Groundhog day.

America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, tried his best to put a happy face on the game today. [read more]

Shoulders fault.

Yes, the Bucs really did play with a makeshift line on offense. [read more]

Another quiet day

DeSean Jackson has seven games this season in which he’s had 40 receiving yards or less. [read more]

Horrendous day doesn’t matter.

The Bucs achieved the dream of every defensive coordinator in the NFL today — and they managed to lose anyway. [read more]

Major fail exposed.

Yes, the Bucs lost in typical bang-your-head against the wall fashion. Joe’s munching TUMS at an alarming rate.

But the real shame of today was the clear — and predictable — improvement in the run game in the absence of Doug Martin. [read more]

It’s now six touchdown catches for Cameron Brate this season. (Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

So America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, returned to action today, was gifted a stout running game for a change and the Bucs still lost.

Damn, this is a painful season. [read more]

(Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com.)

Comment during the Packers-Bucs game with wild, passionate and usually well-reasoned Tampa Bay fans. Fun!

Direct personal attacks at Packers fans and players, not each other (Joe’s filters are watching.)

Enjoy! Joe is Green Bay and ready to deliver award-winning postgame coverage, including insightful Ira Kaufman’s 10 Takeaways.

Go Bucs!!

Formerly winning head coach Dirk Koetter seemed to reach a minor frustration point late Friday after yet another question about the health of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.

Koetter got a little more specific about Jameis shoulder. [read more]

Fun bonding ahead Sunday at Rookies, 3095 Anderson Snow Road in Spring Hill. Click through here or above to check out the menu and more.

Joe can’t wait to savor one of their ice cold craft beers and watch the Bucs-Packers with Rock Riley and you.

“Dude, have you seen what the Bucs call a pass rush?”

It seems the Packers have a damned good idea what Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith will do today. And it also seems the Packers may be begging for more. [read more]

Ahh, the sweet smell of a bad football team on a Sunday morning.

No, Joe’s not talking about the Buccaneers. [read more]

J.R. Sweezy details.

Yes, “this Joe” is one of those guys who believes the Bucs would be better off long term if America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, took a leave of absence — to rest that wing of his and to help the Bucs in the draft position come April. [read more]

Game 12

Bucs (4-7) at Packers (5-6)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.
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Lots of Tampa Bay fans wanted or expected to see more 3-4 defense this season.

It hasn’t happened for various reasons. [read more]

Joe has challenged Ira Kaufman, Tampa Bay’s only Hall of Fame voter, to pick against the spread this season for a $500 prize. Every Friday, Ira types out his picks for each Sunday and Monday game. If Ira hits at 53 percent or better for the regular season, then he gets $500 in gift cards to Abe’s Place in Clearwater, home of historically amazing food and 44 craft beers on tap. Feel free to send Ira your stone cold locks on Twitter, @ikaufman76. The sage of Tampa Bay sports always appreciates a tip.

BY IRA KAUFMAN

At this point, a 6-6 record against the spread is enough to touch off a celebration around the Christmas tree. [read more]

Joe has wrestled with this one for a week and is finally typing it up.

Dirk Koetter says he believes people are trying to implode his team he is challenged by the task of dealing with them calmly.

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Where the Bucs game will be shown on free TV in the United States (and some internationally).

This is a new one for Joe. [read more]

Brett Hundley has a trend

The heinous, NFL-worst pass rush of the Bucs has done such a number on Joe, he’s got to find a dude to hang drywall after impaling the wall behind his 60-inch HDTV with a remote. [read more]

Internal ranking data emerges

Yes, Buccaneers officials study and use all kinds of analytics and believe in them. [read more]