Jerry Jones’ Rose-Colored Glasses; Countdown To Canton, Andre Johnson’s Historic Rise

July 31st, 2016

Don’t you dare forget about the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s an affiliate site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

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Balzer is a true expert on all things NFL, one of the very best in the business. Things are just getting rolling at BalzerFootball.com. Howard is grinding out all kinds of goodies before he heads to Canton later this week for Hall of Fame ceremonies. This afternoon, Howard hits all the topics in the headline above.

“He’s Teaching Me A Lot Of Stuff I Didn’t Know”

July 31st, 2016
Kwon Alexander opens up. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Kwon Alexander opens up. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Kwon Alexander dropped a slab of red meat in the laps of those who like to shake their heads at Lovie Smith. [read more]

Dirk Koetter’s Full Chat With Media

July 31st, 2016

dirk koetter 0716The Buccaneers’ new head man was being his candid self yesterday after practice. [read more]

Welcome To Pads

July 31st, 2016
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Angry at cheap shots in underwear football.

Football is finally here (to a degree) this morning. [read more]

PODCAST: Ira Talks Offensive Crispness, Bajakian Conversation, Early Impressions & More

July 31st, 2016

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Three Bucs training camp practices are in the books. And the Custodian of Canton, eye-RAH! Kaufman, is giving his impressions, along with Joe.

Dive in, Bucs fans. Play or download below.

Offense “Hell” Without Cherilus

July 31st, 2016
Floppy hat patrol not good for offense.

Floppy hat patrol not good for offense.

Joe can’t remember if it was Raheem Morris or Lovie Smith that started the tradition of Veterans Day at training camp. [read more]

Brainwashing Tactic By Mike Zimmer

July 31st, 2016

Don’t you dare forget about the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s an affiliate site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

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Things are just getting rolling at BalzerFootball.com. Howard’s been very busy this weekend, including diving into mind games by Mike Zimmer, the Vikings’ head coach.

VIDEO: Jameis Workin’ On Pocket Movement

July 30th, 2016

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The Emmy award winning JoeBucsFan.com video team was busy again at training camp.

This time, it’s Jameis working with quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian. [read more]

“He’s Got Juice”

July 30th, 2016
High praise from Bucs senior offensive lineman.

High praise from Bucs’ senior offensive lineman.

So yesterday, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter all but told fans they must see defensive end/outside linebacker Noah Spence in pads. [read more]

Day 3 Training Camp Notes & Observations

July 30th, 2016

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The Buccaneers hit the practice fields this morning at One Buc Palace for the third day of training camp. Can you believe Tampa Bay is in Philadelphia in 11 short days playing the Eagles? Joe’s got all your need to know from this practice.  [read more]

Neighborhood Work: Mike Evans And Russell Shepard

July 30th, 2016
Joe's got fresh insight into Mike Evans' offseason

Joe’s got fresh insight into Mike Evans’ offseason

With all the Dirk Koetter-fueled talk of Mike Evans and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, needing to build better chemistry, a lot of fans wanted Evans glued to Jameis all offseason. [read more]

This Isn’t Rocket Science

July 30th, 2016
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PFF tribe misses again.

Just when Joe broke out into a smile reading the latest PFF tribe offering, the smile turned to a frown. [read more]

Eye Formation

July 30th, 2016
Telling look at Friday's practice?

Telling look at Friday’s practice?

Yes, there were some old school looks from Dirk Koetter’s offense at practice Friday, Day 2 of training camp. [read more]

“Major” Blunder Opens Day 3 Practice

July 30th, 2016

major wright 1207Stunning and sloppy start to kick off practice at One Buc Palace this morning.

Joe hopes Lavonte David is ok. [read more]

“Lightning” Spence

July 30th, 2016
Ready to sizzle in pads.

Ready to sizzle in pads, says Dirk Koetter.

This morning, the Bucs are holding their first training camp practice open to the general public. Joe is guessing it will be a mad house. [read more]

“He Brought Hope”

July 30th, 2016

Bucs DC consults with America's Quarterback.

Business as usual. [read more]

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July 30th, 2016

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“Adjusting” In Rearview For Brent Grimes

July 29th, 2016
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After Thursday’s first day of Buccaneers training camp, Joe chatted briefly with Brent Grimes, and the Bucs’ new Pro Bowl cornerback seemed to foreshadow what would happen this morning. [read more]

Tandy: From Suspect To Solid

July 29th, 2016
Strong play from a solid player.

Strong play from a solid player.

Joe remembers when former Bucs commander Greg Schiano, in his first draft with the Bucs, coerced — some would say — former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik to select defensive back Keith Tandy. [read more]

Mark Sanchez, Legal Marijuana And Gary Kubiak

July 29th, 2016

Don’t you dare forget about the new BalzerFootball.com. It’s an affiliate site of JoeBucsFan.com manned by esteemed Pro Football Hall of Fame selector and voter Howard Balzer, a veteran of all forms of media and a regular voice on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

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Things are just getting rolling at BalzerFootbal.com. Today, Howard touches on Broncos chief Gary Kubiak comparing Peyton Manning and Mark Sanchez, and more.

Training Camp Day 2 Notes & Observations

July 29th, 2016

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Your beloved Bucs were back on the field this morning — under steady cloud cover — getting in their underwear football work before league rules allow pads at Sunday’s practice. Joe’s got your need-to-know AND video of the catch of the day. [read more]

Can Myers Stick With Bucs?

July 29th, 2016
Fighting for roster spot.

Fighting for roster spot.

The Bucs have four tight ends that, when on the field, aren’t exactly stiffs. [read more]

Offseason All About “Explosion” For Marpet

July 29th, 2016

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Today, Joe talked to guard Ali Marpet about how he attacked his No. 1 weakness this offseason. [read more]