Bucs Half Game Out Of First Place

October 23rd, 2016
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Bucs are primed to lead the NFC South in 11 days.

With 10 games to play, your Buccaneers are in fantastic shape in the NFC South. [read more]

Why So Much Hate?

October 23rd, 2016

KoetterwhistleYes, Dirk Koetter scores very well in the weekly Dirk Koetter Confidence Poll on JoeBucsFan.com, but his detractors are absolutely out of control. [read more]

Identity

October 23rd, 2016
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Jacquizz Rodgers breaks a tackle. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Former Bucs tight end and NFL analyst Anthony Becht was fired up! [read more]

Win Turnovers; Win Game

October 23rd, 2016
Bucs S Bradley McDougald picks off a Sideshow Bob pass. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Safety Bradley McDougald picks off a Sideshow Bob pass. (Photo courtesy of Buccaneers.com)

Early in the game, America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, had a tipped pass that again went for a pick. [read more]

The Aguayo Situation

October 23rd, 2016

Aguayowide

The Buccaneers are 3-3 and alive and well in the playoff hunt — with a very shaky rookie kicker.

It’s all smiles and daisies for the Bucs’ big win at San Francisco today, but Roberto Aguayo has morphed into a significant problem. [read more]

More Two-Minute Offense, Please

October 23rd, 2016
Two-minute offense seems to fit Jameis.

Two-minute offense seems to fit Jameis.

At halftime, Joe’s mouth was agape. Joe was overcome with emotion. [read more]

Niners Punched In The Mouth

October 23rd, 2016
Leave it to an ex-Nebraska offensive lineman to build a smashmouth offensive line.

Leave it to an ex-Nebraska offensive lineman to build a smashmouth offensive line.

The Bucs got physical today. [read more]

Smart, Conte, Real Smart

October 23rd, 2016
"Why, you... !"

“Why, you… !”

Sometimes, Joe cannot believe dudes in the NFL are paid seven-figures and still make plays dumber than a high school kid would. [read more]

Jacquizz Fever Sweeps Tampa

October 23rd, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Ok, 101 yards on 30 carries on Monday Night Football for a no-name running back was a fairy tale story.

But now it’s getting serious. [read more]

Buccaneers 34, 49ers 17

October 23rd, 2016
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(Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

That taste in your mouth, Bucs fans? It’s the sweet succulence of respectability, a 3-3 record, second place in the NFC South. [read more]

Bucs-49ers Open Thread

October 23rd, 2016

bucs cheerleader 0811Simple. Beat a crappy San Francisco team and come home for three in a row with a real shot jumping in the playoff hunt.

Lose, and it’s 2-4 and NFL Draft talk.

Even with all their injuries, the Bucs are more talented than the 49ers. No excuses.

Bang it here with comments all game long. And prepare yourself for postgame coverage.

Play nice. Personal fouls at not tolerated.

Banks, McDonald Among Official Inactive Bucs

October 23rd, 2016
Trade protection?

Trade protection?

When was the last time Johnthan Banks was deactivated for a game? [read more]

Gameday Tampa Bay!

October 23rd, 2016

49ers-cheerleader

Game 6

Bucs at 49ers

Kickoff: 4 p.m. [read more]

Better “Pocket Presence, Pocket Awareness”

October 23rd, 2016
Kaepernick

It wasn’t the old Colin Kaepernick last Sunday.

There are few NFL analysts Joe respects more than 49ers radio broadcast color man Tim Ryan. [read more]

“The Glazers, I Think They Got It Right”

October 23rd, 2016

ayers

Rarely does a Buccaneers player reference Team Glazer. [read more]

Competing For A Giant Tin Of Wings From Abe’s

October 23rd, 2016
A giant tin from Abe's Place in Clearwater is on the line

A giant tin from Abe’s Place in Clearwater is on the line

Why haven’t you tried to win a GIANT tin of wings from Abe’s Place in Clearwater? All you have to do is get chosen to beat Abe’s Picks — and win.

Details here.

Today, Rob T. of Seminole squares off against Abe, who is undefeated this season. [read more]

Horrible Defense

October 23rd, 2016
Has a garbage defense.

Has a garbage defense.

Not long ago the 49ers had one of the most ornery defenses in the NFL. [read more]

Koetter Keeps Door Cracked For VJax

October 23rd, 2016
Still a chance to play in 2016?

Still a chance to play in 2016?

When the Bucs placed wide receiver Vincent Jackson on injured reserve last week, it sure seemed as if that was the end of Jackson’s days with the Bucs. [read more]

GMC On Pitch Count, Shorts Starts

October 22nd, 2016
On a pitch count.

On a pitch count.

Bucs coach Dirk Koetter was on SiriusXM NFL Radio this week and had interesting tidbits concerning the game tomorrow against the 49ers. [read more]

Donteea Dye Waived

October 22nd, 2016
Off to Canada?

Off to Canada?

Well, that was quick. [read more]

TV Map For Bucs-49ers

October 22nd, 2016

tvIt’s Game 6 for the Bucs! And Joe breaks out the map showing where you can watch — for those who don’t like bars and those unlucky, unfortunate souls without NFL Sunday Ticket, the greatest invention since the beer bottle opener. [read more]

What’s In Your Head?

October 22nd, 2016