in a top-10 defense known for its physicality. [read more]
Dirk Koetter Throws Candy
November 8th, 2018Joe has harped on Dirk Koetter’s deep love of Bit-O-Honey candy since the head coach talked about it in great detail — twice — last Friday.
Today, the head coach was in a Bit-O-Honey-throwing mood today at his news conference — literally.
Thankfully, Koetter doesn’t have the same affection for chocolate pudding. Video below.
